Beth Bares’ Post

As an event professional, I like to think I have a pretty good handle on orchestrating complex moving parts. But throw a golf club in my hand, and suddenly I'm a complete disaster, as my team mates are about to learn this afternoon. Just like in event management, a successful round of golf requires meticulous planning, flawless execution, and the ability to adapt on the fly. One errant swing, and your ball is sailing into the woods (or your Keynote speaker is a no-show). And let's not even talk about the importance of a solid putting game - finishing strong is essential! But the true parallel between golf and events lies in one crucial factor: learning. No matter how many times I miss the ball off the tee, I keep picking up that club and giving it another try. Event planning has taught me to do the same - when something goes wrong (and it will), you dust yourself off, reassess, and keep moving forward. So when you see me on the course at the annual #LoadingDockClassic, be kind, I have a much better chance at an ACE in the conference room. #FORELDC #eventprofs #yycgolf #holeinone #itshandled 📷 Ray_Shrewsberry via Pixabay

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Happy National Golf Lover’s Day! ⛳ Quick question for you: What’s your favorite way to unwind after a busy week—𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗳, 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲?🏌️♂️ For all the golf lovers out there, we know golf is more than just a game—it’s the 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. Whether it’s closing a deal on the 18th hole or casually chatting during a round, golf creates space for genuine, meaningful conversations. It’s one of those rare activities where you can connect with clients, prospects, and partners in a relaxed setting, away from the usual meeting room vibes. Plus, as field marketers, we know the power of building relationships in an environment where people feel at ease—and golf is that perfect setting. The informal atmosphere encourages natural conversation and can often lead to long-term business relationships. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆? If you’re hitting the links today, drop your favorite course in the comments. And if golf isn’t your thing, let me know how you unwind and network outside the office! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = And hey, if you want to brainstorm fresh event marketing ideas or field marketing strategies, whether on the course or off, let’s chat over a virtual coffee or even during a tee time! ☕🏌️♀️ #NationalGolfLoversDay #FridayFunday #GolfNetworking #FieldMarketing #GolfLife #EventMarketing #WorkLifeBalance #Networking #ExperientialEvents #OpentoOpportunities #JobSeekers #BusinessOnTheGreens

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We don’t believe in running corporate golf days…. They are impersonal. They tend to attract only the same people each year. The same “in” jokes that make people feel like they’re in an old gentleman’s club rather than in 2024. They don’t actually add any business value because you barely speak to anyone anyway - acting as a pure sales tool for the organiser. I do however, fully buy into a golf course as an incredible place to do business. And yes, I’m biased because I love golf. But where else can you surround yourself with lovely scenery, relaxed settings and walk around those for 4 hrs while actually getting to know the business people you’re joining? And not just surface level but really discussing it properly, because you have the time and the environment to do so. That’s us all over. Not 60/70 people on a golf course. But 2 or 3 in one round, carefully picked because they share similar business interests, industries or common ground, Making more meaningful connections and networking opportunities that add value for the future. So, it’s a nice morning/afternoon, on a golf course, but it’s also useful. That’s our aim. The sun is shining, surely you’re starting to feel the need to dust the cobwebs off the bats, summer is coming. Let’s get you on one of our 4 ball networking events this year?? Who’s in?? PS, this was the swing of my life, I’m actually terrible, so all standards welcome!! #golf #hr #networking #finance #accounting #golfnetworking

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