This week's episode Charles shares his experience of his early days in the events world.  He learned how to use it as an opportunity to grow as well as bridge the gap between leadership and the audience. 

On this episode of Meeting Minds; Charles and Paige chat with Zach Sussman about merchandise trends in the event industry. Swag (stuff we all get) that people actually want is crucial. Find out what merchandise is likely to resonate and not become waste!

How do you keep people connected, engaged, and give back?  This week Jordan B from CWT Meetings and Events sits down and shares how he is a "solutions designer"!  Hear how you can come up with ideas and solutions for your events.

This week is all about content creation and telling stories.  We sit down with David Mann to talk about what makes good content and how do you start the process of creating messaging!

This week is all about events that engage your audience!

Ever wonder when to start planning your event?  When do you loop in your vendors?  This episode is all about creating a timeline for your event and when things should be lined up. Listen to hear the do's and don'ts! 

Events come in many shapes and sizes! Kristin M. from ACAMS talks through their events dealing with money laundering.  Listen to hear how you handle such a sensitive topic!

Continuing on the idea of thinking outside the four walls of a ballroom, this week we sit down with Lataya from U.S. Bank Stadium.  Hear how it is more than a sports stadium, it can be used for any event large and small!

How do you plan events outdoors when the weather is not predictable?  We sit down with Meghan G to talk about what it actually looks like to plan outdoor events!

Entertainment is extremely important at events!  Jac is this week's guest, and she shares all about what makes good entertainment and how do you budget for it!