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Join Mary and Logan on this week's episode of Better Events as they unpack the essentials of event strategy. They dive into how to prioritize tasks, the tools they swear by, and why a solid timeline can make or break your event. From lessons learned from the hard times—like when to shout about your event—to their top tips for smooth planning, this episode is a must-listen for every event pro looking to up their game!
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Episode 2: Start with Why/Event Northstar:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ePfuCR2R9qrPmVVhtJ8Ss?si=kzve3VvxRoOmDeJ7TQ3Jxw
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast/2-starting-with-why-finding-your-event-northstar/id1561944117?i=1000519013633

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THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V
Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117
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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)

In this special listener Q&A episode, we tackle your questions about events, sent to us via email and social media. We cover everything from handling client rejections to perfecting your event resume and marketing yourself in the industry. Join us as we delve into these topics, offer practical advice, and share our personal experiences to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the event industry.
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Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V
Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117
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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)

This week, we sat down with Erica Casner of One 15 Events about parenting and working in events. We talk about deciding to become a parent, how that impacted her career in events and what she wishes events did differently for parents. Whether you're a parent, thinking about it, or wanting to learn about how to work better with colleagues who are parents, this episode is for you.

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Connect with Erica Casner:
Website: www.one15events.com
Instagram: @one15events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090859598891
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-casner/

Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod

THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V
Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117
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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)

This week, Mary goes deep into programming and scripting tips and tricks for your next fundraising event. She shares her best practices on timing, acknowledging the team behind the scenes, live auctions, and more.
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https://ethicalstorytelling.com/
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THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V
Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117
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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)

This week, we're talking all about growing your event business and the time-old question: do you need to hire to grow? Logan and Mary each run their own event businesses and have contrasting structures. Mary's building her team at EP Events and Logan has stayed on her own with Logan Strategy Group. Listen in as we discuss how we've grown our businesses, the pros and cons of each method, and things we wish we knew earlier.
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Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V
Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117
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@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)

This week, Logan dives into all things Zoom-related. Is Zoom dead? If not, how are we using it in the event industry these days? She also shares her top Zoom tips for hosting a well-done Zoom webinar or Zoom meeting.
SHOW NOTES:
Logan's Zoom 101 YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQikdvCdsdU&list=PLJUlbNbWYyL1smaOVyO_RoA9QwafjXwAn
Playing Background Music in Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKtSh7UreLw&t=394s
Zoom Meeting vs. Zoom Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZDxFWy8W4
Logan's Labelmaker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4a3RUh3
Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod
THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!
Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V
Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
@bettereventspod
@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)
@epeventsllc (Mary)