🎭 Unmasking the Worst Event Trends | Proposals Facelift, Celebrating Crew, and more!
Sneak peek of what’s below 👀
❏ State of the Event Industry
❏ National Crew Appreciation Week is November 6-10
❏ Give your proposals a facelift and sell more in '24
❏ 3 minutes + 7 questions = more money on the table 💸
❏ Join us at LDI in Las Vegas
❏ The worst trends in the event industry right now
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Help shape the future of events by participating:
Does your crew know how much you appreciate them?
During the week of November 6-10, we have an opportunity as an entire industry to put a spotlight on the behind-the-scenes heroes who make great events happen.
What can you do? 🤔
Here are a few ideas:
✓ Post crew shoutouts, pictures, and spotlights on social media using the hashtag #NationalCrewAppreciationWeek
✓ Create 'Thank You' videos or notes
✓ Host Happy Hours or lunches for your team
✓ Give away company swag
Planning something creative? Don't forget to tag LASSO on social so we can help spotlight your team!
Introducing LASSO Proposals: Give your proposals a facelift
Quoting events based solely on “the numbers” isn’t doing you any favors in today’s event landscape. To truly compete — and charge what you are worth — you must sell the value of the events you produce.
”Quoting” events, the old way:
➤ This is a list of our impressive gear!
➤ Here is the pricing for our impressive gear and “labor”
➤ Sending the quote with no tracking or confirmation of receipt.
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“Proposing” events, the new way:
✔︎ Position the value of your team, their experience, and ability to execute by using images, video, and other visual content.
✔︎ Have complete flexibility in how you display your pricing
✔︎ Gain insights into engagement with your proposal (opens, time spent reviewing, capture client comments, etc.)
✔︎ Close more business!
Lesser-known ways to optimize your crewing workflow and maximize your bottom line
Is your crewing workflow bleeding your budget dry?
We’ll help with the math.
Answer 7 questions about your crewing workflow and we'll break down how much you could save across these 3 categories:
Heading to Vegas in December for LDI?
Stop by booth #756 from December 3-5 to connect with our team and see the new operating system for live event companies. Finally, you can manage your events, crew, and gear all in the same place. 🤩
Join us for happy hour December 4th at Maggiano's at 5:30 - come connect and grab a drink with us. Click here to RSVP.
[🎙 Podcast] The worst trend in the events industry right now
There have been a lot of discouraging stories out there recently about slow payments to our industry's freelancers. In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela stresses the importance of on-time, fair pay for crew, recognizing their value and confronting late payment practices.
✅ Pay your people fairly & quickly
Your people are the backbone of your company. Without them, you don't have a company, much less successful events.
⏳Don't let freelancers be the last in line
Freelancers should be the first to be paid, not the last. Create a positive work culture and attract top talent by paying on time.
✋ Stop supporting bad behavior
Working with agencies that don't prioritize fast, fair pay compromises talent quality. Support those that value and protect their workforce through fair compensation and safe conditions.