Copy of Lessons Learned from 20 Years in the Events Industry: What I Wish I Knew

Copy of Lessons Learned from 20 Years in the Events Industry: What I Wish I Knew

Twenty years in the events industry has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. From unexpected surprises to hard-earned wisdom, the journey has been filled with lessons I wish I’d known from the start.

Whether it’s discovering just how vast the industry really is or learning the importance of mental resilience when things go off course, the experience has been nothing short of eye-opening. In this blog, I’ll share the key takeaways from my career and the advice I’d give my younger self—if only he’d listen!


The Most Surprising Lesson

I’ve learned that the events industry is bigger than most people realize—there are 22K venue finders in the UK alone! The industry has endless potential for collaboration, but the key lesson is that you can’t be everything to everyone. Success comes from knowing your strengths and having trusted people by your side.


Advice I’d Give My Younger Self

If I could go back, I’d tell myself not to try being a jack of all trades. Focus on what you’re great at. Would younger me have listened? Probably not—and if I’m honest, current me still struggles with this sometimes!


The Most Important Trait for Success? Resilience.

Event planning is full of unpredictable moments—from vendors not showing up to clients overindulging. But the show must go on. Mental resilience is key. There are always solutions, and even when things don’t go to plan, it’s never the end of the world.



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2w

Good point about sticking to your stengths and not trying to be everything to everyone. In a very crowded & competitive market with almost no barriers to new entrants its the only way!

Chris Owen

I bring together talented teams to successfully deliver projects and programs. With a focus on collaboration and clear goals, I ensure everyone is motivated, aligned, and works together to achieve great results

2w

Nice bit of photoshop on that mug 😛

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