Welcome to The Event Insider Circle! Great events don’t just happen—they’re strategically planned and executed by professionals like YOU. This group is for: Event planners & coordinators (corporate, social, and everything in between) Hotels & venues looking to connect with industry pros Vendors & suppliers offering services to the event world Aspiring planners ready to learn from seasoned experts Inside this circle, you’ll find: Insider strategies & best practices for planning flawless events Networking opportunities with top industry professionals Discussions on industry trends, challenges & solutions Proven tips & tools to level up your planning game Drop a comment below and introduce yourself! Name & location Your role in the industry Biggest event planning challenge you’ve faced Let’s build something incredible together!

Pre-Cons and Post-Cons aren’t just corporate formality, they’re your chance to get ahead of problems and build long-term relationships. Here’s how they work and 7 ways to make them powerful tools in your event planning process: 1. What’s a Pre-Con? A Pre-Convention Meeting happens 1–2 days before the event, bringing together hotel staff, the planner, vendors, and client stakeholders. It’s the final alignment before doors open. 2. What’s a Post-Con?A Post-Convention Meeting is held right after the event (or within a week) to review what went well, what didn’t, and what should be improved next time. It’s your debrief + business development session rolled into one. 3. Use Pre-Cons to Review EVERYTHING: BEOs, rooming lists, special needs, signage, AV timing, load-in/out plans, dietary requirements and run-of-show. 4. Set the Tone With Your On-Site Partners. The Pre-Con is your chance to build rapport with the banquet captain, AV tech, hotel CSM, etc. Establish yourself as the point person and build goodwill. 5. Post-Cons Are for Retention & Reflection. Get client feedback while it’s still fresh. Document wins and issues for the next time. Thank the venue and ask for their feedback, too. 6. Always Capture Action Items. During both meetings, assign and confirm owners for each task. Follow up the post-event with a recap and thank-you note, this is how professionals stand out. 7. Use These Meetings to Build Your Event Playbook. Keep Pre-Con and Post-Con templates in your system. Document learnings to reuse for future events, venues, or clients. Do you run Pre-Cons and Post-Cons consistently? What’s worked best for you? Drop your checklist ideas or lessons learned in the comments.