The Unstoppable Eventrepreneur™

Are you afraid of being judged or rejected? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Knowing strategy and tactics is only a small part of being successful when building a business. You also have to be able to execute that strategy, but that can be hard to do when your ego is getting in the way. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses what she refers to as the four demons you face when bu...

Do you know all of your sales numbers for your business? It is a common mistake for new entrepreneurs to not understand the difference between financial numbers and sales numbers. Without knowing your sales numbers, you cannot turn your passion into profit. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers talks about the sales numbers you absolutely must know in your business.   May explains that while ex...

Do you know the difference between a 6-figure revenue versus a 6-figure profit? Many new business owners make the mistake of not knowing the difference between the two. And by not understanding your numbers, it is impossible to run a business. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers talks about the numbers that every eventrepreneur must know in order to maintain and run a profitable business.   I...

When it comes to saying yes to a lead, many event planners are eager to know how much money they are going to make. And while money is a motivating factor, it isn’t the only one. In fact, being motivated only by money could be a huge mistake. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers answers the question, should you set a minimum revenue before accepting a job?   If you are motivated only by money,...

Are the highest paying jobs automatically the best leads for you? While many people would jump to the conclusion that yes, they are, this may not always be true. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers takes the time to bust this common myth and leave you with a surprising piece of advice that will help you run your business more successfully.   On the front end, a large and expensive event may s...

We are taught from a young age that a lot of our value has to do with how much we help others. And while it is important to be a kind and helpful person, it is also okay to say no from time to time. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers teaches listeners how they can say no without feeling the backlash of guilt.    As entrepreneurs, our time and resources are already very limited. And while we...

Do you want to take on new challenges but don’t know where to start? For many of us, it can be hard to implement new strategies into our lives and businesses that we are not familiar with. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers goes through the six-step process she uses to tackle new challenges with ease.    After you have identified what the task is that you need to take on, you must ask yourse...

Do you struggle to check everything off of your to-do list? As a successful veteran entrepreneur and event planner, host May Yeo Silvers has mastered time management. In today’s episode, she shares her secrets on how she created a life that many others aspire to have.    Many entrepreneurs wish there were more hours in a day to get everything done. And while most people rely on their to-do lists,...

Are you investing in your business and not seeing it pay off? Whether you’re investing in lead services, an assistant, or a coaching program, you should be able to get a return on all of your business investments. If you feel like the processes aren’t working out, it could be because of you. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses how to ensure that you recoup on all of your business in...

Have you been wondering what you should be investing in your business? The answer depends on what stage of your business you are in, your strengths and weaknesses, and what you actually want to be doing with your time. Host May Yeo Silvers explains that when you are first starting out, the most important thing to understand is the day to day operations of building and running your business. This m...

Are you at the start of your business and trying to decide whether to niche down or be a one stop shop? Host May Yeo Silvers suggests not making a decision right away, but instead, trying everything first to figure out what your passion is. Unless you already know what you do or do not like doing for event planning, you may want to consider being open to doing different type of events and decorati...

Have you been considering lowering your fees? Host May Yeo Silvers suggests that if you want to lower your fees, you can, but it can quickly become a habit that causes you to devalue your worth. The better route would be to slowly raise your fees so that you do not shock your pre-existing clients and can build your self-worth over time.   If you start out charging say $50 and then you try for a hu...

Have you been attracting the wrong type of clients instead of ones who are aligned with your style of working? Host May Yeo Silvers suggests that the underlying issue may lie in a lack of honesty between yourself and a prospective client.   If you are typically a people-pleaser, it may be more difficult for you to say no to a potential client even if your intuition is telling you upfront that they...

Do you understand why your past and potential clients choose to hire you? According to host May Yeo Silvers, this is a question that every event planner needs to have an answer to because it can help you get more business in the future.    On the surface, it is easy to assume that your clients have hired you for their convenience. And while this may be the case for some people, always trying to se...

You love actually doing events, but lately you are feeling less passionate and excited about actually running your business. Does that sound familiar? This is very normal and does not mean that you are not cut out for doing events. Your passion for events has not wavered, however, taking care of the business side is new and can be very stressful. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers shares her...

When planning events, there is a common misconception that the venue coordinator and the day-of event coordinator are the same person. In reality, the venue coordinator is much too busy with their own tasks to have time to be your client’s helper. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses the difference between the responsibilities of a venue coordinator and a day of coordinator.    Say y...

If you think about time with a scarcity mindset, you will always struggle to have enough of it. Instead, you should try to approach time management with an abundance mindset. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers shares one of her most effective productivity hacks for getting more accomplished by being more intentional with your time.    Think about how much time it actually takes to do a task....

Owning a business can be a dream, but it can also be a nightmare. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers breaks down what it really means to own a business without shying away from the uglier truths.    Entrepreneurship provides amazing opportunities for reaching your goals, but it also is not for everyone. You may have a lot of passion for the service or product you want to provide, but you als...

Has anyone ever told you that you have to have the right mindset to find success? While this can sound a bit cliche in the coaching world, do you know what it actually means? In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers defines that word “mindset” and gives listeners insight on how to change it for the better.    First and foremost, if you don’t have the right mindset, you cannot materialize the goals...

As we are halfway through the first month of 2023, have you checked in with yourself? How are you doing? Are you taking action towards your goals? As the year begins on a good note, it is important to take the time to plan out your year. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers teaches listeners how planning for the year can help you live a more intentional life.    Many entrepreneurs feel like th...

Host May Yeo Silvers starts off the new year by helping you attain the 2023 goals that you set for yourself during her goal setting series. In today’s episode, she discusses how saying no is another way of asking for help.    Many people struggle with saying no. If you have a hard time setting boundaries for yourself, there are many ways to practice saying no in different ways. Instead of saying n...

As host May Yeo Silvers continues to expand on her series regarding goal setting, it is important to be aware of things that might hinder your success. In today’s episode, she discusses the two things that can sabotage you from attaining your 2023 goals.    In 2023, it is May’s hope that every listener achieves their goals. But in order to do this, you must follow the process. First by setting int...

Now that you have established your goals and created an action plan to go with them, you must make sure that you have the time in your schedule to follow through. However, you also don’t want to over do it to the point where you give up. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses how to audit your progress over the year so that you can sustain your goals.    Whenever we make new goals, we...

Over the last couple of weeks, host May Yeo Silvers has been talking about goal setting for 2023. Not only does it take intentionality and action to achieve your goals, but it also takes your time, money, and resources. In today’s episode, May guides listeners through the process of investing their money to help achieve your goals in the new year.   When we are setting our action plan to achieve o...

When it comes to setting your goals for 2023, it is important to know what your goals are, and why you want to achieve them. But to actually see these goals come to fruition, you must put action behind them. In today’s episode, host May Yeo Silvers discusses how to put together the right action plan for your goals in 2023 and beyond.    Whether this is a brand new goal, or you’re building on an al...