Your big day is finally within touching distance! It’s time for you to think about how you want your wedding to look, and how you want yourself to look during the ceremony. You might already have a dress in mind, but have you put much thought into your wedding veil? In case you are feeling… Read more »
We had a great time with Amanda Levine, founder of Ruler Branded Entertainment, to talk about HOW TO GET EVENT SPONSORSHIPS LIKE A PRO. Amanda shared a wealth of information about: • how she got started in the Music Industry; • the difference between a sponsorship and a partnership; • why hold silent auctions to… Read more »
We had a great time with Marty Caffrey, former Managing Director at Credit Swiss and current President of Developers Resource Group, to talk about THE FUTURE IMPACT TO THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS AS A RESULT OF COVID, CARES ACT, ECONOMY AND POLITICS. Marty shared a wealth of information about: what he does to watch the stock… Read more »
Whether it’s for a wedding, a bucks/hen’s night, a homecoming party, or a debut, selecting a venue for your event is always a deal-breaker. With the attendees in mind, one must not settle for the budget alone. Inexperienced organizers have time and again failed to consider other details, which may seem minor but could become… Read more »
We had a great time with Jennifer Radostits, Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual, talking about GETTING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE. Jennifer shared a wealth of information about: challenges in business; using networking to overcome challenges; how to continuously improve; one great tool to help you write; tips for putting a financial plan together; how… Read more »
Whether it’s a grand affair or an intimate celebration in a rustic barn, weddings can be potentially stressful. And as the bride, the last thing you want is to sweat the small stuff on your wedding day. Hiring a wedding planner might sound luxurious, but it’s actually pretty standard. We’ve listed down the ways that… Read more »
We had a great time with Donnie Boivin, owner of Success Champion, discussing YOU DON’T HAVE A SALES PROBLEM. Donnie shared a wealth of information about selling and sales. We discussed tips on: sales is the final conversation where someone can say yes or no to you. everything else is business development; the more you… Read more »
We had a great time with Kerri Garbis, President and Founder of Ovation Communication, to talk about PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE IN THE VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT. Kerri shared a wealth of information about: how virtual presentation structures need to be different; challenges using green screens and virtual backgrounds; what to wear when you’re on camera; the one thing… Read more »
We had a great time with Jessica Stewart with EMRG Media and The Event Planner Expo on ADAPTING AND PIVOTING IN THE EVENT INDUSTRY. Jessica shared a wealth of information about: mindset shifts that have happened since COVID began; keeping in touch with clients; how to make virtual events interactive; the Event Planner Expo happening… Read more »
We had a great time with Joan Pelzer, the Founder, CEO & President of Joan Pelzer Social and Joan Pelzer Media, to talk about SOCIALIZING YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT. Joan shared a wealth of information about: when to begin posting on social media for new events the best social platforms to use for different types of… Read more »
I’m thrilled to have been included in this blog that originally appeared in Cvent. We all need a little inspiration from time to time. Whether it’s a personal pick-me-up or to stay current, there’s no better place to turn than social media. Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn are powerful platforms that create communities. The question is,… Read more »
We had a great time with Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, business growth speaker and strategist of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC, to talk about BREAKTHROUGH IN BUSINESS Darnyelle shared a wealth of information about: 3 things stopping entrepreneurs from growing their business; what a busted life is; how faith and alignment helps to build a business; why… Read more »
We had a great time with Steven Adelman to talk about RISKY BUSINESS: LEGAL PITFALLS OF REOPENING DURING THE NEW ABNORMAL. Steven shared so much information about: Legal risks to holding events; What a force majeure is; What to do if guests are not compliant with the event’s safety plan; Reopening guide that available through… Read more »
We had a great time with Tiffany Donaldson, Esq. on PHASE 4: NY EVENTS IN THE AGE OF COVID. Tiffany shared a wealth of information about the legal status of holding events during Phase 4. We discussed tips on: the status of indoor and outdoor events; responsibilities for event planners, facility owners, and clients related… Read more »
We had a great time on our LIVE interview session with Rob Allen when we talked about AV TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT. Rob shared a wealth of information about audio visual needs in the virtual environment. Where to start with AV when pivoting to virtual events How much to expect to spend on your… Read more »
We had a great time on our interview session with Ramon Ray discussing MARKETING IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT. Ramon shared a wealth of information about marketing and holding virtual events. We discussed tips on: Challenges with marketing in a virtual environment; Tips for enhancing your online marketing; Some tools to help make virtual events more… Read more »
Daniela Graffman shared a wealth of information about networking and building relationships. We discussed tips on: Creating relationships with peers and utilizing local association memberships; Maintaining relevancy and communication with your network; The value of community over competition; What networking is like during COVID; Trying new forms of networking; What to think about when renting… Read more »
We had a great time with Ambere St.Denis discussing BUSINESS INSURANCE FOR THE NEW NORMAL. Ambere shared a wealth of information about insurance for your business. We discussed tips on: types of insurance needed for events; common pitfalls to look out for; the difference between a broker and an agent; questions to ask your insurance… Read more »
For those about to rock, well, . . . you might need to hold that thought. But that all depends upon your risk tolerance. If you love the energy of a live performance, things are starting to look better because of the aggressive U.S. covid vaccination campaign and the golden benchmark of herd immunity. In… Read more »
We had a great time on our interview session with Joe Apfelbaum, Speaker, Emcee, LinkedIn Guru, and the CEO of Ajax Union, where we discussed HOW TO LEVERAGE LINKEDIN AFTER THE PANDEMIC IS OVER. Joe shared a wealth of information about leveraging LinkedIn. We discussed tips on: • the difference between posting on your company… Read more »