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Many people dive into planning an event before really thinking it through, or we forget to continue to look up as we’re in the trenches of planning.  Today I’m covering 7 questions to ask yourself when planning a business event. Now obviously there is a lot more that goes into planning an event than just 7 questions, but these are the key questions that will get you to think about the most important elements. Resources mentioned: Episode#4 | Low cost additions to enhance your event 30 low cost ideas to add to your event Event briefing template This episode is brought to you by events academy

Today I'm joined by Janette Beedell, Founder & Director of TPM Events. I always love chatting to other event agency owners about how they do things and in this episode we talk about how to get started when you get an event brief, how to manage a team and lots of stakeholders, how to navigate challenges when your onsite executing your event and what’s going to be really important for events in 2024.

Today we go behind the scenes of what it's like planning Salesforce World Tour for 10,000 people with Stuart Frank. But if that's giving you heart palpitations, I encourage you to still tune in as we also talk about: Getting the fundamentals right, regardless of the size of the event Where to start when planning events and what tools he personally uses How to innovate when it comes to annually recurring events Where (and from who) to get inspiration for your business events __Connect with Stuart FrankCheck out Salesforce World Tour And a few other links to things we talk about:A tribute to David Grant  Julius Solaris Bold PushChatGPT __This podcast is proudly brought you to by events academy

Unlike some other industries, business events are less influenced by trends.  But there are 3 types of events that, whilst they’re not new, I’m continuing to see more of them occurring, AND more importantly, seeing the power they have to help companies achieve their objectives. Which is why I think these are the 3 events that every company should be running this year. _______ Event Planning Workshop: https://www.eventsacademy.com.au/workshop  Events Academy: https://www.eventsacademy.com.au/ 

Today I'm joined by the wonderful Adrienne Donnelly from Organised by Adrienne, as we chat about her experience planning and managing events for her clients as a VA! We cover: What makes a successful event & what she includes in her events How to navigate working with multiple stakeholders & committees What software & tools to use to manage the juggle  How to get started in adding event planning to your suite of services as a VA You can connect with Adrienne at www.organisedbyadrienne.com.au   This episode is brought to you by Events Academy - equipping admin professionals to master event planning. Check out our resources & courses to make your job a lot easier! https://www.eventsacademy.com.au/ 

In this episode I’m joined by an admin expert to discuss tips and best practice for when you are tasked with the company event on top of your day to day work, and how to manage all the different stakeholders and collaborate with others. Candice Burningham is the founder of Admin Avenues - Australia’s first premiere employment marketplace and community for admin professionals. Check out Admin AvenuesConnect with Candice on instagram   This episode is brought to you by Events AcademyGrab our Software Guide for planning events

We know it's good to video our event, but sometimes we don't use it to the full potential. Or we pay all this money and don't really get the output we wanted (or another edit is going to cost us more).  Today I'm joined by Rebecca Saunders, AKA the Video Ninja, who is passionate about making videography easier and simpler. In our chat she shares: How to maximise your video content for different formats & channels Price guides & what we can expect to get What to consider when doing a hybrid event + lots more gold! Book a 1:1 Video Consult with Rebecca or connect with her on Instagram   This episode is brought to you by events academy

Food & beverages make up a massive part of our event budget and are often crucial to the events' success, so we want to make sure we get it right. Today I'm joined by Angelica Nohra as we discuss: Why you should consider intimate events & private dining experiences Simple and easy ways to be more sustainable with our selections How to choose what wines to serve (and Angelica's recommendations) What is currently trending (and what is not so popular) Angelica's business career started in 2007 when she started importing Prosecco into Australia. That was the beginning of Star Beverages and it's online store Direct Wine Cellars. Today she imports over 10 different wine brands from around the world, and has started a small restaurant in Surry Hills, The Blue Door, that focuses 100% on NSW produce and wine.    This episode is brought to you by events academy

We can put in the hard work planning an amazing event but if we don't get the registration and ticketing right, it can all be for nothing. Today I'm joined by Adam McCurdie, Co-Founder of Humanitix, an event ticketing platform turning those pesky booking fees into $3million of donations every year to charities. Adam has a unique insider view on other people's events and shares with us: How we can setup our registration page for success Some crucial mistakes to avoid when setting it up the checkout New features to make you & your event look super professional With a push to make events more meaningful and have a better impact on the world, I'm a big advocate for incorporating Humanitix into your event plan. This episode is brought to you by events academy

Wondering what events academy is all about? In this weeks episode I'm talking about who its for, what the commitment is, and what you'll learn, inside our signature 6 week program to mastering event planning.  Join the program Follow events academy on instagram Connect with Jodie on LinkedIn

Your venue is such a big part of your event and heavily impacts the guest experience and your budget. It can also be super time consuming to find the perfect venue.  Today I'm joined by Carla Offord who is a venue sourcing specialist and the Founder & CEO of The Conference Shop. In this episode we cover: Getting clear on your venue brief The balance and importance of a good venue with a great team behind it Red flags when venue searching Negotiating on price New & exciting venues coming to Australia Carla has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and for the past thirteen years her team have been connecting corporate clients with the perfect venues for conferences, board meetings, executive retreats and seasonal parties.  Connect with Carla on LinkedInCheck out The Conference Shop

Event entertainment can make or break an event. I'm sure you've been to events with good and not so good talent. So how do we make sure we nail it when the pressure is on us to organise it? Today I'm joined by the Director of Musicland, Chad Davis, who is also a DJ himself.  In this episode we cover: Thinking outside the box and getting creative with your entertainment How to brief your talent to ensure a successful event What guest engagement is really about And Chad's advice from 20 years experience! Connect with Chad here: http://www.musicland.net.au/