EVENTive Entrepreneurs - Events and Sponsorship Podcast

In this episode, Juliet Tripp and I discuss: Power of self-development events and why coaches should be hosting live events. Event tips (venues, building an agenda, finding speakers, marketing, selling tickets, amazing on-site experiences, increasing event revenue) Advice to become a speaker Mindset when event planning Benefits of a side hustle or running a business full-time Juliet is the event i...

In this episode, we talk everything event PR! Power of PR for events Creating a PR plan Biggest mistakes with event PR Event sponsorship And more! Named one of the “Five Most Dynamic Women Leaders, Ruling the Industry” in the 2022 CIO Times Magazine, Whitney Lee, APR, CPRC, is a force in the Public Relations Industry. Founded in 2015, True Story Public Relations is an award-winning agency focused...

Today I share ideas from a corporate event last week in Los Cabo, Mexico! The unexpected Creative branding Balance of personal and group activities Surprise gifts Easy access to you Incorporate local culture Destination Management companies (DMC) Celebrate special occasions Download this free event check list with a timeline to ensure you have everything you need for a successful event! http://www...

Today we discuss the importance of customer service with your attendees! Easy connection Access to event information Know names Celebrate special events Follow-up on what you commit to at the event Be a caring, bright light for your attendees Download this free event check list with a timeline to ensure you have everything you need for a successful event! http://www.eventivebrush.com/eventchecklis...

Join us for this conversation all about live experiences and community! Haley Westfall + Stephanie Hendrick are the Co-Founders of Collab Culture, a west valley based membership community for female entrepreneurs and professionals. The two friends of 27+ years have experienced every chapter of life together. After both transitioning from long standing careers in corporate leadership into the world...

In this episode, I share my 10 favorite things incorporated into events! Amazing on-site registration experience. Giving attendees the opportunity for attendees to be featured at the event through contents etc. Instagrammable experiences. Allowing attending to ask lots of questions to speakers. Personalized gifting Creative food, makes a statement.  Incorporating wellness. Networking lounges/...

I had the honor of being on Shannon Weinstein's podcast, Keep What You Earn. This episode is packed with tips for planning and hosting events so we wanted to also share it on the EVENTive Entrepreneur's podcast. Keep What You Earn is a podcast where entrepreneurs at all levels learn how to navigate the the financial side of entrepreneurship so they can keep what they earn and grow their business w...

In this episode, I share tips to maximize your experience as a vendor at an event or market! Promote your participation pre-event and engage in the event social media. Do something fun to drive people to your booth.  Have a prize drawing/contest. Have giveaways or special offers at your booth. Ensure your booth staff is engaging and knowledgeable. Check with the event host or show management...

In this episode, we talk about behind the scenes of creating retreat experiences, the concept of MVPs (most valuable payers), tips to elevate your brand and more! Kristen is a former TV news anchor turned entrepreneur, hosting brand image content retreats and helping women build their brands around the world. After 17+ years working as a television host and spokesperson, Kristen founded her busine...

In this episode, I share 5 event trends for 2023. There are so many predictions for what will be popular in the event space and you will hear different feedback from various people. These are 5 I really think make an impact on experience.  Creating transformational experiences Incorporating wellness Sustainability as a responsibility The best technology experience Small VIP experiences Sarah...

In this epsiode, I share a few items to pay attention to in your hotel/venue contract! 1. Include your exact meeting space  2. Date to release hotel rooms  3. Dates F & B is due and meeting room set-up is due 4. Concessions 5. Payment due dates 6. If you need to cancel, how much is due how many days out? 7. F & B menus from same year 8. Site visit w 9. Bringing in outside vendors...

In this episode, I share my opinion on if you need 5 things at your event. Decor Photography/Videography AV team Swag bags Food Sarah Brush xo Connect with me at Sarah Brush (@eventivebrush) • Instagram photos and videos

Join us as we discuss taking messy action on planning and hosting a first event with Ms. Renée Bauer! Renee is hosting her second annual event, She Who Wins, April 28 - 29, 2023 in Connecticut! https://shewhowins.com/ Renee is an award-winning divorce attorney, published author, and founder of the Happy Even After Family Law. With almost two decades of experience, Renée is committed to empowering...

In this episode, we talk about creating a great experience for your speakers. 1. Tap into your community for speakers, many events never pay for speakers because the speakers are excited to support you and the event. Of course, bigger names will charge, but the point is to see who is available to you within your own community. 2. Promote the benefits to potential speakers of having video and photo...

In this episode, we talk about building a community through live experiences like brunch, workshops and events! Connect with Kristine and check out the Higher Self Gala December 1 - 2, 2022 in Denver, CO, tickets are still available! Kristine Munro is the Founder of Business Bosses who Brunch - a mentorship and networking community for women entrepreneurs, and the Podcast Host of Pivot to Passion....

Food and beverage is one of the most expensive budget items for an event.  15 areas to help you save: 1. Review menus before you book an event venue. 2. Negotate low F & B minimum. 3. Ensure the contract for the event states the current menu year and avoid late surcharges by confirming F & B in time. 4. Make sure you are asking attendees which meals/receptions they are attending so yo...

Hi! Working with an event planner, is a great way to help with the strategy, planning and execution of your event. Here are a few common ways you can work with a planner to support your event. Strategy session Consulting during planning stage Partial planning to set you up for success On-site event planner Full event planner If you can't work with an event planner, use volunteers! Download this fr...

In this episode, we talk about how you can use data to improve your event experience. Watch for trends in what is resonating with attendees like favorite speakers or activities and give them more of this on-site. Create an online community for attendees and ask questions. Do on-site polls and use the information to tweek plans. Be a matchmaker for attendees. Be observant of what is working and wha...

In this episode, I share common mistakes event hosts make when marketing their event. 1. Announcing speakers too late. 2. Not asking your community to help you promote the event. 3. Not starting early enough. 4. Not asking your community what content they want. 5. Not offering early bird or VIP pricing. Download this free event check list with a timeline to ensure you have everything you need for...

In this episode, I am reporting to you live from a corporate event to share some of my favorite things we are doing to provide you inspiration for your event! Pop-up activations Ambassadors Unexpected seating Different registration set-up Gamification Sponsorships And more! Download this free event check list with a timeline to ensure you have everything you need for a successful event! http://www...

This short and sweet episode focuses on the idea of having a realistic goal vs. a stretch goal for your event. Download this free event check list with a timeline to ensure you have everything you need for a successful event! http://www.eventivebrush.com/eventchecklist Sarah Brush xo Connect with me at Sarah Brush (@eventivebrush) • Instagram photos and videos

Download this free event check list with a timeline to ensure you have everything you need for a successful event! http://www.eventivebrush.com/eventchecklist "Your event is not over until people stop talking about it." In this episode, I share tips for post-event activity. Survey Personal calls Testimonials Share video and photo content Speaker quotes Share presentation as podcasts Access to reco...

In this episode, I share tips on handling unhappy attendees at your event. Before you even go on-site, have someone assigned to attendee care to handle these situations. You may need to get involved, but the goal is that it does not need to get escalated. Take them aside so you can have a private conversation. Listen and really try to empathize with where they are coming from even if you would not...

In this episode, I share advice on setting up your event sponsorships. Demographics matter - sponsors need to know your audience. Sponsorship should be mutually beneficial. Customize benefits for higher level sponsors. Make sure you can deliver what you promise. 365 promotion of sponsors - think pre and post event benefits. Integrate sponsors into your event. Sponsors LOVE speaking opportunities....

In this episode, we talk about different roles you can use volunteers for at your event. ✔️ Registration check-in ✔️ Mic runners for audience Q & A ✔️ “Handler” for the event host to make sure they are taken care of and can focus on their role. ✔️ Meet speakers and escort them. ✔️ Contact for your vendors or sponsors. ✔️ Attendee care: make sure attendees have what they need, feel welcome and...