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April 23, 2020
Ben Jacobson
When all you have is a hammer, everything looks ...

Previously, we would see a need and use an event to solve that problem. In some cases, we got very good at using this tool.  In some cases, we grew lazy.  We would use the same tool repeatedly. We would get frustrated that we were getting the same results time after time. 

When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail
April 14, 2020
Ben Jacobson
What is your Organiation Busy Doing? Pivoting, ...

Here are a few ways I have seen organizations responding. Some are doing a few of these at the same time.

What is your Organiation Busy Doing?  Pivoting, Refining or just Waiting?
March 17, 2020
Ben Jacobson
Every Event Should Be Canceled!

Every event should be canceled, but not for the reason you think.  Right now, thousands of events are being canceled and it is affecting millions of attendees

Every Event Should Be Canceled!
May 24, 2017
Ben Jacobson
Calm Is Contagious

When many people picture event planners they think of a perpetually red-in-the-face, stressed-out person running around with a clipboard yelling at people. I want to propose a different image event planners everywhere should strive for: calm.

Calm Is Contagious
May 18, 2017
Ben Jacobson
My Secret to Getting Free Hotel Upgrades

I have spent hundreds of nights in hotels and have received countless free upgrades, and I am finally ready to share my secret with you. My secret way to get upgraded is simple: all you have to do is....

My Secret to Getting Free Hotel Upgrades
Ben Jacobson
April 23, 2020

When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail

Ben Jacobson
April 23, 2020
When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail

Previously, we would see a need and use an event to solve that problem. In some cases, we got very good at using this tool.  In some cases, we grew lazy.  We would use the same tool repeatedly. We would get frustrated that we were getting the same results time after time. 

Ben Jacobson
April 14, 2020

What is your Organiation Busy Doing? Pivoting, Refining or just Waiting?

Ben Jacobson
April 14, 2020
What is your Organiation Busy Doing?  Pivoting, Refining or just Waiting?

Here are a few ways I have seen organizations responding. Some are doing a few of these at the same time.

Ben Jacobson
March 17, 2020

Every Event Should Be Canceled!

Ben Jacobson
March 17, 2020
Every Event Should Be Canceled!

Every event should be canceled, but not for the reason you think.  Right now, thousands of events are being canceled and it is affecting millions of attendees

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Ben Jacobson
December 12, 2019

Pivot or Persevere | How to solve for Event Pain!

Ben Jacobson
December 12, 2019
Pivot or Persevere | How to solve for Event Pain!

When you experience pain in the planning process and you find yourself not getting the results you desire or thought you would, have a pivot or persevere meeting. Bring data and challenge your assumptions and hypotheses. Decide as a team if the right action is to persevere or pivot.

Ben Jacobson
June 1, 2017

To Cut, or Not To Cut – That is the Question

Ben Jacobson
June 1, 2017
To Cut, or Not To Cut – That is the Question

As event planners, we try to save money where we can, cut what is unnecessary, and come in under budget. Often this means finding the line between what you should do yourself and what is worth the cost of outsourcing.

Ben Jacobson
May 24, 2017

Calm Is Contagious

Ben Jacobson
May 24, 2017
Calm Is Contagious

When many people picture event planners they think of a perpetually red-in-the-face, stressed-out person running around with a clipboard yelling at people. I want to propose a different image event planners everywhere should strive for: calm.

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Ben Jacobson
May 18, 2017

My Secret to Getting Free Hotel Upgrades

Ben Jacobson
May 18, 2017
My Secret to Getting Free Hotel Upgrades

I have spent hundreds of nights in hotels and have received countless free upgrades, and I am finally ready to share my secret with you. My secret way to get upgraded is simple: all you have to do is....

Ben Jacobson
May 3, 2017

Putting Yourself in the Attendee's Shoes

Ben Jacobson
May 3, 2017
Putting Yourself in the Attendee's Shoes

 One of the most important pieces of advice that I can offer to anyone who plans events is to put yourself in the attendee’s shoes. Taking the time to incorporate this step into your event and communication planning will absolutely improve your attendees’ experience. 

Ben Jacobson
April 21, 2017

Events Are a Thermometer for Organizational Health

Ben Jacobson
April 21, 2017
Events Are a Thermometer for Organizational Health

Events are the thermometer that allows us to measure the health of an organization. Significant elevations in temperature or significant event dysfunction are a symptom of a deeper illness or infection in your organization or culture.

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Ben Jacobson
March 5, 2017

5 Steps to help you find the perfect spot!

Ben Jacobson
March 5, 2017
5 Steps to help you find the perfect spot!

Venue Research, house hunting or even finding where you should go to dinner with your spouse these 5 steps will help you find the perfect spot or help you redefine perfect.

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