Hello Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Request a free trial and see how.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2023

Mindy Weiss – @mindyweiss If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of high-end wedding and event trends, Mindy Weiss is a must-follow for visual inspiration on Instagram and TikTok. Mindy is a celebrity wedding planner who has worked with Ellen DeGeneres, Heidi Klum, Channing Tatum…the list goes on.

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The Road to Marriage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

I first met Christine, a few years ago, when she was a bridesmaid in her brother Robin’s wedding. Imagine how lucky I felt when I got the call that she was getting married, and wanted my help planning her autumn inspired wedding. ” As a corporate event planner, Christine is conscientious, organized, and resourceful. .”

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Peerspace

APRIL 21, 2024

Sure, there’s a vast array of apps and websites for event planners. Therefore, we compiled this helpful list of websites for event planners to get you moving and ensure that your event is a success. Check them out and get your event up and running brilliantly.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

Are you an event planner looking for a platform? Click here to check out our comparison on event management software. Planning Pod Planning Pod is the ideal solution for any event pro who is dealing with a high-volume of events or wants to take their client’s white-glove experience to the next level.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In the world of event planning, that’s incredibly true. There are many names for event planners. Event planning fits under different titles, some of which you would expect and some you might not. Different Names for Event Planners. Event Planner. Event Manager. Director of Events.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Venues and caterers have used them to assist in their sales efforts; to help clients visualize event layouts; and to illustrate proper event setup for internal staff who are preparing for the event. Capability of handling all event types. Who uses event floor plan software? Compatibility with all devices.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Having a functional wedding website, a pretty Instagram grid, and some ads in WeddingWire or The Knot used to be enough for wedding planners—but not anymore. Shaun Gray, owner of Shaun Gray Events , is a perfect example of what to do when it comes to social. The return? Shaun with his “garden disco” grooms!

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With event attendee expectations shifting, event organizers are on the lookout for fresh ways to create memorable experiences—and that’s where event technology can be a game-changer. Here’s everything you need to know about event technology solutions to leave a lasting impression on your attendees.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

When it comes to planning a wedding or gala, deciding how and where to seat your guests can be one of the hardest tasks, but it can also play a big role in how much fun you and your guests have. Event planners are like the orchestrator of the party, which includes knowing when, where and how to mesh people together.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Crafting once-in-a-lifetime experiences while dealing with unpredictable challenges (weather disruptions, equipment malfunctions, and unreliable vendors) often equals intense pressure for event coordinators and wedding planners. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. But never fear!

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Hello Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Read the blog to learn more about these amazing spaces for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings, such as amenities , attendee capacity , and what the atmosphere is like. The Van Buren team can also help with event production. On Jackson is a downtown Phoenix event venue that used to be a warehouse.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. 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.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Focus on quality over quantity. Reuse expensive materials or fixtures.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

When wedding planners and/or wedding venues are considering using our software, they often ask how Planning Pod compares to our competitors … that is, Planning Pod vs Aisle Planner vs Honeybook. Our founders have been building tools for wedding professionals for over a decade. Sign up for a free trial !

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Planning Pod

APRIL 11, 2024

WeddingWire and The Knot : These are the two leading wedding-related event directories online. If your venue or event business caters to weddings, having a listing on these sites is essential. Here’s a great article from SproutSocial on 12 ways to use Facebook Events for your brand.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. “On an individual level, ongoing sales training and implementing new strategies can boost sales representatives’ performance by an average of 20%.”

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Planning an event can be time-consuming, especially if you’re in charge of catering for a large crowd. Whether you’re brainstorming menu ideas for a birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, there’s no denying that amazing event catering and planning are central to the attendee experience.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, running a wedding planning business isn’t just one job … it’s really three: 1) running a business, 2) managing clients and 3) planning weddings and events. New wedding planners typically turn to single-purpose software and free wedding apps and business tools to get the job done.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

But it seems to be taking hold in other states, according to Ivy Gaitatzis of Voulez Events. “One trend that is specific to San Francisco is cannabis-incorporated weddings, including marijuana favors,” she says. Do you remember that wedding scene at the beginning of “Love Actually”? Where are the chips.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you run an event venue, you know that your business can’t afford to waste time and resources with inefficient manual processes and lengthy workarounds. This inevitably led to hiring additional event professionals to manage her disparate systems, costing the venue more money and eating away at profit margins.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Overbooking or double-booking a space is probably an event manager’s worst nightmare. There is nothing more defeating than having to call a client to let them know the event room or space they reserved for their meeting/wedding/birthday party/shower/etc.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution. Ready to learn more about the features and pricing of Planning Pod’s event management software?

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Peerspace

MARCH 17, 2024

Answered Wedding venues on Peerspace typically cost $220 — $380 per hour. See unique wedding venues Looking for the most unconventional wedding venues in Chicago that suit your style and budget? Since this venue has its own on-site event manager, you can easily enlist their help as you plan your menu and entertainment.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

While Honeybook, Dubsado and 17hats do promote their products to event professionals, their applications are more general client/CRM and business management platforms designed for solo entrepreneurs and freelancers and do not include many core event management tools. Who Is It For. Planning Pod Strengths.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

As a renovated 1930s single screen cinema in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay Theatre makes for a historic boutique event space. “I I just saw this abandoned movie theater that was in town and thought ‘wow, that would make a really cool wedding venue’,” said Andrea. The unique space gave Andrea a leg up in curating a client base.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A corporate event planner looking to provide meals for an onsite training event will have one set of needs; a couple looking to feed their wedding guests (or looking for the right wedding venue or the right place to hold the reception) will have very different needs.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Wedding planning is a mixture of fun, excitement and stress, with an extra dose of stress thrown in when it comes time to do the wedding floor plan. But before you go all Runaway Bride regarding your DIY event planning, try taking this three-step approach to organize, plot and arrange your wedding seating chart.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As CEO and co-founder of Planning Pod, I’m glad these venue owners, managers and staff are asking questions like these to make sure they choose the right platform that best fits their needs. Our system does the rest, pulling data you have already entered into the event into the BEO. This is another area where Planning Pod excels.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? billion wedding industry piquing your entrepreneurial interest? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Find the right event management platform for your needs. 6 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2023 The events and meetings industry has experienced rapid growth in the past decade. With these services at your disposal, you can plan and execute events seamlessly while staying within your budget.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

With these services at your disposal, you can plan and execute events seamlessly while staying within your budget. Summary Cvent seamlessly integrates online and in-person event planning with a comprehensive event management platform. This makes all of your events interactive.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Target audience : Think about the kind of events and potential clients you’d like to target. Are you interested in corporate events, weddings, or intimate dinner parties? From there, explain how you plan to build relationships with event planners, event venues, and potential clients (i.e.,

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