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5 Things I’ll Be Teaching the Next Generation of Event Planners
What are the keys to becoming a successful event or meeting planner? If I asked a room full of novice planners, they’d probably say things like venue selection, food and beverage, entertainment,...
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When Should Venues Disclose Pricing?
PLANNER: Hi. I’m interested in booking your venue for an upcoming event. How much do you charge? VENUE: Well, it depends on a lot of variables. Why don’t we have you come in and see our space, and...
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How to Moderate a Panel
Moderating a panel discussion is a lot like being a TV talk show host. It’s a lot harder than it looks, and is an exercise in ‘planned spontaneity’ (think about that). A good panel discussion can be...
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1,500 People Take ELI’s Event Production Quiz; Avg. Score 49 out of 100
The results are in. Over 1,500 people have taken our online self-assessment test on technical meeting and event production since it went live around 3 weeks ago, and the average score is . . . drum...
View ArticleCurve Balls & Simulated Chaos
One of the biggest differences in going from a student to an employee, aside from getting paid, is leaving an orderly, structured atmosphere for the frenetic entropy of most work environments. And one...
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E.L.I. Releases 2016 Planner Pricing White Paper: How, & How Much, Planners...
Survey of 516 Independent Planners Shows 54$ Charge A Flat Fee; 53% Earn $5K or Less Per Event The Event Leadership Institute (ELI) today released its 2016 Planner Pricing Report: How & How Much,...
View ArticleWhat ’ s More Important: A Happy Client Or A Successful Event?
No, that’s not a trick question, because they are most definitely not the same thing. Generally, a successful event will result in a happy client, but not always. And understanding the difference is...
View ArticleThe Secret Benefits of Volunteering
NOTE: This blog post is intended for college instructors teaching event management. When a teenager learns to drive there are two parts to their education. First, they study a book and take a course to...
View Article3 Models For Scaling Your Event Business
“We’re doing some amazing events now, our clients love us, and we’ve got a great team in place. But we’re stuck. We can’t seem to break out of this plateau and get the company to the next level.” I...
View ArticleHappy Clients Vs. Successful Events
What’s More Important: A Happy Client Or A Successful Event? No, that’s not a trick question, because they are most definitely not the same thing. Generally, a successful event will result in a happy...
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