The Event Planners Workshop

Sally Porteous

This podcast will explore ideas, challenges and solutions in the art of planning exceptional audience experiences and meaningful events.

  1. 15: Branding your event and why it should be different

    26 JUIN

    15: Branding your event and why it should be different

    Crafting Cohesive Event Branding with Amber Chalus: The Power of Canva Templates In this insightful episode of the Event Show, we welcome Amber Chalus, founder of Biz Sister, to discuss the importance of consistency in event branding. Amber, a self-taught graphic designer and digital marketer, shares her journey from being a yoga teacher and holistic life coach to creating exclusive Canva templates for entrepreneurs. The conversation explores how consistency in branding, from social media posts to website design, can enhance event delivery and create a cohesive experience for attendees. Amber also provides practical tips on using her Canva templates for various event-related tasks, including promoting events, creating lead magnets, and maintaining a seamless brand experience. Additionally, the episode delves into how to build and sustain an active online community and the importance of learning through doing. The podcast wraps up with an inspiring discussion about the transformative power of in-person events and Amber's upcoming business plans. To explore BizSister templates go to https://www.bizsister.com/ 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Amber Chaus00:41 Amber Chaus' Background and Journey01:56 The Importance of Branding in Events04:26 Interview with Amber Chaus Begins05:39 The Impact of COVID on BizSister08:06 Online Education and Event Planning09:57 Challenges and Strategies for Online Events15:15 The Value of Templates in Event Planning26:38 Building and Maintaining a Community47:15 Using Canva for Event Promotion47:51 The Importance of Consistent Branding48:59 Challenges of Event Planning52:16 Learning Through Experience54:16 Creating and Selling Templates57:14 Marketing and Event Planning01:01:38 The Value of Testing and Feedback01:09:43 Personal Stories and Experiences01:17:50 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

    1 h 26 min
  2. 13:  Creating Collaborative Community Events

    27/12/2024

    13: Creating Collaborative Community Events

    Creating Successful Collaborative Community Events: Tips and Strategies This webinar, hosted by Sally Porteous, focuses on creating effective and engaging community events. It offers a comprehensive guide based on her handbook 'Building a Vibrant City Events Plan', which she used to encourage local councils to support community events. Key topics include volunteer engagement, collaborative planning, and marketing strategies. Porteous discusses the importance of community buy-in, collaboration, and communication for successful event planning. She also introduces the '8 Week Event Plan' program and offers various downloadable resources like a volunteer engagement strategy, sponsorship worksheet, and a comprehensive event management checklist. The aim is to provide community members and organizers with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to create vibrant, well-organized events. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:47 Acknowledging Traditional Owners and Workshop Overview00:58 The Handbook: Building a Vibrant City Events Plan02:56 Volunteer Engagement Strategy05:42 Current Community Event Landscape12:26 Three Themes for Successful Community Events24:51 Five-Part Framework for Event Success26:42 Procurement Strategy and Administration26:56 Event Strategy Overview28:11 Designing Your Event29:56 Marketing Your Event33:23 Operations and Implementation41:29 Contract Negotiation and Risk Management45:53 Final Thoughts and Resources Here's the link to grab the handbook  https://www.eventplannersworkshop.com.au/handbook

    49 min
  3. 12:  My guest interview with Jen Blandos, Women on the Rise Podcast

    29/12/2023

    12: My guest interview with Jen Blandos, Women on the Rise Podcast

    Jen Blandos is an international entrepreneur with decades of global business experience. Female Fusion is the exceptional membership that Jen has cultivated to support women globally to own and run successful businesses. In this episode, share the value, importance and the know-how on creating live events for your business including how to market, what to program, and how to connect with your audience. You can find the entire Women on the Rise podcast series at www.femalefusionnetwork.com/podcast. Links to resources discussed in this interview: * www.eventplannersworkshop.com.au/ideatolaunch Quick reference guide to the episode: 2:50 – biggest challenges in organising events 3:00 – what works well for a first event 4:00 – environment and quality over quantity 5:00 – how Jen grew her very first business 6:45 – AI and events 7:40 – key points to consider when choosing a venue 10:40 – how to make a difference on your event 13:45 – what to consider with food at your event 14:30 – how to fix a menu when you get it wrong 17:10 – critical programming elements 17:45 – how to connect your audience, without icky tactics 22:00 – making your audience dance 25:30 – red dots on name tags 27:40 – what to do when your speaker pulls out of your event 30:00 – when is it appropriate not to use a microphone 33:50 – 21st Century MBA 36:00 – the value of having an international business 41:40 – free download info

    43 min

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This podcast will explore ideas, challenges and solutions in the art of planning exceptional audience experiences and meaningful events.