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 I thought, ‘There is no way it should take us this long to process a contract.’”.

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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. They have event planners, too.

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Peerspace

MAY 18, 2024

Luckily, the best corporate event planners in NYC have these attributes in spades. But you don’t have to search for these event wizards on your own. Since many of our hosts operate professional event spaces , they often either offer these services on-site or know the best businesses to work with to do so.

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Pleasantdale Château

AUGUST 19, 2024

Behind every picture-perfect event, a well-oiled machine works tirelessly to make the extravaganza happen. An expert event planner transforms any day into a seamlessly orchestrated occasion. Regardless of the event type, hiring a planner proves a strategic investment that alleviates stress for hosts.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How does an event planner survive event season or busy times? They take simple time management steps to make event season a little easier and run a little smoother. Below are 6 effective time management tips to assist the busy event planner. Busy event planners tend to work from sunup to sundown.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 3, 2019

It’s almost expected these days that there will be times when meeting and event planners are remote. Luckily, remote planners can get more done than ever with the help of technology and clear processes. Luckily, remote planners can get more done than ever with the help of technology and clear processes.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Unfortunately, these solutions – though assembled with the best of intentions – can quickly lead to costly process gaps, create unnecessary work redundancies and restrain growth and expansion for new event venues. Challenge: Managing processes and tools that take time and energy away from growing the business.

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KJ and Co.

DECEMBER 2, 2023

In episode 57, Sam and I Sam speak about the journey of my business, KJ & Co, which started primarily as a wedding planner business. And also what I’m focusing on now: helping wedding and event planners build better systems, streamline processes, and ultimately make more money without sacrificing their time with family and friends.

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Planning Pod

MAY 2, 2020

And although this surge in interest will probably wane a bit when in-person events are again safe, virtual events are now a permanent part of the conversation when people consider their event mix, goals and audience needs. Answers to these questions will give you an idea of the length of your event.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Being a successful event planner is synonymous with juggling fire in front of a crowd. Whether you’re an event planner by profession or by chance, this blog is for you. These are five things event planners should know. Event planners don’t have it easy, but the importance of the job is clear.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Does your hotel sales team struggle with imperfect event booking and planning tools and processes?

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Planning Pod

APRIL 9, 2020

Here at Planning Pod , we know firsthand how hard COVID-19 has hit the events industry, including millions of event professionals, event planners and event venues. Have conversations with your managers/leadership of your business about the process and how things are going and be realistic with your needs.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

By starting with some of the most common frustrations of the event planning profession that we have heard from planners, we’ve paired real-life problems with real event management solutions. 8 Essential Event Management Tools for Every Event Planner. Integratable calendar app.

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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. What are the benefits of event floor plan software? Who uses event floor plan software? Automation and time savings.

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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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The Road to Marriage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Christine said, “Helayne was the wedding planner for my brother’s wedding and when it was my turn, I knew right away I wanted to use her services.” ” As a corporate event planner, Christine is conscientious, organized, and resourceful. Her future husband, Logan, and her adoring father, Robin.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Building out your processes and internal operations ahead of time is critical to generating revenue as you prepare to open your new venue. Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2023

Mindy is a celebrity wedding planner who has worked with Ellen DeGeneres, Heidi Klum, Channing Tatum…the list goes on. Her social media channels often feature behind-the-scenes looks at her event planning process and wedding inspiration. Check out this post featuring one of her recent weddings.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

In this article, I’ll give a high-level overview of how different types of event technology trends serve event planners or businesses and apply to the entire life cycle of any event. Event and venue management software. The right system can streamline execution and post-event evaluation processes, too.

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Rachel Willis Events

AUGUST 17, 2021

There are many reputable & fantastic wedding planners that didn’t go through the process of getting a certification. However, wedding & event planners are contracted professionals that you would seek out just like any other industry professional to perform a service in an area you are not an expert in.

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Big Apple Bride Events

JANUARY 23, 2019

Couples planning their own wedding wear many hats and may feel overwhelmed throughout much of the process. It’s important to enjoy your engagement and focus on your relationship during this time, so our best advice is to hire a planner. Here are our top 5 reasons why hiring a wedding planner is so important for your big day.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. What is event management software? No more time-consuming manual processes.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 3, 2020

Which brings me to the subject at hand … how can event venues, restaurants, hotels, event planners and event planning firms get some financial relief in these dark times. If you are a solo event planner, this is you.). Whew … so much for a “simple” process.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

It’s no secret that event planners have a stressful job. In fact, event planner has actually been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs in the world, alongside careers like Air Traffic Control. Event planners often have to put out many fires during the event planning process. Can you do it

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whether setting up a pop-up store or planning a large-scale product launch, the right event platform facilitates all planning operations, enhances attendees’ experience, and provides invaluable data and actionable insights. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Simply Breathe Events

MAY 10, 2023

Throughout the planning process, Alisa and Justin were the absolute SWEETEST couple and we couldn’t wait to watch their day unfold! Joseph’s in Capitol Hill Alisa and Justin’s Catholic ceremony was a beautiful event, with an atmosphere of solemnity and joy all at once. A Catholic Ceremony at St.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. In short, an internal event proposal. Who needs to write an event proposal? Event planner agencies to win clients over.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. Booking calendars that make it easy to track bookings … and hard to double book events. Key Features of Planning Pod.

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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. To streamline and automate processes on the day of the event.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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Rachel Willis Events

JUNE 15, 2021

Part of that planning & design process to make that happen is getting to know y’all so well that if, God forbid, an emergency pops up on the day of the wedding or days leading up to, I can act on your behalf confidently. I am not going to be the cheapest wedding/event planner you can find. Therefor, no.

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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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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

I made this ebook as an educational tool to assist with the wedding planning process, not to take the place of a wedding planner. So if you’re interested in hiring a wedding planner and you don’t know where to start, what should you do? Or a very popular question is, do you need a wedding planner?

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2017

. “You should source event technology based on need, not availability,” asserts Jody-Ann Rowe, owner of the Event Certificate. If you cannot provide a clear reason for how your processes will be improved by this new technology, chances are it is a trending product rather than one that will be essential to you.”

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

However, if that’s the case, why do so many event and hospitality professionals stop trying to improve their sales processes once they get comfortable? The reason is simple … many of us feel like our current sales processes are working fine and that we simply don’t have the time to research and implement new techniques.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Tip #3: Don’t use the Costco mindset Source: Peerspace Based on Mona’s experience, new event planners often use the “Costco mindset” and fail to recognize that a longer guest list typically equals higher costs. The event space was perfect, the staff were so friendly, and the food was fresh and delicious.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whether setting up a pop-up store or planning a large-scale product launch, the right event platform facilitates all planning operations, enhances attendees’ experience, and provides invaluable data and actionable insights. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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