The 'Where People Meet' - PheedLoop podcast

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In this episode of the "Where People Meet Podcast," we are joined by Michael Beckerman, a pioneer in the commercial real estate technology and sustainability sector, to discuss the dynamic intersection of technology, sustainability, and the events industry. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building Beckerman Public Relations into one of the country's largest firms to his current role as CEO of CREtech, the premier conference company dedicated to technology and sustainability in the Built World. The interview delves into various aspects, including CREtech's role in the industry, the significance of events in their business strategy, and their mission with CREtech Climate, which aims to reduce the real estate industry's carbon footprint. Michael also elaborates on the role of conferences and events in fulfilling this mission, as well as the innovative technologies incorporated to enhance event sustainability. The conversation concludes with Michael's optimistic view of the future of sustainability in the meetings and events industry. Listeners of "Where People Meet Podcast" gain insights into how technology and sustainability are shaping the future of events and how industry leaders like Michael Beckerman are actively contributing to a more sustainable Built World. As always, if you’re interested in connecting with Michael Beckerman to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michael-beckerman Website - cretech.com/ (Company), cretech.com/michael-beckerman (Blog) Twitter - m_beckerman Support the show…

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How to Navigate Event Trends and Budget Realities in the Association Industry ft. Danielle Lamothe from CSAE 29:45

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In this episode of the "Where People Meet Podcast," we’re joined by Danielle Lamothe, Vice President of Learning and Innovation at the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) . With a remarkable background in the association and membership industry, Danielle delves into the challenges and strategies faced by associations in the ever-changing events landscape. Being an industry veteran, Danielle provides insights into her role and background within the meetings and events domain. She sheds light on the impact of rising costs and limited budgets on associations, emphasizing the unique position these organizations hold as they bring people together while working within the constraints of member funds. Danielle addresses the strategies employed by CSAE to successfully execute events with limited resources, particularly in the post-pandemic landscape. Drawing from their own experience, she provides valuable tips for event planners facing similar resource challenges. The discussion covers innovative ways to design meaningful experiences, revealing how CSAE has navigated this terrain, such as offering a mix of in-person and virtual events throughout the year. Wrapping up the episode, Danielle shares her perspective on the evolving industry and offers listeners a final insight into her work. If you’re interested in connecting with Danielle Lamothe to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about her expertise, you can do so at the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/danielle-lamothe Website - csae.com Email - danielle@csae.com Support the show…

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How to Captivate an Audience as an Events Emcee ft. Kraig Kleeman from Kraig Kleeman Live! 40:31

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Kraig Kleeman, founder and originator of Kraig Kleeman Live! and Rock The C-Suite. Kraig brings a wealth of experience to the podcast as an established showrunner for events like The World Leaders Forum and has shared the stage with influential figures like George W. Bush and Tony Blair. Bringing a self-proclaimed fusion of Elon Musk and Mick Jagger, Kraig is one of the world’s greatest Event Emcees, and we were lucky enough to have him sit down and answer a few questions for our Where People Meet audience! Kraig talks about his background in the meetings and events industry, where he got his first taste of events emceeing, how he established his name in the public speaker and emcee space, and what were some of the strategies he used. Kraig also talks about why he only seems to target corporate events, and some of the tactics he uses to engage them. As always, we close out the episode with Kraig giving the Where People Meet audience some tips and tricks on how to improve their public speaking skills and captivate an audience! If you’re interested in connecting with Kraig Kleemam to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kraigkleeman Website - kraigkleemanlive.com Email - kraig@kraigkleemanlive.com Support the show…

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Strategies for Charities, Associations and NFPs to Grow Their Revenues and Expand Their Impact ft. Ed Byers from CANRev Collective 40:01

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Edward Byers, Founder and President of CANRev Collaborative, a proudly-Canadian agency that helps not-for-profits and associations find and execute on real strategies to grow their revenue so they can increase their impact. At the same time, Edward lends his skills to the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) in helping expand their business development practices, and he also works with the next generation of Canadian event professionals as a part-time professor at Seneca College. We were incredibly lucky to have Ed Byers sit down and answer a few questions about his background in the meetings and events industry, and what made him fall in love and pursue a career in it. Ed talks about his latest project, CANRev Collaborative and explains what it stands for, what kind of clientele they cater to, and where he got the idea for the company. Jason shares some of his successes and failures with starting the company and shares his tips on growing revenue with the listeners, touching on both revenue expansion and diversification. If you’re interested in connecting with Ed Byers to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/edward-byers-chrp-cmp-cae-12579425 Website - canrevcollab.com Email - edward@canrevcollab.com Support the show…

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How to Foster a Community of Corporate Event Planners ft. Jason Koop from Canadian Special Events Media Group (CSE Live) 34:11

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Jason Koop from CSE Media Group. Jason is a writer, influencer, fan of Canadian event experiences, and the VP of Business Development with Canadian Special Events. After more than 15 years in the apparel industry managing accounts for some of the world’s largest designers like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vanity Fair Corp, Jason was ready for a change. Combining his relationship-building skills with his marketing background and his new love for events, he has built the largest following of corporate event professionals in Canada for CSE and is helping to lead the brand to a new level of success. We were incredibly lucky to have Jason sit down and answer a few questions about his background in the meetings and events industry, why he left his career in the apparel industry to pursue his own project in the events industry, what are some parallels and differences between the two industries, and how he applied his background in the corporate world to successfully grow in the events industry. We also learn whether Jason always had a goal of creating the biggest community of corporate event planners in Canada or if it was a byproduct of creating the company, and some he learned along the way. Jason closes out the episode by giving the audience advice on how to launch an event and use it as a medium to foster and grow a community. If you’re interested in connecting with Jason Koop to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jasonkoopcselive Website - canadianspecialevents.com Twitter - @jaykoop Support the show…

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How to Select the Best Event Management Solution for Your Next Event ft. Merijn van Buuren from Event Mender 39:43

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Merijn van Buuren, Founder & CEO of Event Mender. Event Mender is an online marketplace simplifying the search for event management solutions, which allows event planners to easily compare and select the best event solutions on the market. Merijn starts off by sharing his background in the meetings and events industry, and discusses how the pandemic prompted him to pivot and position himself in the rapidly changing environment. He also talks about his previous venture, Virtual Positive, and its closure. He then dives into the founding journey of Event Mender, explaining the need he identified in the market and his unique approach to addressing it. Highlighting the successes and challenges encountered during the platform's development, Merijn offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He concludes the episode emphasizes the importance of networking, leveraging communities, and maintaining a grounded perspective. If you’re interested in connecting with Merijn van Buuren to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/merijnvanbuuren/ Website - http://eventmender.com/ Support the show…

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How Association Management Companies Can Help You Run A Profitable Association ft. Carly Silberstein 28:40

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Carly Silberstein, CEO and driving force behind Redstone Agency, Canada’s fastest-growing event and association management company. She’s a devoted entrepreneur, passionate about developing meaningful and impactful relationships. Before launching Redstone, Carly led marketing and event teams that serviced corporate clients, not-for-profit organizations and associations in a variety of industries. Having worked with Redstone over the past four years, we can attest to the fact that Carly is one of the most authentic and hardworking people out there. We were incredibly lucky to have her sit down to answer a few questions about her background in the meetings and events industry, where she got the idea for Redstone Agency, what the founding journey was like for her, what are some impactful lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and how she applies those lessons on a day-to-day basis. Carly also talks about Redstone and what it means to be an association management company, she describes the type of clientele they get as an Agency, and how they help clients with event management. If you’re interested in connecting with Carly Silberstein to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about her expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/carlysilberstein/ Website - redstoneagency.ca Twitter - @carlyekstein Support the show…

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How to Grow Your Association's Membership ft. Maneesha Manges from HighRoad Solutions 33:33

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Maneesha Manges, Chief Experience Officer at HighRoad Solutions, a technology enablement company that helps associations to leverage tech-enabled marketing, membership recruitment, and retention solutions to grow their organization. Maneesha brings a wealth of expertise to the table with more than 20 years of evolving experience in the B2B marketing space. Known for being a specialist in early stage or high growth firms, Maneesha is able to establish marketing programs and lead generation activities to deliver unexpected results with limited budgets. Given her level of expertise, we were incredibly lucky to have Maneesha sit down to answer a few questions about her background in the meetings and events industry, what appealed to her most about marketing as a profession, an overview of the services provided by HighRoad Solutions, what type to clientele they normally cater to, what marketing automation means and how associations can implement its strategies to expand their membership, why marketing an event is a critical step, and some of the do’s and don'ts when it comes to event marketing. Maneesha also shares what the future looks like for event marketing, and some of the event marketing strategies that are already being implemented at HighRoad Solutions. If you’re interested in connecting with Maneesha Manges to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about her expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/maneeshamanges Website - highroadsolutions.com Twitter - @maneeshamanges Support the show…

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Mastering Your Communication Skills as an Events Professional ft. Jason Thomson 33:03

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Jason Thomson, Founder and CEO of SpeakUp Get Results, a next-gen consulting agency that helps clients develop the skills that make every presentation, talk, pitch, panel and conversation the very best of their career with coaching, workshops, keynotes, masterclasses and more! For more than 25 years, the world’s smartest organizations have turned to Jason to engage audiences, win business, accelerate careers and communicate more effectively. Given his expertise, we were incredibly lucky to have Jason sit down to answer a few questions about his background in the meetings and events industry, where he got the idea for SpeakUp Get Results, the services that are provided by them, when and how he realized he could package his personal brand and make a career out of it, and why mastering your pitch and becoming an engaging storyteller a valuable skill for anyone, regardless of whether or not you’re going up on stage. Jason also gives us a breakdown of what is included in his High-Impact 5-Step SUGR Stack Process for Presentations and Pitches, and we close out the episode by asking him to provide listeners with tips on how to become more comfortable getting in the spotlight and delivering impactful presentations. If you’re interested in connecting with Jason Thomson to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jasonthomsonspeaker Website - creativemercenary.com Twitter - @cmercenary Support the show…

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Future of the Events Industry ft. Shawn Cheng from DAHLIA+Agency 38:15

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Shawn Cheng, a proud advocate of event professionals across the globe and regularly featured as one of the leaders in our industry. Shawn has amassed numerous awards over the years. He currently lends his ever expanding skill set to the DAHLA+ Agency as their Senior Strategist of Brand, Experience and Marketing. He is also the co-founder of #EventProfsBreakShit, a community of event professionals who come together to test and experience event technology. Having known Sawn for years at MCI Global, we were incredibly lucky to have him sit down to answer a few questions about his background in the meetings and events industry, his thoughts on the industry not getting enough new talent and ideas, how we can recruit and retain new talent in the industry, and his ideas on what the future of this industry is. As always, we close out the episode by asking Shawn to provide listeners who are looking to maximize their networking experiences at events with some actionable tips and tricks. If you’re interested in connecting with Shawn Cheng to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/shawncevent Website (Company) - dahliaplus.com Website (Portfolio) - eventprofsbreakshit.com Support the show…

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Maximizing Networking at Your Next In-Person & Hybrid Event ft. Matthijs Otto from NetworkTables 32:03

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Matthijs Otto, Founder and CEO of NetworkTables , a web-based software solution that helps event organizers maximize networking opportunities at their in-person, hybrid and virtual events. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, NetworkTables helps attendees meet the right people at events in over 34+ countries, and has been growing 30% per quarter since its launch. At conferences, they bring event attendees together at tables for 1-on-1 meetings, lunches, topic-based discussions, or dinners, which ultimately eliminates networking barriers and creates a better event experience for attendees, leading to higher ticket sales! We were incredibly lucky to have Matthijs sit down to answer a few questions about his background in the meetings and events industry, where he got the idea for his company, what his founding journey looked like, how NetworkTables is used for onsite events, his successes, failures and what the future looks like for his company. As always, we close out the episode by asking Matthijs to provide listeners who are looking to maximize their networking experiences at events with some actionable tips and tricks. If you’re interested in connecting with Matthijs Otto to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthijsotto/ Website - http://www.networktables.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthijsotto Support the show…

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Unlocking the True Potential of Your Career as an Event Professional ft. Connie Cay-Santos 36:44

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Connie Cay-Santos, Founder and CEO of CAY VII INC , a rapidly growing event production agency operating out of Richmond Hill, Canada. In addition to her role as an entrepreneur, Connie lends her expertise to Quest Audio Visual as their Director of Engagement Strategies and she’s also a Strategic Partner for Engamio , an event gamification platform. And if you thought that was impressive, it doesn’t end there - Connie also serves as the Vice President of Communications and Strategic Partnerships for the Toronto Chapter of Meetings Professionals International . Connie is a true testament to the power of finding your calling and how to pivot and enact change in a meaningful way. Needless to say, we were incredibly lucky to have Connie sit down to answer a few questions about her background in the meetings and events industry, how she made the transition from her role at the Hudson’s Bay Company and built her own personal brand, what her entrepreneurial journey has been like, how she manages to take on multiple projects at once, and what she has planned next for her team at Cay VII. As always, we close out the episode by asking Connie to provide listeners who are looking to unlock the true potential of their careers with some actionable tips and tricks. If you’re interested in connecting with Connie Cay-Santos to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about her expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniecaysantos/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cayvii/ Website - https://www.cayvii.com/ Support the show…

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Accounting for the Varying Needs of Different Stakeholders When Developing Your Event Strategy ft. Pilar Vigil 28:13

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Pilar Vigil, Manager of Trade Shows and Conferences at Alkermes in Boston, with over 20 years of experience in trade projects and logistical management for planning trade shows, conferences, meetings and corporate events in the US, Europe and Asia. Pilar has an incredibly impressive resume in the events industry through her experience at FICO, Amgen, American Express Meetings, and her latest role at Alkermes. Needless to say, we were incredibly lucky to have Pilar sit down to answer a few questions about her background in the meetings and events industry, her key to success, how to plan events that are meaningful to everyone involved (i.e. attendees, investors, partners, exhibitors/sponsors, company employees, etc.), and more importantly, how to humanize the event experience for different stakeholders involved. As always, we close out the episode by asking Pilar to provide our listeners with some actionable tips and tricks that they can apply to their own event strategies. If you’re interested in connecting with Pilar Vigil to discuss any of this in greater detail or to learn more about her expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilar-vigil-6994195/ Email - piliv1971@me.com Support the show…

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Maximizing Accessibility & Inclusivity at Your Next Event ft. Giovanni Galvez 35:29

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In this episode of the ‘Where People Meet’ podcast, we are joined by Giovanni Galvez, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at SyncWords, one of the world's top-rated captioning and translation services for in-person, hybrid and virtual events. At SyncWords, Giovanni oversees all marketing and communications programs, including brand and partnership strategies, as well as consulting with key enterprise customers on scalable, cloud-based SaaS captioning and subtitling workflows. Giovanni has been a software product manager for the past 10 years, and recently received an Emmy Award for Technical Excellence in Internet Captioning Workflows. In this episode of the podcast, we were very lucky to have Giovanni answer a few questions about his background in the meetings and events industry, how he developed his interest in captioning and translation services, why it’s important for event planners to prioritize accessible and inclusive events, as well as what factors are involved in planning accessible events. Giovanni also goes into depth about SyncWords and its technologies, and discusses next steps for SyncWords in helping event planners run more accessible and inclusive events. As always, we close out the episode by asking Giovanni to provide our listeners with tips and tricks that they can apply to their own event strategies to make them more accessible and inclusive to everyone. If you’re interested in connecting with Giovanni Galvez to discuss any of this in further detail or to learn more about his expertise, you can do so at any of the following resources: Website - https://www.syncwords.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannigalvez/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/syncwords/ Email - gio@syncwords.com Support the show…

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Lessons from an Entrepreneur - How to Apply an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Your Event Strategy ft. Alex Bickers from Reveal Events Group 27:56

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