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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All-in-one vs. Specialized Companies
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBSharon had a client that hired Daniel's company for her social event to provide event entertainment, video production and photography. Find out the results and what Sharon thought about the experience in this episode.
An Video Chat Interview with Ronnie Davis
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIs COVID-19 worse than the 1930s Great Depression, the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the Great Recession of 2008 combined? Find out why Ronnie Davis thinks so in this episode as Sharon and Daniel interview him about his career as a third-generation caterer and an award-winning event producer in New York City.
An Interview with Rhythm (Part 2)
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBThis is the second part of Sharon and Daniel's interview with Rhythm of Rhythm Entertainment.
An Interview with Rhythm (Part 1)
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis is the first part of a 2-part interview where Sharon and Daniel have a chat with Rhythm of Rhythm Entertainment.
A Video Chat Interview with Tony Conway
April 08, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBSharon and Daniel interview Tony Conway, Founder and Owner of Legendary Events.
An Interview with Stacey LeBlanc
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSharon and Daniel interview the Banquet Sales Manager of Maggiano's Little Italy in Buckhead, Stacey LeBlanc.
The Wedding Tax Myth
March 25, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBMany forms of media have tried to expose what has become known as the wedding tax. This is the idea that vendors in the event industry charge more for a wedding than for any other identical event simply because it is called a wedding. Sharon and Daniel look at two different pieces of media on both sides of the "wedding tax" discussion and give their opinions. Video Referenced in this Episode: Adam Ruins Everything - Why Weddings Are A Total Rip-Off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5BeLiny...
Party... Cancelled!
March 18, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MBSharon and Daniel get together on St. Patrick's Day in an impromptu podcast recording session to talk about how their businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Potential Clients Visiting Upcoming Events
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBCan we visit you at an event? This question comes up frequently in our business, even in our current world of social media and abundance of information on the internet. Sharon and Daniel discuss whether it is appropriate for potential clients to visit their current and upcoming events.
An Interview with Sharon Hochdorf and Joel Miller
March 04, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSharon and Daniel interview Sharon Hochdorf and Joel Miller of Button It Up.
An Interview with Patti Covert
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBSharon and Daniel interview Patti Covert of Scenesations Photography.
Bonus: Brian Ettelman and Lisa Wetherald
February 23, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBSharon and Daniel are back at the InterContinental® Buckhead Atlanta. They are speaking again with their Director of Catering and Conference Services, Brian Ettelman, and their Social Catering Event Manager, Lisa Wetherald. The discussion topic... "What are some of the pitfalls you have experienced in your years in the hospitality industry?"
InterContinental® Buckhead Atlanta Interviews
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBInterContinental® Buckhead Atlanta Interviews: Brian Ettelman - Director of Catering and Conference Services Lisa Wetherald - Social Catering Event Manager Sherman Hamilton - Director of Banquets
Securing Your Rental Space
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBLocation, Location, Location. It's not just a real estate mantra. Every event needs a location to happen, whether it's a birthday party at your home or a corporate meeting at a hotel. Sharon and Daniel discuss how venues can influence the look and feel of an event.
Vendor Relationships
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an annualized employee turnover rate of 73.8% in the hotel and motel industry. With the constant change of people that work in the hospitality industry, it is very important for any planner to maintain great relationships with their fellow service vendors, wherever they may end up. Sharon and Daniel discuss the importance of the planner-vendor relationship.
Changes in the Hospitality Industry
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThe hospitality industry includes event planning, travel, tourism, lodging, food and beverage service and many other fields within the service industry. According to SelectUSA, The U.S. travel and tourism industry generated over $1.6 trillion in economic output in 2017, supporting 7.8 million U.S. jobs. Sharon and Daniel talk about the hospitality industry from their perspectives in their respective fields.
The Good and Bad of Social Media
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn both good and bad ways, social media allows people to express their opinions about professionals in the event industry. Sharon and Daniel reveal some instances when their clients weren't fully satisfied.
Entertainment at Your Event
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBDaniel finds out how Sharon helped change the face of event entertainment in Atlanta. With entertainment being one of the most important aspects of any event, Sharon talks about her tips in selecting the right entertainment.
The Basics of Party Planning
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBSharon discusses with Daniel how she started in the party planning business and her philosophy on the role of the party planner. Sharon also reveals the business she was in before she started planning events. Can you guess what it might have been?
Introducing Sharon and Daniel
January 01, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MBNew Year, New Decade, New Podcast! Our co-hosts, Sharon Fisher and Daniel Espeut, give our listeners a little insight into their experiences in the event industry and how they came together to create Party Confidential.