What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World

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What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World

Smart Meetings’ What One Thing podcast is your shortcut to the top of the events world. We interview savvy meeting planners, speakers and industry experts about the decisions that made all the difference in their lives and careers so you can take the fast track to your dreams. 

  1. Finding Common Ground and Shared Values with David Allison

    2 DAYS AGO

    Finding Common Ground and Shared Values with David Allison

    Send us a textIn this discussion of What One Thing?, JT Long, vice president and content director of Smart Meetings, chatted with David Allison, a human values expert and founder of the Value Graphics Research Company, to explore how planners can leverage insights into human behavior to understand their attendees better and create engaging events.

    38 min
  2. The Wellness Revolution: The Future of Wellness in Event with Sean Hoess and Kelly Cavers

    NOV 21

    The Wellness Revolution: The Future of Wellness in Event with Sean Hoess and Kelly Cavers

    Send us a textAre you integrating cryotherapy and IV drips in your events? On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings' JT Long, vice president and content director, sat down with Sean Hoess, the co-founder of Eudemonia and Wanderlust Festival and Kelly Cavers, chief sales officer for The Palm Beaches, to explore what makes wellness events not only impactful but essential for meeting professionals looking to elevate their own conferences.

    21 min
  3. From Networking to Lasting Bonds: Practical Tips for Forging Authentic Connections with Kate Patay and Thuy Diep

    OCT 7

    From Networking to Lasting Bonds: Practical Tips for Forging Authentic Connections with Kate Patay and Thuy Diep

    Send us a textOn this episode of What One Thing?, JT Long vice president and content director of Smart Meetings sits down with Kate Patay, vice president of global engagement for Terramar, and Thuy Diep senior meeting planner of CWT Meetings & Events to discuss the art of building meaningful connections.Listen in as they explore the differences between transactional and relational encounters. Patay and Diep share personal stories that highlight the power of empathy, storytelling, an...

    32 min
  4. What One Thing? Safety First: Protecting Your Attendees and Your Event in a Risky World with Kevin Coffey

    SEP 19

    What One Thing? Safety First: Protecting Your Attendees and Your Event in a Risky World with Kevin Coffey

    Send us a textIn this episode of What One Thing, a Smart Meetings podcast, host JT Long, vice president and content director of Smart Meetings, explores essential strategies for ensuring safety in an increasingly risky world. JT welcomes Kevin Coffey, a travel security and meeting risk advisor, who brings decades of expertise from his time as a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department's LAX Airport Crimes Investigation. Coffey shares critical steps and advice to help meeting planners ...

    25 min
  5. What One Thing? Crafting Culinary Experiences with Thomas Whelan: The Art of Feeding Thousands with Passion and Precision

    AUG 15

    What One Thing? Crafting Culinary Experiences with Thomas Whelan: The Art of Feeding Thousands with Passion and Precision

    Send us a textIf an event prof career life is a smorgasbord of hospitality job options, how do you decide what to put on your plate? We asked an award-winning F&B expert. In this episode of What One Thing? host JT Long, VP and content director of Smart Meetings, delves into the fascinating world of food and beverage with Thomas Whelan, director of operations for Levy Restaurants. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Whelan shares his journey from his early days in a res...

    38 min
  6. What One Thing? Building a Better IMEX for 2024 with Carina Bauer

    AUG 1

    What One Thing? Building a Better IMEX for 2024 with Carina Bauer

    Send us a textIn this edition of What One Thing?, Smart Meetings chats with IMEX CEO Carina Bauer to discuss the lessons learned from IMEX Frankfurt that will inform IMEX America. Bauer highlights the success of their education program, frank discussions on tough topics and the show’s overall theme of impact.

    17 min
  7. What One Thing? The Heart of Hospitality: Deborah Gardner on Building a Winning Mentality

    JUL 18

    What One Thing? The Heart of Hospitality: Deborah Gardner on Building a Winning Mentality

    Send us a textIn this episode of the What One Thing? Smart Meetings welcomes Deborah Gardner, a former swimming champion and performance expert known for her competitive mentality and dynamic presentations. Gardner shares her unique journey from crashing weddings to becoming a key figure in the hospitality industry. She emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities, embracing challenges and building strong relationships.

    28 min
  8. What One Thing? Passion, Persistence, and Personal Branding: Insights from Event Strategist Edward Perotti

    JUN 20

    What One Thing? Passion, Persistence, and Personal Branding: Insights from Event Strategist Edward Perotti

    Send us a textIn this Episode of What One Thing? JT Long, vice president and content director, continues her conversation with interviews Edward Perotti, an experienced event strategist. Perotti discusses the importance of taking initiative, staying true to oneself and managing the inherent stress of being an event professional by using humor and continually striving for improvement. www.smartmeetings.com

    17 min
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Smart Meetings’ What One Thing podcast is your shortcut to the top of the events world. We interview savvy meeting planners, speakers and industry experts about the decisions that made all the difference in their lives and careers so you can take the fast track to your dreams. 

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