Tricks of the Trade – Meeting Planners
Seminar Sites: Who’s Bringing It?
I'm not going to waste any time talking about the importance of a polished website - we all know this. We also all know that when you get a new website, it's great... and it doesn't take long for it to become a mess! Trust me - Ann and [...]
Two Brains, One Meeting: Getting It Done as a Team
Many of you know that Ann & Sarah come as a package deal, and while we may give the outward appearance that we are always 100% in sync with one another, there are several differences in the way that we work. I thought about writing this post after she [...]
Surprising Real Estate: Toilet Talk
Several years ago I was exhibiting at the No Nonsense meeting in Ohio and I was, initially, none-to-pleased to be placed right by the bathroom. Until I realized just how amazing it is! In fact - here's a photo of me enjoying myself in that very spot (with [...]
More Traffic Please! Remove the Hallway Desk Escape Route
In life we know that two things are inevitable - death and taxes. As a meeting planner, you know one thing is inevitable - complaints about more exhibit hall traffic. This is ALWAYS top of the list when it comes to satisfying your exhibitors and there is no magic button, [...]
Adapt and Evolve
Reflecting on the last three years, I feel that 2023 was as close to "the good 'ole days" (pre-Covid) as we've had in comparison to 2020, 2021 and 2022; meaning in-person meetings were not bombarded with heavy restrictions and the process/flow felt "normal" again. However, it's also safe to say [...]
A “Heads Up” Can Go A Long Way
A handful of our previous meeting planner tips has a central focus about competition and/or the perception of competition with other meetings. Check this out: https://podiatrymeetings.com/2022/08/30/what-are-you-competing-for/ With that in mind, it can really go a long way within the profession to give other meeting planners a heads up when it [...]