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One of the biggest decisions when planning an event is what to do about the catering. What to order, how much, who has dietary requirements, and how to make your budget stretch the furthest but also not wanting to waste food by over ordering. Today we dive into the world of event catering and cover: How much food to order  How to manage last minute cancellations and no shows Why you might wan...

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 mo...

Let's talk about your event run sheet. Its super critical to your event success regardless of how big or small the event is, and there are a lot of small tweaks and tips I can share from my experience to help you optimise your run sheet. In this episode we cover: What is a run sheet and when do you need one? Where do we start and how do you put one together? What needs to be included in...

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...

Have you ever thought, maybe we can get some event partners and sponsors to help put on this event? Free money right? (hint: it's not!) But yes, you can have really successful and (most importantly) mutually beneficial event partnerships. In this episode we dive into: When to consider getting event partners The different types of partnerships How to create a partnership proposal  How to ident...

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 annuall...

Changing it up today and answering the top 5 questions I get asked most about planning business events.  What software do you use to plan events? How do you find venues? How do you come with creative ideas? What do you do when you have a small event budget? What's your number one tip or piece or advice? EA LIVE : Events Academy's first one day intensive workshop https://www.eventsacademy...

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 W...

In this episode I take you behind the scenes of a recent event we ran - sharing the good, the bad and the ugly. I walk you through what we did, what worked well and what I would do differently next time.  If you need an Event Manager for an upcoming event, reach out to us at JEM events Or if you're keen to learn how to run successful events, join our Mastering Event Planning program at Events...

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...

Today is an exciting day because we are officially launching the NEW events academy! In this episode I walk you through how and why we started Events Academy, the evolution to the NEW offering today, and what you can get out of it to help you plan events more efficiently and effectively.  Check out the the NEW courses + resources available on demand >>  https://www.eventsacademy.co...

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 A...

In this episode I share 12 lessons from 12 years experience planning events.  Whether you're a seasoned event organiser, you plan the occasional event, or you're a total newbie, these lessons are a helpful guide to successful event planning. No particular order. No specific theme. Just 12 key lessons that I've learnt along the way. If you'd like to learn more about how to plan...

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 differe...

My most asked question is 'how do I make sure my event is a success?' Today I'm answering that question and giving you my roadmap for planning a successful business event.   Brought to you by Events Academy 5 Ways to Maximise Your Event Budget https://www.eventsacademy.com.au/budget Connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventsacademy_/  

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 recommendati...

Are you tasked with planning the company Christmas party? In today's episode I walk you through how to nail your company Christmas party (in 6 easy steps!)  Step one is to come up with your concept, and I've done the hard work for you and put together 30 Event Ideas (so use one for this year and save the rest for future events). Download 30 EVENT IDEAS for your company Christmas party &n...

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...

There are so many events out there, how do we cut through? How do we get bums on seats?  In this episode I walk you through 5 marketing strategies you can use to maximise the RSVPs, registrations and attendance to your events. Got a question about event planning or just want to connect? Connect with me on Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by events...

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

In this episode we look at one specific type of event - VIP Corporate Dinners! Every company runs these, whether its for clients, prospective clients or key staff. On the outside they seem simple, but they are often super critical to a company's objectives and we want to make sure we nail it. So today we dive into the 3 elements to planning a successful VIP corporate dinner. Download our Top 100 P...

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 g...

Whether its an interstate client dinner, team retreat or sales incentive trip - planning a destination event brings a whole new set of challenges! In the episode I recap a recent international conference I ran and give you the insider scoop on what worked well and what I would do differently next time. Then I walk you through exactly how I go about planning a destination event and some tips to mak...

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 talen...

Lighting, projectors, cameras, sounds systems, microphones... there is SO much to think about when it comes to AV and technology at your event, and whether its in-person, virtual or hybrid just adds another layer of complexity.  Today I'm joined by Libbie Ray, Director of Connected Event Group (and all 'round epic Event Curator, Digital Innovator and Experience Maker). We cover lots of ground...