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Archive - April 27, 2009

Page history last edited by Lara McCulloch-Carter 14 years, 11 months ago
•  MikeMcCurry good night everyone!!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @eventbootcamp yes they will be and archive of tonight as well #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•  eventbootcamp thanks @MikeMcCurry will chat's be posted on Wiki #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat    
•  MikeMcCurry Thank you all for being here tonight!!!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•  MikeMcCurry and Unique learning methods: Room set ups & making meetings more interactive & educational #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry On thursday from 12-1pm EST we will be discussing Time management: Tools and tips #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•  tempoliveevents @GregRuby @katieroski - thanks and I agree. Wine is fuel! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•  busy_bee247 @MikeMcCurry great job Mike. I'll be back again next week to try this chat again =) #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•  JessicaLevin @GregRuby Thanks for the laughs...and the visuals. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat    
•  MikeMcCurry @GregRuby Thanks Greg #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @tempoliveevents I would have to do the wine tasting first before starting the Tri. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin Thank you all for being here!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat 
•   katieroski @tempoliveevents Good luck in the race! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby Another wickedly awesome chat. Nice job @MikeMcCurry! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat    
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry Looks like we are winding down. Great conversation. Nice job! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert Thanks for joining us Carla!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents Going to miss the next couple chats. Racing a tri in N.Cal this weekend - then going wine tasting! Cheers to u all - B good! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Had a great time chatting with the pros @eventprofs! Thanks for sharing everyone! about 13 hours ago from web     
•   MikeMcCurry @TRDonnelly Thanks Terence #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   TRDonnelly @MikeMcCurry Good job big guy! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert You all are fabulous! Sweet Dreams. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @crlambert Was there sensitivity then? I would imagine so. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @katieroski Thanks for joining us! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert so that made it "inadvisable" to hold the meeting right? :) #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski @MikeMcCurry Thanks Mike for a great chat. Have a nice evening! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Yes ~thanks for the chat. Have a lovely evening! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @MelyMello Thank you Mely #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @rachelES On vacation or business? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello @MikeMcCurry Thanks for moderating! Talk to you all on Thurs! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   busy_bee247 @MikeMcCurry yes swine, b/c before it was from the contact of pigs. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @JessicaLevin Yes, my annual started load in on 9/11. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat  
•   MikeMcCurry @rachelES Thanks Rachel! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert thank you Carla!!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES Have to head out too. Thx for moderating @MikeMcCurry - great chat! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   crlambert @MikeMcCurry Great job keeping us moving. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat    
•   MikeMcCurry @busy_bee247 Swine??? :) #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @crlambert Have you ever had to enforce a foece majeure clause? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @ready2spark Have a great evening !!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   busy_bee247 I am still wondering where the illness originated from this time. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark I'm afraid that I have to run. Thank you to @MikeMcCurry for doing a fab job moderating this chat! Thanks 2 all who participated #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @MikeMcCurry we have a very specific Force Majeure that covers this type of situation. Hotels will buck at it so.... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MelyMello When it rains, it pours sometimes. I was there in Feb. It's a wonderful city - great people. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello there's a lot of superstitious ppl down there wondering what's going on right now I bet #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert what was your core recommendation on that LOA #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello Mexico City #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin Earthquake info. http://tinyurl.com/dmldas #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin that is sad!!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @MikeMcCurry totally agree! people just don't think enough before they hit send. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   ready2spark @rachelES LOL! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin Actually the earthquake was in Mexico City - those poor people. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @BusyEvent I could be wrong on the city. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   HeyPeterman @rachelES Don't forget the earthquake today! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski @rachelES I know, I didn't realize they had an earthquake too. Mexico is getting hammered right now #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp @JessicaLevin - today I heard that cell phones carry more germs ... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @MikeMcCurry Don't know yet. Hoping that small groups included our recomendations when neg. final LOA. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @JessicaLevin reporter was a LAX last night interviewing ppl flying to Mex. they didn't give a hoot about swine flu. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   JessicaLevin @GregRuby I guess I need to check the news (potential mistake being avoided) #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @GregRuby Cancun? I think it was Acapulco? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   rachelES @GregRuby there was an earthquake there too? wow, mexico's really taking a beating #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MikeMcCurry @rachelES shakes his head... so important to be cognizant of the message you are delivering to ppl #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @eventbootcamp thx. I will check it out. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin I'm concerned about people not wanting to fly in the next few weeks b/c of the uncertainty. Planes are dirty places. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @ready2spark i know, arent the media awful! ;) #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid    
•   GregRuby @JessicaLevin Does today's earthquake near Cancun have any impact on your future event? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES ...so poorly written he probably took his rep down a notch in one email #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   eventbootcamp @RachelES @JessicaLevin, Recommend Harry S. Dent's most recent book on the economy for 2010 events #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @rachelES True. It's really the media that propels the fear. Let's hope there are better stories to occupy their air time. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @MikeMcCurry speaking of mistakes, i knew a DMC guy who sent out an email to all contacts abt how mexico was safe that was... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   GregRuby @rachelES I see this possibly being another issue for Vegas to deal with as well. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @rachelES I have an event booked in Cancun in November and have been getting push back b4 the swine flu. Even though it is safe. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert what are you thinking? How will it impact your org? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @JessicaLevin To help spread fear, the media handed out masks at major public transportation sites. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   topictees RT @crlambert: @JessicaLevin I start reviewing contracts tomorrow in light of swine flu. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetDeck     
•   rachelES @ready2spark i think (hope) there's less hysteria this time around.. ppl will be too worried abt economy to think abt swine flu #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   tempoliveevents here is some info: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @rachelES so true... Mexico could be devastated by those two issues!!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski @JessicaLevin I am hoping it blows over, but living in CHI and such a large travel hub we could see it here. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @JessicaLevin I start reviewing contracts tomorrow in light of swine flu. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @rachelES Yeah. I'm working on a 2010 contract and it's not as easy as this year's to change things around. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @JessicaLevin We lived thru SARS in Toronto and it demolished the events/meeting industry. Be forewarned. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Def hoping it blows over...We do not need another SARS scenario here in Toronto #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @JessicaLevin mexico's sure taken a beating recently, with the drug-related violence and now this. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin good minds think alike #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry Ok.. so what does everyone think about teh swine flu situation? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @JessicaLevin also heard venues are more flexible, but higher-end are less so in long term. 2010+ bookings arent affected #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   JessicaLevin Is anyone thinking about potential swine flu fallout or just hoping it blows over? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent Good night all! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   BusyEvent We're running it and everyone on EPs is invited. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid 
•   BusyEvent Register at www.conciergepreferred.com/rsvp/convention if you're in CHI. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   BusyEvent Navy Pier. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   BusyEvent It's a mini Taste of chicago style event. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   BusyEvent Sorry to self-promote and run . . . but wanted to invite all Chicagoans to an event tomorrow. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   JessicaLevin @JulieA2D2inc We are leaning on sponsors this year and recognizing those that understand times are tough. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @katieroski Hurricanes have that effect :) a tough situation #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc It varies case by case depending on the event and your relationship to your client #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski @MikeMcCurry We pulled out of a conference after Katrina at my last job and it was difficult negotiating. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @katieroski well I guess the economy may be the core issue but there may be other issues brewing #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @JulieA2D2inc An interesting approach. I imagine the groups are very grateful to have your sponsorship $ inthese times #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry I am reviewing force majeure clauses this week and keeping fingers crossed... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JulieA2D2inc but what about sensitivity to those clauses.. how has that played out? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc I find though that this is a great time to give back and sponsor events which can help build your brand #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents @MikeMcCurry 50% of my clients have paid 50%.The other clients -I know they will hire me again and are in a tough spot. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry I renegotiated a lot this year. I found the venues that are true partners are willing to be flexible. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski @MikeMcCurry Mike do you mean due to the economy or in general? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @MikeMcCurry We are being somewhat flexible to groups dropping some space #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc No cancellations yet ~but it has been slower than usual. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @rachelES To add a clause related to service expectations. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry What are all of you experiencing relative to cancellations and associated contract clauses? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry @TRDonnelly No comment. I keep my sources confidential. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski @JessicaLevin I agree. I think most of mistakes wind up in contracts. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents i will never assume the dir of sport has handed me ALL national anthems-including the USA anthem! Thank God my DJ was American! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin this is a great segue... actually #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat 
•   rachelES @JessicaLevin what was the last thing you learned? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   TRDonnelly @cma7 @BusyEvent agreed! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @JessicaLevin One hour wouldn't be long enough.... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry Overall I think I alot of mistakes are made during contracting. I learn to add something new after every event. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   cma7 RT @BusyEvent: A good 10 minute conversation is better than a 30 minute PPT...every time! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetDeck     
•   TRDonnelly @JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry trust me, he has a lot of them! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin you know me better than I thought.. who you been talking to? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin It's a good thing that @MikeMcCurry is moderating and not sharing all of his "oops" moments. lol #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry I think we all have lots of war stories..... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello thank goodness for the mistakes tho...seriously. it's the best (although most embarrasing) way to learn #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   EventSolutions Heard about several - when addressing letters, left "Master" (4 MBA grad) in salutation (where Dr. would be) for man named Bates #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry Greg I think you take the cake for shocking the most people!!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby Yeah, we had fun with that one. Happened to be the 30th annual conf. I played up the XXX angle for a few laughs. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello @BusyEvent that's a tough one. It's a fine line. I tend to say "not" #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski @GregRuby Wow! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Wow #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello @GregRuby OH MY!!! Is that a joke??? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry or forgetting a construction clause and showing up with jack hammers and dust filled reg space. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @GregRuby NO way.... whoaaaa! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES One of my faves - planner discovered at last min that POTUS was in mtg rm next door! http://budurl.com/zd9g #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   GregRuby Then there was the client who emailed to all of us suppliers, photos of him & his wife sunbathing nude. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @rachelES No names please [chuckle]. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent Opinions on 'going out with the client' after the event is over? Our general policy is to not . . . thoughts? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MikeMcCurry how bout using a new hotel that is barely opened....?? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES Lessons learned - we have a column on this topic every month. Great stories!! http://budurl.com/ndly #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   crlambert Hey, we can't be the only few who have made mistakes, come clean folks! LOL #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc THIRDED (if that's even a word!) #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert Bad bus Kharam... ugggh... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello @tempoliveevents SECONDED! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp I think @JulieA2D2inc. has a very valid point, that our customers are listening, and we are not mentioning any company names... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry Watch alcohol consumption at events - for all parties involved. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents I will fire an audio tech if he is not up to par and I will not feel guilty. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Oooh I believe that was an early fb lesson... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat   
•   eventbootcamp @MikeMcCurry @read2spark, we also collect war stories at Boot Camp #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @MikeMcCurry Love it, Mike! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @rachelES Agree for the most part. Our biz is based on deliverables so final is important. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   tempoliveevents @GregRuby ESPN wanted to go home to Disney to save $. HA! We lost the event after 6 years! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Don't write/post anything you wouldn't want them to read... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp @JulieA2D2inc - that is good, did you learn that this week #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry Typos. I am a bad proof reader. I guess a mistake I might make again, but it bugs me when I do. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @eventbootcamp that is a great idea.. how bout a collaborative "lessons learned" area #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @eventbootcamp Great idea, Carol! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @ready2spark good point - works better for selling product than service... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   ready2spark I learned that even when ur client says no to something u believe in, it's ur name that's on the line when event starts #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello I said "yes, sure I'll run the PPT during show". I'll never say that again. almost killed me. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Lesson learned ~remember that clients are on social networking sites too! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp so many lessons over the years....can we put these on our wiki #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @tempoliveevents That just sounds so wrong to begin with... #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello sorry - got it #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert I have bad bus karma, cancelled buses bcause I confused the meeting I was at. I HATE BUSES! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @TRDonnelly interesting.. and i just noticed i was looking at the wrong date on the eventprofs wiki! that was apr20 convo, oops #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MikeMcCurry Lessons learned: Mistakes you will never make again #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello I'm sorry - what's topic #2? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @eventbootcamp lol. Thanks. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @MikeMcCurry To be careful with the "reply all" feature when answering an email. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   TRDonnelly @rachelES @mccurry yes, we have some clients that want fees lowered! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents I will never work at an outdoor lumberjack event in Orlando in July! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin LOL... then I am sure you can share pillars of knowledge with us :) #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry I booked a conference on Ash Wednesday and served meat. I check EVERY religious calendar now. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp @JessicaLevin - I love you already - you kill me #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from 
•   ready2spark @JessicaLevin Exactly!!! Never think only about your customer. Think about your customer's customers. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @MikeMcCurry will be very interested to hear responses bc ES has article on pros/cons of raising fees in today's economy in May #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry I am perfect. I have never made a mistake. Topic over. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry where do we start??? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Yes ~topic #2 would be great! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @rachelES What if one of your company's pillars is creativity? Ours is - we miss the boat if we don't show our thinking. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry Our next topis is: Lessons learned: Mistakes you will never make again this one I am sure is fertile!!! #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry Ok with me. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin I think it is critical that vendors understand who I am accountable to - sit in my seat and suggest options from that view. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry Yes. When vendors start talking about them before me (my members, really) they are not the right fit. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry OK are we ok to move to topic 2???? #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @BusyEvent yep! Sell a potential client on your co’s abilities, not the actual design, etc. Agree? http://budurl.com/73gh #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   crlambert Friend interviewed for high level software job; all 4 co. were working on same type of project, thought only they had it. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @MikeMcCurry Amen. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @JessicaLevin Couldn't agree more. It's hard to sell creativity without sharing your ideas. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin or a blatantly strong interest in making a difference with your business #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @EventSolutions Awesome - thanks. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   busy_bee247 @rachelES that's a great article. good tips to keep in mind. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   EventSolutions @JessicaLevin @ready2spark @busyevent Great comments, all. BTW, RT-ing so that ur comments show up on our site-valuable content. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @ready2spark Transparency the magical word #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @ready2spark Sometimes there are obvious ideas that everyone will have. It's the unique things that stand out. #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @GregRuby Agree. Transparency is key to building good relationships (on both sides). #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @rachelES This one's GOOOOD! Gain agreement based on the planning process, rather than full design — #eventprofs about 13 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   JessicaLevin @EventSolutions I think you have to just run with it. There is that risk, but it's not worth getting the biz. I want best ideas. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry This is great dialogue.. thank you all!!! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Thanks for the link Rachel! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @EventSolutions There's still a risk. But we believe there's a greater risk in not giving your 100%. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES Five Ways to Protect your Intellectual Property http://budurl.com/73gh #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   BusyEvent @EventSolutions Not us . . . but the critical element is that we're product based with ideas thrown in for free. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   GregRuby @ready2spark Just be upfront with me. I had clients with event 2 years away wanting answers when I was involved w/a current mtg #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @EventSolutions Great question! We do a lot of pre-qualifying to make sure it's not the type of client to shop around 4 ideas. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello @EventSolutions we've had problems with that. clients that don't award the biz & then u find out they took your idea & executed #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin This reminds me that I didn't get a proposal from a DMC that I was promised today...lol. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @MikeMcCurry and knowing that the vendor has something on the line as well. Let me know that you will be there no matter what. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @EventSolutions Interesting question.. anyhone have thoughts on that??? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents If u r 5 minutes early you are on time. If you are on time, you are late. - Dale Spooner (my dad) <smile> #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @ready2spark Very much so. I don't want to work with a vendor that over promises and under delivers. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent I don't use PPT all that much anymore . . . good to be reminded of its flexibility. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   EventSolutions We hear many concerns about intellectual property. Is fear of idea theft keeping anyone from investing time/thought in pitch? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   TRDonnelly @ready2spark I think if you're late, you put the deal/relationship at risk #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @TRDonnelly N/P. Thanks for the good reminder. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert Its that trusted advisor relationship isn't it? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @JessicaLevin @GregRuby Does being late so early in the reltnship concern u about how they'll b when the project hits the road? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @GregRuby yes, agree . . . politeness can never be overdone. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   TRDonnelly @BusyEvent Sorry, just trying to help w/ PPT pointers #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat  
•   JessicaLevin @BusyEvent Me too, it's about communication. A lot of people got greedy and now want the business to just flow in. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @tempoliveevents just saw you on eventprofs and noticed that we're both into events, surfing & SM! about 14 hours ago from web     
•   MelyMello do your homework upfront - make sure you can backup what you say and execute what you pitch. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @BusyEvent I would want them to let me know they were going to be late in advance of the deadline, however. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @TRDonnelly Well, perhaps backup wasn't the exact right wording . . . but you know what I mean. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MelyMello For us, the more time we spend making sure the pitch is 100%, the easier it is to do the job when it's awarded. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @GregRuby That's true. If you can't make a deadline, let me know up front, rather than the day it is due. I can be flexible. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent Basicaly, you've got 30 minutes. If you show up 10 late, you've got 20 minutes. . .. better be good! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   crlambert @MikeMcCurry Or show us how we can do it even better without more $$$. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @BusyEvent Good point Busy #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @JessicaLevin I know this is odd. I'm ok if people have good reason for being late & then knock my socks off in remaining time. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   TRDonnelly @BusyEvent Don't have to "back up" in PPT, in the preso, type slide number and enter, takes you there. Have slides and #s ready #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @JessicaLevin But at the same time, I have seen many Assocs ask for unrealistic deadlines in forming a proposal. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert meaning being consultative?? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat    
•   ready2spark @GregRuby It's also an extremely large $ investment. But it's about setting urself apart from the crowd. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @MikeMcCurry Not only do they have a solution to make our work more effective, they take it to the next level. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry The response time is also key. Being late is not a good sign. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent He was smart enough to know the competition . . . not smart enough not to rip them off! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MikeMcCurry @ready2spark Lara that is really a cool concept #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents @BusyEvent LOL! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @ready2spark I imagine that the time investment is huge with that approach. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @BusyEvent Gasp! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   TRDonnelly In presentations need to mix it up. Visuals, Content, White Boards, Discussion,+videos if need be #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent Pretty much ended the preso. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   BusyEvent He got 2 slides past when we made him back up. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   BusyEvent Once watched a Webex pitch where the 'salesguy' forgot to photoshop out the image from competitor website. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   GregRuby @MelyMello Seriously, but it was only a paper presentation, no in person pitch. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert Carla what are some key things you look for in a presentation besides what you already said #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @GregRuby ...but it's won us every piece of bus we've pitched with this technique. It allows our clients 2 sell their events. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @TRDonnelly More people should definitely try that approach - so much more relationship building #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @GregRuby You would be surprised at how much $$$ one can save with that one! LOL #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp Relationships - isnt't that where business is coming from, we build first, then pitch #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   EventSolutions RT @tempoliveevents We invest according to how much time we have or how bad we need/want the event. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from HootSuite     
•   JessicaLevin @ready2spark A lot of vendors do not understand the assn model. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello @GregRuby NO! seriously?? I hope you laughed them out of the boardroom! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @GregRuby We actually created a proprietary AutoCad movie that could bring our clients events 2 life before the event. Expensive #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents @MikeMcCurry just got on offer to pitch an event during the Olympics. I am busy at that time, so I handed it off for others #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent A good 10 minute conversation is better than a 30 minute PPT...every time! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   crlambert @BusyEvent Bad thing, I can read my website. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat    
•   BusyEvent @eventbootcamp yeah, he wasn't the best. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MikeMcCurry @GregRuby lol too funny greg #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   TRDonnelly Sometimes you need to just sit down and chat. Did that recently, turned off PPT #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp @BusyEvent - there's a boss.... #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @ready2spark A smart approach. I like it when someone forgets to do the "search & replace" feature on the proposal. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent @crlambert: Enough said like that's a GOOD thing or a BAD thing? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MelyMello @ready2spark same here on both counts. I couldn't look a client in the face and try to sell them something 'canned'. gross. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @MelyMello You got it! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   BusyEvent Had a boss that called in "show up and throw up"...HATED doing that. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   JessicaLevin @ready2spark The solution is not appropriate for audience - you can tell they didn't listen to your objectives. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @ready2spark: When the vendor basically quotes our website, enough said. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello @crlambert not just your companies business, but also your industry as a whole - what your challenges r, who your competitors r #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @tempoliveevents how do you measure that? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark We do custom proposals for every single event we pitch. But we're very selective about what business to go after. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert Great comment... do the homework!! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @JessicaLevin That's interesting, Jessica. What's the give away (something tells me it's easy 2 spot). #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @ready2spark: Invest enough to know about my company's business. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @JessicaLevin and is it also human capital as well as $ #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents We invest according to how much time we have or how bad we need/want the event. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   GregRuby @MikeMcCurry I'm in the same boat as @JessicaLevin. It is interesting to see who does custom proposals these days. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @crlambert that is awesome Carla.. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   busy_bee247 @rachelES i'm using tweetchat. is there a difference? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat 
•   JessicaLevin @MikeMcCurry I don't do pitches, but it is apparent when vendors provide canned info vs. customized proposals. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert @rachelES: This is my third chat with you folks. Two or three of my team members will also be joining us tonight. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry @katieroski Welcome Katie #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark This is a pretty hot topic for us - curious to know how others determine how much time/money/resources to invest in winning bus. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @busy_bee247 are you using http://www.tweetgrid.com/? very useful for these discussions #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MelyMello I've heard some try a 10% of project total formula in terms of $$'s #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   EventSolutions Event pros, pls join in this tchat. RT @MikeMcCurry Ok... our first topic this evening is How much do you invest in the pitch? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   katieroski Hello. This is Katie Roski with American Dietetic Assn #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from web   
•   MikeMcCurry Welcome all! our first topic this evening is How much do you invest in the pitch? #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents Will b joining a chat for the next hour. Pls filter #eventprofs if u don't wish to follow the conversation rather than unfollow #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   rachelES @crlambert welcome! How long have you been on Twitter? Always great to see new meeting/event pros #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetGrid     
•   MelyMello How much to invest? these days...as much as you've got! :) #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   eventbootcamp @JulieA2D@inc - welcome Julie & Elisa to our chat #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin I'm joining a chat at 9pmEST. Please filter #eventprofs if you don't wish to follow the conversation, rather than unfollow #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   EventSolutions Hi, this is Crystal Olig, representing Event Solutions trade magazine. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JessicaLevin Hello from NJ. I am an association planner & marketer. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ready2spark @JulieA2D2inc Hey Julie! Nice to see you on Twitter! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   ZeristaSoftware Hi all! John from Zerista Social Event Software based in Denver. #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello I'm joining a chat at 9pmEST. Please filter #eventprofs if you don't wish to follow the conversation, rather than unfollow #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry Ok... our first topic this evening is How much do you invest in the pitch? Any opening thoughts on this.. Hot topic #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   JulieA2D2inc Hi ~Julie here from A2D2 Inc, a cirque-dance fusion company based out of Toronto. Looking forward to the discussion! #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   TRDonnelly And I am Terence from New Hampshire w/ Experient #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   TRDonnelly And I am Terence from New Hampshire w/ Experient #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   busy_bee247 thanks everyone. I'm from Ryerson University. I will be observing this conversation initially to learn how this works #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   tempoliveevents Hello event profs! I am Nancy Spooner with Tempo Live Events in San Diego #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry If everyone could intro themselves if they havent already that would be great #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MelyMello Hi all! Melissa from Blackbox in Toronto #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   crlambert Hi, Carla from American Dietetic Association. #eventprofs #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat     
•   MikeMcCurry Good evening everyone! I am Mike McCurry from Chicago with Experient #eventprofs about 14 hours ago from TweetChat

 

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