EVENTive Entrepreneurs - Event & Sponsorship Podcast

Learn how to grow you business, build community and make an impact with events and sponsorships every Friday! The EVENTive Entrepreneurs - Event & Sponsorship Podcast is hosted by Sarah Brush, Corporate Event Professional and Sponsorship Expert, for over two decades.

171. 10 questions to ask event sponsors for a successful partnership

In this episode, I share the questions to ask sponsors to create the best partnership possible. Are you hosting an event or looking for event sponsors. I am here to help with 30-minute Q & A sessions to strategy session bundles to help set you up for success. Gain clarity and an action plan to implement for your upcoming event to grow & scale with ease. Discuss and set goals for your event strategy and sponsors. Learn best practices and innovative ideas along with tools to help you create the impact you want! https://eventivebrush.com/event-strategy-session Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

10-11
06:05

169. Event branding & strategy with Krystel Stacey, CEO of VOILÁ Strategies and W Society

In this episode, I chat with Krystel Stacey about events, branding, retreats, speaking at events, her wedding community and more! Fun fact! She just planned the wedding of Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour from the Bachelor, how cool! Over the last decade Krystel has worked with Hollywood elite, mega entrepreneurs, music royalty, professional athletes, and owners of sports teams as well as iconic brands such as Rolls Royce, Kate Spade, Kendra Scott, and Comic Con. As a multi-million-dollar entrepreneur she has built 7 different businesses and currently sits as CEO of 2 high growth luxury brands. With years of small business success and a recognized leader in her field, Krystel was featured in FORBES for her expertise and now sits on the Forbes Business Council.  Looking to learn from Krystel? She also currently hosts the ⁠Purpose to Profit Podcast⁠ & leads ⁠The Fearless Founders Mastermind⁠. Inspiring other female entrepreneurs to design a life and business they love.  Connect with Krystel! https://krystelstacey.com/ https://voilastrategies.com/ https://wsociety.co/ https://www.instagram.com/voilastrategies/ https://www.instagram.com/krystelstacey/ https://www.instagram.com/wsociety.co/ https://www.instagram.com/goldncollection/   Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

09-20
22:55

80. Q&A - Your event questions answered with Sara and Sarah

In this episode, my amazing friend and previous co-worker, Sara Straw, is joining the podcast to discuss everything events! Sara, founder of STW Planning, is an author, travel agent, travel coach, podcast host of the Solo Travel Woman podcast, and certified meeting planner who loves to explore the world and empower others to experience new cultures and gain independence through travel. We have compiled questions asked by our community as well as commonly asked questions about events. We cover topics around speakers, venues, budget, profit, vendors, registration, on-site preparation and more! Connect with Sara! STW Planning, LLC « Travel Design and Destination Event Services (solotravelwoman.com) Sara Straw, CMP | Travel Coach (@solotravelwoman) • Instagram photos and videos Travel & Destination Event Co. (@stwplanningllc) • Instagram photos and videos FEMALE TRAVEL COMMUNITY (@solotravelwomansociety) • Instagram photos and videos ‎The Solo Travel Woman Podcast on Apple Podcasts Thanks for listening and supporting entrepreneurs and the small business community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush, in our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation! What to find out your entrepreneurial archetype? Take the quiz! Sarah Brush EVENTive Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush www.eventivebrush.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/ https://twitter.com/Sbrush22

12-15
37:38

72. Creating a community-focused studio where people feel seen, heard and loved with Karie Johnson, Franchisee of barre3 North Scottsdale

Studio owner Karie Johnson brings passion and enthusiasm to everything she does. Whether it’s teaching, running the barre3 North Scottsdale studio, or raising her three kids alongside her husband and business partner, Adam, Karie believes in seeking a balance between work and life. When she's not in the studio you'll find this former elementary school teacher and Phoenix native spending time with her family, hiking, and biking in the beautiful AZ weather. We talked about starting a franchise, importance of leadership, empowering your team, employee retention, collaboration, events and more! She had built an incredible studio where people feel seen, heard and loved! Connect with Karie! Barre Classes at North Scottsdale Arizona Studio | Official barre3® Studio https://www.instagram.com/barre3scottsdale/ What to find out your entrepreneurial archetype? Take the quiz! Sarah Brush EVENTive Brush   https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush www.eventivebrush.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/ https://twitter.com/Sbrush22

10-20
25:28

13. Sara Straw of Solo Travel Woman: Making a Living through Travel and Events

Sara Straw is a New York City-based business owner, author, and certified meeting planner who loves to explore the world. With over 13 years of experience in destination and strategic events, she has expanded her company, STW Planning™ to include full-service travel planning. Sara’s mission is to empower others to experience new cultures and gain independence through travel. In addition to owning STW Planning™, she is the host of the Solo Travel Woman podcast and the author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman guide. Plus she has just added a membership community for women to connect on solo travel.  Connect with Sara! https://www.instagram.com/solotravelwoman https://www.facebook.com/solotravelwoman https://stwplanning.com The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide ‎ The Solo Travel Woman on Apple Podcasts  Thanks for listening and supporting small business and our community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush, in our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation and in our newsletter where we share event planning tips and advice to grow your business and build community. You will receive an email with the "Steps for Planning a Business Event" as soon as you join the party! We would love to hear what resonated with you on this episode! Please share and tag us on Instagram and your feedback will be re-posted! I would truly appreciate your 5 star review and rating so we can continue to grow this podcast and share the stories of entrepreneurs. Thanks for the support! Sarah Brush EVENTive Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush www.eventivebrush.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/ https://twitter.com/Sbrush22

02-17
34:45

195. Event negotiation

In this episode, I share 10 tips on negotiating with your vendors and venues. Thanks for listening! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/⁠ Sarah Brush

05-03
09:15

194. Answering your event questions

In this episode, I answer 5 questions that our community submitted on the topics of event strategy, sponsorship, event registration, promotion timeline and choosing the right type of event for your business. Thanks for listening! Other supporting episodes: 20 ideas to include in your sponsor packages: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/145-20-ideas-to-include-in-event-sponsor-packages/id1542582216?i=1000607516388 Steps for planning a business events: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-steps-for-planning-a-business-event/id1542582216?i=1000504979226 https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/ Sarah Brush

04-26
15:01

193. Incorporating the 5 senses into your event

In this episode, we talk about ideas to incorporate taste, smell, touch, sound and sight into an event. Thanks for listening! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/ https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

04-19
18:41

192. Watch out for unexpected event fees

In this episode, I share 10 fees to ensure you are aware of when planning and hosting your event. Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush ⁠https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/

04-12
10:29

191. Hosting an event versus sponsoring/exhibiting

In this episode, I share the benefits of hosting your own event and benefits of being an exhibitor or sponsor at someone else's event. Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/

04-05
09:33

190. 10 tips for multi-year event sponsors

In this episode, we talk about the benefits and ways to set-up partnerships with multi-year event sponsors. Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

03-22
06:16

189. Understanding your audience

In this episode, I share a high-level view of the importance of digging deeper into your event audience demographics based on values. Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

03-15
07:28

188. Purpose-driven partnerships

In this episode, I share 16 items that are important in a purpose-driven partnership. Thanks for listening! https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

03-08
06:50

187. Ideas for booth activations

In this episode, I share a few of my favorite booth activations for a recent event. Thanks for listening! https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/ Sarah

03-02
12:10

186. Tips for destination events

In this episode, I share 8 tips on incentive trips/destination events. Thanks for listening! https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

02-21
11:26

185: Ideas to measure the success of your event

In this episode, I share a few ideas of how you can measure and think about the success of your event. Thanks for listening! https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

02-02
11:02

184. The benefits of having an event MC with Nathan Cassar, Master of Ceremonies

In this episode, we have Nathan Cassar share the importance and incredible value of having an MC at your event. We also talk about tips and advice to make the most of your Master of Ceremonies experience! Dive into the electrifying world of Nathan Cassar, Australia's most dynamic award-winning Master of Ceremonies, where he turns every event into an unforgettable spectacle. With over a decade of unmatched energy and prowess, Nathan has earned prestigious accolades like Corporate Vision’s 2023 Best Professional Event MC and is celebrated among Eventex’s Top 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry. His versatile talents mesmerize audiences at grand events, from the Australian Event Awards to the Sydney Marathon. A favourite at NSW's premier venues and sought after by leading organizations like the REA Group and the Cancer Council, Nathan Cassar is the epitome of charisma and professionalism, ensuring each event he hosts is nothing short of a spectacular celebration. Connect with Nathan!https://nathancassar.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/NathanCassar.MC/ https://www.instagram.com/nathancassar_mc/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xbLlDFphyHn1Xd1eqXlYg https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathancassar-mc/ Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

01-25
46:25

183. What sponsors want event hosts to know

In this episode, I have 11 things event sponsors would like event hosts to know! Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

01-19
11:50

182: Unexpected ideas for your event

In this episode, I share 11 ideas of things you can do to surprise and delight your attendees. Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

01-11
10:09

181. Event trends for 2024

Happy New Year! In this episode, I share some event trends for 2024 including AI, sustainability, creativity with content/networking, wellness and more! If you want to kick-off the New Year with a strategy for events, I offer 30-minute and 60-minute+ strategy sessions to help you get started and create an event plan and finalize your next steps! https://eventivebrush.com/event-strategy-session Thanks for listening! Sarah Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush/

01-03
09:31

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