The Unstoppable Eventrepreneur™

As the year comes to an end, it is important to start planning for success in the new year. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses strategies for setting efficient and effective 2023 goals.   As we head into 2023, most people are already thinking about what their new year’s resolutions will be. And while most people know what they want to achieve, it often stops there. It is one thing...

Are you constantly stuck in a cycle of wanting to learn more and more, but never actually implementing what you are learning? In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers talks about the danger of learning too much and how to learn in a more effective way.   The danger of learning too much is that the more you learn, the more inadequate you feel. Every time you learn something new, you are faced with...

Do you have a dream for yourself but are too afraid to take action? In today’s episode, Host May Yeo Silvers discusses the importance of feeling your way to success.   Unfortunately, many people never achieve their goals because they are simply too afraid to imagine themselves as successful. According to May, one of the best things you can do to achieve success is to first imagine yourself already...

Do you pay for lead services and wonder why most of them ghost you after you’ve given them your price? In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses the process of using a paid leads platform and the mindset you need to have.    While using a paid leads platform, it is important to understand the mindset of the people on the other side. Not only is it an efficient way to receive a bunch of qu...

When you start a business, there are many things you need to do to get it up and running. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses the one question that every entrepreneur needs to ask themselves before they consider starting their own business.   The main reason people leave the corporate world is to pursue freedom of their time and finances. While entrepreneurship can be the right way...

Are you curious about the strategies you need to follow to attract high-paying clients? According to host May Yeo Silvers, there is one very important thing every event planner must do if they want their clients to pay top dollar.    After being in the industry for over a decade, May has had to learn how to weed out the clients with champagne taste and a beer budget. She explains that the best way...

Many people believe that in order to have a good event planning business, they should get as many certifications as possible. And while it is beneficial to have knowledge and specific skill sets, host May Yeo Silvers can’t help but notice that people spend a lot of time and money investing in these certifications just to be able to utilize them in the real world. In today’s episode, May explains t...

Thinking about expanding your business and building a team can be an intimidating part of owning a business. When you first began your business, you probably started it because of your passion. And while it may have started off good with just you, any business that intends to make more money will need to hire a strong and like-minded team. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers shares with liste...

“Just because you have a lot of clients, does not mean that your business is thriving,” explains host May Yeo Silvers. In fact, you could have a lot of client’s and still not be living your desired lifestyle. In today’s episode, May discusses the qualities of a successful and thriving business owner.   According to May, many new event planners fall for the idea that in order to make money, they ne...

Are your clients not giving you the information you need to plan their events within an orderly timeline? According to host May Yeo Silvers, not communicating realistic timing expectations will negatively impact you, the client, and the event itself. In today’s episode, May helps listeners learn how to manage their clients successfully to avoid any unnecessary consequences of poor planning.   As e...

Do you let your current reality affect how you approach your business and your life? According to host May Yeo Silvers, having that mindset turns you into a victim in your own life. In today’s episode, May warns listeners the dangers of having what she likes to call, a “victimhood mindset.”   While there may be things in your life that make achieving your goals a little more difficult, it doesn’t...

Have you ever been ghosted by a lead after sending over a proposal? According to host May Yeo Silvers, the first and last dollar amounts are the only thing your clients will remember. In today’s episode, she explains why all event planners must use caution when they are quoting their prices.   Most potential clients will want to know how much it is going to cost them to plan an event. And while it...

Throughout her years of work, host May Yeo Silvers has encountered just about every situation. Good or bad, every event May has planned has been an opportunity for her to improve the way she runs her business. In today’s episode, May takes listeners on a journey from her past to share some of the things she has learned along the way.   May first shares an example of a time when she and her team ha...

As humans, we all want to be liked. However, if pleasing others hinders our business, sense of self, or well-being, we must reevaluate. Today, host May Yeo Silvers lays out how to move past our people-please tendencies that get in the way of our own goals.    May has repeatedly seen people lose who they are to make others happy, but if you’re a business owner who does this, you may lose out financ...

As host May Yeo Silvers has grown her Facebook community, she has had the opportunity to help many aspiring event planners open and grow the business of their dreams. However, among the many people she has talked to, the number one reason why people put their business on hold is due to family. While family is the most important thing, May explains that it’s possible to run a successful business an...

When it comes to the content that you post online, you want every potential client to gain a positive perspective of you and your services. To appeal to high-end customers, you must consider the context of your content. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses the importance of perception, and how to create an impression that will attract the right customers.     A picture can indeed pai...

Does the market rate in your area affect how much you should be charging for your services? According to host May Yeo Silvers, answering this question is more complicated than it may seem. In reality, the answer is both yes and no. However, in today’s episode, May warns listeners about the dangers of setting your prices based on the market rate.   Before you make the decision to lower your prices,...

Do you have desires but don’t know how to turn them into reality? According to host May Yeo Silvers, this is a common theme among most adults. In a society that tries to prohibit adults from dreaming, it can be hard to go after what you truly want. But with conviction and inspired action, you can achieve everything you’ve ever wanted and more.   As children, it is easy to go after our desires with...

Even though most businesses fail within the first few years, many people still fantasize about the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. They dream of owning their own business, making as much money as they want, and living a lifestyle that is determined 100% by them. While entrepreneurship can be a path to personal freedom, it isn’t for the faint of heart. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers dis...

As a business owner, discipline in your personal life transcends into your business. Although many believe these two worlds should be separate, they often intermingle. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses how discipline personally and professionally connects and how to ensure that you are consistent enough to succeed.   According to May, having the discipline to eat well, exercise, a...

Whether you’re an event planner or a small business owner, vacations can bring out a lot of workplace anxiety. After spending a much-needed vacation visiting friends and family in Singapore, host May Yeo Silvers couldn’t help but feel these vacation blues herself. In today’s episode, May discusses how entrepreneurs can go in and out of vacation mode in a way that is good for them, their loved ones...

As event planners, taking as many classes as possible may seem necessary to expand your business. However, May has not seen the constant student mentality pay off for many industry professionals. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses how not to let your continuous searching for the answers hinder your success.   According to May, there’s always a reason you can give yourself for why y...

If you’re an event planner, it may be frustrating when your clients don’t share your vision. However, the best event planners understand that their job is to listen to their clients’ needs. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses how to not expect others to live up to your expectations.    According to May, it is the event planner’s duty to elevate an event, but not at the cost of your...

When it comes to running a business, handling unhappy customers is part of the job. Even though it can be intimidating, there are ways you can find winning solutions. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses how to properly handle disgruntled customers.    According to May, the top two reasons why customers become frustrated is due to miscommunication or false expectations. Rather than l...

Have you structured your business to run efficiently if you needed time to step away? According to host May Yeo Silvers, if you’re answer is no, you really need to reconsider how you run your business. In today’s episode, May discusses the importance of structuring your business for sustainable success.   It wasn’t until May came down with COVID that she realized she had set her company up for lon...