Behind the Clipboard Podcast
Expert event tips! Whether you’re a small business owner, Executive Assistant, student, bride or just love to impress your social circle, organising events can be a stressful gig - but we’re here to help! Tune in as your expert hosts, Tam and Mel, take you ‘Behind the Clipboard’ at major events and lift the lid on the tricks of the trade in the event industry!
Season 8
S8:E5 Event Pro Tips for Keeping Calm
S8:E4 Budget Beaters - Tips for reducing your event spend
S8:E1 Are we doing International Women's Day right?
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Just keep swimming – No one’s going to die – 123 breathe – Be a duck (if you know, you know)
Event planning is in the top ten listed stressful jobs in the world. Top ten, people! Right behind surgery, hostage negotiation and firefighting.
We only have one chance to get it right and often hundreds of thousands, to millions of dollars have been poured into our ability to make the right decisions at the right time.
The best event planners are the ones who remain calm under enormous pressure, plastering on a face of authority and diligence, often assuring everyone around us that everything is fine – even when it isn’t! But good event planners know how to fix it – whatever it is, there’s a solution. Today we’ve compiled our top tips to remain calm when the pressure’s on!
S8:E3 DEI - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in events - a check list
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'Cost of living' is on everyone's lips, but there are many thrifty ways to stretch planning budgets and still curate events that wow. So how do we impress attendees when budgets are tight and demand is high? Here are our top tips for keeping the wow-factor on a lot less coin.
Link to Tam's original article as published in spice Magazine: https://www.spicenews.com.au/spice-loves/event-hacks-budget-beating-tips-for-planners/
S8:E2 We love AIME - The event where the business events world meets in APAC
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It's all over the news right now – DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Mel and Tam believe that a deliberate and considered focus on DEI and safety is critical to creating fantastic event experiences. So, as this is an educational podcast sharing the best tools of the trade, we’re giving you a comprehensive checklist of how you can practically insert DEI approaches into your events. Use it as a base to expand and create your own best practice when managing events.
Behind the Clipboard podcast is recorded in Boorloo on the land of the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation, and we pay respect at all our First Nations people around the country and the globe.
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AIME is THE event for corporate Event Managers and the adjacent community to attend in the Asia-Pacific region. People flock from all over the globe to learn, do business and connect with the industry at this fabulously run conference and expo held annually in Melbourne Australia.
Tam, Mel and Terence from Known Associates Events share their experience attending in 2024, and the highlights they’re expecting in 2025, including Tamara presenting on stage at the Ideas Academy!
If you’re an Event Manager or in the business event community in any capacity, you need to be at this event! Tune in and we’ll tell you why…
*This podcast is not sponsored and is a genuine reflection on our personal experience of the AIME event – which was GREAT!
Charity Tam mentions for stationary donations: www.givewrite.org.au
Behind the Clipboard is recorded in Boorloo acknowledging the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation, and we pay respect to all our First Nations people.
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Tam and Mel attend and manage several IWD events each year.
2024 events got the whole Known Associates office talking about who's doing it well, how some events could improve, and which styles are making actual, meaningful change. Terence Smith joins the ladies for a robust look at International Women's Day events in 2024.
This podcast is recorded on First Nations land, Whadjuk Noongar boodjar in Boorloo, Western Australia and we pay our respects to our First Nations people.
Hosts Melissa Howie, Tamara Cook and special guest, Terence Smith.
Season 7
S7:E8 Don't Make Pour Decisions - Bar Service at Events
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Today we’re talking about our favourite topic – getting drinks! Bar service is often pivotal to live events whether we’re serving alcoholic drinks or mocktails. But today we’re going to focus on the service of alcohol and the balance between our responsibilities as event professionals, and our guests having fun!
This episode was recorded on Whadjuk Nyoongar boodja and we pay our respects to our First Nations owners of our beautiful country.
S7:E7 Things We Wish Our Clients Knew
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Today we’re breaking down things we wish our clients knew. It’s a bit of a doozy as we lift the lid on what goes on behind the scenes. From obscure things we have to google to come up with unique ideas, to the amount of time it takes to put together a proposal. Let’s go!
BTC Podcast is recorded on First Nations land, Whadjuk Noongar boodjar in Boorloo, Western Australia. We pay our respects to our First Nations people across Australia.
S7:E6 Event Tips for Reading Contracts
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We promise not to put you to sleep as we spice up a dry topic, contracts! Contracts are those multipage nightmares we event managers have to trawl through to ensure we’re a) getting the best value for money, b) getting what we actually asked for and c) not getting a bunch of stuff we didn’t need or want at all!
Behind the Clipboard is recorded on First Nations land, Whadjuk Noongar boodjar in Boorloo, (Perth) Western Australia. We pay our respects to our First Nations people across Australia.
S7:E5 Show Calling: Event Tips for a Smooth Control Room
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Today’s masterclass is on a handy little skill called Show Calling! It’s a role used in large scale events where there’s a plethora of multimedia and talent happening in the room. I’m talking live cameras, several screens with varied content, music, speeches, MCs and performers such as dancers, stilt walkers and singers. Show Calling is essentially being in the control room. You’re the conductor. You’re mic’d up to a headset and calling the shots of what’s going to happen and when. Let's find out if this role is for you
This podcast is recorded on First Nations land, Whadjuk Noongar boodjar in Boorloo, Western Australia and we pay our respects to our First Nations people.
S7:E4 Stage Management - Every event tip you need
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When you run a large scale event which focuses its formalities and entertainment on stage, you need a tightly run ship to ensure it all goes to plan. From timing, audio visual, and coordinating talent, to wrangling MCs, sound checks and stage plots; your approach to Stage Management plays a pivotal role in getting it right. So today we’re going to give you the ins and outs on how to stage manage like a BOSS!
This podcast is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar boodjar with respect to our First Nations people.
S7:E3 Post Event Reporting - the best party trick!
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Once the event's over and your feet have recovered from 38,000 steps in one day, you have one final job to do...the post event report! This is a gem of a task which will help your future-self infinitely; especially if you're repeating the event. Post-event reporting has a few facets to it. Tune in we'll have you recording your successes and improvements like a pro!
S7:E2 15 Years of Known Associates Events!
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Known Associates Events, where Mel and Tam spend every day dreaming up cool stuff for their clients, is the event company powering Behind the Clipboard Podcast. This year Known Associates turned 15 – that’s right, they’re moody, erratic teens who like to party and break all the rules. Mel’s putting Founder and Director, Tamara Cook, in the hot seat, touching on all the behind the scenes goss that got the company to where it is today. It's been a journey!
S7:E1 Briefing your team - An essential cog in the machine
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Did you know that key team briefings can make or break your event? Often in the chaos before doors open it seems like you don't have time for a briefing - INCORRECT. Making sure everyone on the event site is across the purpose, movements and core details of the event is essential. Yes, you may have sent out run sheets and emails etc. but the briefing is when you know the messages sent, are the messages received. Word.
Let's check out the who, the what and the where of those lil' pow wows that will make all the difference to the success of your event.
Season 6
S6:E5 Event Branding - How to get it right
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We all know the best events build a brand we can all get around. A brand that sticks in our minds and doesn't leave until we jump on that ticketing website and get it get it! (Did someone say Fyre Festival?)
Tam and Mel take you through the do's and don'ts of creating an event brand, from choosing the name and colour scheme, to the applications and places to market your collateral. Giddyup!
S6:E4 Pre and Post Event Day Rituals
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Seasoned Event Directors Mel and Tam talk about everything from sleep routines to post event meltdowns, errr I mean reporting, in this deep dive into our event day rituals. We're joined by special guest host, Justine Peovitis from Known Associates, to ask us all the curly questions.
S6:E3 Event Venue Site Visit Tips
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Tam and Mel share all their well-worn tips for conducting the perfect venue site visit. Checking for power access, clean and working toilets or whether or not you can turn off a noisy water fountain are just some of the traps people fall into when they haven't thought it all through. This Ep is checklist GOLD for novice event planners!
We finish the Ep off with a whiz through some of our favourite venues in sunny Perth, Western Australia!
S6:E2 Event Tips for the Right AV Team
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This is a horror story. An Australian horror story. It's about an event that went all kinds of wrong because the ultimate Audio Visual measures were simply not met. But don't despair! We're dropping all the tips and tricks we've learnt along the way so you don't suffer the horror we've endured and your next event can be AH-MAZING!
S6:E1 Hybrid and Virtual Event Tips
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We know that in-person events are irreplaceable. You just can't beat human interaction, sensory experiences, socialising with chef-made food and drinks and the subtle picking up on body language cues. All the nuances of face to face events simply cannot be reproduced through a screen. HOWEVER, we live in a world with Covid-19 and it just won't leave us TF alone!
Here are some tips to either go hybrid or virtual, complete with all the traps for new players.
Season 5
S5:E14 Event Tips - Answering YOUR Questions
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We are bidding goodbye to 2021 by answering a few questions from you, our stellar Behind the Clipboard family!
We're also reflecting on our favourite eps of this season and giving you a sneak peek into Season 6, coming in 2022.
Happy New Year everybody! Tam and Mel xx
S5:E13 Triumphant Marketing Through C-19 - Lala Designs
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Through heart attacks both metaphorically and physically, Lala pivoted to create a whole new business during the Covid-19 downturn. Her inspirational, raw chat goes deep into the things she discovered were important to her, and how she took scary negative experiences and turned them into new goals and successes. This ep is a must for our event industry professionals who've had to roll with the punches to survive.
Find the fabulous world of Lala at @lalaforbusiness @laladesign
S5:E12 Feed me! Catering Event Tips with Ultimo's Tiana Rowe
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How much food is enough? What sort of food matches my event style? What do I feed the gluten free, nut free, vegetarians?? Find out all the insider tips for feeding your guests with industry expert, Tiana Rowe from Perth's very successful Ultimo Catering.
S5:E11 Event tips: Event Furniture with Event Artillery
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Event Artillery - Sofa so good ;)
From working full-time for others whilst building their business from the ground up, Event Artillery is smashing the Perth market when it comes to luxury event hire items. They bring that certain somethin' somethin' to events which immediately adds global sophistication and flair. In our chat we unearth what you need to know when fitting out your event space and we get the lowdown on trends and what's to come in 2022!
S5:E10 Event Tips: Live Music in 2021 - In the Green Room with Blake Williams
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Blake Williams is a master of music and a regular host on TV, radio and our stages, delivering the tunes, musical theatre and MC gigs. He's a great friend of the pod and we're thrilled to have him back to talk about the current music scene in events, and the rollercoaster journey he's been on throughout 2020 and 2021, culminating in Williams Creative Company and the incredible TV show, The Scene, on Foxtel.
S5:E9 Event Tips: Tim Gossage - Let's talk Charity Auctions!
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Auctions and Raffles and Pledges, oh my!
Tim Gossage; a legend of our small screens in the sporting arena for over 30 years, and pivotal on radio and special events as an MC and auctioneer. We were honoured to have him in the studio for a frank chat about the best way to hold charity auctions, from being entertaining to raising those dollar dollar bills!
S5:E8 Event Tips: Getting the Most out of your Internship with Terence Smith
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Come on a short and sharp journey with our latest intern, Terence, as he dives into the world of an internship with Known Associates Events in 2021.
Tez has some top tips for students on how to get the most out of your internship, applying for the internship that's right for you and how to get your foot in the door.
We loved having Terence work with us and this chat is a treasure trove of gold for those of you considering an event management internship.
S5:E7 Event Tips: Duo Events - Katie and Erica Mathiesen
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Following the mantra of ensuring design gives an event its own unique identity this duo have combined their skills in interior design, floristry and project management to direct creative installations and experiences within WA’s events and visual merchandising industries.
This is an in-depth discussion about the inner workings of our industry; what it really takes, cowboy operators, and how we can band together and share knowledge to create a more consistent and superior craft world-wide.
S5:E6 Adept Photo Booths - Event Tips with Colin Richardson
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Say cheese! The man behind the lens at Adept Photo Booths is pushing the boundaries and creating "photo experiences" at events. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Colin has certainly kept his plate full in the activation of event spaces across Perth from galas to corporate events and everything in between.
Want to know how you can capture an event's memorable moments with something besides your smartphone? Headphones on and jump into shot for this episode of Behind the Clipboard!
S5:E5 TikTok and Food Blogging with Georgia Wiley
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Shine the good cutlery and glasses, we're talking all things event managers should know when inviting foodie bloggers to your opening events. Georgia Wiley's TikTok handle, Perth Feast, is screaming towards 20 thousand followers in just three short months.
She shares her tips on how to work with food bloggers to get the most out of your food based launch and showcase events. She also gives us her top tips for using TikTok for business. Yes. You. Can!
S5:E4 Event Videos and MC Tips with Cassie Silver
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We had Cassie Silver in the green room to chat about Silver Lining + Co, her videography company, and her top tips for planning an event video which will work for YOUR event. Gasp! Are we doing away with must-have shot lists?
We also discuss choosing an MC that's right for your event and a bunch of other random topics. It gets personal like only Cass can!
S5:E3 Champagne Duo - In the Green Room with Ezereve and Reilly
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Talent, advice and a whole lot of laughs!
Ezereve's angelic voice blends perfectly with the sublime vocals of Reilly Craig to form Champagne Duo. A musical repertoire boasting a list of the greats and a humorous edge to match, these two have taken WA by storm and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
Let’s take a stroll down the aisle of their journey so far; learn how this duo came to be, get the tricks of the trade on promoting yourself as an artist and get the lowdown on why Champagne Duo should make an appearance at your next event.
S5:E2 Cocktail Specialist - In the Green Room with Adam Keane
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It's always happy hour when Adam's mixing up a killer cocktail!
The creative Director of Cocktail Gastronomy, Crafted and Lucky Chans talks business success and all things shaken and stirred for creating out-of-this-world cocktails paired with cuisine; you’ll be surprised at just how simple then can be!
Wanna spice up your Friday night drinks with home delivered cocktails, or need an expert opinion on the hottest cocktail bars on the scene, then this ep’s got your name written all over it.
Pull up a barstool and let’s look behind the clipboard…
S5:E1 In the Green Room with Emily Dawe, Sweetcart!
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Emily drops in to tell us all about getting people hooked on the sweet stuff, and keeping them there. If you're thinking about starting up your own events industry side-hustle, this ep's for you!
Sweetcart is the most darling dose of old-fashioned charm for parties and events. Artisanal fairy floss served from the most ‘grammable cart comes in outrageous flavours such as Spicy Margarita and Apple Pie, with edible flowers or gold dusting to top things off!
Season 4
S4:E9 From Interns to Event Professionals - In the Green Room
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Tamara's in the Green Room interviewing two of her team who began as interns at Known Associates Events and are now experienced and respected professionals in the events industry in full time managerial roles.
Meg and Giorgia share their highs and lows and tips on getting that dream internship, which can (and should) lead to the dream professional position!
S4:E8 In the Green Room with Cathrine Summers - Jazz Queen
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We're in the Green Room with one of Perth's premier performers, Cathrine Summers. Her voice is silk, her smile, French perfume and her presence, ever so seductive.
Cathrine shares her array of performance capabilities, insider tips for booking talent - especially for brides, and graces us with La Vie En Rose to finish. Heavenly.
You're in for a divine treat this episode, BTC squad. Enjoy!
S4:E7 Events are an Essential Service
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The girls are back in the covid-safe studio to chat about why in-person, face to face, shoulder to shoulder events are so needed, now more than ever! We can't build relationships over zoom. We can't recall stories of hilarious encounters unless we've experienced it in the flesh. Business is built on relationships and relationships are built on shared experiences, kinship and trust - you know, the kind of trust you get from looking someone directly in the eye and having real human contact. We discuss all this more.
S4:E6 The worst events we've been to - a casual chat
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The gang are together for a little chat about events we've attended that really didn't hit the mark for various reasons. If only there had been a little forethought, disaster could have been averted...
S4:E5 In the Green Room with The Raft
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We jumped into the green room to talk about Perth's hottest new venue which will uniquely reside on the Swan River - as in, in the middle of it!
The Raft launches spring 2020 and promises to be novel, flexible, and exciting for all of us eventies dying for something amazing!
Join our chat with brother and sister duo, Katie and Dan Chrystal, and listen out for Tam, who's in the background, wishing she was on a mic but had to sit this one out due to a croaky throat.
Find out more about The Raft here.
S4:E4 In the Green Room with Brooke Blurton - Positive Influence
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We were lucky enough to sit down with the lovely Brooke Blurton. You may know her from the Honey Badger's season of the Bachelor but this little lady has so much more to her story. We chatted all things influence, events, brands and identity; and coming to terms with being recognised everywhere you go and harnessing that for the benefit and inspiration of others. Enjoy!
S4:E3 We're back from our covid coma
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Mel, Tam and Krystle are back in the studio! We're chatting all about our iso experiences, the highs the lows of shutting down our events and businesses, tips on how to get through it and what's to come for the post-COVID-19 Events Industry.
This Episode is proudly brought to you by Grazing the Roof, Perth's delicious grazing boards.
S4:E2 Coffee Break with Design and Apply
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Coffee Break With...Dean from Design and Apply!
Decal (fun fact: it’s short for decalcomania) has become a staple in event spaces the world over. It has the ability to transform, educate, direct, advertise and so much more!
In this chat, where we stole Dean away from a pumping Christmas party and thrust him briefly and unscripted into the studio, he shares a few insights on applications including some local Perth businesses he’s worked with.
From a small positive message on a bathroom mirror, to a giant message of hope or support on a sky scraper, decal's impact is always memorable.
We wish we had longer to chat on this little gem of the events industry.
Enjoy!
S4:E1 Coffee Break with The Event Mill
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We interrupted our work Christmas party in 2019 to whisk away some fav event operators for a quick chat. A nice little coffee break-sized poddy to keep you entertained and connected to the events world whilst we're all in COVID-19 iso.
Today's Ep is with the lovely Jenna and Freyja from the The Event Mill - Enjoy!
Season 3
S3:E9 Coronavirus COVID-19 and your Event
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With media coverage and health warnings about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeping the globe, small to medium business owners are questioning what it means for their upcoming events. At Known Associates Events, it’s business as usual as we choose to remain alert but not alarmed. We know that this could change at any time. If you're an event operator or a business about to hold an event, here are some tips for you to go forward as planned.
*Please note WHO advice was current at the time of recording
S3:E8 Bonus 2019 Wrap Up
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Thank you to all our loyal listeners for 2019! You've been amazing. We've loved dropping into your ears weekly to share all our years of tips and tricks learned in the professional events world. We'll be back with lots more in 2020 but for now, here we are discussing our favourite bits, looking back on 2019.
Share your faves of 2019 with us on Instagram @behindtheclipboardpodcast
Tam's faves: Interviews with Lala Designs; Brooke Vulinovich - S2
Krystle's fave: Roger Blow of Cove Legal S2, Ep 10
Mel's fave: Food S1, Event Fails
S3:E7 Christmas Super Special Bonza Bonanza!
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Want the lowdown on how to behave at your corporate Christmas party? Well please go elsewhere - our Christmas wrap up is definitely not that. Merry Christmas! Ho Ho Ho!
S3:E6 In the Green Room with events doyenne, Arnya Tait
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Arnya Tait has been in events for decades including the helm of Frasers Restaurant Group Events and Catering sector, managing iconic Western Australian locations for over 15 years. She’s seen it all, from Heads of State to royalty, corporate and charity events galore, and hundreds of whirlwind private and high-profile weddings. It’s her generosity which has touched and won many hearts in Perth through her advocacy and altruistic proactivity, and she’s got loads more in store!
S3:E5 Audio Visual - Part 2
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We're lifting the (stage) skirt on more AV secrets. If you've listened to AV part 1, pop those buds in your ears and enjoy our melodic voices for your learning pleasure in AV Part 2! :)
S3:E4 Audio Visual - Part 1
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We're shedding some light, pun intended, on all you need to know about the fascinating and sometimes baffling world of AV. Strap yourself in (with gaffa tape) and prepare to be schooled on the weird and wonderful ways you can enhance your events through AV tricks. This ep has been split over 2 weeks as it's such an enormous topic. We'll be sure to interview some AV experts in the coming weeks to delve even furrrrrrrrrther.
S3:E3 In the Green Room with Monica Buczynski
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This is a super fun chat with marketing maven, Monica Buczynski (I have to type that slowly EVERY time and check it's right!) about all things marketing events for small business.
We talk about why events are important for small business, networking events, breaking even, champagne skirts, Perth venues and servicing small businesses in Perth. Mon was the Marketing Manager for Perth's Small Business Lounge before recently taking on a new role at Concept Marketing.
She's chock full of advice for every small (or large) biz holding events for any reason and an absolute dream to interview. Enjoy!
S3:E2 In the Green Room with Dhiva from Ginanonymous
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So...have you ever wanted to turn your passion into a career?
We chat with Dhiva Shini from Ginanonymous, who has built her career around her passion for gin!
It's no secret gin is the hottest beverage in P-town and indeed, around the world. We're seeing gin bars, tastings and immersive experiences pop up at events on the regular. So how can you make this trend work for you at your events?
Suit up with your headphones and find out!
S3:E1 The low down on Event Protocols
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Settle in with your finest china and pour yourself a nice cup of tea - today’s episode is all about having VIPs at your event and the protocols that go with them! We’ll cover pre and post-event protocols and everything in between. Put your best foot forward for this lil' treasure trove...
Season 2
S2:E10 Roger Blow
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Get your mallet ready. We're ending Season 2 in the legal offices with media law expert, Roger Blow from Cove Legal.
You'll learn about:
Working with influencers - what your contract should include
Social media and online liability and protection
Sharing photos taken at events - do you need permission? What can the consequences be?
We somehow dip into Brazilian butt lifts and the legal processes when an influencer ain't happy...
Fyre Festival - ugh! Yes we did...
Roger's secret side-hustle as a muso and DJ. "Hell cool" DJ Rogue is legit!
S2:E9 Fundraising Events
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Errrrybody loves a party for a good cause. But there's a trick to getting it right and a few rules and regulations you should know before you start planning.
S2:E8 In the Green Room with Will Roser
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Join us in the Green Room with Fraser's Group Director of Beverages and Taste Wine Australia's experienced Sommelier, William Roser!
We discuss choosing the right wines for your event, how to do it well, and why thinking outside the SSB and shiraz box is always a good thing.
We also touch on the booze-free movement and inclusion for people who do not want to drink alcohol at an event, but still want decent beverages.
S2:E7 You're invited!
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Yep, we’re opening the envelope and retrieving the low down on invitations and how to get them right. So lay back and enjoy the ride all the way to your inbox, or letterbox, or place of work, or front door…
S2:E6 In the Green Room with Nadia Owen, Optus Stadium
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We’re in the Green Room with Nadia Owen, Meetings & Special Events Sales Manager, Optus Stadium.
We break down why it’s become an icon of Perth City, explore all its spaces and innovative flexibility, and discuss why it’s just taken out the prestigious architecture prize as the most beautiful sporting facility in the WORLD. We also talk Perth as a destination and why everyone should be watching this space as Nadia delves into the who, what and why of Perth's man-made crown jewel.
S2:E5 The C Word
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Today we delve into the C word... AKA collaboration, and its pal, sponsorship. We cover what we mean by those words, how to manage those relationships and what it could translate to for your event or business.
S2:E4 In the Green Room with Brooke Vulinovich
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Our guest on the Green Room couch this week is donut Lovin', always excited and exciting, Social Media Expert Brooke from Villa Management!
We ask all the questions you want answers to when it comes to selling and exploding your events on social media and event related social media tips.
Sneak peek: ALWAYS ALWAYS have an event hashtag! Always.
S2:E3 Event Fails - What We've Learnt
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Today we get raw about our event fails in the hope that you can learn from our, sometimes epic, mistakes. From drunken MCs to dodgy AV, we share a few stories about what not to do, and the lessons we learnt.
S2:E2 In the Green Room with Lala from Lala Designs
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If you’ve never heard of Lala McNab of Lala Designs, you’re about to get wrapped up in her wisdom and passion, embossed with infectious laughter.
Not only is she one of Australia’s leading event stationers, she is a treasure trove of business advice, especially concerning the art of genuine, old fashioned customer service at the core of a craft.
This was one of the most riveting and enjoyable interviews we’ve done to date and we can’t wait to share her story and tips with our BTC community. Enjoy!
S2:E1 The events industry sucks at sustainability
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Mel, Krystle and Tam are back for Behind the Clipboard - Season 2, educating and delivering pearls of experienced wisdom to event planners on all things events!
This recording went wild with discussion on sustainability. Let’s face it, the events industry is notoriously rubbish, pun intended, when it comes to being sustainable. But...
Change. Is. Happening! Tune in for a frank discussion on ways you can make a difference at your events. It's time.
Season 1
S1:E10 In the Green Room with Alex Howell, Photographer
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This week in the Green Room we talk to omnipresent event photographer, Alex Howell, who shares his tips on how to book the right event photographer, what information to tel them, and how to create those amazing images which will have your event everlasting in the social pages, marketing material, social media and beyond! Get ready to be schooled!
S1:E9 What's in the bag? A deep dive into Event Kits.
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We apologise in advance for the rampant sexual connotations throughout this podcast which we were largely unaware of until the episode was edited. Hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!
Enjoy, Krystle, Mel and Tam :)
S1:E8 Decoding Dress Codes
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This week we deep dive into the mystery of dress codes - how to phrase it, what the rules are, what is ‘Black Tie’ exactly, anyway?
A dress codes can be an integral part of the event or it can be less important but it should always be thoughtfully addressed in some capacity. Tune in for the top tips on allocating a dress code to your event!
S1:E7 In the Green Room with Blake Williams from Proof, the Band
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We step back into the Green Room to interview Blake Williams, lead singer of one of Perth's most sort after event bands! In this candid conversation, Blake gleans insight into how bands can be so much more than just the people who rock up and play music for your event.
We talk about set lists, riders, expectations and so much more.
Even as seasoned Event Professionals, we learned something in our time with Blake and we can't wait to share this with you!
S1:E6 Location! Location!
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BTC - Expert Event Tips with a side of humour!
We all know location is key but how do you decide between the same hotel everyone's been to and a hidden cave or private residence no-one has heard of? We break down the pros and cons of choosing a location for your event.
If you're loving us popping into your earbuds each week, please leave a review and jump into our facebook group, Behind the Clipboard, Expert Event Tips and join the conversation! We'd love to hear your opinions and what you want on the poddy on next!
S1:E5 Sparking Creativity
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We all know the best events are those which throw in elements of surprise and wow-factor. But how and where are these ideas shaped, nurtured and brought to fruition? We're breaking down creative processes including how to make a mood board and tapping into your creative genius to form show-stopping events!
* We apologise in advance for the crazy antics in this particular podcast recording. Giggles all round but we get serious eventually. Don't judge us. We're creatives!
S1:E4 In the Green Room with Chiara Milford
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This week in the Green Room we chat with furniture hire goddess, Owl and Bear Founder, Chiara Milford. Chiara explains how she keeps ahead of the trends, or indeed, bucks the trends altogether, sharing some great anecdotes and horror stories with Tam and Krystle (Mel's MIA on a boat - not jealous at all).
She also delves into the current twist in her professional journey which has all her fans loving her even more!
Catch you in the Green Room, spunks!
S1:E3 The truth about Run Sheets!
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Run sheets - the bible of any event. This is a document which can make or break you if not well thought out and executed correctly.
'It's just the timing of when things happen during the event, isn't it?' we hear many say. Oh no no no, my friend. It's that and so much more. Tune in is as we unpack all the things that should be packed in a run sheet, including a 'please explain' of many event acronyms. Let's go!
Bonus EXTRA: Downloadable run sheet template to get you on your merry way. Also, those crazy acronyms explained in one easy-to-refer-to list, over on the FB page: Behind the Clipboard, Expert Event Tips. Enjoy!
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S1:E2 Food glorious food - Event Tips
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Ever come home from an event and said it was the best ever because of the food? Or the opposite, so bad you were starving and had to pull in for a burger on your way home after spending your hard earned $$ on 'gourmet' carrot sticks?
We break down the best food styles for various events, how to tackle curly dietary requirements and more. This topic is so broad we can only just skim the surface in 25 minutes so expect FOOD 2.0 soon, complete with foodie interviews with Perth's best.
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S1:E1 So what the hell does it take to be an Event Manager?
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Well heyyyyyyy! Welcome to Behind the Clipboard! In today's episode, find out a bit about your hosts and deep dive into the traits it takes to live this crazy Event Manager life, either full-time or dabbling in events because you know, you HAVE to for your job/small biz/sanity!
Jump into our instagram page, @behindtheclipboardpodcast and ask the questions YOU want answered as we navigate through this insane events world.
Last place to reach out and say hi is our email: podcast@knownassociates.com.au
Produced by Known Associates Events
Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe! Tam and Mel xo