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
Stadiums: The Perfect Event Space?!
June 21, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBContinuing on the idea of thinking outside the four walls of a ballroom, this week we sit down with Lataya from U.S. Bank Stadium. Hear how it is more than a sports stadium, it can be used for any event large and small!
Planning Events in an Unpredictable Environment
June 14, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBHow do you plan events outdoors when the weather is not predictable? We sit down with Meghan G to talk about what it actually looks like to plan outdoor events!
What Entertainment Costs
June 07, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBEntertainment is extremely important at events! Jac is this week's guest, and she shares all about what makes good entertainment and how do you budget for it!
Don't Fall Prey to these Event Snafus!
May 31, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWe've all seen and made mistakes in the events industry. This week the team sits down and shares some of there top stay away from mistakes!
Create Messaging That Lives On Past Your Events
May 24, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week Justin Bell and Elizabeth Warmka sit down with Charles. We hear all about how the American Heart Association weaves policy and advocacy into their events in an engaging way to make it live on!
70,000 People in One Room?!
May 17, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHow do you build an event for 70,000 people?! Mandy Hazlett from National FFA joins Charles to talk about their large event.
Take a Risk: Think Outside the Four Walls of a Ballroom
May 10, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThink outside of the ballroom! This week we are challenged to take a risk on venue choice, picking something exciting and unique. Ashley from the Driskill, a community loved hotel in Austin Texas joins Charles and Lisa to talk about managing a unique venue and brining in meetings and events.
Genius Ways to Maintain Health and Fitness on the Road
May 03, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIt can be challenging and nearly impossible to get to the gym when traveling! Justen Jones comes into the EideCom Studios to talk through some simple yet genius ways to maintain your health on the road.
Proceed at Your Own Risk: Bronx Zoo Tells All
April 26, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBCurious what some of the weirdest requests this venue receives? We hear some of the "wildest" stories that has happened at events as Charles talks to Robert Severini from the Wildlife Conservation Society!
Big Brands Big Events: And the Unique Approach to Creating the Event
April 19, 2019 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis week Charles and Lisa sit down with Kelli who has worked with many big brands; Facebook, Redbull, Universal Studios to name a few. With big brands and big events comes big stories! Hear how these big brands approach their events.
Being Intentional to Make your Events Amazing!
April 12, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBNo beige food at your event!? Tahira is the guest this week and she shares all things she's learned during her time in the events industry. Grab your notebook, you will definitely want to write some of this down!
Capture the Event without Screwing it up!
April 05, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIs photography at your event worth the investment? Amy Coppersmith from Coppersmith photography shares why you should have a photographer at your event. We hear how to vet a photographer to make sure they capture images you will use for years to come!
Don't screw this up. Communication skills that will change your life!
March 29, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week Charles and Lisa sit down with EideCom's very own Paige Dorman. She shares her 6 live by communication skills that have gotten her here today! Whether you are in the events world or not, you will want to hear these!
Should you hire a professional Emcee?!
March 22, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBDoes having a professional Emcee make a difference for your event? Is it worth the cost of hiring one? Charles and Lisa sit down with professional Emcee, Amy McWhirter. Hear the ways emcee's make a difference for your event and the tricks they have learned to create engagement!
Shocking Stories Of A Storyteller
March 15, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBDoes telling a compelling story actually raise more money? Elizabeth Warmka is a master story teller! She helps to explain how story telling should be weaved into the entire event, from invitations to the moment they get out of their car, to the video played on screen. These are tips you don't want to miss.
Explosive Entertainment ft. Legend Michael Cerbelli
March 08, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWhat do you get when you combine decades of hiring great entertainment with an industry craving new ideas? "Michael Cerbelli's Hot List". Getting the #MCApproved hashtag is a badge of honor in this world of events. We sit down with Michael Cerbelli himself to talk about what it takes to make the cut.
Getting Real with An Event Planner
March 01, 2019 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBShadia Tobkin is a wealth of information! This week Charles sits down with Shadia and they start to dig a bit into her experience while staying really real. This podcast is as entertaining as it is informative and you will definitely want to check it out!
Events that flow: from a Production Manager's Perspective
February 21, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBKyle Arndt, EideCom’s Production Manager takes time out of his day to sit down with Charles and Lisa. He share from his perspective how to create a show that flows and what goes into the details. Kyle has years of experience in the industry and with that comes many must know tips!
Event Planners; Hire or Contract?!
February 15, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis episode we are joined by Lisa. We dive into the issue of hiring versus contracting event planners and where the threshold is.
Getting the Right People to Attend your Event
February 06, 2019 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week we are joined by Ann and Carly of Ann Plans to talk about tricks to get the right people to come to your event.
3 Must Know Tips for Events
February 01, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week Charles sits down and talks about three things that he has found to be really important from his time in the events world. He talks about hiring a planner, hiring A/V and production, as well as maintaining your relationships with clients. Use these points to up your events game!
What is the Role of a Visionary?
January 25, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWhen you are thinking of new ideas what is too big? How do we create new things that are fun and engaging without being too crazy? This week we brought back Amy Zaroff, and she spent some time interviewing Charles. Listen this week's episode with two visionaries talking about creating.
Top Takeaways of 2018
January 18, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBOn season one we featured some amazing guests with years of experience in the events and meeting world. We handpicked some of the moments we thought highlighted the best tips and tricks. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did putting it together.
Special Edition: Growing your Business and Events to be Successful
January 11, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week's episode Charles was asked to speak at an event for those in the wedding industry. Listen this week as he shares strategies and ideas that will grow your business and events, guaranteed.
Why is the Inc 5000 Event so Successful
January 04, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWe sit down with the organizer of the Inc. 5000 event. Ever wonder what it takes to be invited or the type of people who attend? What is the income growth threshold? How do you get invited and how do you create an experience for the executive of the fastest growing companies?
Live Auction Tricks that Actually Work
December 28, 2018 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBGlen is an auctioneer genius! This week he sits down and explains what goes through the mind of an auctioneer during the process and how he helps to create successful fundraising events.
Mission Centered Events that will Change your Life
December 21, 2018 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBQuenton of Matter comes to the EideCom studio to talk about how they created engaging events that leads to generosity, and how to think outside the box. In an industry that is flooded with fundraising he explains how to stick out!
Maximizing Creativity for your Event
December 14, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHal Lovemelt, an Event Technologist, talks about the creative side of events. Ever wanted to know how to use new technology to captivate your event? Hal brings a perspective we haven't yet seen on the Meeting Minds podcast!
Integrate your Mission into your Events
December 07, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBEver wanted to know how to weave your vision throughout your organization? We were joined this week by Gwendolyn Cowle of Feed My Starving Children. She shares how they have been able to encapsulate their vision in all their events and create an engaging gala.
A-List Talent
November 30, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWe were able to bring Kat Perkins into the EideCom studio to talk about her experience working with A-List talent. She shares what makes an event engaging and successful. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
How to Build Profitable Relationships in the Events Business
November 23, 2018 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBRelationships matter, period. It is no less true for those in the meeting and event spaces. Relationships can make or break your event. This week we have Jessica and Beth, from two different organizations, share why building and maintaining relationships matter.
Event Production Traps
November 16, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWanting to know tips and tricks straight from a partner in production? This week Lisa and Charles sit down and go over traps event organizers can fall into. They use their experience in the industry to create a “cheat sheet” for you.
Event Leadership with Kris Lindahl
November 09, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week on Meeting Minds we are joined with Kris Lindahl. He shares with us the importance of core values and vision to each event and how it all starts with leadership.
How to Succeed as a Corporate Events Planner
November 02, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBKelsey from Lynn David Events joins us to talk about her experience in corporate events. She shares her story getting her to the point of starting her own corporate event company.
Growing Your Event Amidst Change
October 12, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWhat happens when your business merges and your conference grows 4x larger? Emma Bica, Event Marketing Manager for PeopleNet/Trimble talks us through her company's event growth and how to work collaboratively with a new parent company.
Using Sleep to have a Better on site Experience
October 05, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this Episode of Meeting Minds Sarah Moe teaches about the importance of sleep and sleep habits and how it affects our productivity.
Using Sleep to have a Better On-Site Experience
October 05, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBOn this Episode of Meeting Minds Sarah Moe teaches about the importance of sleep and sleep habits and how it affects our productivity.
How to Raise $10 Million in One Night
September 28, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn today's episode we talk to Brady Forseth from the Starkey Hearing Foundation and most recently the African Community & Conservation Foundation. He shares how he, with a team made the Starkey Hearing Foundation gala become an event that raises over $10 million in one night. Hear the importance of truly internalizing the mission of your organization. Contact Brady at [email protected]
Tricks to Grow Your Events
September 21, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBInterested in growing your events? On today's episode Amy Zaroff shares her experiences in the events industry and the core values of her business! Today is all about creating your business' culture through core values to grow events. Check out Amy Zaroff at www.amyzaroff.com
Raise More By Spending More.
September 14, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBHear about the story of Goodwill, why your giving matters, and how you can take what they’ve learned and use it to impact your event.
How to have Social Influencers Grow Your Event
September 07, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn this episode we hear from Shinjini Das, a public speaker, author, and influencer! Shinjini shares about what being a Go-Getter means and what her mission is. She is funny, smart, and drops so much knowledge, we can't wait for you to hear it for yourselves!
Adding a National Twist To Your Event - Steve Hark, Entourage Group
August 31, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBWant to know how to shake things up for your event? Wanting to change an event and keep it from becoming stale? You have to listen to this podcast!
Next Level Fundraising with Children's Cancer Research Fund
August 24, 2018 05:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBJim Leighton, VP of Events and Partnerships, and HaiVy Thompson, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement from Children's Cancer Research Fund, join us today to share how they are changing the game of fundraising! In this episode you will learn what makes an event an experience, how to tell a story, and a special premier of CCRF's big announcement!
Producing Work with a Purpose
August 17, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBTalonya Geary is part of the Tony Robbins organization, an author, and an entrepreneur! She is talking all about what it means and looks life to live on purpose, her new book, and what question you need to be asking yourself.
Producing Work with a Purpose
August 17, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBTalonya Geary is part of the Tony Robbins organization, an author, and an entrepreneur! She is talking all about what it means and looks life to live on purpose, her new book, and what question you need to be asking yourself.
Making Events that Matter
July 20, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBCole Hatter is a world-renowned speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. In 2015, he started the event Thrive, a conference for entrepreneurs focused on not only making money, but Making Money Matter.
Mind Blowing Event Design
July 13, 2018 05:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBIn our fourth episode, we meet with Becky Harris & Lauren Segelbaum of Event Lab. Since 1994, Event Lab has been your one-stop-shop for everything event decor, event planning, and event management. Whether hosting a small social event, planning a wedding, or getting ready for the biggest corporate meeting of your life, they will make your event unforgettable! Becky & Lauren share where to get the biggest impact for your budget (hint: it's not silk flowers!), and other tips/tricks for giving ...
Mistakes In The Events Business
July 06, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBWhether you have an internal events team or not, hiring a dedicated event professional to help with logistics and day-of is a must! On our 2nd episode, we chat with Kalsey & Hannah of Do Good Events, an event planning company that specializes in corporate, non-profit, and social events. They fill us in on common mistakes, and give us tips on how to ensure your day-of is a huge success (and a weight off your shoulders!). Contact: [email protected], [email protected], or check them...
Hotel/Venue Traps to Avoid
June 29, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBHave you ever considered taking your event out of state? Do you already travel around the country for your events? Today's episode is all about making your out of state event a success! Charles & Lisa talk to Gina & Anna of Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization that helps educate, coach, and train business owners in the trades. Their events move to new locations each year, so they give us tips on picking locations, how to maximize your dollars with the venue, and which partners should...
Fundraising Tricks To Raise More Money
June 22, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBIn this first episode, Charles meets with Shauna Brick and Sara Meyer of the American Heart Association to discuss maximizing a non-profit fundraiser. This episode covers everything from the strategy for pricing gala tickets to the use of alcohol. We also talk about live auctions, audience reactions, show flow, and entertainment for your guests.