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Welcome to Corralling the Chaos, the podcast where we round up the world of event management. Each episode, we'll unravel the complexities of managing events, from staffing and scheduling to embracing technology and adapting to industry trends. Explore success stories, learn from challenges, and discover the strategies that keep live events running like well-oiled machines. So, saddle up as we wrangle the chaos and find the order within. This podcast is hosted by Angela Alea, President and C ...
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Women in Events: Breaking Barriers & Leading the Way with Anca Trifan
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In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, sits down with Anca Trifan, CEO and Founder of Tree-Fan Events, to discuss the unique challenges women face in the events industry and explore practical solutions. Anca shares her inspiring journey from hands-on technical roles to founding her own company, emphasizing t…
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Event Industry Insurance: Avoiding Common Mistakes with Expert Tips from NFP
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In this episode of "Corralling the Chaos," Angela Alea and Jason Packham, an entertainment insurance expert from NFP, discuss the critical importance of understanding and managing insurance coverage in the event industry. From common misconceptions to the nuances of adequate coverage, the conversation highlights key insights to help event companies…
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In this special bonus episode of Corralling the Chaos, we revisit the popular "Ask Us Anything" session from LASSO Fest, where key LASSO leaders—Angela Alea (President & CRO), Clay Sifford (Founder & CEO), and Jay Bredenberg (Chief Product Officer)—dive into audience questions about the company’s rapid development, customer feedback process, mobile…
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The Keys to Successful Software Implementation: Time, Teamwork, and Training
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In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, host Angela Alea and Thomas Hudson, LASSO’s Director of Implementation, dive into the complexities of software implementation. They explore why companies often struggle to fully leverage systems like CRMs and ERPs, despite heavy investments. The discussion highlights the importance of setting clear goals, en…
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In this compelling episode of "Corralling the Chaos," host Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, sits down with Anthony McCoy to discuss a pivotal shift needed in the live events industry—the shift from viewing workers as mere 'labor' to recognizing them as 'talent.' They explore the profound impact this mindset change can have on the industry, in…
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Future-Proofing Finances: Embedded Payments & Financial Services in Events
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In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, join Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, and Casey Kipfer, CFO of JustiFi, as they explore the transformative power of embedded payments in event management. Discover how these solutions streamline operations, enhance security and compliance, and open new revenue streams for businesses. Gain insights into…
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Join Angela Alea and Omar Kolom on this episode of "Corralling the Chaos" as they discuss the pivotal role of freelancers in the AV industry. Discover Omar’s inspiring journey, the foundation of AV Educate, and the crucial elements of training and education for freelancers. Learn about the importance of soft skills, the impact of mentorship, and th…
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Get ready for LASSO Fest 2024! In this episode, Angela shares why event pros should secure their spot—and shares a sneak preview of what the event holds. Join us starting July 10 for an immersive virtual festival dedicated to revolutionizing your event operations. Learn from industry pioneers, discover innovative workflow solutions, and gain action…
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Join host Angela Alea in a thought-provoking episode of 'Corralling the Chaos' as she delves into the dynamic intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the world of events. Featuring special guest Huong Nguyen, CEO and Founder of Shiloh Events, this episode unpacks the profound impact of AI on event planning, execution, and analysis.…
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The CRM Essentials: Why You Need One & What You Need to Know
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The episode of "Corralling the Chaos" focuses on the topic of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Angela and guest Kristen Traynor discuss the importance of CRMs for businesses, how they can be leveraged, and best practices for data management within a CRM.By Angela Alea
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Nurturing Connections: Building Strong Relationships in the Events Industry
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Discover the pivotal role relationships play in shaping reputations within the events industry in this episode of "Corralling the Chaos." Explore insights from industry experts on fostering positive interactions, aligning core values, and the power of genuine human connection. Join Host Angela Alea and guest Nicholas Van Dyke as they delve into pra…
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Streamlining Staffing: Angela's Quick Cash Flow Fixes
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This is a “minisode” of "Corralling the Chaos", focused on providing guidance for event staffing companies to improve their bottom line. Angela discusses several strategies such as speeding up invoicing, managing overtime, reducing the no-call, no-show rate, and managing state unemployment rates.By Angela Alea
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Putting AV in Focus: How to Start at Level 1 in the Events Industry Feat. Stephen Jensen
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This podcast episode of Corralling the Chaos features a conversation with Stephen Jensen from SJP in Vegas, focusing on the importance of training, motivating, and investing in people in the AV space.By Angela Alea
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Classifying Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Navigating Compliance in the Event Industry
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Join Angela and Jennifer Watson, VP of HR at LASSO as they discuss the recent ruling by the Department of Labor on employee classification. Delving into the implications for the event staffing industry, they provide an educational overview of the law change and its potential impact. From the shift to the economics realities test to effective commun…
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2024 State of the Industry Featuring Tom Stimson
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Angela Alea and Tom Stimson discuss the current state of the events industry after LASSO’s 2024 State of the Events Industry report, including the challenges and opportunities it faces. The conversation covers areas such as labor outsourcing, freelancer pay rates, budgeting, planning, and future industry prospects. Guest Info: Tom Stimson The Stims…
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Navigating Sales & Proposals: Iceberg Selling with Karl Becker
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In this episode of Corralling the Chaos we discuss the sales and proposals in the event production industry. Our guest, Karl Becker, is a sales performance consultant, coach, author, and speaker with over a decade of experience consulting with event production companies. Guest Information: Karl Becker Iceberg Selling: Become a Better Salesperson by…
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Best of 2023: Corralling the Chaos' Top Moments
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In this episode, Angela Alea takes a look back at some of 2023's best conversations on event culture, leadership, collaboration, AI capabilities in live events and more. 🎙️ Guest Information Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of EideCom Huntly Christie, Founder and CEO of Christie Lites Kevin Danaj, President and CEO of MVP Collaborative Huong Nguyen, C…
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Coming soon! National Crew Appreciation Week, from November 6th to 10th, is a dedicated week for the events industry to express gratitude to the people who make the events we love possible. Learn how your company can participate and join us in showing our collective appreciation for these event professionals 🚀 For more insights and hot takes, join …
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Trading Tradition for Innovation and Growth feat. Jon Kazarian
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In this episode, Jon Kazarian, Accelevents CEO, redefines event success by bridging the C-suite gap, streamlining operations, and discovering innovative solutions. ⚡️ Key takeaways: Better alignment between the C-suite and events teams is needed to accurately evaluate event success based on goals, audience, differentiation, and messaging - not just…
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The Worst Trend in the Events Industry Right Now
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In this episode, Angela stresses the importance of on-time, fair pay for crew, recognizing their value and confronting late payment practices. Join us as we discuss properly acknowledging our industry's hardest workers. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Pay your people fairly & quickly Your people are the backbone of your company. Without them, there would be no …
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Educating the Events Industry From the Inside Out Feat. Zack Grant
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Zack Grant, CEO of SEAS Productions, joins us to share his insights on the immense value of events industry education for transforming businesses and elevating events. ⚡️Key takeaways: Understanding the Industry: The events industry is often misunderstood by those outside of it. We discussed the intricate details and challenges involved in creating…
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How to Enable Your Team to Do Their Best Work Feat. Mark Eicher
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Our guest Mark Eicher, product manager at LASSO, shares insights on improving live event production. With 15+ years of experience working with major companies, he emphasizes the importance of efficient workflows, avoiding costly mistakes like outdated processes, and designing scalable processes that integrate new team members. ⚡️ Key Takeaways: Don…
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Building Events Around Your Clients’ Goals Feat. Huong Nguyen with Shiloh Events
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Huong Nguyen, CEO of Shiloh Events, shares insider tips on aligning events with client goals. Learn how she measures qualitative and quantitative ROI to guide clients in making informed, budget-conscious decisions about event formats and activities. Guest Information 🎙️ Huong Nguyen, CEO & Founder of Shiloh Events Shiloh Events 🚀 For more insights …
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Results Are in: Putting Gaff Tape on Your Inventory & Logistics Solutions is No Longer an Option
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Joining us today is Clay Sifford, CEO and Founder of LASSO. We examine the inventory and logistics challenges faced by event companies, exploring obstacles like lengthy proposals and unreliable brokers that hinder efficiency. We'll also discuss the importance of accurate, onsite progress tracking and address privacy regulations and cyberthreats. Ou…
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The Most Worthwhile 5-Minute Homework Assignment You'll Ever Do
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In this episode, Angela dives into the hidden costs of workers' comp and shares four important questions to ask yourself that could be eating into your margin by 2-3 points. 5-minute Assessment: 1. What is your experience mod? An experience mod is basically what is your rating relative to others in the industry. 2. What is your loss ratio? Calculat…
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