Corralling the Chaos
Each episode, we’ll unravel the complexities of managing events, from staffing and scheduling to embracing technology and adapting to industry trends. Explore success stories, learn from challenges, and discover the strategies that keep live events running like well-oiled machines.
So, saddle up as we wrangle the chaos and find the order within.
Episode 68: The Power of a Professional Village: Growth in Community with The Loop
About the Episode This episode of Corralling the Chaos explores the transformative power...
Episode 67: The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing Event Software
In this insightful episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela Alea presents a comprehensive...
Episode 66: Event Logistics Uncovered: Niche Solutions, Tech Innovations, & Success Strategies
About the Episode In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela Alea, President &...
Episode 65: Women in Events: Breaking Barriers & Leading the Way with Anca Trifan
About the Episode In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela Alea, President &...
Episode 64: Event Industry Insurance: Avoiding Common Mistakes with Expert Tips from NFP
About the Episode In this episode of "Corralling the Chaos," Angela Alea and Jason...
Bonus Episode: LASSO Fest Rewind – Ask Us Anything!
About the Episode This special bonus episode of the podcast 'Corralling the Chaos' looks...
Episode 63: The Keys to Successful Software Implementation: Time, Teamwork, & Training
About the Episode In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, host Angela Alea and Thomas...
Episode 62: The Talent vs. Labor Debate
About the Episode In this compelling episode of "Corralling the Chaos," host Angela...
Episode 61: Future-Proofing Finances: Embedded Payments & Financial Services in Events
About the Episode In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, join Angela Alea, President...
Episode 60: Elevating AV Talent
About the Episode In this episode of "Corralling the Chaos," Angela and our guest, Omar...
Episode 59: Your Ticket to LASSO Fest
About the Episode Get ready for LASSO Fest 2024! In this minisode, Angela shares why...
Episode 58: Harnessing AI for Successful Events
About the Episode The episode of "Corralling the Chaos" focuses on the intersection of...
Episode 57: The CRM Essentials: Why You Need One & What You Need to Know
About the Episode The episode of "Corralling the Chaos" focuses on the topic of Customer...
Episode 56: Nurturing Connections: Building Strong Relationships in the Events Industry
About the Episode This episode of "Corralling the Chaos", focuses on the importance of...
Episode 55: Streamlining Staffing: Angela’s Quick Cash Flow Fixes
About the Episode This is a “minisode” of "Corralling the Chaos", focused on providing...
Episode 54: Putting AV in Focus: How to Start at Level 1 in the Events Industry
About the Episode This podcast episode of "Corralling the Chaos" features a conversation...
Episode 53: Classifying Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Navigating Compliance in the Event Industry
About the Episode Join Angela and Jennifer Watson, VP of HR at LASSO, for this episode...
Episode 52: 2024 State of the Industry Featuring Tom Stimson
About the Episode Angela Alea and Tom Stimson discuss the current state of the events...
Episode 51: Navigating Sales & Proposals: Iceberg Selling with Karl Becker
About the Episode This episode of Corralling the Chaos discusses sales and proposals in...
Episode 50: Best of 2023: Corralling the Chaos’ Top Moments
Listen 🎧 Watch 📺 Episodes Highlighted 🎙️ Episode 30 - Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of...
Episode 49: 2023 National Crew Appreciation Week
Listen 🎧 Watch 📺 NCAW ideas: ✓ Post crew shoutouts, pictures, and spotlights on social...
Episode 48: Trading Tradition for Innovation and Growth feat. Jon Kazarian
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways ⚡️ 1️⃣ The disconnect between the C-suite and events team Events...
Episode 47: The Worst Trend in the Events Industry Right Now
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Pay your people fairly & quickly Your people are the...
Episode 46: Educating the Events Industry From the Inside Out Feat. Zack Grant
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Understanding the Industry The events industry is often...
Episode 45: How to Enable Your Team to Do Their Best Work Feat. Mark Eicher
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Don't get trapped in the "we've always done it this way"...
Episode 44: Building Events Around Your Clients’ Goals Feat. Huong Nguyen
Listen 🎧 🔑 Key Takeaways #1 Identify Event Goals Start by asking the client: Why are...
Episode 43: Results Are in: Putting Gaff Tape on Your Inventory & Logistics Solutions is No Longer an Option Feat. Clay Sifford
Listen 🎧 📍Key Takeaways #1 The Need for Streamlined Processes The proposal process in...
Episode 42: The Most Worthwhile 5-Minute Homework Assignment You’ll Ever Do
Listen 🎧 5-minute Homework Assignment: 1. What is your experience mod? An experience mod...
Episode 41: Executing High-Stakes Events feat. Nicole Carson
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: 1. The importance of adaptability: Nicole emphasizes the...
Episode 40: Prioritizing People for Event Business Growth Feat. Seth Macchi
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: Industry Opportunities and Challenges Lack of an official SIC...
Episode 39: Navigating Event Production in Canada Feat. Jeremy Elliott
Listen 🎧 https://share.transistor.fm/e/db452cf2 Key Takeaways: Challenges and...
Episode 38: Orchestrating Impactful Moments with Evntiv’s Sierra Thompson
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: Technology in the Future of Events Importance of balancing...
Episode 37: Automation as a Competitive Advantage Feat. J Ocana
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: The Importance of Competing on Value vs. Price Emphasize service...
Episode 36: Reinventing Events for the Future: Strategies and Best Practices Feat. Will Curran
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: The Power of Personal Branding Benefits of building a personal...
Episode 35: How to Build a Revenue Engine
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: The power of marketing and sales alignment For successful...
Episode 34: Huntly Christie of Christie Lites: Leading with Strength
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: 1. Be someone's best opportunity. Being the best opportunity for...
Episode 33: Don’t be Fooled by Low Rates: 4 Billing Misconceptions Debunked
Listen 🎧 Key Takeaways: 4 Common Bill Rate Misconceptions: 1. A low bill rate will...
Episode 32: Balancing Client Expectations with Crew Wellbeing (Feat. Korey Troyer)
What we're talking about🎙️ Don't overlooking the behind the scenes experience for the...
Episode 31: Be the Company the People You’re Looking for Are Looking For: AMA with Angela Alea
Here's what you asked 💬 What is one thing you wish everyone knew about live events? Why...
Episode 30: Building a Culture of Creativity in Your Event Company (Feat. Charles Eide)
Listen 🎧 Top Takeaways ⚡️ The important of establishing company values and being...
Episode 29: What Live Event Companies Need to Start and Stop Doing Right Now feat. Kevin Danaj
Listen 🎧 Watch 📺 Read the Transcript 📚 Angela Alea: Welcome back to Corralling the...
Episode 28: A Vision For The (Near) Future of Live Events feat. Angela Alea
What we're talking about 💬 First: Background and Entry into the Industry Angela shares...
Episode 27: Ensuring The Safety of Event Professionals feat. Ray Brock
What we're talking about 💬 Listen 🎧 Watch this episode 📺 Read the transcript 📚 Angela...
Episode 26: 5 Steps to Identify Your Perfect Customer
What we're talking about 💬 Step-by-step process to find your perfect customer: Define...
Episode 25: The Importance of Community and Trust in the Live Events Industry
What we're talking about 💬 The magic of live events and the impact they can have on...
Episode 24: Enter the Winners Circle: Advice From the Top AV Professionals
Episodes Highlights: Advice for anyone curious about joining the live event industry...
Episode 23: Best of 2022: Corralling the Chaos’ Top 5 Moments
Episodes Highlighted: Episode 10 - Nancy Schaffer, of the Live Events Coalition....
Episode 22: The 12 Must-Know State Laws that Affect Live Events in California
The 12 things you need to know: Pay Rules (overtime is paid daily instead of weekly.)...
Episode 21: Becoming the Leader You Needed Early in Your Career feat. Tan Wells
What we're talking about 💬 The importance of female representation in leadership. The...
Episode 20: How To Standardize and Simplify Pay Rules
What we're talking about 💬 Three reasons to standardize and simplify how you pay crew....
LIVE National Crew Appreciation Awards Ceremony
What's in the LIVE Recording 🎬 🎞 National Crew Appreciation Week highlights & recap...
Episode 18: Planning for Success: How to Achieve your Live Event Goals feat. Tom Stimson
Here's What We're Talking About 💬 Intentional success and why it’s hard for event...
Episode 17: Daily Overtime vs. Weekly, Why Perception Isn’t Always Reality
Here's What We're Talking About 💬 Why no one is upset about getting overtime at 8 hours...
Episode 16: Balancing Fatherhood, Travel and a Career in Events feat. Nate Nicholson
Here's What We're Talking About 💬 Marriage and making decisions together to let your...
Episode 15: The Importance of Finding Your Perfect Customer
Here's What We're Talking About 💬 Have you ever wanted to fire a client? Why...
Episode 14: Handling More Shows With Less Crew feat. Susan Conner & Aaron Merkin
Here's What We're Talking About 💬 The importance of industry relationships now more than...
Episode 11: The Benefits of Being a W2 Crew Member
Listen 🎧 Read 📚 Angela Alea: Welcome back to another episode of Corralling the Chaos....
Episode 12: How To Advance Your Events Career Through Education & Training feat. Omar Colom
What we're talking about 💬 Advancing your career through education. Training resources...
Episode 10: Why The Live Events Industry Needs Advocacy feat. Nancy Shaffer & Dwayne Thomas
What we're talking about 💬 How COVID exposed the need for live events advocacy. What we...
Episode 9: How to Market Yourself as a Tech
Listen 🎧 Angela Alea: Welcome back to another episode of Corralling The Chaos. Today, we...
Episode 8: AB5 – How California Events Have Changed
Listen 🎧 Calculate Your Tax Burden 💸 See how much money you could be saving. Read the...
Episode 7: Selling The Show
Listen 🎧 Angela Alea: Welcome to Corralling the Chaos Podcast! Today we have three very...
Episode 6: Corralling The Chaos On Show Sites feat. Mike Aubry and George Flores
Listen 🎧 Watch the episode 📺 Read the transcript 📚 Angela Alea: Welcome back to another...
Episode 5: Five Things Threatening Your Company’s Success (& How to Fix It)
Angela Alea: Welcome to Corralling the Chaos podcast, where we talk publicly about the...
Episode 4: Defining Professionalism Ft. Mel Baglio & Bob Solsbak
What we're talking about 💬 Why there is a lack of professionalism in the live events...
Episode 3: Removing The “Us vs. Them” Mentality
Angela Alea: [00:00:00] Welcome to Corralling The Chaos Podcast, where we talk publicly...
Episode 2: What Kind of Company Do You Want To Be? Ft. Clay Sifford
Clay Sifford: There was somebody that week that was sitting in Atlanta that could have...
Episode 1: Talking Publicly About Things Event Pros Worry About Privately
Angela Alea: Welcome to Corralling the Chaos podcast, where we talk publicly about the...