{"id":235,"date":"2024-04-09T08:40:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=235"},"modified":"2024-04-09T08:40:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:40:12","slug":"ask-the-event-planning-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/ask-the-event-planning-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask the Event Planning Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d742848785\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d742848785\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/ask-the-event-planning-expert\/#Ask_the_Event_Planning_Expert_%E2%80%93_Whats_in_for_You\" title=\"Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 What\u2019s in for You?\">Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 What\u2019s in for You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/ask-the-event-planning-expert\/#Ask_the_Event_Planning_Expert_%E2%80%93_First_Question%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 First Question\u2026\">Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 First Question\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/ask-the-event-planning-expert\/#Ask_the_Event_Planning_Expert_%E2%80%93_Next_Question%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 Next Question\u2026\">Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 Next Question\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Event planning or not. It doesn\u2019t matter how great one is at their job we all can use a bit of help now and then. At MasterTheEvent.com we have found anytime we\u2019re at industry happenings especially where students are involved. We are inundated with event planning questions and requests. Recently a hospitality student shared that when she gets the chance to network and question an industry professional she jumps at it. It provides her the opportunity to toss ideas around as well as understand more about her fast approaching career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_Event_Planning_Expert_%E2%80%93_Whats_in_for_You\"><\/span>Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 What\u2019s in for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That got us thinking. With our combined experience planning and executing events and meetings, why not come together and share our know-how and ideas. So we went to our industry suppliers and we all agreed to pool our knowledge and experience. To regularly provide answers and advice to an assortment of event planning challenges and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does this mean for our readers? Well we will consistently do our best to provide informative answers, guidance and tips. To everything from A to Z in the event and meeting planning world. Monthly you can check in. And find \u201cAsk the Expert\u201d Q&amp;A blogs that will answer your industry, career, logistics and event planning questions and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_Event_Planning_Expert_%E2%80%93_First_Question%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 First Question\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For our first Q&amp;A session we thought we\u2019d address a couple of questions from people newer to planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I am new to the industry and am just about to start meeting with clients. At those first new client meetings what questions should I start with?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First time client meetings can feel overwhelming. Those first meetings can sometimes be the most agonizing. I promise you we\u2019ve all been there. It can be hard to know where to start and what questions to ask. The whole point of that first meeting is to be able to get as much information from the client as possible. And to be able understand and then convert it into something that will eventually surpass expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually start with asking the what, where, when, why and who questions. And within each of those categories I open it up with additional questions. In the end you want to be able to pull out as much info as possible regarding the event and the client\u2019s objectives and requirements. Date, time, number of guests, type of event and budget to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_Event_Planning_Expert_%E2%80%93_Next_Question%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Ask the Event Planning Expert \u2013 Next Question\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I am considering changing careers and wonder what you think are event planners\u2019 most needed qualities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204201003\/https:\/\/is.ltroute.com\/click.track?CID=420873&amp;AFID=426982&amp;SID=MasterTheEvent&amp;nonencodedurl=https:\/\/zapdj.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201204201003im_\/https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2019\/01\/Zap-DJ-Ad.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime we consider making a career change we ask ourselves \u201cIs this the right change for me?\u201d And \u201cDo I have what it takes to be successful?\u201d If you ask any event planner they will tell you it take a unique individual to be an event planner. It\u2019s a job that requires you to think on your feet and be able problem solve and fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizing events and meetings definitely takes attention, skill and know how. An event planning career demands that you be organized and capable in a lot of diverse arenas. To be successful it is imperative to understand the fundamentals of planning and be able to function within tough deadlines. And it goes without saying that you need to be flexible, detail oriented and good at multitasking. To do well good time management skills, the ability to effectively communicate and excellent people skills will come in handy. I don\u2019t doubt you already have these skills and more or you wouldn\u2019t be interested in this industry. Good luck with your career plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Event planning or not. It doesn\u2019t matter how great one is at their job we all can use a bit of help now and then. 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