The EPIC Event Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Experiences with Purpose, Impact & Community truly make for an EPIC Event. We talk all things events to equip you, the CEO, thought leader and coach, so that you can leverage live and virtual experiences to hit your profit, positioning and transformation goals. This is The EPIC Event Podcast brought to you by B Carroll Events, LLC.
Are you feeling like it’s not happening fast enough for you? Are you frustrated with feeling like you are getting left behind? On this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast, Bree is sharing the truth behind this perception of overnight success. Listen in as she breaks down what is needed for longevity and sustainable success in events and business..
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There is always a lesson in each event. Today Bree shares her lessons learned from executing the Military Marriage Day virtual and in person celebrations. Grab your pen and paper to hear the pivots she made due to budget and the non-negotiables to maintain brand alignment.
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If you are wondering what are three things you can do today to prepare for your future event, you are in the right place. On this episode of The EPIC Event podcast Bree is breaking down her three present must does so that you are prepared for your event. Things you can do to prepare:
- Get Clear On Your Promise
- Build Your EMail List
- Get In The Room
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We are celebrating our 80th episode with BIG Energy! Today on The EPIC Event Podcast, Bree shares words of encouragement for your new season and next level. Listen in as she encourages you to speak life to yourself, your business and your future.
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Trust but verify is the name of the game. In this episode we are breaking down the need to double check the invoices you receive during your event. Bree shares a story on how double checking the totals for client invoices and cross checking it with the contract saved the client over $5,000! This is a costly tip you’ll want to apply by crunching the numbers yourself or getting the support of an event manager to help you check the numbers .
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Welcome to The EPIC Event Podcast! In this episode Bree shares the need to be thoughtful about the food served at your experiences. We’ll hit on allergies, plant based needs and how your menu can help uplevel your event. Join the conversation in our private Facebook group, The EPIC Event Community as we dive into this episode on all things Dietary Considerations.
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We are talking numbers in this episode on The EPIC Event Podcast. We are breaking down the number one thing that can kill your budget… That +++ that you might not be accounting for. This symbol stands for your gratuity, taxes and fees and can be a five figure increase in your budget that you need to pay attention to. Listen in as Bree breaks down considerations you should be looking for in your event budget that will save you the heartache of your budget being blown out of control.
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Goldilocks and the three bears is the example we want running through your mind as you curate your music selection during your next experience. We don’t want it too hot. We don’t want it too cold. We want it just right! Listen into this episode to learn what that sweet spot is for your event experience as you plan for the music that will fill your room. Join the conversation in our private Facebook group, The EPIC Event Community as we dive into this episode on all things Music Just Right.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question is from Bree as she shares on the topic of support.
Q: Why do I need support?
A: Any vision or impact worth making requires help. “We aren’t meant to do business or life alone.” is my favorite rally cry from Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women. By design we each have different strengths and collectively we can accomplish more together.
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We are back from a short summer break with some exciting news. On this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we are hearing updates from Bree on the new Facebook Community, midweek Masterclasses & the soon to open EPIC Select program.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question is from Bree as she shares a question that she wishes more people would ask and consider.
Q: What is purposeful planning?
A: Slow down and think about how you can make your planning process more intentional. What are the needle moving activities that get you closer to meeting your goals? Your efforts should give you the results you are looking for with your event. If this isn’t the case you may not be purposefully planning. No more fluff! Let’s focus on what will really make the difference.
Thought: What is a way you can more purposefully plan you next launch, event, marketing, etc.?
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On this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we are hearing a new take on experience curation. Bree brings our attention to the background noise and the playlists of our events. What tone and atmosphere are you setting with your music choices? Tune in as Bree guides you through curating an aligned experience with sound.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question is from an anonymous contributor we will call Sarah. Thank you for the question and here is what Bree had to say:
Q: DIY or budget friendly decor/stage props/room design?
A: This is a general rule of thumb and I hope it serves all who are listening-
- DIY should only be done if you have this creative skillset and can do it with excellence. You want all decor to look professional and represent your brand well. If you can do it at this level, do it!
- All purchases and event line items should be budget friendly. The budget gives you the freedom to intentionally spend based on your priorities. This will help you stay profitable and move you closer to hitting your ultimate goal for the event.
- Less is more. Every event does not require adding decor. Look for venues that already reflect your brand well and save on additional decor items that don’t impact your bottom line.
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On this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we are hearing a new take on experience curation. Bree brings our attention to the background noise and the playlists of our events. What tone and atmosphere are you setting with your music choices? Tune in as Bree guides you through curating an aligned experience with sound.
Thank you for listening to The EPIC Event Podcast. If you like what you’re hearing, drop us a review or share with a friend. This has been a B Carroll Events podcast. For more, head to www.bcarrollevents.com/podcast
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Sheley Brien! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: What would you tell someone who is about to walk in your shoes?
A: I’m grateful for this question as I’ve been getting more event planners who have reached out to me wanting support, insight and encouragement. I’d say to any planner looking to support thought leaders and small business owners in the way that we do at B Carroll Events, I’d say to keep the why front of mind. This work isn’t the sexy side of this industry. We literally choose strategy over the Instagramable snap shot that you see the majority sharing… and it’s worth it for us. We believe in the mission of our clients and we want to see more transformation come through change makers creating spaces and people getting in the room.
If anyone was going to walk in my shoes, I’d suggest they start with why, then follow up with Who. I love the book Who Not How. If we can be the “who” for you, feel free to reach out. DM us on instagram as we’d love to connect with you.
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Are you feeling like you need to add more excitement, streamers and glitter to make your event impactful? Bree is here to encourage you to slow down and rest in the fact that your mission and message is enough. One this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we hope to speak life into the transformation you want to bring and remind you that it’s needed. Stop adding fluff. Your message is enough!
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Anquilla K Bellow! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: How far in advance should you start planning for each: conference, workshop, retreat, summit?
A: If you can, you want to give yourself as much time as possible to plan your event as a portion of that planning effort includes promotion. One year is typically the timeframe that gives you a good amount of runway, however if can be done in 6 months or less. I’d recommend less time for those who have an established audience and are confident they can get their desired number of attendees. If you aren’t as established, utilize the time to find options that best accommodate your budget & your experience, ramp up your marketing efforts and register the right audience.
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It’s event season and we are outside! In this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we are breaking down a few important elements to keep in mind as you consider your event space. We are talking about ease of access, connection spaces and flow. Listen in as Bree breaks down considerations you should be looking for in your event space that will enhance the overall experience for your attendees. .
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Anita Morris! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q:WHERE DO YOU START? I want to host events in the future, but I have no idea about what the most important first move would be. I know there are a lot of working parts to bring it together. Whenever I think about hosting an event, I think about setting the ticket price first so that my expenses are covered, and I make a profit. But that's not possible without first getting all the elements planned first. (Venue, Speakers, etc.)
A: Yay! You are on the right track. I always recommend starting with CARE. This is our framework to help you get a clear vision of your event and set actionable goals. The next step is to use these goals to take a strategy forward approach in creating a budget and event outline. With a little research and your favorite means of organizing your thoughts (mind map, list, vision board, etc.), you’ll have a foundation that informs your next right step..
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Welcome to The EPIC Event Podcast! In this episode Bree shares the need to be thoughtful about the details and lives of your attendees when curating an experience. She highlights a concern her mom shared about an inner city school fun day. From that conversation we gain perspective on why a thoughtful approach is necessary in creating transformational moments.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Carmen! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: What are ways I can make each attendees feel seen and an important part of the experience.
A: Surprise & Delight in a more personal way. We often think of S&D as gifting, which is one way, but what about utilizing the other 4 Love Languages or simply meeting them where they are. Say their name. Know their preferences. Get assistance to ensure everyone feels cared for. Provide opportunities to highlight them. These all help attendees feel seen and important.
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Here on The EPIC Event Podcast we are setting you up for success! In this episode Bree breaks down why hiring a photographer and videographer should take priority over a planner. Yup, she said what she said. Are you shocked? Listen in as Bree explains the value of this creative partner and why you should not skimp in this area.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question is to you! That’s right, we are shaking things up and you are in the hot seat!
Q: Should we have guests on The EPIC Event Podcast? If so, who would be a great guest?
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On this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we are looking at how you price your event tickets. What do you need to know to determine the price of admission? Your per person cost. Tune in as Bree guides you through calculating your per person cost and why you need to know your numbers before determining your pricing.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Rocío González Molina! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: What are some myths around being an entrepreneur?
A: After being in business 6 years I’ve definitely had to unpack some entrepreneurial myths! Here are my top three myths:
- Entrepreneurs can do what you want. - Actually, I’ve found that you do the things you want AND don’t want to do. You do scary things and things you never knew you could do.
- Entrepreneurs only need to trust your gut & believe in yourself. - NOPE! Go get a coach, get a community and sharpen your skills for each phase of your journey.
- Entrepreneurs don’t quit. - I think there is something beautiful about the concept that purpose evolves. In this season it looks like entrepreneurship or a specific niche, but I’m unattached to it looking differently in another.
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Welcome to The EPIC Event Podcast where were are breaking down Experiences with Purpose, Impact & Community #epic. Today, Bree is sharing the three things you should have to know that you are ready to host an enrollment event. Her must have list includes:
- A Clear Message
- En Established Email List
- An Offer or Program
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Denise Taylor! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: I’d love the inside scoop on the things we forget or the finishing touches that make an event signature.
A: Denise is here for the tea and I LOVE it! I’ll share a scoop & a touch. The #1 thing most people forget about is what we call phase 3 or post event action. This is where you send the thank you notes, continue sharing the incredible time you had, look at lessons learned and make the process repeatable. The elements that make the event signature are alignment and authenticity.
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Have you ever been invited to attend an event only to find out that it is nothing like what you expected it to be? Well in this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we are breaking down the importance of keeping your promise to your attendees. This takes an intentional approach throughout all phases of you planning and a clear promise. Listen in as Bree breaks down why this is a MUST DO and how you can successfully keep your event promise to your attendees..
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Bridgjette Monique! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q:I have always wanted to host a total relaxation retreat with meditation, spa, mantras, yoga and all. What are the best places to do this & who are people in this thought space?
A: Congrats on this beautiful vision! The ultimate answer to this will depend on the experience you want to curate. Start by deciding if you want to host an event stateside or internationally. Also look into retreat centers! Top locations to host retreats are Costa Rica, California, Indonesia, Spain, Mexico, Arizona, Florida and more unassuming places like Texas, North Carolina, New York or Ireland. My good friend Carmen Ohling hosts wellness retreats masterfully and is a great person in the space to connect with and learn form.
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Welcome to The EPIC Event Podcast! Que the celebration music as it’s our anniversary month. In this episode Bree shares the backstory of B Carroll Events and how it’s transitioned over the years. With this celebration comes a new focus on serving our community well. This is why we are launching our EPIC Blueprint Shop with Etsy!
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Katherine Young! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: Where do I get a person to decorate my event?
A: Great question! Finding vendors can take a little research, but knowing what to look for is half the battle. I typically don’t like the title of “decorator” because that could mean a lot of different things. I’d recommend getting more specific and looking for vendors like balloon artists, florists, rental companies, designers and customization specialists who can do the detailed work you are looking for. Also, let google and references be your friend. Look at reviews and ask other professionals about the vendor you may be looking for.
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You can do it put your back [end] in to it! On this episode of The EPIC Event Podcast we are looking at three areas that you want to focus on to successfully launch your event. These three areas will help you move smoothly through your launch process and are best setup ahead of time so that you and your team can operate with success along the way. The 3 back end areas you want to focus on are:
- Email : setup email sequences to invite, welcome and encourage you community to come to your event.
- Payment Processor : setting up and testing your processing system can help you ensure that the people who want to give you money can do so with ease.
- CRM : let’s track our progress and use our data to make informed decisions with a customer relationship management system that can even help you automate
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Carrie Leonardini! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: How do I collaborate with other thought leaders to create an impactful summit?
A: It depends on your strategy! Most coaches, authors and speakers see events that have a star studded line up of thought leaders who are creating a jam packed event experience. What you may not be considering is why? Is this event strategy based on attracting large numbers of attendees through a pooling of influence where the benefit is a shared attendee contact list? Is the host able to shine in their thought leadership or are they more of an emcee that navigates the conversation and is benefiting from receiving credibility through association? Are you trying to host an enrollment event so that you can invite attendees to invest in your program or service? Each strategy would need a different approach for collaboration. The measure of your impact is based on your strategy and the outcome you are aiming for. Generally speaking, we’d recommend that you establish your event goals (using the CARE Method), outline your event, think about who would be aligned with your event and send formal pitches asking fellow thought leaders to participate with your event.
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We are serving up some tough love and truth in the episode. Many have shared that they love the insights shared on The EPIC Events Podcast, but they aren’t ready to host an event. To that, we say, you are right. This truth is centered around a famous Henry Ford quote.
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right,”
Your attitude determines your success or failure. This goes for life, business and yes, for events!
Wondering where to start, check Start and Start Small, a past episode for, The EPIC Event Podcast.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Carmen Ohling! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: What are your top contract negotiation tips/resources?
A: Contract negotiation is one of my favorite parts of the planning process. If this part of the process makes you nervous you can bring in a planner to do so on your behalf or adopt my motto from my years of working for the government, “Tell me no!”. When negotiating my top tips are to:
- Approach the conversation from a position of power, where you feel like you are on equal footing as the property. (Think: They would be fortunate to host us because…. & This is a mutually beneficial opportunity because…)
- Understand that you will get turned down for 100% of the things you don’t ask for. Ask for what you want and give the other party perspective and the space to counter. (Ex: Share that your guest experience is extremely important to you, which is why you are asking that the parking and in room internet charges are waived. Ask if there are other concessions they’ve provided in the past that would help you achieve your goal.)
- Focus on the areas that will impact your bottom line. Using your existing budget, negotiate to or under your desired total taking into account taxes and fees. (Ex: If they are charging for room rental, you may negotiate to have that waived, but increase your Food & Beverage fee since you’ve already calculated for that. If you are happy with the room and F&B rates, ask for complimentary meeting room wifi, room upgrades, discounts on spa services or even complimentary staging or other budgeted items that the venue may have onsite.)
- Leverage other proposals when negotiating. I like to have at least three quotes from other providers to assess similarities and differences. This allows me to ask if a vendor or venue can match the rate or accommodate in a similar way.
- Be okay with walking away. This is the hardest thing to conceptualize when you are really excited about a contract, but is necessary. Contracts are business agreements not emotional decisions. If the negotiation isn’t going well (every request is met with a firm no and no flexibility) or the contract doesn’t make sense for your budget or strategy, walk away.
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Venues often have meetings coordinator or planners that are assigned to you when booking. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that this person is working FOR you. In this episode we are breaking down the role of the venue planner so that you can better understand their benefits and why you may still need a planner for your event.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Jessica McCarty! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: I just decided that my big vision of my coaching biz is hosting mastermind retreats. I am in the very beginning of my coaching journey. I would love to know how to hold that vision and work towards that goal while at the very beginning of your business journey. I want to be setting myself up for success and moving towards that vision.
A: I love this question because it’s great to start with the end in mind! When you are just starting out I always suggest starting where you are. Are you clients located in the same region? Could you host a one day mini retreat to test the waters? Another huge way to get perspective is to connect with coaches who are doing something similar and even seek out opportunities to invest personally in a mastermind retreat. Listening to their lessons learned and experiencing it for yourself will help you hold this vision and keep you excited as you work towards it!
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Let’s break down an equation that will have you set up for success. We believe in sustainable growth and have identified three key areas that together help us achieve our goals. These components include tools, strategy and support. Individually they would take you far, but when added together you’ll get the answers you’ve been looking for!
- Tools : Your message, your product or service and your event
- Strategy : In business we need to work a plan of action to achieve a desired outcome
- Support : You don’t go as far as your dream, you go as far as your team
- Tools + Strategy + Support = Sustainable Growth
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Manasi Mody! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: I would love to hear your take on grit in life. “The grit to persevere till you succeed.”
A: My take on grit is found in the experiences of my life. From not feeling smart enough to be an engineer and leaning on a community to make it through, to choosing to not listen to voices that said I wasn’t enough as I pursued dance. Even as a military spouse, grit is a part of our day to day lives as we continue to be flexible in life and business. Grit looks like being resilient and choosing again and again to continue to go after your dreams “till you succeed”.
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Can you believe Q1 is almost over? Weather you are celebrating a successful quarter or realigning to hit your 2023 goals, we want to take this episode to encourage you to plan for self care.
We do not want our sheEOs getting burnt out this early in 2023. That is why we are using the 5 Love Languages as a guide to help you plan the right self care for yourself before you co into Q2. Some self care inspiration includes…
- Quality Time - Plan a girls night out or “us time” with your spouse to help you fill your cup
- Words of Affirmation - Post life giving words around your home and office or get an affirmation group together with the sole purpose of hyping one another up with affirmations each day
- Physical Touch - Schedule a massage, mani or pedi
- Acts of Service - Invest in a housekeeper, meal prep, grocery delivery and other services that will take something off your to do list
- Receiving Gifts - TREAT YOURSELF!!
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Weslia Echols! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: What are best practices for securing speakers for your event/experience? Whether with business besties or reaching beyond your network?
A: The pest practice for securing speakers is to determine what type of speakers are needed at your event (if any) and the topics you’d like covered. Next I’d recommend creating a formal pitch that breaks down all the key event details and inviting your biz bestie and speakers beyond your network to participate. One of my favorite methods for pitching comes from the IRON Agency, which starts with an initial professional email and follow up messages.
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On the EPIC Event Podcast we love share practical tips to enhance your event planning and marketing process. One way we are helping you level up is through your emails. On this episode we discuss the importance of inviting and informing through emails regarding your event.
Remember, when crafting your email sequences you want to:
- Tell a story
- Share the benefits
- Communicate frequently (Use click crumbs to mix up your messaging to keep it from being overly salesy)
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: Where should one start in planning an experience for our community?
A: Ask your community. We can make this initial step super complicated, but really the community can best inform you on the type of experience they would like. You can do this in two ways using an open ended question where you filter through responses or with a 2-4 option poll for a more targeted response approach.
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Welcome back! We are jumping into part 2 of our EPIC Storytellers Masterclass replay breaking down the CARE Method.
You can grab this freebie at www.bcarrollevents.com/care to follow along. Today we are finishing off the worksheet starting on page 2-6 to develop 3 SMART goals using the CARE Method.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Cynthia Sass! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: What is your creative process? How do YOU specifically set about getting your creative juices flowing?
A:
- Dive into the client's content. That may look like reading their book, listening to their podcasts or engaging with their community.
- Walking! I encourage you to get outside in the sun and fresh air and watch how your mind wonders as you take steps around your favorite walking route.
- Listen to Music. I love music and when I’m trying to get creative I’ll let the music lead the way.
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Welcome to the EPIC Event Podcast. We are treating each of you to a sneak peak of the EPIC Storytellers Masterclass. We did this training last week specifically for authors and writers, but this segment will apply to ANYONE looking to assess their goals before we wrap up Q1.
Grab this freebie at www.bcarrollevents.com/care to follow along. Today we are walking through page 1 of the worksheet breaking down the CARE Method.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Seley Brien! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: What 3 lessons can you pull from your biggest failure?
A: Let’s break this down for events & then more generally in life:
Event Lessons
- The components that ACTUALLY moved the needle
- Gained perspective and insight based on attendees feedback
- Clarity on your messaging and target audience
Life Lessons
- Insight on what to adjust as failures are really just opportunities to learn
- Clarity on who you want to be and become
- You gain a powerful story that is not just for you but could help others
If you are published or soon to be author, I invite you to join our 2 hour Masterclass in preparation for World Storytelling Day. You’ll leave with…
- A thorough knowledge of what an EPIC event looks like for an author
- A curated virtual and/or live event strategy for your book
… and BONUSES like email and social media templates to help you promote as our goal is to support you in your fast action of hosting an experience to drive sales and book interest.
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One thing we love to do is learning from those who execute phenomenal events. Today we are looking at former FLOTUS, Michelle Obama and how she changed the game for book tours. Listen in as we discuss how she sold out arenas, leveraged collaboration, music and merch to create an EPIC event that helped make her books best sellers.
If you are published or soon to be author, I invite you to join our 2 hour Masterclass in preparation for World Storytelling Day. You’ll leave with…
- A thorough knowledge of what an EPIC event looks like for an author
- A curated virtual and/or live event strategy for your book
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Taccarra Renee! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: For a SHEeo starting, wanting to do an in person event, what’s the best type of event to start with?
A: The honest answer to this question is that it depends on your goals and what you have access to. We believe that you have everything you need to start leveraging the power of events. The type of event may vary between a virtual event to a community event to an enrollment event. Check out our New Event Strategy Quiz to determine the best type of event for you.
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Let’s go above and beyond our clients and communities expectations with a little surprise and delight. Surprise and delight is a marketing technique that attracts and nurtures potential and current clientele by offering positive customer experiences and/or unexpected rewards like gifts or one-of-a-kind experiences. Tune in to learn how you can integrate this marketing concept into all 3 phases of your event.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Dimitria R Scott! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: How do you get great volunteers when you have to pay others for their services?
A: Love this question! Anytime we can get people enrolled in our visions we are on an exciting path to make a greater impact. Getting volunteers is just that simple. You need to ask and get them on board with what you are doing. You may still want professionals to handle more critical tasks, yet volunteers can really help create an even better experience because they get to be an extension of you and your brand.
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Happy Valentine's Day! Today we are celebrating love and taking a few moments to reflect on an experience of love. We hope to remind you that you are loved, valued, needed and worthy. Take today to recharge your internal battery with love so that you can give love to others. Takeaways from this episode:
What gets measured gets managed.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
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It’s an EPIC Q&A day where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Alexis Carpenter! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: Advise on not being afraid to mess up and just be you?
A: Consider those moments of “mess ups” as a beautiful opportunity to find who you are. Reframe your mindset on the misspeaking, tripping or perceived failures. These are just lessons. We should all expect to learn lessons so that we can get better and better personally and professionally. In being yourself you will attract your people and enjoy the journey 10xs more. As it relates to all things, especially events, BE YOU!
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2023 is in full swing and we are sharing the hottest event trends this year. As you attend or plan your event consider these six trends.
Hybrid - Annual - Transformational - Intimate - Impact - Wellness
Who could you incorporate elements of each trend within the experience of your planning? If you need help figuring out how, we’d love to support you.
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It is our very first EPIC Q&A episode where B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll answers your most pressing event questions. Today’s question comes from Tricia Daniel! Be sure to show her some love on social media and tag her when you share this episode.
Q: How do I overcome FEAR around my desire to host an event?
A: The best way to overcome event host fears is to build your confidence through knowledge. The more you look behind the curtain of events, the more your fear will diminish. In our CARE Method we talk about the first phase of Careful Consideration. A part of that phase is counting the cost around what it will take to host an event. Ways you can do this is by:
- Asking an successful event host about their experiences
- Research costs for venues or details you think you’d like to have
- Continue listening to the EPIC Event Podcast for more insight on hosting events
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We are thrilled to kick off a new show format once a week and you get to be our special guest. Introducing EPIC Q&A! In our EPIC Q&A episodes we will be answering your questions. Everything from How Tos to What Ifs and everything in between. We shared about it on social media and already have received an amazing response with over 90+ questions submitted so far. If you want to submit your event questions simply submit them HERE!
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On this episode B Carroll Events CEO Bree Carroll is transparent about what her Million Person Impact goal looks like and how she is taking steps to make it happen. In sharing, our hope is that you too are inspired to go for a BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious Goal of your own by taking one step at a time. If your BHAG is an event, we would love to help you make this a reality.
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Let’s create an element of surprise and excitement at your event that is engaging, photo ready and creates buzz. In this episode we are sharing ideas to create Wow Factors! Activation areas and photo opportunities are ways to create a fun moment. Add instructions and encouragements for attendees to tag, share or use your hashtag. (Bonus: In P3- Post Experience, you want to repurpose this content.) Think of other brand touches that your guests will love. Everything from gifting, 360 photo booths, interactive stations, live performances, tech, build outs and more.
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We are on our soap box today! Please, please do not start your event with chaos. We are diving into P2 of our 3P framework discussing the Present Experience as we discuss event lines. Lean into this episode to help you think through how to enhance your line up flow, establish order and ease of getting in the room while cultivating a safe environment.
Pro Tip: Utilize signage, volunteers and stanchions to move people through the registration process and into the room.
BONUS Pro Tip: Utilize a separate entrance for VIPs from that of your general admission guests.
BONUS BONUS Pro Tip: Provide a map to help attendees navigate the venue.
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We are setting the record straight. Sponsorship is not the end all be all. It’s also not just FREE money. In this episode we will unpack the pros of an aligned partnership and the cons of how sponsorship can feel like a burden. We want you all to be thoughtful on if monetary or in-kind support through sponsors makes sense for the event you have in your heart.
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Purposeful planning & experiences with excellence is what we are all about. That is why we are excited to get you thinking about integrating sponsorships. Grab your pen and paper so you can take action. We are brainstorming your list of sponsors together on this episode. Stay tuned until the end for our big tip that we recommend as it relates to pitching sponsors.
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We are talking about these dollar bills y'all… well, more like Money Fears! Once again we are utilizing the CARE Method to leverage against fear. Here is the CARE Method to help you
Careful Consideration - What is your money story? Make a list of what comes up as it relates to money. This may be fears that are event specific or even personal experiences with money. Count the cost before you begin. A budget is a powerful tool to bring clarity and understanding.
Assess the Foundation - What are your preconceived notions? We need to pull up the mental weeds that are choking out your desire to do an event. Knowing your numbers will help give you a solid foundation to build your event upon.
Reinforce the Structure - What can you implement to alleviate your stress or fear? We mentioned a budget to start with. Other tools include utilizing a brag binder to reference your receipts of sales and milestones you’ve accomplished. Building in a 10-20% contingency factor is a must do for every event.
Engage + Trust - Decision time! Are you ready to move beyond your money fears? If so, this is your phase to take the actions you need to take and trust yourself and the process you’ve walked through.
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We are breaking down the CARE Method to help you overcome your event fears. Most event fears come up due to never having hosted an event or being afraid to have a bad experience again. Here is the CARE Method to help you
Careful Consideration - Brain dump your vision for your event. Address the elephant in the room by thinking of the worst things that could happen and ask a series of “then what” or “why” questions. Addressing your thoughts and emotions will help pinpoint your pain points.
Assess the Foundation - What do you know to be true or what examples are in your mind that reinforce your fear? The reframe tool you want to use here is by asking “But is that true?”. Fact check your fear.
Reinforce the Structure - Let’s reinforce the truth by consulting with an expert. You can read up on stats or trends, connect with us at https://bcarrollevents.com for support or simply continue to listen to this podcast to reinforce your event goals.
Engage + Trust - Put work books on your belief and take the action to make a decision regarding your event. Option 1 - Commit to doing the event. Option 2 - Build your brand so that you can be ready to do the event on your heart
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Welcome to 2023! We a thrilled to ring in the new year with you. To kick things off we are sharing our 2023 Precap.
Precap: (Definition) A preliminary summary of forthcoming events, especially at the start of a television programme, or before a commercial break.
Join us in creating a recap to start 2023. Use the action, impact, and result format. Here is our initial draft of B Carroll Events 2023 Recap:
This year at B Carroll Events…
We are “Turning 5 figures into 7 figures” as “The ascent begins”!
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Excellent experiences & purposeful planning is what B Carroll Events is all about. In today's episode we are breaking down a tool we use to help our clients make a great decision when comparing venues. Here is how you can set up your matrix:
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Select your top 3-5 venues to include in the matrix
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Organize columns with your criteria & rows with each venue
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Enter details that are apples to apples (ie. all show total investment to include taxes, gratuity & fees)
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Make an informed decision!
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Can we share the one thing we want for Christmas? It’s simple. We want to impact even more business and brands through the EPIC Event Podcast. The way you can help us do this is by rating and reviewing this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Will you give us this gift for Christmas?
A huge thank you for your continued support.
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Seasons Greetings!!!
This year we took on an incredible project where we collaborated with seven amazing brands to bring you a FREE resource packed with everything you need to wrap up your holiday shopping and prepare for 2023. Check out our EPIC Holiday Guide HERE.
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Seasons Greetings!!!
This year we took on an incredible project where we collaborated with seven amazing brands to bring you a FREE resource packed with everything you need to wrap up your holiday shopping and prepare for 2023. Check out our EPIC Holiday Guide HERE.
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It’s all about the story. In this episode we are challenging you to go back to your story. This is where your why comes from. This is where the true transformation lies. The power of a story helps your message resonate on stages, but also allows your event experience to resonate with your event. Join us on a journey of your attendees. We want you to consider your story and theirs to create a truly transformational experience.
"Every great design begins with an even better story." - Lorinda Mamo.
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Gifting! One of our favorite things and Bree’s love language happens to be Gift Giving. We are chatting about how to integrate gifting into your experience. This can be utilized in all 3P phases, but we are looking more closely at our Pre-Experience and Present Experience. Here are three examples
- Easy to Deliver + They Pick: Giftbit
- Relevance + Journey Conscious: Templates or Small Items (This can be a $0 surprise & delight opportunity so get creative)
- Customized To WOW: Gift Boxes (We love Marigold & Grey , BoxFox & Westhouse)
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First Impressions are key! Yup, this can make or break your overall event experience and it’s mostly due to . The goal is to carry through your desired experience for your overall event. Think about cohesion & intentionality. The first touch may over or under deliver and if your messaging is off it can cause confusion. In this episode we are looking at P1, Pre-Experience. Here is a question to consider:
- What is the first impression you’d like to make on your event?
- What do I need to do throughout to ensure my experience is cohesive with my first impression?
- How can I build and improve upon that first impression?
Need support on your funnel? Check out my biz bestie, Sandra Ocasio!
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Today we are going to chat about your Pre-Experience (P1). At B Carroll Events we follow the 3P process which includes Pre-Experience, Present Experience and Post Experience. Let’s look at cultivating an experience before your attendees walk into the room. You can set the tone of your event with your landing pages, with invitations, thank yous, gifting and so much more. Tune in to get some P1 inspiration & check out these benefits of thinking through these experiences:
- You make a great first impression
- It helps increase the attendance in the room
- You are able to integrate your existing systems, programs, offers and speaking engagements
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Welcome back to the podcast. Today we are sharing 3 tips to get inspired rough designing your next experience. Let’s get our creative juices going and dive into these tips:
- Go out into nature. From the birds in the air to the streams, trees and sky. This can inspire local elements with seasonal floral, design shapes and aesthetics, in your story telling and so much more.
- Get inspiration from other events. Be in the room. B Carroll Events makes it a point to go to industry conferences and other events to keep the pulse on experiences.
- Look outside of your industry. Don’t get tunnel vision looking at your peers' work. Check out fashion, products, government, retail stores, art, museums, etc.
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Today we are breaking down what purposeful planning really means. The definition for purpose (noun) the reason why something is done or created or (verb) have as one's intention or objective. Having a goal-focused approach is unique to your brand and what you are looking to accomplish in this season. Here are a few areas to consider when purposeful planning:
- Profit or Impact Goals
- Events tied to a lunch of a product or service
- Reason and why to propel the planning forward
- Strategy to anchor your decisions
Bonus Exercise: What is your reason/why behind the event that you have on your heart? Make sure one is personal to you as well as an outward why.
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We are breaking down a strategy to have your event serving looks. B Carroll Events loves a stunning event and even more we love a purposefully planned design. Here are four experience design elements that you should definitely consider:
- The Entrance: Think about how you want to make a first impression. Also, be thoughtful about directional signage that manages lines and allows attendees to move around with ease.
- Seating & Table Scapes: You can utilize the venue's banquet chairs or you can bring in rental furniture. Be thoughtful about notes and details that the guest will see and experience as they are at your tables.
- Stage & Platform: You can use a build out, draping and/or LED walls, but you should definitely consider lighting (stage wash, uplighting, etc.) as it can go a long way. Be different and think outside the box.
- Activations: Interactive stations where guests can take pictures, it ties in your message or can facilitate a hands on aha moment.
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Are you under the impression that you need to be an expert in events if you desire to host an event? Let us help you… you shouldn’t be. We want you to stand in your genius and shine the way you are meant to. B Carroll Events comes alongside your team to bring our experience and skills to support you and your small, but mighty team. We think about the big picture and here is how we help you bring your magic:
- Your team should not be burnt out trying to host events. They should focus on their skill sets and moving the needle forward on your business. We complement your existing team and collaborate with them to create an impactful experience.
- Getting support from B Carroll Events looks like having a guide throughout the planning process as we focus on your goals. We are invested in your message and brand so that we can best execute a thoughtful design.
- Don’t get distracted by what others are doing. The brand is unique and necessary. We help you tailor an experience that is like none other.
- Strategy is key to ensure the experience makes sense for their overall brand. Not just in the now, but for what’s next. We take a goal focused approach to support your event(s) hitting your impact, positioning, content and profit goals.
- All you need to do is be you. Bringing your magic is enough and is so needed.
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We are here for profit AND pretty! Pinterest and Instagram have you excited about hosting your own event. Most people get hung up on the pretty design alone. Here is some EPIC Inspiration. Now that you are done swooning, let’s take the time to map out the practical and profitable. Here are some considerations to stop chasing the pretty:
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The goal is the impact, the pretty is extra.
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You have to be strategic so you are not burnt out. B Carroll Event hosts Military Marriage Day as our flagship event that we are building up to more glamorous looks, but we are committed to stewarding our sponsor dollars well and focusing on our impact strategy.
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If you chase the pretty you will have a burden of living up to something your budget can not support.
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Chase the beauty of seeing the transformation in your audience. Listen back to Start Small.
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Don’t be one sided about your partnerships. Let’s get into the mindset of creating mutually beneficial relationships that are advantageous to BOTH parties. We sometimes want sponsors to offset the budget or gift our attendees. Still we need to think through how we can support one another as you definitely have something that other brands want. Here are some considerations to having thoughtful partnerships:
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Create a list of benefits that the potential brand(s) will get out of partnering with you. Do you know their priorities?
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Research what potential partners are doing, interested in and what may be coming next for them.
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What is your ask or need? Ensure that the partnership is a great yes for you and is aligned.
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Create an agreement or contract that outlines the benefits for both sides and the responsibilities for both parties.
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Who loves test driving a new vehicle?! We want to try all the features, check out the space, enjoy the interior and feel the ride. Think about test driving your event in this same way. Today, we are challenging you to utilize a beta experience so that you can collect data on your event without the pressure of having to do it again. Here are some areas to track:
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Start with a goal of breaking even so you can start understanding event costs and later do it at scale.
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Gage who shows up and if they are your ideal attendees. Gage the support you will need, volunteers and team needed to repeat this process.
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Did you like doing the event at all? If not, determine why and what type of experience might be more aligned.
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Start looking at the launch data for your messaging, open rates, email conversions, etc.
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If you are new to hosting your own event or have been there and done that, collaboration is a great consideration for everyone. Coming together through collaboration can grow your audience, impact and message. Here are a few ideas to get you going:
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Collaborate can look like supporting an established platform, promote it and share why your message aligns through an IG Live or posts
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Buy a ticket to the existing event and invite your community to attend & connect there
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Pitch yourself to speak at aligned event stages (in person & virtually)
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Have a collaborative mindset that puts your community first and serves them through you introducing them to a new product or service
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Everyone thinks starting an event has to look like hundreds or thousands of people in a room. That is not the case! We are diving right in to encourage you to Start and Start Small. Here are a few ideas to get you going:
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Host a dinner, lunch or weekend event
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Test the concept and message before you scale
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Build community around your idea
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Virtual events are a great way to start
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Welcome to The EPIC Event Podcast with B Carroll Events Founder & CEO, Bree Carroll. We are excited to break down how strategic experiences with purpose, impact, and community help you hit your business goals. In this episode you will:
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Meet Bree our host
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Hear our Million Person why
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Expectations & what is to come on the podcast
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What the podcast is about and how we live out the EPIC standard
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Welcome to The EPIC Event Podcast hosted by B Carroll Events Founder & CEO, Bree Carroll. We are thrilled to be launching November 1st with a show that breaks down how strategic experiences with purpose, impact, and community help you hit your business goals. Tune in each Tuesday and Thursday to talk all things events so that you can host your very own EPIC event.
Thank you for listening to The EPIC Event Podcast. If you like what you’re hearing, drop us a review or share with a friend. This has been a B Carroll Events podcast.
For more head to www.bcarrollevents.com
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