EVENTive Entrepreneurs - Events and Sponsorship Podcast

Samantha Montalbano owns and runs an email copywriting agency offering "done for you" email marketing for busy entrepreneurs. Her business, The Boldness Factor, helps entrepreneurs write emails that connect and convert with their audience (in a way that's authentic to their brand) so they can increase retention, trust, and sales. She's an Arizona native, married to her high school sweetheart, and...

In this episode, we talk all about living a purpose-driven life plus how to plan a valuable, impactful retreat for your community! Brittny is the Founder of Silver Lining Wellness, she is part lifestyle coach, part self-love advocate, and entirely, positively REAL. She guides women in their journeys toward their happiest, healthiest selves, and it works because she has been through the journey her...

This episode provides tip to extend the value of your event post-event. Send a thank you email and send a “sorry we missed you” email to no-shows. Host a post-event Q & A – Go live on social media or set-up a Zoom meeting. Encourage attendees to ask any new or remaining questions from the event. Offer a prize drawing for all those that fill out the survey to increase participation and feature...

Join this conversation all about delivering a world-class hospitality experience, the importance of serving your customers.  Founder and CEO, Žana Usher, originally from Berlin Germany, had the privilege of being born into an amazing hospitality family. Her father was acclaimed chef, and her mother was the head of a housekeeping department at a medium sized hotel. This is where her passion an...

In this episode, I share tips from my experience on how to ensure you leverage all opprtunities from being at a live event. 1. Follow the event hashtag Events usually have hashtags or a specific event handle to follow, it’s a great way to make sure you are in the know of all of the action and get instant updates when new content or speakers are being released. Plus it facilitates networking. 2. Th...

Tracy is the founder of Fully Alive Photography and Finding Joy Consulting. She empowers people by helping them feel confident, joyful, beautiful, and alive through her photography experience and small business workshops, websites, and consulting. Her core values that bleed into every aspect of her business are joy, quality, kindness, authenticity, and hard work. Tracy's mission is to empower peop...

In this episode, I share about the best way to approach event sponsors. 1. Identify potential sponsors whose audience matches yours in demographics and interests .   2. Look at the businesses that are already sponsoring events in your industry. They already know the value of event sponsorship. 3. What brands do your customers or event attendees engage with on a regular basis? These businesses...

Devin Butler is the CEO of Arizona Entrepreneurs. Their mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the resources, support, and connections they need to bring their business dreams to reality. The Arizona Entrepreneurs membership was created to bring entrepreneurs together to connect, learn and grow. By joining, you get access to a community of like-minded people, as well as important business tools...

Kyle Depiesse is the Creator and Founder of the Reaching Beyond Experience rooted in assisting others in achieving their highest level of fulfillment in how they connect with others, connect with themselves, and build their careers. After 15 years in corporate america, hitting rock bottom and completely burned out, Kyle left everything to start designing a life around fulfillment. Since 2015 he ha...

Tabatha Marden is an Emotional Wellness + Leadership Coach, mental health advocate, wife and proud mom of 4. Fiercely committed to supporting people of all ages to practice emotional intelligence. Leaders, businesses, parents, schools, young adults, women and kids. Tabatha invests her time in coaching through her Thrive in EQ program. Helping people with coping tools to stress less, feel connected...

Thanks for listening and supporting entrepreneurs and the small business community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush , in our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation! What to find out your entreprenurial archetype? Take the quiz! This episode provides tips to create activities and experiences that will foster attendee participation and h...

Hayley Barnes is a launch & email copywriting expert for heart-centered entrepreneurs who know they want to make more impact. She specializes in crafting unique, authentic messaging that creates an emotional connection with your audience and sounds like YOU. But it doesn’t stop there… her background in business mentorship and consulting has seen her provide launch support for your favorite 6-f...

It's so important to create a welcoming experience for your attendees! In this episode, we talk about tips to make this happen! 1. Host a welcome reception or welcome meeting for attendees that have never attended your event before.  2. Acknowledge attendees by name (yes, so simple!) 3. Create an agenda that allows time for networking. 4. Do the unexpected. Send a handwritten note to your att...

Jennifer Jakobsen helps mom entrepreneurs who are struggling with guilt, overwhelm, and then lack of balance launch and/or grow a successful business while having fun in the process. She is the Mompreneur coach for feeling amazing in Business and Mom life! Connect with Jennifer! Jennifer Jakobsen - Helping Mompreneurs have ultimate success in life and business. (jenniferjakobsenlifecoaching.com) J...

In this episode, we discuss tips for product-based businesses to sell their products at events, markets and stores as well as advice for businesses that have vendors. Heather Crenshaw is the founder of, Love N' Lava Designs, combining the benefits of essential oils and healing powers of gemstones into beautiful, functional jewelry. Connect with Love N' Lava Designs Website : Love N' Lava Designs –...

Thanks for being here for our 50th episode! You are going to love the energy and creativity of this amazing guest, Matiana Gregory. Matiana is the Business Owner and Designer for Dang Fine Rentals & Designs in Arizona. They provide spectacular event rentals, custom backdrops, and installations.  They are experience makers and risk takers! Dang Fine Rentals & Designs create event magic...

Kelcy Valletta is the Founder of Find Your Sexy. As a certified Self-Love & Sexy Coach and Host of the Find Your Sexy podcast, she believes our self-esteem and happiness are directly affected by the relationship we develop with our bodies and our self-awareness mindset. Through her dynamic coaching and intimate conversations with podcast guests, Kelcy helps women embrace who they are, just as...

In this episode, I share tips to ensure your venue will be a good fit for your event. Sleeping rooms - how many rooms at the property, room rate, upgraded room availability Meeting space set-up Exhibits Proximity Food and beverage locations Additional space for registration, staff office, speaker room and more Amenities like transportation, fitness center, spa, business center Additional costs Tha...

In this episode, we talk about community, events, connection and much more! Keep reading for an in-person event opportunity, yay for live events! Neeley is a former NFL Cheerleader and tech career woman turned wife, mom of 4 (including triplets!), and the founder of the Go Fit Win community and Fired Up! Grown Up Cheer Camp event for women. She cheered professionally for four seasons with the Ariz...

In this episode, talk about the benefits of entrepreneurs or small businesses sponsoring events. Partnerships Face to Face interaction and immediate response Brand Visibility Lead Generation Sell products or services Thought Leadership & Content Be known in your community Thanks for listening and supporting small business and our community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.insta...

Jim McGuire of Vikara Events is an avid fitness buff, yogi, and businessman. He founded Vikara Events to produce one-of-a-kind fitness, yoga, and wellness events centered around the idea that we want to 'get fit, feel good, and have fun.' Whether single or multi-day format, our mission is to promote fun, participatory, lifestyle-changing events that nourish the mind, body, and soul. Connect with V...

It's important to create an event budget early to ensure you set the stage for your event to succeed. This will help you to determine your must have and nice to haves for the event and create the best experience for your attendees. Understand event goals so you know what elements should be included in the budget. Start gathering estimated costs.  Review historical data from past events. Creat...

Shanae Kidd is a combination of a corporate woman by day with a passion of running her online dress boutique for women. Shanae’s goal is to create confidence via clothing. Her brand slogan for her “Girl Hi” boutique is “Dressing Confident Girls for Every Occasion”. Shanae has been on her journey of becoming the best version of herself, despite living in a world that falls short on advocating for o...

I just finished working on a 3-day virtual event that had over 2,500 attendees across the world, 300 sessions and 55 sponsors. In this episode, I share some of my takeaways from this corporate event.  Thanks for listening and supporting small business and our community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush , in our private Facebook group where we continu...

Aisha Marshall and Des Dickerson are the Founders of Creative Label, a full-service agency powered by creatives focused on branding, marketing, and public relations. They are also on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the marketing and advertising category for 2021! We discuss client relationships, importance of boundaries, working relationships, evolving your business model and tips on the following:...