Meeting Minds
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsFinally a podcast for meeting planners and event professionals! Meeting and Event Planning can be tough. This podcast is about everything-events. Meetings, conferences, audio visual, logistics, and audience experience are at the heart of every weekly broadcast. Join world renown event expert Charles Eide as he chats with industry leaders and innovators about making incredible audience experiences across the globe.
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Episodes
The Best of Meeting Minds
October 02, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBWith over 130 episodes created, there are some great Meeting Minds nuggets. This episode is the best of the best. We took our favorite social media clips and shared them here while chatting about them. Check it out!
The Success Formula for the Creatives
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBMarla Diann is the mentor to the creatives. In this episode she starts to unpack how you can achieve your goal in under a year. Check this episode out!
6 Ways to Add Value
September 25, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBTimes like this it's extremely important to add value, but how do you do just that? Charles and Paige had the opportunity to lead a breakout discussion and shared 6 ways you can add value. These may surprise you!
6 Ways to Add Value
September 25, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBTimes like this it's extremely important to add value, but how do you do just that? Charles and Paige had the opportunity to lead a breakout discussion and shared 6 ways you can add value. These may surprise you!
Wine and Events
September 18, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBTwo of our favorite things: wine and events! Listen to this episode as Brianne Cohen talks about how she has combined these two things post COVID.
Stepping up your Speaker Game
September 11, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBKeynotes can't be the way they used to. The way a speaker approaches an event has changed but that leaves room for innovation! Check out this episode to see how keynotes have changed and what to expect moving forward featuring Rene Rodriguez.
Level Up and Raise Your Voice
September 04, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWhy should you focus on personal branding? In this episode Juliet Tripp joins us to talk all about personal branding how you can level up!
Stepping up your Speaker Game Ft. Rene Rodriguez
August 27, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBKeynotes can't be the way they used to. The way a speaker approaches an event has changed but that leaves room for innovation! Check out this episode to see how keynotes have changed and what to expect moving forward featuring Rene Rodriguez.
Event Entertainment Ft. A Mentalist
August 21, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBMentalists know a lot about audience experience and event entertainment. Jonathan is no exception to this. Listen to hear how you can prepare and equip your virtual audience for engagement.
Event Entertainment Ft. A Mentalist
August 21, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBMentalists know a lot about audience experience and event entertainment. Jonathan is no exception to this. Listen to hear how you can prepare and equip your virtual audience for engagement.
Small Event Changes to Change the World
August 20, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe world doesn't change by one person going trash free. Caitlin Hume from Kindred has a passion for sustainability and it's so much more than being green. Listen to ways you can make small changes at events to make an impact.
Here's Your Medicine: The Brand Doctor
August 14, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWhat's the difference between branding and personal branding? When is it time for a rebrand? Henry Kaminski, the Brand Dr, knows all about this. This episode does not disappoint!
World Class Emcee Ft. Mark Jeffries
August 12, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat separates a good emcee from an amazing one? Mark Jeffries has been in the industry hosting events for 20 years, what sets him apart from the rest will surprise you!
World Class Emcee Ft. Mark Jeffries
August 12, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat separates a good emcee from an amazing one? Mark Jeffries has been in the industry hosting events for 20 years, what sets him apart from the rest will surprise you!
Living Your Best Life Ft. Pam Christian
August 07, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBHow do you live your best life and how do you get out of your own way? This week, Pam Christian, a mindset coach joined Paige and Lisa to share ways to grow and overcome obstacles. This episode will help change the way you think!
Disrupting Event Traditions
August 05, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBYear after year your event can become stale. Use this time of hybrid events to explore disrupting traditional aspects of events. Caitlin Tvrdik has experience doing just this!
Conflict Resolution 101
July 31, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe event industry is not exempt from conflict. In this episode Bina Patel Ph. D shares ways to overcome conflict in a healthy way.
11 Virtual Event Mistakes
July 29, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBDo not fall prey to these event mistakes. Charles sits down and shares 11 things EideCom has learned through the past few months of virtual events. Do not miss this episode.
Do this, Not that
July 24, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBWe are in the midst of virtual and hybrid events being the norm. How do you plan for them? What platform do you use? This week we sat down with Megan Finnell from MGMA to talk all about this. Listen for some tips to help you on your virtual event journey!
Certifications, Safety, and More ft. Mark Catuogno
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBThere are so many certifications out there and on this episode we chat with Mark Catuogno about which one's are worth your time! What about event safety? Yes! There are certifications as event professionals your team should get.
Certifications, Safety, and More ft. Mark Catuogno
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBThere are so many certifications out there and on this episode we chat with Mark Catuogno about which one's are worth your time! What about event safety? Yes! There are certifications as event professionals your team should get.
Technology to Help Usher Back In-Person Events
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn - person events are coming back and when they do, how do we create a safe and healthy environment? Proxfinity has a solution to help ease us into live events while maintaining social distancing and Lisa Carrel tells us about it!
How to Bring Value as an Event Partner
July 15, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOur events will thrive or die by the partners we bring on board. Allison Pieter of Cassis Productions shares how to be a partner that brings value.
Digital Content in Less than 24 Hours?!
July 10, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDo you budget for photography at your events? On this episode, Roman Grigoriev of Splento, shares the importance of digital content for your events. Listen to hear three important times to share content for your event and how you can get photos back the SAME DAY as your event!
Digital Content in Less than 24 Hours?!
July 10, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBDo you budget for photography at your events? On this episode, Roman Grigoriev of Splento, shares the importance of digital content for your events. Listen to hear three important times to share content for your event and how you can get photos back the SAME DAY as your event!
Gold Plated Service Ft. Dr. Bill Dorfman
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBHow can you be successful and what steps do you take? Dr. Bill shares how excellent business and customer service are key to success!
Chasing Happiness Ft. David Meltzer
July 03, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBCan money really buy you happiness? We all wonder this in some capacity but this week we have a special episode featuring David Meltzer. Listen to his unique journey as he learned what actually gave him great joy. Do not miss this episode.
Taking Action with Carrie Abernathy
July 01, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIf there is one person on our podcast that saw something and went towards it, it would be Carrie Abernathy. Carrie has the ability to see an issue and then try to be a part of the solution. If you want to listen to a go - getter who is making a difference, this episode is for you!
How Personality Tests Can be Harmful Ft. Benjamin Hardy PhD
June 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat's your Myers Briggs? What is your Enneagram? This week we sit down with Dr Benjamin Hardy and talk about how personality tests can be harmful. This will shock you!
The Benefits of a Career Sponsor
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBWhat is a career sponsor and how does that differ from a career mentor? This week Monique Ruff-Bell joins us and shares how a sponsor has helped take her career to the next level!
Gratitude and Leadership Ft. Chester Elton
June 19, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBGratitude is extremely important, especially when it comes to leading others. This week Chester Elton sat down with Charles and Lisa to share how we go about gratitude and why it's important.
Leaderships & What We Can Do Now
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWe are told how things have changed, and over and over again, "the new normal" but this week we have a treat. Instead of talking how things have changed, here are things we can and should be doing moving forward. Listen as Adam Mendler joins us this week.
Goals and the Obstacles that Stand in our Way
June 12, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBWhat are your goals, how do you figure out what you really want? And how do you achieve them? Amira Alvarez knows how to help people navigate goal achievement.
Silencing the Noise and Distractions
June 10, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAs we transition back into coworking new distractions are bound to take place. Elizabeth Sherry has created a method that helps her complete more work each day!
The Power Behind Professional Communities
June 05, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBKristi Casey Sanders is all about the event community and creating spaces where people can grow and invest. Listen to hear why joining a group is such a gift!
SEARCH Foundation: The Hope of the Events Biz
June 03, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBWhat is the SEARCH foundation? Now more than ever we need something with hope. We are joined by the members of the foundation in this special episode of Meeting Minds!
"Rewired for Distractions" Ft. Brian Solis
May 29, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWhy do we reach for our phone continually, and why do we buy online the things we do? Brian Solis is a digital anthropologist and he shares with us what it means to be "rewired for distractions".
Relationships are Key: Sales in a Post - COVID World
May 27, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBEverybody is in sales, no matter what part of the organization you are in. Mickeli Bedore is a sales expert and joins us to talk about what does sales look like in the current environment.
Don't Motivate, but Inspire Ft. René Rodriguez
May 22, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBHow do you really move an audience and create a lasting impression? René Rodriguez sits down and explains the holes that exist when you just motivate people. Listen to hear how you can actually inspire people to create a change!
Candid COVID Conversations with Natasha Miller
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this episode we sat down with Natasha Miller, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and more. She shared all that has changed for her as well as where the industry may be headed.
Use This Time Don't Lose This Time Ft. Steve Sims
May 15, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBWe are in a unique spot, do you binge Netflix all day or do you use this time to grow and build relationships? Steve Sims is a relational expert and he shares the trick to building relationships that work. You must listen to this episode!
Make your Virtual Events "Haute"
May 13, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBLiz Lathan knows virtual events, especially how to make them not suck! Listen as she joins us to talk about how to keep your virtual events engaging and fun for the person on the screen.
Events and the In-Between Ft. Gianna Gaudini
May 08, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat is the future of the event industry? Allow yourself some space to dream a little. Gianna Gaudini is an event planning rockstar who has worked with Google's Events. She joined us to talk through the future of the industry as well as share some tips from her book!
Awaking Inspiration in Unexpected Ways Ft. Kristin Banta
May 06, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB"There's beauty in the unexpected." Kristin Banta is a design genius, never doing the same thing twice. But how do you continue to get fresh inspiration? She joins us and shares her process.
The Secret to Booking Top Talent Ft. Zach Nadler
May 01, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBZach Nadler knows his way around the keynote world! He joined us to talk all about booking speakers and how to navigate the process. If you work with talent, you will want to check this episode out!
Esports: The New Super Bowl?!
April 29, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBEsports, what is it and why do we keep hearing about it? Rebecca Longawa is known to be an expert when it comes to Esports. She sits down and shares with us the in's and out's!
Earned Media & Social Media for Events
April 24, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBHow do earned media and social media play into your event strategy? We have local PR and messaging expert, Kristi Piehl, founder and CEO of Media Minefield, on the the show to discuss the benefits of both! She's also going to talk about how COVID-19 updates should be messaged from our industry's standpoint.
A Formula Where Everyone Wins
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBWe are throwing it back to before the pandemic! Charles sat down with Matt Williams of Exhibit Partners to discuss everything from trade-show booths, the creative process, to client relationships. He is a wealth of knowledge and we are excited to share with you!
The Biggest Cost to an Organization May Surprise You! Ft. David Horsager
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBDavid Horsager is an expert when it comes to trust. He explains how trust can make or break an organization! Listen to hear how we can move forward during this time building trust.
Transparency and Synergy in the Events Industry Ft. Melanie Bradshaw
April 15, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBMelanie Bradshaw joins us and shares with us, her expertise on relationships and partnerships in our industry. Now is the time to continue to build on those important relationships and the key is transparency!