Sit in the Attendee’s Chair

My friend Joanne Dennison, CMP, helps others work towards the goal of sitting for, and earning their, CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) certification. One of the things she is passionate about is having the planner sit in the attendee’s chair. So much so that it’s the name of her podcast (which is great and you canContinue reading “Sit in the Attendee’s Chair”

3 Tips to Survive Event Day Chaos

Someone asked me recently how I am able to stay so calm under pressure on event day. After working in the meetings and events industry for as long as I have, it’s not something I consciously think about anymore. No two events are alike, and there is always some sort of issue that needs toContinue reading “3 Tips to Survive Event Day Chaos”

All in the FAM

The family? The famous? The famished? Nope. FAM is short for a Familiarization Event. These can be hosted by cities, convention, conference, and retreat centers, or other venues who would like you to bring your future event business to their location. They want to familiarize you with what they have to offer you and yourContinue reading “All in the FAM”