For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Chelsea Freeborn, founder of Freeborn Productions and event consultant at MetabaseQ. With over 15 years in the event marketing industry, Chelsea has transitioned from fashion to tech, leading projects in Web Three and cybersecurity.


Join them as they discuss:

• The role of psychology in event design and marketing
• Creating memorable sensory experiences at events
• Strategies for measuring emotional resonance and ROI
• Balancing ethical considerations with psychological design principles
• The future of event design and emerging trends
• Practical steps for implementing psychological insights in events
  
  

Chelsea Freeborn brings a unique perspective combining psychology, human development, and event marketing expertise. She shares practical examples and insights for event professionals looking to create more engaging and effective experiences through intentional design and psychological principles.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

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For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


In this January AV Advisor episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne provides a comprehensive guide for event production success in 2025.


Join him as he discusses:

• The importance of investing in team development and learning
• Strategies for bridging the industry knowledge gap
• The value of experiencing events from an attendee perspective
• Creating accountability in remote and hybrid teams
• Process refinement and the importance of testing and measuring
• The integration of AI in event technology
• Budget planning and economic considerations for 2025
• The art of reframing costs and value in event production
  
  

Matthew brings his extensive experience in the events industry to offer practical advice for event professionals looking to navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2025.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsepProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


In this guide episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Michael Lee Hooper to discuss the intricacies of working with in-house AV providers.


Join them as they discuss:

• When to use in-house AV services and when to look elsewhere
• The three distinct service areas of major in-house providers
• Tips for negotiating landmark fees and exclusivity contracts
• The importance of understanding provider capabilities
  
  

Michael Lee Hooper brings his extensive experience from both third-party and in-house perspectives, offering valuable insights for event planners and organizers looking to make informed decisions about their AV services.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep


Guest LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelcharleshooperProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


This holiday season we’re reviving some of our best episodes from 2024! In this episode, Matthew interviews Liz Lathan, co-founder and CMO of The Community Factory. 


Join them as they discuss:

• The Community as a Service (CaaS) model and its impact on business events
• Strategies for integrating content delivery with community building
• The evolution of keynote presentations in modern events
• The Return on Emotion (ROE) framework
  
  

Liz Lathan brings over two decades of experience in event marketing and community building, offering valuable insights for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the industry. She shares practical advice for creating events that foster authentic human connections while maintaining business objectives.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep


Guest LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizlathanProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


This holiday season we’re reviving some of our best episodes from 2024! In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Fransiska Weckesser, CEO and co-founder of The Very Creative Firm in LA.


Join them as they discuss:

• Balancing creative vision with client expectations
• The importance of transparency in budget discussions
• Technology integration in modern event production
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• The role of AI in event visualization and planning
  
  

Fransiska brings unique insights from her extensive international experience, offering valuable perspectives, whether your new to events or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed full of valuable tips.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep


Guest LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fransiskaweckesserProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Dani Daubaras, global experiential event producer


Join them as they discuss:

• The transition from mature organizations to startups
• Creating emotional connections through event experiences
• The role of storytelling in event design
• Balancing production value with ROI
• Working with speakers and thought leaders
• Measuring event success and ROI
  
  

Dani Daubaras brings unique insights from her experience at organizations like the Ritz Carlton, TomTom, and Booking.com, offering valuable perspectives for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the industry.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep


Guest Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/toby-burnsProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne tackles your pressing questions.


Join him as he discusses:

• Strategies for breaking into agency roles without traditional experience
• The integration of AI in event production processes
• Critical considerations for implementing LED screens at events
  
  

Matthew shares practical advice for professionals at all levels, from those seeking to enter the agency world to experienced producers looking to implement new technologies. Listen to the end for his inspiring message about the event industry community.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsepProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Toby Burns, founder and CEO of Silent Disco, who brings over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry.


Join them as they discuss:

• Toby's journey from children's entertainer to event technology entrepreneur
• The challenges of scaling an event technology business
• Strategies for maintaining exceptional customer service
• Innovation in event technology solutions
• The importance of industry collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Practical applications of silent disco technology in B2B events
• Technical considerations for implementing event technology
• The future of immersive event experiences
  
  

Toby Burns shares invaluable insights from his experience building a successful event technology company, offering practical advice for event professionals looking to innovate and scale their businesses.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep


Guest Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/toby-burnsProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com


In this panel episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne leads a discussion with industry experts Candice, Evan, and Nick about the critical changes and challenges the events industry faces heading into 2025.


Join them as they discuss:

• Evolution of audience engagement and content delivery strategies
• Changing workforce dynamics and educational needs
• Economic impacts of potential policy changes
  
  

And much more!


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep


Guests LinkedIn: 


Evan Babins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanbabins


Candice Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-davis-09601725


Nick Borelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickborelliProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com 


In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Thomas Pitchford, Senior Director of Experiences, Creative, and Production Global Events at Type A Events.


Join them as they discuss:

• Thomas's journey from musical theater performer to event production leader
• Creating intimate experiences in large-scale corporate events
• Leveraging theatrical techniques in business presentations
• The role of technology in modern event storytelling
• Tips for coaching executives and presenters
• The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in presentations
• Balancing technical precision with live performance flexibility
• Strategies for engaging both in-person and remote audiences
  
  

Thomas Pitchford brings a unique theatrical perspective to corporate events, offering valuable insights on creating memorable experiences through storytelling, presentation coaching, and production techniques. He shares practical advice for event professionals at all levels, from those just starting out to seasoned professionals looking to enhance their storytelling capabilities.


If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsep

Guest LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pitchfordpresentsProduction Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC Partners

Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great Clips
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey Events

For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.com

Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes:

• Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen
• Educating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska Weckesser
• The Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.