Everyday RealTalk

By Events RealTalk

Where we say what most of you in the industry are thinking! Sarah & TJ share their unsolicited opinions about local, current experiences!... more

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Everyday RealTalk episodes:

June 10, 2021 Summer Mini Series - Coming Soon!
The summer mini series of ERT will begin June 25, make sure to subscribe, like, & comment!
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May 10, 20212.8: Season Finale - What we didn’t learn, 2021 edition!
If you close your eyes and listen closely...you can hear the crackle of the dumpster fire. Don't visualize too hard...no one wants to smell that.
Today! We reminisce on past episodes and attempt to clarify....well...anything at this point. ENJOY!!

SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
Do we even know what's going on anymore?

What are these roles people speak of?!

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
ERT Season 2

ERT Season 1

Voodoo and Power in New Orleans

QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
• "It really pisses me off...the events with exercise ..."
• "It's really fun when youre watching a person's face and you can see the lightbulb go off...that's the best"
• "Nothing got clearly defined because so many roles....smudged"
• "By the time the event comes around...I miss it! because I've already trained myself to ignore your emails!"

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#eventslife #events #eventsrealtalk #eventspodcast #dumpsterfire
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April 21, 20212.7: We discuss all of the acronyms! CVP, CVE, VMS, IAVM, VEIP!
Today’s episode #7 of Season 2, Events RealTalk is all about the CVP or Certified Venue Professional, for those of you who don’t know what that is. TJ discusses with Sarah the process of getting her CVP; pre-reqs, materials, studying, testing, CVP retention, etc. and the comparison with getting your VEIP or Virtual Events Institute Professional.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
CVP: Certified Venue Professional, CVE: Certified Venue Executive, VEIP: Virtual Events Institute Professional

Pre-Reqs for these certifications, materials, studying, testing

s it worth it??
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.iavm.org/cvp/certified-venue-professional-cvp

https://www.iavm.org/cve/cve-overview

https://www.iavm.org/regions/region-6-newsletters

https://www.iavm.org/regions/region-6-meeting-overview

https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/Future-CMPs

https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/training
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
I'm paying again for something I've already done...

"Okay I'm just trying to convince someone you actually do a job"...

Take the first year to study and the second year to get scheduled!

Oh Canada...
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#eventslife #events #eventsrealtalk #eventspodcast #Events #CVP #CVE #IAVM #VEIP #VMS #2021Eventcertifications
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45min
April 07, 20212.6: Tests are hard: CMP edition
Today we talk about how hard it is to get a CMP (Certified Meeting Professional Certification)! Spoiler alert: It's pretty tricky! We don't give any answers to test questions though, so do not expect any of those!!
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
Events Industry Council

Certified Meeting Professional Certification

The ins & outs of getting certified
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.dutchbros.com/

https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/About-CMP

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0dd0Ma1cgPiCr3VOLrzag
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
"You exist before 11oclock"

"They didn't call me to find out if you actually work here."

"DO YOU REMEMBER NOTHING?!"

"If you don't like doing something...OUT SOURCE IT"
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37min
March 24, 20212.5: SPECIAL GUEST FOR UPDATES! Has anything changed?
The Hilton! CSTX! EVENTS! Special guest update today on the ins and outs of what College Station's own Hilton Hotel is doing amongst the ever changing COVID guidelines!
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
Baby sneezes

Grey areas & loop holes

Hilton updates from special guest!
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/docs/opentx/2021/AllEmployers.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/hotel-employees.html
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
(it's like) burn the books burn them all!

I don't think they will change the guidance until June.. :(

What personal time?

When they get released to start doing events it's going to be a frenzy.
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#eventslife #events #eventsrealtalk #eventspodcast #HiltonBCS #HiltonHCS #Update #TexasGovernor #CoVid #Covid19
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43min
March 17, 20212.4: What do balls have to do with the event industry? NOTHING!
Today Sarah & TJ review the Color Factory - Houston, TX , the virtual Golden Globe Awards, and a webinar on AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX and how they are operating. Sarah loses her sh*t and Tj is not on that level. Please help us answer the REAL question... How dirty is golf?
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
Color Factory Co- Houston visit

Virtual Golden Globes

Pros & Cons from the AT&T Stadium webinar
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
http://colorfactory.co/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eitzIZqzVB0

https://www.nbc.com/the-78th-annual-golden-globes-awards/video/the-78th-annual-golden-globe-awards/4319111
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
"You're supposed to be keeping me awake right now"

"You know balls, they don't get washed very well"

"I think Sarah might be experiencing some feelings"

"I need a Dr. Pepper"
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#eventslife #events #eventsrealtalk #eventspodcast #colorfactoryco #colorfactoryHouston #houstontexas #goldenglobes2021 #VirtualEvent #attstadium #arlingtontexas
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43min
February 24, 202114: 2021: How to communicate that nothing has changed.
Welcome to episode 3 of ERT: We survived Snomagedon 2021; Texas edition!
Join us today on our journey of navigating communication with coworkers while working from home....still. But we'll blame the snow/ice this week..
Follow along closely or you'll miss the tree branches as we jump from subject to story times, like the blip of a second we do updating you on catering and how people are just doing whatever their little black hearts desire.
Ya'll should let us know about any virtual events and classes that ya'll taken...and maybe some local events I can go to!!
Send em in! We'll be gentle, I promise.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
The Internal Battle; Working From Home & Communication With Colleagues

Those Taking The Leap Of Faith; Catering – Good Or Bad Changes?

Any Good Upcoming Trainings, Webinars, Conferences?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.meetingsnet.com/professional-development/gmid-2021-so-nice-see-you?NL=CMI-06&Issue=CMI-06_20210223_CMI-06_386&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_2_b&utm_rid=CPLSM000007102415&utm_campaign=19273&utm_medium=email&elq2=4f97dbd15e49400887ca66dcc6b6f5e1

https://www.ehstoday.com/health/article/21917524/redefining-worklife-boundaries-in-a-connected-world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_pru8U2RmM
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
"You just sit there and stare at me"
"Why are we treating catering differently?"
"Is this not my job?!"
"Microscheduling!!"
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HASHTAGS
#eventslife #events #eventsrealtalk #eventspodcast #wfh #awl #communication
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42min
February 10, 202113: Is 2021 a hot mess already?
Today we discuss the HBOMAX docuseries The Event, VEI's industry predictions for events in 2021, and the controversy of "can event planners mandate showing proof of vaccination"?? Sarah needs more coffee to be on Tj's level.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
• HBOMAX series - "The Event"
• Predictions for 2021
• Can event planners mandate showing proof of vaccinations?
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
• https://www.chefsendhunger.org/
• https://www.meetingsnet.com/risk-management/can-planners-mandate-covid-vaccinations-attendees?NL=CMI-06&Issue=CMI-06_20210205_CMI-06_192&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_1_1&utm_rid=CPLSM000007102415&utm_campaign=19220&utm_medium=email&elq2=a10e060478f743139a7a601991eeeebf
• https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/post/nine-event-predictions-for-2021

QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
• "We're going to have to create a 200 page glossary (of event terminology)"
• "Or have people like me that just bitch about how terrible it all is."
• "I have cows, I don't have time"
• "It can be more better. You can MAKE it an audience first experience"

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37min
January 27, 202112. Oh goodness. They're back. *1990s face palm*
SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 SUMMARY
They're back!!! Today Sarah & Tj discuss some might-be-slightly-controversial- topics; politics, morals/ethics, LIFE in 2021. Do better people.
SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT
Poorly planned coup. Could an event planner done better?

Morals & Ethics of E.Ps. Where do you draw the line?

WTF 2021. You were supposed to be so good to us.
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://youtu.be/JdY7yVYZMxw

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/20/fbi-evidence-capitol-insurrection-plan-460836

https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/tiger
QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE
“Today is shit” – Sarah

“Not my circus, not my monkeys" – TJ

“I don't have a problem with pot. I would get for him [Willie Nelson] ” - Sarah

“...wearing armbands like in WW2.." - TJ <
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January 06, 2021 Season 2: Coming Soon!
Season 2 of Events RealTalk coming Spring 2021!

Visit us at https://linktr.ee/eventsrealtalk to subscribe to the podcast and watch Season 1 episodes.
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3min

FAQs about Everyday RealTalk:

How many episodes does Everyday RealTalk have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.