Welcome to the "Better Events" podcast! Join two event planners and producers, Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, who believe we can all create, host and attend better events. In this podcast you will 1. Learn about event strategy and actions that you can use today as an event host, planner, or manager, 2. Hear directly from the people who are creating innovative and inspiring events today and tomorrow 3. And Grow your business and career along the way! Now let's get started and thanks for listening to the "Better Events" podcast. Support this podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod
Welcome to the "Better Events" podcast! Join two event planners and producers, Logan Clements and Mary Davidson, who believe we can all create, host and attend better events. In this podcast you will 1. Learn about event strategy and actions that you can use today as an event host, planner, or manager, 2. Hear directly from the people who are creating innovative and inspiring events today and tomorrow 3. And Grow your business and career along the way! Now let's get started and thanks for listening to the "Better Events" podcast. Support this podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod
What does a stage manager actually do at a live event or conference? In this episode, Mary interviews Logan to break down her full process—from the moment she’s hired to the final cue onsite. We delve into the differences between stage managers, producers, and showcallers, the essential gear that always makes it into the “go bag,” key details your stage manager needs in your run of show, and what a typical show day entails. Whether you’re a fellow stage manager, a curious event pro, or someone looking to collaborate more effectively with show crew, this episode is packed with helpful tips and real-world insights.SHOW NOTES:Register for the 2025 Better Events Conference (Oct. 1st & Dec. 18th): https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2025-better-events-conference/registrationLearn more about the conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conferenceListen back to episode 148 of the podcast - How to Be a Stage Manager: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1VWant our updated free run of show template? Send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.comJoin the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspodTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1VLeave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)
