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Event Planner Confessions

Cohera
Event Planning
Cohera
Wow Factor
PCMA
Contract Law
Experience Design
Event Proposals
Vendor Vetting
Perfect Parties
Food and Beverage Trends
Micro Events
Logistics
James Madison University
Clients
Vendors
Brand Activation
Post-Covid Trends
Mocktails
Csi Dmc
360 Destination Group

Welcome to Event Planner Confessions, a Cohera podcast.Every week, we dive into the candid, unfiltered stories of event professionals navigating the vibrant world of event management. From behind-the-scenes wins to lessons learned the hard way, we explore how creativity, collaboration, and a little chaos come together to create unforgettable experiences.Hosted by the team at Cohera (formerly CSI D... more

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Recent Guests

Ronnie Collins
Guest from Visit Anaheim
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Episode: What Actually Gets Attention at Trade Shows
Carrie Campbell
Hospitality executive with 16 years at Fenway Park Events, now Evergreen
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Mike Dominguez
Speaker, CEO of ALHI with hotel/industry perspective
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Karla Zander
Director of Events and Experiences at PCMA
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Episode: Attending PCMA Convening Leaders? Watch This.
Jay Schwedelson
Marketing executive, organizer of Guru Conference and Eventastic
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Episode: Fix Your Event Marketing in 15 Minutes
Ken Freeman
Executive—Freeman Trends report presenter
Freeman
Episode: Attendees Want THIS at Their Next Event
Trevor Hanks
CEO of Cohera (new merged brand)
Cohera
Episode: Behind the Scenes of Merging Two Event Giants
Sam Monroe
Guest joining the podcast
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Episode: Season One Recap: Our Favorite Moments, Unfiltered
Mike Allant
Rep/Owner of Perfect Parties, a nationwide event rental company
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Episode: How Top Planners Build Elite Vendor Lists

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Love! So insightful

    Absolutely loving this podcast. Thank you for demystifying the DMC world.

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    Eventloves
    United Statesa year ago

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If We Could Start Over in Event Planning, We’d Do THIS
Q: What is the most important lesson you would tell someone just starting out in event planning?
Plan for contingencies, vet your production partners, and learn to push back when necessary to protect the event's integrity.
Fix Your Event Marketing in 15 Minutes
Q: Tell us a little about your backstory and what brought you to this trade show today.
The guest explains his evolution from running a traditional marketing agency to embracing virtual conferences and events, launching Guru Conference during COVID, and building a double-edged business that combines live event marketing with large-scale virtual experiences.
Attendees Want THIS at Their Next Event
Q: How does AI factor into designing these experiences?
AI is used to analyze qualitative feedback to quantify what makes moments meaningful, helping tailor experiences to individual attendee objectives while maintaining a human-centered approach to networking and learning.
Attendees Want THIS at Their Next Event
Q: What do attendees define as a memorable moment, and how should planners respond?
Memorable moments are driven by practical engagement—learning opportunities, networking with peers, and tangible takeaways like finding new vendors or mentors—so planners should design experiences that prioritize authentic peer-to-peer interaction and useful information transfer over flashy keynote moments.
Attendees Want THIS at Their Next Event
Q: What is the big takeaway from the latest Freeman Trends report?
The report highlights a gap between organizer expectations and attendee experiences, emphasizing that meaningful moments come from learning, networking, and practical commerce rather than spectacle, and that understanding attendee objectives can drive engagement and repeat attendance.

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This show centers on real-world experiences from event professionals, blending candid stories with practical guidance for planning, marketing, and delivering live events. Episodes frequently cover leadership, attendee experience, budgeting, vendor partnerships, and the evolving role of technology and design in events. Listeners are likely composed of event planners, venue operators, DMCs, and marketing professionals who want actionable tactics, industry context, and authentic anecdotes from the field. A notable strength is the hands-on, problem-solving focus—often with behind-the-scenes moments and lessons learned—that helps practitioners anticipate challenges and improve guest experiences while balancing budgets and timelines.

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1. Ronnie Collins
2. Carrie Campbell
3. Mike Dominguez
4. Karla Zander
5. Jay Schwedelson
6. Ken Freeman
7. Trevor Hanks
8. Sam Monroe

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