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Welcome to the "Better Events" podcast! Join two event planners and producers, Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, who believe we can all create, host and attend better events. In this podcast you will 1. Learn about event strategy and actions that you can use today as an event host, planner, or manager, 2. Hear directly from the people who are creating innovative and inspiring events today and tomorrow 3. And Grow your business and career along the way! Now let's get started and thanks for listening to the "Better Events" podcast. Support this podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod
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- 3 days ago35 min
Part 2 of Event Scope Creep: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In this episode, Logan and Mary are back with part two of one of their most important topics: scope creep. Building on their earlier conversation, they get more specific this time around, covering the forms of scope creep most event professionals don’t even recognize, how to handle the classic “I thought that was included” conversation, and what to do when another vendor drops the ball and you end up doing their work. They also get into the language that lets you hold the line without damaging a client relationship, when scope creep is actually a strategic investment worth making, and the red flags that signal a scope creep client before you ever sign the contract.SHOW NOTES:Episode 49 - Scope Creep Pt. 1 - https://youtu.be/LuaULhZR8hoRegister for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2026-better-events-conference/registration Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
- 1 weeks ago36 min
What Every Caterer Wished Event Planners Knew with Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes
In this episode, Logan and Mary finally do the episode they should have done a long time ago: they talk catering. They sit down with Matt Haggerty and Adam Purkey from Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes to get the insider perspective on what great catering actually looks like from the people executing it. Matt and Adam share what they notice about catering when they attend events as guests, what they wish every event planner understood before the planning process begins, and the small upgrades that have a disproportionately big impact on the guest experience. If you have ever wondered what your caterer is thinking, this episode is your chance to find out.SHOW NOTES:Register for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2026-better-events-conference/registration Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
- 2 weeks ago30 min
What's Saving Our Lives Right Now in Events, Business and Life (Fall 2026)
In this episode, Logan and Mary are back with one of their favorite recurring episodes: what is saving their lives right now. Inspired by a practice from the Lazy Genius Podcast, they each come prepared with the tools, products, habits, and resources that have been making their lives easier this season. From protein bars and blazers to travel printers, sleep sprays, and AI tools they are actually using, this episode is part show-and-tell and part permission slip to try something new. Some of it is event related, some of it is not, and all of it is worth hearing.SHOW NOTES:Register for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2026-better-events-conference/registration Logan's List:Barebell : https://shop.barebells.com/products/barebells-peanut-butter?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21485303754&gbraid=0AAAAAoJgM8RldlJpMsuOGM7vx5dHo8rnB&gclid=CjwKCAjwrbfWBhAeEiwAc2e6PiH31U22W3783CYf3q5rtY50cSukEC8_okhnB3BJvYhXWVSyY9_UPhoCDg0QAvD_BwE Wildfang Blazer: https://www.wildfang.com/products/empower-tux-blazerEmergency Tote Bag: https://outofthewoods.com/products/out-of-the-ocean-pocket-toteTravel Printer: https://link.amazon/B0cCiw3JGMary's List:Protein Balls: https://simplyfuel.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4Wp34CWSN47NZ1bcbNHDZ2h8NbeHTFvwwo46KgfR1AshFononWoCozy Fall Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LbLDHH3673EOdvuyVHb3E?si=4NSeiUwbTreReAEZNTsWJQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=YfQraCFdSCmLFMoleskin: https://www.drscholls.com/products/moleskin-plus-padding-strips?srsltid=AU7gw4VRj3MAZBFhzpEcBEzxr4oeeaRFJvxYuUUIsb2a80f7KdAIH25P Dr. Teal's Sleep Spray: https://www.drteals.com/product/dr-teals-sleep-spray-chamomile-lavender-melatonin/Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Onsite Scenarios: When to Say No at an Event
In this episode, Logan and Mary tackle one of the hardest skills in the event business: saying no to a client. They get honest about why event professionals are wired to say yes, share real examples of times they held the line and times they wish they had, and talk through what actually happens when you say yes to something your team can’t deliver. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or still early in your career, this episode will give you both the permission and the language to start protecting your time, your team, and your work.SHOW NOTES:Register for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2026-better-events-conference/registration Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
- Oct 14, 202635 min
The Small Nonprofit Playbook for Large-Scale Galas with Cynthia Mikimoto
In this episode, Logan and Mary sit down with Cynthia Mikimoto, a strategic advisor with experience in nonprofit galas, to talk about what it actually takes for small- and mid-sized nonprofits to pull off large-scale events. Cynthia walks through the biggest mistakes nonprofits make when trying to scale up, how to prioritize when you're working with limited staff and a volunteer-heavy team, and what high-impact, low-cost changes can immediately improve the guest experience. From nailing check-in to making sponsors and VIPs feel genuinely valued, this episode is a tactical playbook for any nonprofit looking to execute a better gala without a bigger budget.SHOW NOTES:Register for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2026-better-events-conference/registration Connect with Cynthia Mikimoto:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamikimotoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/withjoyeveryday/Website: http://www.nortora.com/Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
- Oct 7, 202637 min
Speaker Management 201: What to Do When Speakers Go Rogue
In this episode, Logan and Mary are back with a follow-up to one of their most popular episodes: Speaker Management 101. This time they go deeper, tackling the situations that don't show up in the basics. From setting tech check and rehearsal expectations to managing speaker nerves, egos, and last-minute changes, they cover what actually happens when speakers go off script, over time, or off the rails entirely. They also get into how to handle high-profile and VIP speakers differently and the systems and tools that make the whole process smoother. If you produce events with speakers, this one belongs in your rotation.SHOW NOTES:Link to Speaker Management 101 - Episode 251Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ziiFRedmdL3tI6d1HdrPc?si=535abf91aa364a15YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok1N8jYqULUPurchase our template, including a speaker management tab: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/better-events-conferencemeeting-event-planning-workbook-template-excelPurchase tickets for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conferenceLearn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
- Sep 30, 202634 min
Mary Returns & Life Outside of Events Update
In this episode, Logan and Mary are back together for a long overdue life update. Mary shares what life has looked like since returning from maternity leave, including the honest realities of running a business with a new baby, whether her identity has shifted, and what has been harder and more rewarding than she expected. They also look ahead at what they're each hoping this next chapter brings. It's the kind of conversation that goes well beyond events and into the messier, more meaningful parts of building a life and a business at the same time.SHOW NOTES:Purchase tickets for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conferencePurchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshopLearn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
- Sep 23, 202628 min
Mary's Back: Her Reactions to Every Episode She Missed
Mary is back from maternity leave and she's catching up on every episode she missed. In this solo episode, she shares her reactions to some of the guest co-host conversations that aired while she was out, including her take on the business behind venue management and the public versus private event debate, dressing for comfort on event day, staying visible and relevant as an event pro, and what our episode with a graphics operator taught her about one of the most underappreciated partnerships in live event production. If you've been listening while she was gone, this one is a fun way to revisit it all through Mary's eyes.SHOW NOTES:Purchase tickets for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conferencePurchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshopLearn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
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Welcome to the "Better Events" podcast! Join two event planners and producers, Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, who believe we can all create, host and attend better events. In this podcast you will 1. Learn about event strategy and actions that you can use today as an event host, planner, or manager, 2. Hear directly from the people who are creating innovative and inspiring events today and tomorrow 3. And Grow your business and career along the way! Now let's get started and thanks for listening to the "Better Events" podcast. Support this podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod
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