In this episode, all three Flashquotes founders sit down to tackle the real questions event pros are asking—from pricing and booking flow to scaling your operation without losing your sanity. You’ll hear straight answers to the toughest event biz challenges, whether you’re running a coffee cart, photo booth, mobile bar, or dessert stand.

We cover the biggest mistakes owners make when quoting, how to set prices that actually protect your margins, and what it takes to scale from side hustle to a multi-cart team. You’ll also learn the one system shift that saves 10+ hours a week and why speed matters more than anything else when it comes to winning bookings.

If you’ve ever felt stuck on how to price, when to hire, or how to stop drowning in admin, this Q&A episode has the answers you’ve been waiting for.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Why we’re doing an event biz Q&A

03:05 – Pricing your services without guesswork

09:12 – How to quote faster and win more events

15:48 – Scaling from solo operator to a real team

22:40 – Avoiding the most common event biz mistakes

28:55 – The system that saves 10+ hours a week

35:30 – When to hire (and when not to)

42:15 – Our top advice for new event pros

47:00 – Closing thoughts + next steps

🔑 Key Points:

• How to price with profit, not panic

• Why quoting speed is the #1 booking factor

• Scaling lessons from side hustle to full-time

• The biggest mistakes event pros make (and how to avoid them)

• A 15-minute setup that changes everything