Behind The Clipboard Expert Event Tips

Through heart attacks both metaphorically and physically, Lala pivoted to create a whole new business during the Covid-19 downturn. Her inspirational, raw chat goes deep into the things she discovered were important to her, and how she took scary negative experiences and turned them into new goals and successes. This ep is a must for our event industry professionals who've had to roll with the pun...

How much food is enough? What sort of food matches my event style? What do I feed the gluten free, nut free, vegetarians?? Find out all the insider tips for feeding your guests with industry expert, Tiana Rowe from Perth's very successful Ultimo Catering.

Event Artillery - Sofa so good ;) From working full-time for others whilst building their business from the ground up, Event Artillery is smashing the Perth market when it comes to luxury event hire items. They bring that certain somethin' somethin' to events which immediately adds global sophistication and flair. In our chat we unearth what you need to know when fitting out your event space and w...

Blake Williams is a master of music and a regular host on TV, radio and our stages, delivering the tunes, musical theatre and MC gigs. He's a great friend of the pod and we're thrilled to have him back to talk about the current music scene in events, and the rollercoaster journey he's been on throughout 2020 and 2021, culminating in Williams Creative Company and the incredible TV show, The Scene,...

Auctions and Raffles and Pledges, oh my! Tim Gossage; a legend of our small screens in the sporting arena for over 30 years, and pivotal on radio and special events as an MC and auctioneer. We were honoured to have him in the studio for a frank chat about the best way to hold charity auctions, from being entertaining to raising those dollar dollar bills!

Come on a short and sharp journey with our latest intern, Terence, as he dives into the world of an internship with Known Associates Events in 2021. Tez has some top tips for students on how to get the most out of your internship, applying for the internship that's right for you and how to get your foot in the door. We loved having Terence work with us and this chat is a treasure trove of gold for...

Following the mantra of ensuring design gives an event its own unique identity this duo have combined their skills in interior design, floristry and project management to direct creative installations and experiences within WA's events and visual merchandising industries. This is an in-depth discussion about the inner workings of our industry; what it really takes, cowboy operators, and how we can...

  Say cheese! The man behind the lens at Adept Photo Booths is pushing the boundaries and creating "photo experiences" at events. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Colin has certainly kept his plate full in the activation of event spaces across Perth from galas to corporate events and everything in between. Want to know how you can capture an event's memorable moments with something...

Shine the good cutlery and glasses, we're talking all things event managers should know when inviting foodie bloggers to your opening events. Georgia Wiley's TikTok handle, Perth Feast, is screaming towards 20 thousand followers in just three short months. She shares her tips on how to work with food bloggers to get the most out of your food based launch and showcase events. She also gives us her...

We had Cassie Silver in the green room to chat about Silver Lining + Co, her videography company, and her top tips for planning an event video which will work for YOUR event. Gasp! Are we doing away with must-have shot lists?  We also discuss choosing an MC that's right for your event and a bunch of other random topics. It gets personal like only Cass can!  

Talent, advice and a whole lot of laughs! Ezereve's angelic voice blends perfectly with the sublime vocals of Reilly Craig to form Champagne Duo. A musical repertoire boasting a list of the greats and a humorous edge to match, these two have taken WA by storm and they're not slowing down anytime soon. Let's take a stroll down the aisle of their journey so far; learn how this duo came to be, get th...

It's always happy hour when Adam's mixing up a killer cocktail! The creative Director of Cocktail Gastronomy, Crafted and Lucky Chans talks business success and all things shaken and stirred for creating out-of-this-world cocktails paired with cuisine; you'll be surprised at just how simple then can be! Wanna spice up your Friday night drinks with home delivered cocktails, or need an expert opinio...

Emily drops in to tell us all about getting people hooked on the sweet stuff, and keeping them there. If you're thinking about starting up your own events industry side-hustle, this ep's for you! Sweetcart is the most darling dose of old-fashioned charm for parties and events. Artisanal fairy floss served from the most 'grammable cart comes in outrageous flavours such as Spicy Margarita and Apple...

Sealed section - for student ears only! Tamara's in the Green Room interviewing two of her team who began as interns at Known Associates Events and are now experienced and respected professionals in the events industry in full time managerial roles. Meg and Giorgia share their highs and lows and tips on getting that dream internship, which can (and should) lead to the dream professional position!

We're in the Green Room with one of Perth's premier performers, Cathrine Summers. Her voice is silk, her smile, French perfume and her presence, ever so seductive. Cathrine shares her array of performance capabilities, insider tips for booking talent - especially for brides, and graces us with La Vie En Rose to finish. Heavenly. You're in for a divine treat this episode, BTC squad. Enjoy!

The girls are back in the covid-safe studio to chat about why in-person, face to face, shoulder to shoulder events are so needed, now more than ever! We can't build relationships over zoom. We can't recall stories of hilarious encounters unless we've experienced it in the flesh. Business is built on relationships and relationships are built on shared experiences, kinship and trust - you know, the...

The gang are together for a little chat about events we've attended that really didn't hit the mark for various reasons. If only there had been a little forethought, disaster could have been averted...

We jumped into the green room to talk about Perth's hottest new venue which will uniquely reside on the Swan River - as in, in the middle of it! The Raft launches spring 2020 and promises to be novel, flexible, and exciting for all of us eventies dying for something amazing! Join our chat with brother and sister duo, Katie and Dan Chrystal, and listen out for Tam, who's in the background, wishing...

We were lucky enough to sit down with the lovely Brooke Blurton. You may know her from the Honey Badger's season of the Bachelor but this little lady has so much more to her story. We chatted all things influence, events, brands and identity; and coming to terms with being recognised everywhere you go and harnessing that for the benefit and inspiration of others. Enjoy!

Mel, Tam and Krystle are back in the studio! We're chatting all about our iso experiences, the highs the lows of shutting down our events and businesses, tips on how to get through it and what's to come for the post-COVID-19 Events Industry.   This Episode is proudly brought to you by Grazing the Roof, Perth's delicious grazing boards. https://grazingtheroof.com

Coffee Break With...Dean from Design and Apply!   Decal (fun fact: it's short for decalcomania) has become a staple in event spaces the world over. It has the ability to transform, educate, direct, advertise and so much more! In this chat, where we stole Dean away from a pumping Christmas party and thrust him briefly and unscripted into the studio, he shares a few insights on applications includin...

We interrupted our work Christmas party in 2019 to whisk away some fav event operators for a quick chat. A nice little coffee break-sized poddy to keep you entertained and connected to the events world whilst we're all in COVID-19 iso. Today's Ep is with the lovely Jenna and Freyja from the The Event Mill - Enjoy!

With media coverage and health warnings about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeping the globe, small to medium business owners are questioning what it means for their upcoming events. At Known Associates Events, it's business as usual as we choose to remain alert but not alarmed. We know that this could change at any time. If you're an event operator or a business about to hold an event, here...

Thank you to all our loyal listeners for 2019! You've been amazing. We've loved dropping into your ears weekly to share all our years of tips and tricks learned in the professional events world. We'll be back with lots more in 2020 but for now, here we are discussing our favourite bits, looking back on 2019.  Share your faves of 2019 with us on Instagram @behindtheclipboardpodcast Tam's faves: Int...

Want the lowdown on how to behave at your corporate Christmas party? Well please go elsewhere - our Christmas wrap up is definitely not that. Merry Christmas! Ho Ho Ho! BTC xo