{"id":267,"date":"2024-04-09T11:50:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T11:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=267"},"modified":"2024-04-09T11:50:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T11:50:07","slug":"ask-the-expert-plan-an-event-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/ask-the-expert-plan-an-event-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask the Expert \u2013 Plan an Event Edition"},"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-662c7a35a9482\" 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-662c7a35a9482\" 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-expert-plan-an-event-edition\/#Ask_the_Expert_%E2%80%93_Plan_an_Event_Question_One\" title=\"Ask the Expert \u2013 Plan an Event Question One\">Ask the Expert \u2013 Plan an Event Question One<\/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-expert-plan-an-event-edition\/#Ask_the_Expert_%E2%80%93_Plan_an_Event_Question_Two\" title=\"Ask the Expert \u2013 Plan an Event Question Two\">Ask the Expert \u2013 Plan an Event Question Two<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Get those needed answers to your plan an event questions. Ask the Expert is back for another information filled month. And this time it\u2019s all about addressing your Plan an Event queries. Our mission is to be that voice for all things in the event planning industry. We are committed to sharing our journey, experiences, successes and mistakes. And to be that place where anyone feels comfortable to come and ask questions and find answers. Our Ask the Expert professionals are happy to make suggestions, provide direction, help troubleshoot and share experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_Expert_%E2%80%93_Plan_an_Event_Question_One\"><\/span>Ask the Expert \u2013 Plan an Event Question One<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When meeting a client for the first time what is the top question to ask?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting a client for the first time can be an intimidating and overwhelming feeling. Figuring out the where to start, what to ask and how much information to get questions ahead of time always helps. After the usual but needed date and anticipated number of participant information is shared. There are a couple of important questions that will help to get the info needed to begin. Starting with what is the event goal? The answer to that question will help you to get to know the client better. And understand the purpose of the event and what the client is looking to accomplish. Recognizing a client\u2019s goals and expectations will help you to get started designing and customizing the plan that will ensure event success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_Expert_%E2%80%93_Plan_an_Event_Question_Two\"><\/span>Ask the Expert \u2013 Plan an Event Question Two<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How important are budgets when planning events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important parts of planning an event is knowing your finances. Understanding how much you have to spend will help determine the how and what you plan. This question should come right behind the \u201cWhat is the event goal?\u201d It\u2019s doesn\u2019t matter what kind of event is on tap, every single one is an investment. And there is always going to be some unanticipated costs that happen. Having a budget and sticking to it will in the long run help to cut and add costs when needed. So once you know the goal and budget of the event you can start realistically putting things in motion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get those needed answers to your plan an event questions. Ask the Expert is back for another information filled month. 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