Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

To that end, we have assembled a list of 25 (+2) proven event sales techniques and strategies from seasoned pros that you can implement quickly to boost your lead generation, qualifying and close rates. And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications.

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Planning Pod

JULY 29, 2020

Garnering and maintaining an audience’s attention, especially during long meetings or intense conferences, is one of the major challenges event planners and meeting coordinators face. Even galas and charitable events can quickly turn into a drag if the speeches run long or the video presentation has poor production value.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From there, explain how you plan to build relationships with event planners, event venues, and potential clients (i.e., Fortunately, event planning tools offer a centralized platform where you can manage all aspects of your catering business. word-of-mouth marketing, referrals, digital marketing). Here’s how.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 3, 2022

It’s one of the main reasons why event management exists as a profession. Event planners must think of all the amenities required by guests for a conference, convention, or show to run according to plan. Professional event planners will begin by creating budgets for their events.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Planning Pod is an all-in-one software built specifically for venue owners and event planners to help you run a smooth, professional operation while giving you back hours of time each week. The software allows you to create, edit, and manage bookings from any electronic device. Once your bookings grow, so can your staff.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Why do we need event technology in the first place? Ultimately, it’s about providing a better experience for everyone involved in planning, managing, and hosting the event. This includes event planners, event team, volunteers, attendees, vendors, and sponsors, among other parties.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Challenge: Chaotic communication and missing information. When it comes to catering companies, one of the most important ingredients of a well-run kitchen is communication. Solution: Central hub for communications with clients, vendors, and back-of-house staff. Email communication. Client portal.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Once a lead becomes a client, she can then quickly plug their information and event details into her customized proposal and contract templates that already have all of the core information and pricing for her commonly-sold packages. Collect and manage electronic signatures for all your contracts and proposals in one convenient place.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

One of Dianne’s most significant challenges in turning around the event space was streamlining its underperforming systems and eliminating process gaps that increased the possibility of information getting lost, buried or not updated properly (and increasing the risk of double bookings to boot). We had an event management system.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Online Electronic Signatures. We built Planning Pod for busy event professionals and business owners who run event- and hospitality-related businesses of all sizes, including: Event planners Wedding planners Event management firms Event venues and spaces Small hotels, B&Bs and restaurants.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Shown here is our BEO builder, which auto-updates information like event dates, headcounts, schedules and proposal/invoice details. Booking calendars that make it easy to track bookings … and hard to double book events. Where Planning Pod really separates itself in its ability for you to collaborate with your team and clients.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Online Electronic Signatures. Planning Pod is the perfect event management platform for wedding pros, whether you are an event planner or manage a wedding venue. In fact, the first version of our product created in 2007 was wedding planning software for couples and planners. Email Communications.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Or a fundraising event to collect donations and communicate your charity’s vision and accomplishments. Successful events hinge on many things , but having a responsive, dedicated team is right at the top. Just make sure your team members are using all the communication channels regularly and in the way you require.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Electronic Signature Capture. This includes the ability to schedule followup reminders and send/receive email communications with prospects so you can quickly increase your event / group sales and private dining bookings. Planning Pod offers a centralized inbox for all your event email communications.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Items on an average BEO may include general event information like the name, date, on-site location, and headcount, as well as other specifics, such as floor plans, set-up and tear-down instructions, food & beverage packages, original invoices and proposals, and electronic signatures. Shannon also loves the call log feature.

Catering 78

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. Improved logistics management.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order? The Future of Banquet Event Orders.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2020

And they are great for a wide variety of event-industry applications and situations – from event planning and running an event space / venue to staff management and vendor/supplier management. The fits-and-starts of communicating via email takes way too long to have a true conversation.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. Improved logistics management.

Event Management 60

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

According to Shaun, being able to manage all of the details and logistics of each of your client’s weddings is the differentiator between a good wedding planner and an unsuccessful one. Some event planners rely on tedious spreadsheets and financial ledgers to determine which clients have paid and which haven’t.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

FYI – Planning Pod can help you operate with fewer staff and service workers by automating processes, creating timesaving workflows and streamlining communications. Most venue managers, event planners, hoteliers and restaurateurs have already been adjusting their business plans on a weekly or monthly basis during the pandemic.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Brandee Gaar, who runs her own wedding planning firm called Blush by Brandee Gaar as well as her own business consultancy for wedding planners , understands the frustrations of working from multiple business and project management tools and free apps. “We Then send it to your clients to quickly collect their electronic signatures.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. What Details Are in a Banquet Event Order? The Future of Banquet Event Orders.

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Eventtia

APRIL 20, 2022

However, virtual events offer the ability for organizers to invite speakers, talents, and attendees from halfway across the world without having to worry about travel and accommodation costs. However, planning and hosting a hybrid event does pose its own unique challenges. Communication and relationship.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

That’s not even including emails and all the electronic files and binders we used to try to keep tabs on everything,” says Laura. This disconnected system of stand-alone applications, tools, manual processes, personal notes and files created gaps in the event booking process. “I It just became way too much to handle.”.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

So let’s take a look at what virtual events are and some common examples followed by important virtual event tips that can help you prepare to launch a successful online event on your own. Key Technology Elements of Virtual Events. event schedules, videos, registration/RSVP forms and more. Email Communications.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

One mistake that some event planners and event marketers make at this point is to put the cart before the horse and start creating/planning your event before you identify and properly define your target audience. Just write down why they would care about attending the event you are proposing. Call to action.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

One mistake that some event planners and event marketers make at this point is to put the cart before the horse and start creating/planning your event before you identify and properly define your target audience. Just write down why they would care about attending the event you are proposing. Call to action.

Social Media 60

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