Party Confidential
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsCo-hosts Sharon Fisher and Daniel Espeut pull back the curtain on all event planning secrets.
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Alcohol: Can You Serve It?
May 12, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSharon and Daniel interview Matt Zarin, co-owner of Riasing The Bar. So listen in on this next episode to learn more about the legal aspects of serving alcohol at your event.
What is a Party Planner?
May 10, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin Sharon and Daniel as they answer the question "What is party planning?"
Let's Talk About Contracts
April 28, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBJoin us as we speak to Scott Maucere, a Member at the law firm Barham & Maucere LLC about contracts!
An Interview with Lois Bourne
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBSharon and Daniel interview Lois Bourne, Partner at Collection Furnishings.
An Interview with Jordy Gamson
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBSharon and Daniel speak with Jordy Gamson, CEO and Co-owner of The Icebox Cool Stuff.
Culture vs. Experience
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhen hiring your vendors, what is more important for your cultural event?
Proper Attire for Event Professionals
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBSharon and Daniel discuss what is considered professional and appropriate attire for event professionals.
A Video Chat Interview with William Baber
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSharon and Daniel speak with William Baber, Director of Hospitality at Wild Heaven Beer (West End).
Reimagining Event Spaces
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBRecording from Studio 135, Sharon and Daniel discuss how spaces that aren't necessarily meant for hosting social events can still be repurposed and reimagined for weddings and the like.
The Comparison Trap
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSharon and Daniel talk about how both clients and event professionals fall into the trap of comparing the events industry to other industries.
A Pandemic Update Interview with Ronnie Davis
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBSharon and Daniel have an update interview with Ronnie Davis, Managing Director of Great Performances, as he gives us an update on how a bigger event business has pivoted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retainers vs. Deposits
February 10, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSharon and Daniel discuss the difference between retainers and deposits and how they affect different event-based businesses and their clients.
A Video Chat Interview with J. Wilbur Smith
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBSharon and Daniel speak with J. Wilbur Smith, Creative Director of Eventscapes Atlanta.
An Video Chat Interview with Sharon Moskowitz
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBSharon and Daniel speak with Sharon Moskowitz, Founder of srmARTconnect, about her passion for events and the art community.
2021 and Season 2 is Here!
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBNew Year, New Season! Our co-hosts, Sharon Fisher and Daniel Espeut, made it through the difficult year that was 2020 to begin another season of Party Confidential.
Wrapping Up 2020
December 30, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSharon and Daniel wrap up 2020 in this final episode of our first season of Party Confidential.
A Video Chat Interview with Matthew Thomas
December 23, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSharon and Daniel interview Matthew Thomas, Managing Partner of EastCoast Entertainment (ECE).
A Video Chat Interview with Kathryn and Rex Jones
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBSharon and Daniel interview Kathryn and Rex Jones with OurPerfectDance.com. Any engaged couple can join this online dance program to learn different ballroom dance styles in order to elevate their first dance for their wedding.
A Video Chat Interview with Riaan Garforth-Venter
December 09, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBSharon and Daniel literally "talk shop" with Riaan Garforth-Venter of Riaans Designs about his Atlanta-based workshop.
A Pandemic Update Interview with Scenesations Photography
December 02, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSharon and Daniel have an update interview with Patti and Brad Covert of Scenesations Photography on how they have pivoted their business to maneuver through the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Pandemic Update Interview with Brian Ettelman
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBSharon and Daniel have an update interview with our very first guest on the podcast. Brian Ettelman, Director of Catering and Conference Services at the InterContinental® Buckhead Atlanta, gives us an update on how he has pivoted to maneuver through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work-life Balance (COVID-19 Edition)
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWith the added challenge of living during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharon and Daniel revisit the topic of balancing personal/family life and running a small business in the event industry.
Let's Celebrate (Part 2) with Amy Nichols
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBSharon and Daniel interview Amy Nichols, owner of Let's Celebrate, an Atlanta-based decor company.
Let's Celebrate (Part 1) with Denise Rindsberg
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBSharon and Daniel interview Denise Rindsberg, the creator of Let's Celebrate, an Atlanta-based decor company.
Clients Who Think They Know How to Host
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBSharon and Daniel tell stories about clients who focus on what they think makes a good event versus clients who cater more to their guests having a great time at their event.
Happy Birthday Sharon!
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBTo test out the new microphone Sharon got for her birthday, Daniel talks to her about the quirkiness behind her actual birthdate.
The Do's and Don'ts of "Do It Yourself" with Amy Ackerman
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWith special guest Amy Ackerman of JDV Occasions, Sharon and Daniel discuss the importance of hiring event professionals to perform the various tasks in event production.
Amy Ackerman's Microwedding
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBSharon and Daniel interview Amy Ackerman of JDV Occasions about how she, an event planner, planned her very own wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interviews with Blue Orchid Productions (Part 2) with Ella Szczupak
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBContinuing from the previous episode, Sharon and Daniel talk more about event video production with Ella Szczupak of Blue Orchid Productions.
Interviews with Blue Orchid Productions (Part 1) with Robin Vogt
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSharon and Daniel talk with Robin Vogt of Blue Orchid Productions about event video production.
A Look Back to the Beginning
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBTo celebrate our 40th episode, Sharon and Daniel reminisce on the past 39 episodes and how the podcast has evolved since it began.
A Pandemic Update Interview with Dennis Dean
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSharon and Daniel have an update interview with Dennis Dean of Dennis Dean Catering. He gives us an update on how he has pivoted his business due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Pandemic Update Interview with Joel Miller
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBSharon and Daniel have an update interview with one of our first guests on the podcast. Joel Miller of Button It Up gives us an update on how he has pivoted his business to maneuver through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sharon Interviews Daniel about Live Streaming
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWith so many events going "virtual" during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharon decides to interview Daniel about how his company has pivoted to focus on providing live streaming for social events.
A Testimonial from Tracy Britan
August 22, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBSharon and Daniel interviewed Tracy Britan at the APC Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo in February of 2020. Being a past client of Daniel's company, Tracy talks about her experience utilizing Espeute Productions for entertainment and photography services at her daughter's bat mitzvah.
Impromptu Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo Interviews
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBAnnie Duncan Event Designer, Bold Catering & Design Cathy Schwartz Co-founder and President, Atlanta Fever Entertainment Billy Burch Owner, Fizzy Atlanta Janis Greenfield Marketing and Sales, EventScapes Tobias Leventhal Associate, Topgolf Alpharetta Berlin Onumonu Owner, Shutterbooth Atlanta
Interviews with Shelly Danz
August 12, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSharon and Daniel interviewed Shelly Danz, Chief Party Officer of Atlanta Party Connection, at the APC Bar and Bat Mitzvah Expo in February of 2020 and interviewed Shelly again in August to see how she has pivoted due to COVID-19.
An Interview with Kate Stone and Amy Saltzman
August 05, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBSharon and Daniel interview Amy Saltzman and Kate Stone, Co-owners of Alchemy Event Studio.
Getting Back to Work
July 29, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBSharon and Daniel discuss the new work environment of the events industry with Daniel entertaining at his first event since the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous cancellations and postponements.
Branding the Event (Part 2)
July 22, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBAs a continuation of our last episode, Sharon and Daniel revisit the topic of event branding and discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused our industry to get creative.
Branding the Event (Part 1)
July 15, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBSharon and Daniel discuss the importance and idea behind giving your event a cohesive look to make it more memorable. This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Concept of the Virtual Event
July 08, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people hosting social gatherings to postpone or cancel their events. Sharon and Daniel talk about an existing concept involving people interacting "virtually" over the internet, rather than meeting in a physical location.
Our July COVID-19 Update
July 01, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBCNBC.com reported on May 8, 2020 that "Nearly half the leisure and hospitality jobs were lost in April", which amounts to 7.7 million jobs. On June 26, 2020, Sharon and Daniel recorded this episode to update everyone on the effects COVID-19 has had on their businesses and this studio session will be the first time they've recorded together in the same room since St. Patrick's Day (2020).
A Video Chat Interview with Sandra Bank
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSharon and Daniel interview Sandra Bank, Owner of Added Touch Catering and A Kosher Touch Catering.
An Interview with Donna Grady
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSharon and Daniel interview Donna Grady, Co-owner of Dewitt Smith Video Production.
An Interview with Dennis Dean
June 10, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBSharon and Daniel interview Dennis Dean. The owner of Dennis Dean Catering talks about food trends, like the farm-to-table movement, and the story behind his company's branding color choice.
A Video Chat Interview with Steven Eisenstein
June 03, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSharon and Daniel interview Steven Eisenstein, President of Classic Tents and Events, to talk about how he has pivoted his business to help with the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Interview with Hope Nudelman
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Fairmont is a trendy westside venue managed by Novare Events. On a visit to this modern, industrial event space, Sharon and Daniel sat down to interview Hope Nudelman, Account Executive of The Fairmont.
Work-life Balance
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWith our co-hosts in two very different stages of their lives, Sharon and Daniel discuss the challenges of keeping stability between personal/family life and running a small business in the event industry.
A Video Chat Interview with Chris Macksey
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSharon and Daniel interview Chris Macksey, Owner and Principal Designer of Topher Mack Floral & Events.