Experience Builders

Khalil Benalioulhaj
Experience Builders

Exhibitors and experiential design agencies just want to put on amazing events for their clients. We know that events always present challenges, but one many of us didn’t see coming was the pandemic. We started this podcast to share processes and systems to help you bounce back and future-proof your business against storms we may face down the road. We cover topics like how to access capital and funding, why and how to outsource, why and how to build a brand, creating a strong company culture, and much more. With more knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll be able to put on powerful events and build a strong business that can weather any storm.

  1. 046 - Setting Intentional Revenue Targets

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    046 - Setting Intentional Revenue Targets

    Join Chris & Khalil as they explore strategies for hitting new revenue targets through intentional planning and effective team engagement. Discover how profit sharing can align your team towards common goals. Tune in now! Time Stamps 01:00 - Episode Intro02:44 - Revenue Targets and Growth Strategies07:24 - Reviewing Financial Metrics11:58 - Managing Overhead and Fixed Costs17:05 - Profit Sharing and Employee Engagement24:57 - Planning for Seasonal Workload26:00 - Forecasting for Growth26:34 - Analyzing Customer Contributions29:07 - Project Management and New Opportunities34:16 - Setting Realistic Growth Targets Snippets from the Episode "Once you're in business, you realize it's not what you sell, it's what you keep, right? - Chris GriffinSometimes you're so busy doing, you don't have the time to do the planning. - Chris GriffinSomebody told me 25 years ago, in the trade show business, you are guaranteed to make money six months a year if you show up with your shoes tied. You are guaranteed you are gonna lose money at least two months. And it's the other four months that determine whether you have a good year or a bad year. What are you doing with those four months? -Chris Griffin Resources Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP Watch On YouTubeFollow Us On Social: LinkedIn, FacebookHave Questions? Email us More from Chris CrewXP Email ChrisChris on LinkedIn More from Khalil benali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagram

    49 phút
  2. 045 - Tariffs and Their Impact on Small Businesses with Rob Cohen

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    045 - Tariffs and Their Impact on Small Businesses with Rob Cohen

    Curious about how tariffs are affecting our industry? Join our conversation with Rob Cohen, where we unravel how these taxes impact the market and what small business owners should know. It's a must-listen for every business owner! Time Stamps 01:11 - Episode & Guest Intro03:48 - Historical Context of Tariffs05:08 - Current Tariff Policies and Their Implications08:09 - Legal and Political Aspects of Tariffs14:53 - Creative Solutions and Alternatives17:37 - Economic and Market Impacts21:07 - Challenges and Legal Actions24:06 - Global Perspectives and Future Trends25:48 - Impact of Moving Shows Internationally27:19 - Cost Implications for American Companies27:47 - Tariffs and Their Broader Implications30:27 - Workforce and Trade Skills Shortage32:45 - Strategizing Around Tariffs34:42 - Long-Term Effects of Tariffs36:33 - Historical Context and Future Projections37:41 - Political and Economic Consequences38:20 - Episode Takeaways46:35 - Call to Action for Legislative Action Day Snippets from the Episode "I'm boggled in Massachusetts, where I live, to read the news reports that there are more kids that want to go to trade schools than there are slots to attend trade schools. - Rob CohenI don't think that tariffs are short-lived. - Rob CohenThe deterioration of our ability to compromise is crippling our country. And until we get back to a point where we can come together and compromise, legislate, and not get everything that you want, get some things, we're in trouble. - Rob Cohen50 percent of the U.S. economy is made up of small businesses and we are now finding ourselves in a situation where tariffs are touching way more that affects all of those. It's not just one or two products that we can sort of ignore. -Chris Griffin Registration for ECA’s 2025 Legislative Action Day Resources Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP Watch On YouTubeFollow Us On Social: LinkedIn, FacebookHave Questions? Email us More from Rob Cohen Rob Cohen on LinkedInDisplay Supply & Lighting, Inc. Website More from Chris CrewXP Email ChrisChris on LinkedIn More from Khalil benali.com Email Khalil Meet With Khalil LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

    49 phút
  3. 042 - The Profit Problem: They Say I Make Money, So Why Don't I Have Any? with Martin Holland

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    042 - The Profit Problem: They Say I Make Money, So Why Don't I Have Any? with Martin Holland

    Ever feel like your business earns well but your pockets disagree? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Martin Holland and learn practical tips on boosting your margins and understanding the true purpose of business.  Time Stamps 01:05 - Episode Intro01:47 - The Profit Problem: Analyzing Business Earnings06:18 - Understanding the Purpose of Business11:02 - Strategies for Increasing Profit Margins15:06 - Increasing Your Price19:18 - Reducing Cost & Doing More Work with the Same Resources24:50 - Pay for Performance29:13 - Understanding Profit & Cashflow30:02 - Four Reasons for Profit Without Cash31:47 - Managing Receivables and Debt32:27 - Inventory Management and Turnover35:06 - Discounting Strategies and Customer Impact41:01 - Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping42:08 - Preparing for Business Sale44:26 - Consistent Accounting Practices48:00 - Break-Even Analysis55:47 - Episode Takeways Snippets from the Episode "If you do not get your books right, it will kill your business.  Not maybe, not might, it will kill your business." - Martin Holland"The only thing that will prevent bad books from killing your business is if something else gets it first, like a disaster or theft or fire." - Martin Holland"I realized, I don't think it's margin I'm really after. It's earnings." -Chris Griffin Resources Price Increase CalculatorDiscount CalculatorBreak Even CalculatorNeed Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP Watch On YouTubeFollow Us On Social: LinkedIn, FacebookHave Questions? Email us More from Martin Holland theprofitproblem.comannealbc.com   Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagram More from Chris CrewXP Email ChrisChris on LinkedIn More from Khalil benali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagram

    58 phút
  4. 041 - Digital Fatigue:  The Consequences of Better, Faster, Everywhere

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    041 - Digital Fatigue: The Consequences of Better, Faster, Everywhere

    Have we lost the joy in our race to be better and faster? Discover the unseen consequences of our 'always-on' lifestyles and what we can do to find balance. Join us as dive deep on digital fatigue and its impacts on workplace and personal relations. Time Stamps 01:07 - Episode Intro01:34 - Digital Fatigue: A Modern Dilemma06:48 - Defining Digital Fatigue09:27 - Strategies to Combat Digital Fatigue12:11 - Technological Advancements and Their Consequences15:56 - The Social Dilemma25:02 - Managing Digital Fatigue in the Workplace32:47 - Balancing Tech and Connection: A 2025 Outlook Snippets from the Episode "What we're talking about really is the consequence of living in a world we've chosen to be better, faster and what I would call everywhere." - Chris Griffin"Surveys have shown that 60 percent of employees say that they really do believe that their company is aware that digital fatigue is a problem. And yet, almost none have any formal plan to offer some kind of relief." - Chris Griffin"It's like you're on an IV drip of just constant stimulation and noise." - Khalil Benalioulhaj Resources The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerThe Social DilemmaEDPA website Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with CrewXP Watch On YouTubeFollow Us On Social: LinkedIn, FacebookHave Questions? Email us More from Chris CrewXP Email ChrisChris on LinkedIn More from Khalil benali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagram

    40 phút

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Exhibitors and experiential design agencies just want to put on amazing events for their clients. We know that events always present challenges, but one many of us didn’t see coming was the pandemic. We started this podcast to share processes and systems to help you bounce back and future-proof your business against storms we may face down the road. We cover topics like how to access capital and funding, why and how to outsource, why and how to build a brand, creating a strong company culture, and much more. With more knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll be able to put on powerful events and build a strong business that can weather any storm.

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