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This week, Logan dives into all things Zoom-related. Is Zoom dead? If not, how are we using it in the event industry these days? She also shares her top Zoom tips for hosting a well-done Zoom webinar or Zoom meeting.
SHOW NOTES:
Logan's Zoom 101 YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQikdvCdsdU&list=PLJUlbNbWYyL1smaOVyO_RoA9QwafjXwAn
Playing Background Music in Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKtSh7UreLw&t=394s
Zoom Meeting vs. Zoom Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZDxFWy8W4
Logan's Labelmaker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4a3RUh3
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This week on the podcast, we go behind the scenes of the latest Event Pros on the Go Retreat, co-hosted by Mary and friend of the podcast, Laura Yarbrough. They share tips on how they went about planning the 2024 retreat from picking the date and the location to setting the budget and retreat schedule. Whether you're planning a retreat for your own business or a client, there's something here for you to learn about the logistics that go into producing a retreat.

SHOW NOTES:
Email Mary & Laura at eventprosonthegoretreat@gmail.com to be added to the email list to be the first to hear about their upcoming 2025 retreats.

Learn more about the Event Pros on the Go Retreat:
Website: https://event-pros-on-the-go-retreat.mailerpage.io/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventprosonthego/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/event-pros-on-the-go/

2023 Retreat Recap - Episode 102
2021 Retreat Recap - Episode 19

Connect with Laura Yarbrough:
Website: www.lauralloydevents.com
Instagram: @lauralloydevents
LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd

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This week on the podcast we celebrate 150 episodes by looking back what top episodes resonate with YOU dear listeners! We reveal the top five episodes of all time based on listens from our Better Events community and talk about which episodes we wish made the list. If you're new to the podcast, this is a great place to start to go back and listen to some of the community's favorite episodes!
SHOW NOTES:
5th Most Popular Episode: #10 - What Does an Event Planner or Producer Even Do?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-what-does-an-event-planner-producer-do/id1561944117?i=1000526601799
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q0cwyVWGpNXQRDE1Y4ofm?si=FaDmagb6QO-tNzW6bF2Vkw

4th: Episode #2 - Starting with Why & Finding Your Event Northstar
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-starting-with-why-finding-your-event-northstar/id1561944117?i=1000519013633
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ePfuCR2R9qrPmVVhtJ8Ss?si=QsERvqHwTtGVTOYX4oEjBw

3rd: Episode #4 - Fundraising Event Strategies for Non-Profits
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-fundraising-event-strategies-for-non-profits/id1561944117?i=1000522350064
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KoPlWUets0JDJFxLNat3U?si=4jl4b1s6QNerTXUKhuWYTg

2nd: Episode #74 - How to Start an Event Planning Business
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-start-an-event-planning-business/id1561944117?i=1000580902695
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nu5ut7xSoVjMP8wKTpTGy?si=rL9HzslyQNixBlQGDgQJDA

Top Episode of All-Time: Episode #72 - Skills that Every Event Planner/Producer Needs
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skills-that-every-event-planner-or-event-producer-needs/id1561944117?i=1000579445581
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IZPc59zynDFX6NgKAYvLU?si=2P5bJJHTS9O2_IxiKra7Zw
Logan & Mary's Other Favs

Episode #96 - Building a Profitable Event Business

Episode #110 - It's Not an Event....It's an Experience with the Sit Down UK

Episode #136 - Lessons Learned in Events and Business in 2023

Episode #129 - What's Been On Our Minds


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This week, we're recapping this year's Oscars and reflecting on all the event/production elements. From viral moments to things that made us cringe, we're pulling back the curtain on what it takes to bring an awards show together. Learn more about what Logan & Mary couldn't stop thinking about when it comes to this year's Oscars.
SHOW NOTES:
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This week, we're talking all about stage management at events. We cover what a stage manager is typically responsible for, share examples of events we've stage managed at, and what traits/skills make a great stage manager. We end with our favorite tools and tips for stage managers and how you can start stage managing at events.

SHOW NOTES:
Podcast Partner: Register for a coaching package at https://lauralloydevents.com/work-at-vip-events and reference the Better Events podcast for 15% off. Connect with Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd on LinkedIn and Instagram at @lauralloydevents
Rewatch the replays from the 2023 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference

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THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
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This week, we sat down with Jackie Baker of Spark Events to dive into the world of event sourcing. From learning more about how she learned about sourcing destinations, venues, and more for events to how you can add sourcing to your event toolkit, we get into it. You'll learn some of her top tips for finding the right venue, negotiating contracts with the hotel, and how to get started in event sourcing.

SHOW NOTES:
Connect with Jackie Baker:
Website: https://sparkwoodevents.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiewoodbaker/

Rewatch the replays from the 2023 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference
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THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

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