Event Planners and Designers

171 THE NEXT LEVEL: JULIE NOVACK Discusses CALDER CLARK, Planning and Design for Chic Classic Southern Events

171 THE NEXT LEVEL: JULIE NOVACK Discusses CALDER CLARK, Planning and Design for Chic Classic Southern Events

by | Jul 24, 2019 | ,

In this episode of The Next Level, Andy Kushner and Julie Novack, founder of PartySlate, chat about Calder Clark’s interview on the Wedding Biz. Julie is a marketing expert who has been in the business for more than 20 years and is working to make PartySlate the best resource in the world for connecting wedding vendors and their clients.

Julie and Andy discuss everything from Clader’s initial market research through peer shopping to her beliefs on having multiple streams of revenue. Learn why processes are the foundation of growth and why they should never be static. Listen as Julie shares her insights on all of the wonderful things Calder has done to market and grow her business.

170 CALDER CLARK: Planning and Design for Chic Classic Southern Events

170 CALDER CLARK: Planning and Design for Chic Classic Southern Events

by | Jul 22, 2019 |

Calder Clark, owner and creative director at Calder Clark, has created a devoted following due to her flawless attention to detail for her immaculate destination fetes. Andy and Calder dive deep into her background, processes, and what truly drives her to plan and design the events she takes on. 

Learn how she set herself up for success early on, learned the ins and outs of the wedding biz from her hotel days, and why multiple revenue streams and investing are so important. She gives some amazing tips for those just starting out in the business and provides a truly transparent look at her business and philosophies. 

If you’ve been looking to hear how a successful wedding and events planner and designer has managed to find work/life balance and prosperity, then you won’t want to miss Andy’s conversation with Calder Clark.

167 THE NEXT LEVEL: SEAN LOW Discusses DAVID MONN, Aligning the Senses To Create The Ultimate Event

167 THE NEXT LEVEL: SEAN LOW Discusses DAVID MONN, Aligning the Senses To Create The Ultimate Event

by | Jul 10, 2019 | ,

In this episode of The Next Level, Andy Kushner and guest co-host, Sean Low, chat about key topics from Andy’s interview with David Monn. Sean has been featured on several of THE NEXT LEVEL conversations and always provides wonderful insights into the businesses of The Wedding Biz guests. This episode is no different.

Amongst other valuable topics, Sean and Andy discuss the details of David’s philosophy on light and creativity in business. They then take that further and share how his philosophies are revealed in every event that he puts on. This conversation is a deep dive view of how to merge life and business for ultimate success.

166 DAVID MONN: Aligning the Senses To Create The Ultimate Event

166 DAVID MONN: Aligning the Senses To Create The Ultimate Event

by | Jul 8, 2019 |

Join David Monn and Andy as they travel down memory lane to discover the events and steps that led David to develop a unique sense of design in the event industry. Join Andy and David as they travel down memory lane to discover the events and steps that led him to develop a unique sense of design in the event industry. David’s unique ability to align the senses to create the most effective event tapestry is what sets him apart from his fellow planners and designers.

David’s fascinating career trajectory involved finally realizing his calling was in event planning and design. His use of authenticity, scale, and attention to detail along with igniting the senses of smell, sound, and sight have made him an industry leader and one of the most highly sought-after event planners/designers in the world. His goal is to craft an event that shares your true story and personality, not the fantasy that you’ve created for yourself. 

His years in the corporate environment prepared him by giving insights into the mechanics of running a business and putting him in contact with some of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. Their mentorship and his creativity are the backbones of his business.

Listen in to learn how lighting design defines an event, why packing light and carrying on your luggage is so freeing, and how to leverage your relationships to create a thriving business. David shares valuable and personal insights into the creation of his business, so this conversation is not one you want to miss.

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