The Savvy Event Planner Podcast: Event Planning | Corporate Entertainment | Event Services | Tom Crowl

Discover how live interaction technology can create a more engaging event for your audience. Learn about the latest event tech trends for 2016. All shared by Julius Solaris of the Event Manager Blog.

Get a peek at the latest tools and apps created for the event industry. A fascinating and fun interview that will inform and entertain you!

By the end of this interview you will learn:

* Why engagement is the most overused word in event planning.

* Major event planning failures you can avoid.

* The value of speaker diversity.

* What to look for when choosing a mobile event app.

* The top event technologies your attendees will love.

* The value of a Social Wall.

* How drones can be used at events.

* Julius' top 2016 event trend predictions.

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Links and resources from this interview:

EventManagerBlog.com

JuliusSolaris.com

Looking for an event app?

Check out Tom's Yapp demo on the Event Planning Resource Page.

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Thanks again to Julius for taking the time from his busy schedule to talk with me.

No guest today as I take on this episode solo.  Entertainment plays a huge part in the success of an event. Drawing upon 30+ years of experience, I'll share tips to help your corporate entertainment shine. Learn the do's and don'ts of presenting live entertainment your guests will love.

By the end of this interview you will learn:

* How to select the best style of entertainment for your guests.

* Ways to find event entertainers.

* The difference between agencies and listing sites.

* Why you should talk with an entertainer before hiring them.

* The most important question to ask an entertainer.

* Floor plan suggestions that make your stage a focal point.

* Why you must pay close attention to technical riders.

* How to keep your guests in their seats.

* Setting the stage to create anticipation.

* Advance promotion techniques to excite attendees.

* Making the most of your entertainment budget.

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Links and resources from this interview:

SurveyMonkey.com

Gigmasters.com

GigSalad.com

Event Floor Plan (Included with Tom's Technical Rider…)

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This week instead of thanking a guest, I want to close the show notes by thanking you. It means a lot to me that you take the time to listen and I promise to keep improving the content so it is worthy of your time.

Brad Zupp is a memory athlete. He has set records for his memorization skills at the World Memory Championships. Now as a speaker, instructor and private coach, Brad helps others learn the steps to master their memory.

In Episode Four of the Savvy Event Podcast, guest James Songster discussed the five keys of Customer Service. If you haven't listened to that episode, you will definitely want to check it out.

In this episode, Brad is going to build on the fifth pillar. With these tools you can transform your memory into a valuable asset. An important tool for customer service, event planning and networking.

By the end of this interview you will learn:

* How a great memory adds value to your business.

* The three steps to remembering anything.

* How to isolate your memory “problem areas”.

* Interactions for “Name capture”.

* Ways to “store” a memory.

* Secrets to recalling your memories when they are needed.

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BradZupp.com

Episode 4 – Creating Amazing Event Experiences with James Songster

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Once again, a very big thank you to Brad for sharing his concepts here on this episode.

The Walt Disney Company creates amazing experiences. Everything they touch becomes an event that creates raving fans and incredible memories.

Today I interview James Songster, a 25 year veteran of the world's largest mouse. James shares his experience and insights on the methods Disney incorporates.

By the end of this interview you will learn:

* Team building techniques …

* The value of having a diverse organization …

* How to help everyone see and remember their part in “the big picture” …

* Ways to instill passion in your event team …

* How to plan based on emotional responses you want guests to experience …

* Your job is not the same as your purpose …

* The five basic keys to customer service …

* How to “sell” the experience …

* Make the memories last …

* The value of magical moments …

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Links and resources from this interview:

MagicAndMayhemShow.com

DisneyInstitute.com

DisneyYouth.com/education

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Once again, a very big thank you to James for joining me on this episode.

The ideas and opinions expressed by James Songster during this podcast do not reflect those of the Walt Disney World Company, its family of businesses or subsidiaries.

 

Joshua Seth is a voice over artist, corporate entertainer and author. Today, we discuss his Amazon best selling book, Finding Focus In A Busy World: How To Tune Out The Noise and Work Well Under Pressure.

In this episode, Joshua shares insights and action steps to help reduce stress and make your planning efforts more productive.

By the end of this interview you will learn:

* How to develop your clarity of purpose so you can achieve greater results with less effort.

* Prioritizing tasks that can be delegated and/or outsourced.

* Why break time is so important.

* That 10 minutes early means you are actually on time.

* The power of the “Perfecting-ist”.

* Multi-tasking is a myth.

* The value of letting go by surrounding yourself with a great team.

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Joshua's Productivity Bonuses may be found at: findingfocusbook.com

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Links and resources from this interview:

Joshua's Book: Finding Focus In A Busy World

Joshua's Web Site

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Another big thank you to Joshua for taking the time to be with us here on the Savvy Event Planner Podcast!

It only takes a little bit of extra effort to move your events “Beyond Good Enough” and make them incredible. On today's show, corporate speaker and entertainer Fred Moore shares exactly how you can take that step.

Based in Orlando, FL., Fred speaks and entertains at events across the country. Here he does both, sharing stories and action steps to help you succeed.

By the end of this interview you will learn:

* A G.A.M.E. Plan for setting goals properly.

* The power of specificity, tangible motivation & evaluation.

* The “Beyond Good Enough” brainstorming technique.

* Brainstorming for risk planning and problem solving.

* Multiplying your concept planning with teamwork.

* The concept of “Prepare To Be Unprepared”.

* Ways to alleviate worrying about things you can't control.

* What to do when you are “stuck”.

* Focusing your focus for great content delivery.

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Fred's book: “Beyond Good Enough”

MooreFred.com

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Another big thank you to Fred for setting aside the time from his performance schedule to be interviewed for this podcast.

Dierdre Crowl is an executive assistant for the president of a mid-size engineering firm. Part of her job involves planning company functions. She is also my wife, so I thought she'd be the perfect first guest for my new podcast!

Her background in events began as a performer, then shifted to waitress, bartender, catering manager and now, planner. She understands how events work from several perspectives. That allows Dierdre to design and plan her events for success.

By the end of this interview you will learn:

* How life experiences play a role in event planning

* An event planner's biggest fear

* Risk planning and risk tolerance

* Tips for selecting your event service providers

* Methods to handle negative guests

* An awesome contest idea to engage co-workers & promote an event

* The benefits of involving families

* How to get your vendors involved

* Concepts for dealing with a cut budget

* The value of the team

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Photos of the office transformation.

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Event Planning Checklist.

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Once again, a huge thank you to Dierdre for helping me launch this podcast!