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DanJ.Berger(www.danjberger.com) is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, author, and community builder dedicated to fostering connection and belonging. His book,The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging(Forbes Books), cements his place as a thought leader on this essential human need. As the founder of Social Tables, an award-winning event design software company acquired by Blackstone-owned Cvent for $100 million,Danrevolutionized the events industry, helping people connect at scale. A recipient of multiple awards including the Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council, he now leads Assemble Hospitality Group, reimagining corporate retreats to cultivate belonging and transform team dynamics.An avid community builder,Danfounded the Idaho Israel Alliance, a nonprofit combating antisemitism in the wake of the October 7 attacks in Israel. He also spearheaded a prominent Idaho men's group and is an active participant in YPO and Tiger 21. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and daughter.  

Dan's Journey to Idaho Retreats In this episode, Michael welcomes Dan to discuss his incredible journey from Israel to the United States, where he built a career in programming and later wrote a book to help people discover their sense of belonging. Now, Dan is focused on building retreat venues nationwide, creating spaces for people to reconnect with themselves and others. Michael shares a personal story about his cousin, who turned a passion into a thriving business, reinforcing that pursuing what truly fulfills you can lead to success. Dan explains why he chose Idaho as a base for his retreats, highlighting the state's balance of recreation and work-life harmony. Michael reminisces about his experiences in Idaho, including an unforgettable snowball fight in 95-degree weather. Overcoming Personal Challenges to Find Belonging Michael and Dan dive into the deeply personal journey of overcoming challenges, from addiction to finding true purpose. Dan reflects on his own path of self-discovery, which led to writing his book on belonging. He shares a powerful insight: before we can feel a sense of belonging in our careers or teams, we first need to cultivate it within ourselves. They explore how self-awareness and understanding are crucial in fostering a work environment where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Michael reinforces that personal growth isn't just about success—it's about aligning with what truly matters. Building Strong Teams Through Connection Michael shares his experience working for an insurance automation company in the late '90s, where he and a team of 12 traveled across the country to install automation systems at independent insurance agencies. Recognizing the need for team cohesion, leadership made it a priority to bring everyone together at least once or twice a year. This simple investment in team bonding paid off, leading to a tight-knit group that could execute high-stakes projects—like a complex, week-long installation in New Orleans—with confidence and success. The key takeaway? A strong sense of belonging isn't just about the workplace—it's about trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. The Power of Belonging in Leadership & Business Dan and Michael close the conversation by emphasizing the importance of fostering belonging in organizations. Dan shares his simple yet powerful framework for building psychological safety and engagement at work. He introduces his new company, Assemble Hospitality, and discusses his book, which lays out strategies for leaders to create cultures of belonging. Michael reflects on his own experiences working at companies that truly prioritized a sense of connection—and the stark contrast of workplaces that failed to do so. They also touch on the challenges men face in today's society when it comes to identity and belonging, reinforcing the need for self-discovery and purpose-driven leadership. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to create meaningful connections, whether in business or in life. Dan J. Berger (www.danjberger.com) is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, author, and community builder dedicated to fostering connection and belonging. His book, The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging (Forbes Books), cements his place as a thought leader on this essential human need. As the founder of Social Tables, an award-winning event design software company acquired by Blackstone-owned Cvent for $100 million, Dan revolutionized the events industry, helping people connect at scale. A recipient of multiple awards, including the Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council, he now leads Assemble Hospitality Group, reimagining corporate retreats to cultivate belonging and transform team dynamics. An avid community builder, Dan founded the Idaho Israel Alliance, a nonprofit combating antisemitism after the October 7 attacks in Israel. He also spearheaded a prominent Idaho men's group and actively participated in YPO and Tiger 21. Dan holds an MBA from Georgetown University and lives with his wife and daughter in Boise, Idaho.  

 In this episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes sits down with Dan Berger, an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Social Tables and Assemble Hospitality. Dan opens up about his deeply personal battle with addiction, the struggles he faced with self-worth and belonging, and how recovery transformed his life. From growing up with feelings of disconnection to seeking validation through success and substance use, Dan shares the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety and self-discovery.Dan's journey took him from building a thriving tech company to embarking on an introspective road trip after its sale, ultimately leading to his latest book, The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging. In this candid conversation, he and Gary discuss the impact of childhood trauma, addiction recovery, and the power of vulnerability in healing. They also dive into the challenges of male loneliness, the sober curious movement, and how embracing discomfort can lead to transformation.If you've ever struggled with addiction or questioned where you truly belong, this episode is for you. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on recovery, reinvention, and the lifelong pursuit of connection.

What if the secret to success isn't just hard work, but a deep sense of belonging? Dan Berger, founder of Social Tables (acquired for $100 million), built businesses that brought people together - and now, he's helping others find belonging in their own lives. In this episode, Dan shares how his journey as an adapted and immigrant kid shaped his entrepreneurial success, why belonging is the most underrated advantage in business, and how you can create stronger connections in your team, company, and personal life. Learn more about Dan: https://www.danjberger.com/

This podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community. If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/. Dan Berger sold his company Social Tables for $100 million in 2018. But his net worth today hasn't moved at all. Why? Here's what we talk about: How Dan went from bootstrapping websites to an eight-figure exit Why his net worth hasn't grown in seven years (and he's totally fine with that) His biggest post-exit financial mistakes: angel investing, dumb NFTs, and a $7.5M NYC apartment The hidden struggles of founders post-exit—why selling doesn't solve your problems How Dan's early-life struggles led to a lifelong search for belonging What entrepreneurs get wrong about identity, success, and relationships His perspective on the Die With Zero philosophy—and how he's ACTUALLY living by it. How he rebuilt his sense of purpose Your Hosts: Sam Parr Founder of Hampton, a private community for CEOs. Sold his last company, The Hustle, for tens of millions. Big fan of first-class flights (unlike Dan). Harry Morton Founded and runs Lower Street, the leading branded podcast production service in the world. Hampton Member. Cool Links: Hampton – Join the Founder Community https://www.joinhampton.com/ Lower Street – Podcast Production https://www.lowerstreet.co/ The Quest by Dan Berger – A book on belonging and identity. https://www.belongingquest.com/ Die With Zero by Bill Perkins – The book that inspired Dan's financial philosophy. https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcome Chapters: Meet Don Berger: The $100 Million Exit (01:08) The Journey of Social Tables (01:49) Life After the Big Sale (03:47) Financial Transparency and Mistakes (08:10) Living the Die With Zero Philosophy (18:01) Rediscovering Success (22:39) Financial Insights: Investments and Income Sources (23:40) The Belonging Crisis: A Personal Journey (24:21) Adoption, Abandonment, and Immigration: Early Life Struggles (24:45) Building Belonging: From Company Culture to Personal Connections (26:02) Addiction and Recovery: A Path to Belonging (30:01) Men in Crisis: Addressing Modern Masculinity (36:58) Post-Exit Reflections: Investing and Finding Purpose (40:51) Creating Community: The Birth of Hampton (45:44)

Today, I'm in conversation with Dan Berger. Dan is an Israeli-American author and entrepreneur. He is the author of The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging (ForbesBooks). He is also the Founder and CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group, a boutique lodging concept for corporate retreats. Previously, Dan was the Founder and former CEO of Social Tables, which was acquired in 2018 by Blackstone-owned Cvent for $100mm. In this one, we dive into building businesses in his new home town of Boise Idaho; the pillars of community and belonging, which leads us to some more personal corners of Dan's life including his battle with sex addiction, and what he's focused on going forward. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever felt like you're faking it - trying to fit in somewhere you're supposed to belong, but it just feels... off? Dan J. Berger, author of The Quest, reveals how understanding your unique belonging archetype can transform your experience of connection and community. Discover practical tools to move beyond surface-level relationships and find genuine belonging in a world of performative connection.About Dan J. BergerDan J. Berger is the author of The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging and founder/CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group, a boutique chain of corporate retreat centers. He previously founded and led Social Tables, an event-planning software platform, which he sold to Blackstone-owned Cvent in 2018 for $100 million. Through his personal journey from childhood trauma to entrepreneurial success, Dan has developed practical frameworks for finding authentic belonging.Topics CoveredThe true definition of belonging and why most advice misses the markThe four belonging archetypes and how to find yoursFive essential skills for developing "belonging intelligence"The five C's test for evaluating your belonging fuel and how this can help youStay to the end for Dan's philosophical take on what it means to be "already free" through the lens of determinism versus free willResourcesTake the Belonging Archetype QuizGet Dan's book: "The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging"Learn about Assemble Hospitality Group: Urban retreat centers for corporate teamsConnect with Dan: danjberger.com

On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & KeynoteSpeaker) and Sarah Ghessie (Senior HR Director at Fundrise) as they discuss how to create strong workplace cultures, build HR departments from scratch, and use data to predict trends. Dive into her journey of understanding diverse perspectives and the human side behind every data point in today's evolving society.Guest BIO:With over ten years of experience in human resources and operations, I am a passionate and strategic leader who drives organizational excellence and employee engagement. As the Senior Director of Human Resources at Fundrise, I oversee the People function for a high-growth, direct-to-investor alternative asset management platform, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. I hold a SHRM-CP certification and am graduate of the People Leader Accelerator, a program that equips HR professionals with the skills and tools to create high-performing and inclusive teams, and the Redefining HR Accelerator - Charlie Cohort. Previously, I held various HR and operations roles at Asurity Technologies, NJI Media, Social Tables, and Hukkster, where I supported the growth and success of different organizations in the technology, media, and retail sectors. I have a strong background in retail management and organizational leadership and learning, with master's degrees from the University of South Carolina and the George Washington University. I also hold a diversity and inclusion certificate from Cornell University, and I am committed to fostering a culture of belonging and respect at Fundrise and beyond.

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, our host, entrepreneur, and investor, Frank Gruber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgruber), is joined by Dan Berger.   Dan Berger is an entrepreneur with a strong track record in the event planning industry. He is the Founder of Assemble, a boutique chain of corporate retreat centers designed to enhance team collaboration and productivity.   Previously, Dan founded Social Tables, an event-planning software company that made waves in the industry and was acquired by Cvent for $100 million in 2018. He is also the author of the upcoming book, “The Quest — The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging.”    Watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mvb3nJzq7U    We invite you all to join our Startup of the Year community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join   Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us   Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: https://podcast.startupofyear.com/   Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: https://soty.link/ESTYouTube …… Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com   The program includes in-person and virtual events, including our annual SXSW startup pitch and competition. All of this culminates at our Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced and has an opportunity at a potential investment.   Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.established.us Connect with us on X - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us 

Hey, folks! It's Kate here, welcoming you back to another episode of the Wedding Planning Collective Podcast. Today, I'm shaking things up a bit. Typically, I start my episodes with questions I frequently hear, but today, let's dive into a topic often overlooked in wedding planning: layouts or floor plans. Starting with the basics, I break down why having a well-thought-out wedding layout is crucial. It's not the most glamorous aspect of planning, but it can save you from chaos on your big day. We discuss the necessity of having both ceremony and reception layouts, debunking the myth that ceremony layouts are always unnecessary. Moving on, I delve into who typically handles these layouts and explore the pros and cons of venue assistance versus DIY. While venue coordinators can be a huge help, they often come with limitations on revisions and timing. We also touch on the practicalities of creating your own layout, including free tools like Aisle Planner, Social Tables, and All Seated. Understanding dimensions, guest flow, and space allocation are key components we delve into, ensuring your layout is both functional and elegant. Lastly, I provide a comprehensive list of elements to consider when crafting your layout, from seating arrangements to vendor stations, ensuring no detail is overlooked. And hey, I'd love to hear from you! Have you started your layout process yet? Head over to the Wedding Planning Collective Facebook Group and share your experience. If you found this episode valuable, please take a moment to rate and review. Your feedback helps us reach more couples navigating the wedding planning journey. Until next time, happy planning! Layout Checklist - https://www.planningcollective.com/layout Planning Collective Membership - https://www.planningcollective.com/membership Don't Forget List - https://planningcollective.myflodesk.com/dontforget --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/planning-collective/support

Whether you're a couple about to get married or you're a wedding planner, you would probably love to find a template for your wedding seating chart to make the table assignments process easier and stress-free. If so, you may be wondering:Where can I download a template for my wedding seating chart?How do I assign the table assignments in my wedding seating chart?Who should I assign to a table first in my wedding seating chart?How should I set up the template for my wedding seating chart?Wedding table and seat assignments can be a dramatic endeavour fraught with tension and disorganization. Lucky for you, in today's blog post, we're reviewing the basics of wedding table seat assignments. I'm also providing you with a template for your wedding seating chart!Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the ASK THE PLANNER Wedding Planning Templates Shop For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/61I also mentioned platforms like Social Tables or All Seated. Unfortunately, since I originally recorded the episode, the platforms are no longer free. We're coming out with a Seating Spreadsheet that you can use and it will be in the Wedding Planning Template shop this summer, so be on the lookout for that if you want help organizing your guests by table. If you have follow-up questions or want me to talk more in-depth about something you heard today, please leave the podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, leave your Instagram handle, and what your question is and I'll address it in a future episode and follow you back!Also, while you're there, please leave us feedback about the show. What you like, don't like, who you want to hear from in Season 4, I want to make this show based on what you want to hear and what would be helpful for you!And if you don't know what to say, just drop me an emoji, maybe your wedding date, something that tells us where you're listening or where you're from, I love knowing where you all are! Connect with the show!

Andrew Csontos helped Co-Found what is now Concur Travel and Expense at the age of 27, as a UVA undergrad he moved the School Newspaper online before The Washington Post had a web presence. Today Andrew is the Head of Engineering at Social Tables. He speaks about all of his achieves like you too can have this level of success. He explored multiple disciplines which gave him a diverse foundation to build on. He is a great believer in luck but the harder he works the more luck he has found to have!Social Tables and now Cvent has an Apprentice Program which is the main funnel for entry level Engineering Talent. Andrew proudly describes his thoughts on hiring. Andrew is a leader who still finds time to keep his hands on the keyboard. He believes feedback is a gift - both entry level up to leadership and leadership down to the individual contributor. With honesty (and a very good nature) Andrew reflects on experiences ranging from being a Co-Founder to working at the likes of Capital One, Concur and SAP and shares with us the skills he learned along the journey.

This is “Events: demystified” brought to you by Tree-Fan Events and I'm your host, Anca. On today's episode I have Dan Berger, the Founder and former CEO of Social Tables - and if you've been in events for at least a day, you've most likely heard and used Social Tables for your events - which he sold to Cvent in October of 2018. Prior to Social Tables, Dan worked in management consulting and served as a member of Congress. During today's episode we get to demystify the idea of community, what does it mean for a post-pandemic world, what does it look like in the marketplace and ultimately, how do you build it for events moving forward with IRL & Hybrid. In Dan's own words: "Belonging serves as an overall indicator of whether or not you've successfully built a real Community. Communities should feel exclusive to those who are a part of them. Why? Part of who we are is defined by who we aren't. When everyone belongs, no one belongs." Stay tuned for additional tips shared by Dan, a true entrepreneur at heart, that left quite a legacy behind at Social Tables. ————————— You can find Dan on these social channels: https://www.danjberger.com/ https://twitter.com/danberger https://www.linkedin.com/in/danberger ————————— For event and podcast updates, tips, and tricks of the trades, follow us on these social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventsdemystifiedpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eventsdemystified Podcast Website: https://eventsdemystified.com ————————— Tree-Fan Event's Hybrid Event Production Services: https://treefanevents.com/hybrid-event-services/ ————————— If you liked what you heard, please show us some love by subscribing to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite listening platform. By leaving a great review and hitting the 5 stars, you make this Podcast visible to other listeners with the same interests as you. Here's to many successful IRL or hybrid events! Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eventsdemystified/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eventsdemystified/support

This episode of Lessons from Leaders is brought to you by Smart Meetings, the go-to source of information for meeting and event professionals. For more information on Smart Meetings, please go to https://www.smartmeetings.comOur guest on this episode is David Peckinpaugh, the president of Maritz Global Events. In his current role, David provides strategic oversight for both Maritz Travel and Experient – two of the largest and most respected leaders in the event industry with nearly $1 billion in total event spend annually. Working closely with his Executive Leadership Team, David sets the business strategy and future direction of the collective companies, while ensuring the companies consistently design and deliver exceptional experiences to clients and their guests.David is known throughout the events industry as a passionate leader and tireless advocate. Prior to his current position leading Maritz, David has held senior level posts over the past 30+ years at prestigious organizations such as HelmsBriscoe, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Conferon Global Services and Hyatt Hotels. He also served as president & CEO of the San Diego CVB for three years.Throughout his career David has been recognized for his work, advocacy and action on behalf of the events industry, earning numerous accolades from peers and organizations. He has been the recipient of multiple awards including MPI Rise Award’s Meetings Industry Leadership Award, the Joint Meetings Industry Council’s Unity Award, and Incentive Travel Council’s Advocate of the Year Award, to name just a few.David is a board member of the U.S. Travel Association, a member of the Meetings Means Business Coalition, and Chairman of the PCMA Education Foundation. He also serves on the advisory boards for Taj Group and Social Tables. In addition, David is a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS).In this thought-provoking podcast, David walks us through his captivating career journey, and shares his views on what it takes to be a good leader, in good times and bad.Website: https://www.maritzglobalevents.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-peckinpaugh-20a17a3/

Bryan is the founder of BW Missions, a company that works with mission-driven entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, and CEOs including Nir Eyal (Author Hooked & Indistractable), Rick Smith (CEO Axon/ inventor of the TASER), Denise Gosnell (Chief Data Officer at DataStax), Dan Berger (Former CEO of Social Tables, acquired by CVENT), Allen Gannett, and many more to develop and execute digital strategies behind book, product, and business launches. His clients have been represented in Inc., Forbes, TechCrunch, Morning Brew, HBR, and Wired Magazine. Mike and I have known Bryan for a couple of years and he's one of the best networked people we know and a person that truly cares about helping people carving their pathway. This week we sat down with Bryan Wish to discuss carving paths and finding a sense of belonging. Bryan talks about his journey through finding the right path for him and paints a picture for listeners to better understand where belonging comes from, and how to focus on the right search. We then discussed how your inner-circle and broader network can be used for long-term benefit. We dive deeper into how to network and select the right people with whom to surround yourself. Lastly, we spoke about book publishing, and the reasons for, and intentions behind writing and publishing a book. This podcast episode deals with the challenges of finding your sense of belonging, keeping the right people around you, and all the thoughts that go into the choice of writing a book. We certainly enjoyed this episode, and hope you do too. Recommendations: To Read: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. Van der Kolk Follow Bryan on Linkedin Follow Mike on Linkedin Follow Max on Linkedin

Trevor Lynn, CMO of Social Tables (Washington DC-based events planning software), joins Sheiny for the PILOT POD to discuss a number of personal career topics. We go into depth as to why he chose the path of working at a small startup in the DC area right after college, how he got into Sales/Marketing right after college when he was a Finance major, what his management style is like, how that style was developed in his early 20s, and how he uses that same style today. We go further into how he found his passion of working with early stage startups, getting his hands dirty right from the get-go, and his hunger to learn from the very best in the industries that he's involved in. Beyond the Profile is a podcast where we discuss hard-hitting career stories with professionals of all ages. We're looking to get into the nitty gritty when it comes to breaking down our guests' career paths, why did they choose the industry/company they work for, where did their passions come from, and what are they looking to do to make a difference in the future for the work they're involved in. This is a chance for all of us to learn and potentially implement how these guests go about their business, decision-making, and ultimately how they found a love for their craft. Please rate, review, and subscribe! Guest Info: email: trevorhlynn@gmail.com Social Tables: www.socialtables.com Cvent: www.cvent.com Follow us on: IG: @beyondtheprofile TWTR: @beyndtheprofile LinkedIn: @beyond-the-profile Music: www.bensound.com

NOTES:Further into your planning, you're going to need a floorplan of your dinner tables. This helps you and your caterer understand where everyone is when they're delivering meals. It also helps your venue know where to set up your tables, chairs, and other furniture. Finally, this also helps you visualize where your guests will sit if you're assigning tables, which most people do. Sometimes your venue will make the floorplan, but often you'll need to do this. I highly recommend using a tool like Social Tables to make floorplans and assign seating. I've used them since they started out as a small startup in Washington, DC. I've also used All Seated because some venues already used it, but my couples and I experience more headaches with that platform. Both have free options, which should be enough for your needs. It's important to have a floorplan that's to scale to avoid squeezing too many tables in a room that's too small (trust me, I've seen it happen. It's very stressful and not good.) To learn what other questions you might be forgetting to ask your wedding venue, visit my blog post >>> verveeventco.com/weddingvenuequestions. For a link to Social Tables and my other favorite planning tools, visit my resources directory at https://verveeventco.com/favoritethings.

Anything can happen when you make the leap as an entrepreneur, and this fear often holds people back, but not Dan Berger. When Dan Berger launched his career as an entrepreneur and founded Social Table, he not only met great success but was able to sell his business and propel himself onto his next project. In this interview, Dan shares his story, tips on how to position yourself in the meetings and events industry, and how to face crisis. This conversation is full of great advice on how to get traction for your business and an interesting perspective on generational cycles of the meeting industry.   Dan's Bio: Dan Berger is an American-Israeli entrepreneur and investor. He is the Founder and former CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Social Tables, which was acquired in October 2018 by Cvent, a Vista-backed company, for a reported 8-figure deal. Founded in 2011, Social Tables provides event sales, marketing, and operations software products, which have enabled over 250,000 hospitality and event professionals execute over 1.5 million events per year. The award-winning software is used by over 50% of all full-service hotels in North America. Show Highlights:  What inspired Dan to become an entrepreneur  Eric and Dan discuss how being an introvert or extrovert effects business leadership  How to overcome fear when becoming an entrepreneur  Challenges you overcome early in business  Dan discusses the importance of human connection  How to apply what we learn from crisis to highlight the importance of the meetings industry  How the meeting business model and generational re-skilling impacts event planning  Opportunities that the online community has created for the meeting industry  Dan's story of building and selling his business  How to collect data, filter out noise, and listen to your gut  Dan shares what his upcoming projects look like    Resources: www.socialtables.com Social Tables LinkedIn Connect with Eric: www.eventbusinessformula.com/podcast Eric's LinkedIn Subscribe to the Podcast

The world has been turned upside down in the past week by the spread of COVID-19, and even the most knowledgeable experts are unsure of what it will mean to the travel and meetings business in the months and even years ahead. But while such unpredictable times create challenges for forecasting about the future and the meetings industry specifically, upheaval and change also demand creative thinking, and a plan not just for weathering the current crisis, but how to recover after it. To that end, we spoke with Dan Berger, founder of Social Tables, who recently shared his predictions for the next decade at Northstar Meetings Group’s SMU International event in New York City just two weeks ago. We spoke with Berger on March 10 about how the coronavirus could impact events long term, and more general trends around meeting technology, venue sourcing and the future of meetings. 

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Dan Berger In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler and editor in chief Beth Kormanik sit down with Dan Berger, the founder of Social Tables who recently stepped away from the company after an acquisition by Cvent. Berger dives into what makes a successful entrepreneur, tips for building a strong team, how he developed a successful company and made the decision to sell it, and more. He also shares insights into fund-raising and dealing with investors, what he'll be doing post-Social Tables, and why he recently invested in a New York-based event production company. Download or subscribe to the show at bizbash.com/gathergeeks. Running time: 40:46

Digital #10Cvent partnered with HSMAI, offering its solution to the many events the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International organizes every year. HMSAI will use the whole Cvent ecosystem: OnArrival, Social Tables, and Cvent Appointments. If you want to know more about HSMAI events, check out this article I wrote for them in 2018.Digital #9As Google competition becomes fiercer, TripAdvisor had to reduce costs, and its first decision was to fire 200 of its 3,800 employees (around 5% of its workforce). No official comment from the company has (yet) been published.Digital #8(Rita’s pick) Accor Hotels and Sabre are working on a “full-service property management capability.” The first step of the partnership is Accor’s adoption of SynXis reservation system.Digital #7If something seems slightly different on Desktop Google’ SERP, don’t panic. It is. The new SERP features favicons, blurring the line between paid and organic results even more. Organic results now feature a small logo next to the URL, while paid ads feature a bolded black ad label. The change is not unexpected: I’ve already discussed this change back in May. At the time, the new design only affected mobile search, but it was quite obvious that desktop was next.Digital #6Yet another funding round for SiteMinder: the unstoppable channel manager raised $70M. With a valuation of more than $750M, it’s not so far-fetched to see these guys on the unicorns list before the end of the year…Digital #5Revinate launched a new, cloud-dased, AI-fueled data platform to clean and aggregate hotel guests’ profiles, aiming to solve one of the most pressing problems in our industry: guest data fragmentation. Marc Heyneker, CEO and Co-Founder of Revinate, stated: “For decades, technology companies have (managed) rooms, not guests. We are seeing a tectonic shift to a guest-centric approach (…) Our Guest Data Platform delivers the cleanest and most robust set of guest data intelligence ever made available (… ) Hoteliers now have access to unified guest profiles that power unmatched direct revenue performance and personalized guest experiences.”Digital #4Tesla is now worth $100B, more than Ford and GM combined. Tesla’ share price doubled in just three months, skyrocketing to $600/share. As the mighty Joe Rogan once wisely stated: “When you drive (a Tesla), you realize other cars are stupid.”Digital #3Skift published its sixth annual Megatrends Defining Travel magazine. If you’re looking for something to read over the weekend, here’s my best suggestion.Digital #2Google Cloud partnered with Sabre to “enable the travel provider to improve operational agility while developing new services and creating a new marketplace for its airline, hospitality, and travel agency customers.” The first challenge will be migrating the huge Sabre’s IT infrastructure to Google Cloud.Digital #1Ubisend delivers AI-driven conversational interfaces that enable brands to communicate in real-time, 24/7 in any timezone, across 29 digital channels. Its AI solutions provide a unified, cross-business unit and global solution, unlocking valuable resources and enabling brands to solve people’s problems with real care. During today’s episode of Digital. (3:00 PM CET), I will be joined by Jamie Gladstone, Sales Development Representative, and we’ll talk about AI, HI, and the future of our industry. Don’t miss it!Welcome to Digital., your weekly recap of the best travel news of the week: day in, day out. Everything you need to know about hotel distribution, digital economy, travel, tourism, hospitality, startups, market stocks, reports, staff movements, industry events, innovation, and more. Hosted by best-selling author, journalist, futurist, founder of Travel Singularity, toy collector and retired punk rocker, Simone Puorto.

Today’s episodes is one of our favorites of the year. We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top event tech trends in 2019. They will talk about what they have seen, where our industry is heading with tech and how we can continue to integrate more deeply and create better planner and participant experiences. Our iconic panel Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates, James Spellos of Meeting U, and Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies are joining us and weighing in on the event tech trends. They will chat about everything from chatbots and AI, to facial recognition and cybersecurity. If you are ready to explode your mind with usable, useful ideas – this is the must-see episode! We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, 2019 Event Tech Trends! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates (@corbinball) James Spellos of Meeting U (@jspellos) Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies (@NickBorelli) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Corbin Ball & Associates – Meeting Technology Headquarters Meeting U – Help people become more productive and comfortable with technology Borelli Strategies – Improving live experiences for attendees by supporting and advancing event professionals globally. Social Tables – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform. ITN International – Optimizes events and delivers actionable data that leads to future improvement. Event Tech Tribe – A collaborative ensemble of event tech specialists working together to make events better. WWDC18 – Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Sciensio – The Art and Science of AI Chat. Chatby Inc. – Create a public chat zone out of any location including, schools, student residences, parks, bars, airports or any other building where people tend to gather. Radario – Instant event analytics, powerful CRM and personalized email marketing seamlessly integrated with ticketing platforms. The Indoor Lab – Provide the most comprehensive end-to-end analytics for indoor event locations using their proprietary platform and hardware. Mention – Get live updates about your brand from the web and social media. Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you. VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – In this episode, the ICONIC Jonah Brotman of House of VR discussed the challenges VR brings to the event industry, differences between AR and VR, and so much more! Cyber Security For Events : The Good The Bad & The Really Ugly – #EventIcons Episode 131 – Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – Discussion on best business opportunities for e-gaming segment and the numbers and statistics every event planner needs to know about e-gaming events. What are your favorite tips and tricks for using event furniture to engage? Comment below and let us know.

As event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry.  Our clients expect us to stay current with trends and know how to implement them at their events when it comes to event design trends and so much more.  In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. Joining us today are the #EventIcons, David Merrell of AOO Events and Susie Perelman of Mosaic. Their keen understanding of how rapidly events need to adapt, and their willingness to share their knowledge on what is next will make this a must-watch episode as you plan your 2019 events. We will cover everything from this years pantones and how you can use them in your next events, how they get inspiration and come up with trend predictions, and ways to use technology to enhance event design trends and so much more!  We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, 2019 Event Design Trends! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: David Merrell of AOO Events (@DavidMerrell) Susie Perelman of Mosaic, Inc. (@partymosaic) Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: AOO Events – A multi-faceted creative company, specializing in event design and show production Mosaic, Inc. – One of the largest and most unique linen inventories anywhere Borelli Strategies – Improving live experiences for attendees by supporting and advancing event professionals globally. Social Tables – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform. ITN International – Optimizes events and delivers actionable data that leads to future improvement. Event Tech Tribe – A collaborative ensemble of event tech specialists working together to make events better. WWDC18 – Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Sciensio – The Art and Science of AI Chat. Chatby Inc. – Create a public chat zone out of any location including, schools, student residences, parks, bars, airports or any other building where people tend to gather. Radario – Instant event analytics, powerful CRM and personalized email marketing seamlessly integrated with ticketing platforms. The Indoor Lab – Provide the most comprehensive end-to-end analytics for indoor event locations using their proprietary platform and hardware. Mention – Get live updates about your brand from the web and social media. Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you. VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – In this episode, the ICONIC Jonah Brotman of House of VR discussed the challenges VR brings to the event industry, differences between AR and VR, and so much more! Cyber Security For Events : The Good The Bad & The Really Ugly – #EventIcons Episode 131 – Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – Discussion on best business opportunities for e-gaming segment and the numbers and statistics every event planner needs to know about e-gaming events. What are your favorite tips and tricks for using event furniture to engage? Comment below and let us know.

Today’s episodes is one of our favorites of the year. We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top event tech trends in 2019. They will talk about what they have seen, where our industry is heading with tech and how we can continue to integrate more deeply and create better planner and participant experiences. Our iconic panel Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates, James Spellos of Meeting U, and Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies are joining us and weighing in on the event tech trends. They will chat about everything from chatbots and AI, to facial recognition and cybersecurity. If you are ready to explode your mind with usable, useful ideas – this is the must-see episode! We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, 2019 Event Tech Trends! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates (@corbinball) James Spellos of Meeting U (@jspellos) Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies (@NickBorelli) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Corbin Ball & Associates – Meeting Technology Headquarters Meeting U – Help people become more productive and comfortable with technology Borelli Strategies – Improving live experiences for attendees by supporting and advancing event professionals globally. Social Tables – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform. ITN International – Optimizes events and delivers actionable data that leads to future improvement. Event Tech Tribe – A collaborative ensemble of event tech specialists working together to make events better. WWDC18 – Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Sciensio – The Art and Science of AI Chat. Chatby Inc. – Create a public chat zone out of any location including, schools, student residences, parks, bars, airports or any other building where people tend to gather. Radario – Instant event analytics, powerful CRM and personalized email marketing seamlessly integrated with ticketing platforms. The Indoor Lab – Provide the most comprehensive end-to-end analytics for indoor event locations using their proprietary platform and hardware. Mention – Get live updates about your brand from the web and social media. Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you. VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – In this episode, the ICONIC Jonah Brotman of House of VR discussed the challenges VR brings to the event industry, differences between AR and VR, and so much more! Cyber Security For Events : The Good The Bad & The Really Ugly – #EventIcons Episode 131 – Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – Discussion on best business opportunities for e-gaming segment and the numbers and statistics every event planner needs to know about e-gaming events. What are your favorite tips and tricks for using event furniture to engage? Comment below and let us know.

As event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry.  Our clients expect us to stay current with trends and know how to implement them at their events when it comes to event design trends and so much more.  In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. Joining us today are the #EventIcons, David Merrell of AOO Events and Susie Perelman of Mosaic. Their keen understanding of how rapidly events need to adapt, and their willingness to share their knowledge on what is next will make this a must-watch episode as you plan your 2019 events. We will cover everything from this years pantones and how you can use them in your next events, how they get inspiration and come up with trend predictions, and ways to use technology to enhance event design trends and so much more!  We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! What has been your favorite episode so far? Comment below and let us know! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. This is all for you! And now for the main topic in the episode below, 2019 Event Design Trends! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: David Merrell of AOO Events (@DavidMerrell) Susie Perelman of Mosaic, Inc. (@partymosaic) Tahira Endean of BCIC (@TahiraCreates) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: AOO Events – A multi-faceted creative company, specializing in event design and show production Mosaic, Inc. – One of the largest and most unique linen inventories anywhere Borelli Strategies – Improving live experiences for attendees by supporting and advancing event professionals globally. Social Tables – Plan for the unplannable with the world’s most collaborative events platform. ITN International – Optimizes events and delivers actionable data that leads to future improvement. Event Tech Tribe – A collaborative ensemble of event tech specialists working together to make events better. WWDC18 – Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Sciensio – The Art and Science of AI Chat. Chatby Inc. – Create a public chat zone out of any location including, schools, student residences, parks, bars, airports or any other building where people tend to gather. Radario – Instant event analytics, powerful CRM and personalized email marketing seamlessly integrated with ticketing platforms. The Indoor Lab – Provide the most comprehensive end-to-end analytics for indoor event locations using their proprietary platform and hardware. Mention – Get live updates about your brand from the web and social media. Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you. VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105 – In this episode, the ICONIC Jonah Brotman of House of VR discussed the challenges VR brings to the event industry, differences between AR and VR, and so much more! Cyber Security For Events : The Good The Bad & The Really Ugly – #EventIcons Episode 131 – Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! E-Gaming Events Revolution – #EventIcons Episode 113 – Discussion on best business opportunities for e-gaming segment and the numbers and statistics every event planner needs to know about e-gaming events. What are your favorite tips and tricks for using event furniture to engage? Comment below and let us know.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Dan Berger about the game-changing sale of his meeting facilitation solution, Social Tables, to industry tech giant Cvent. Short on time? Read our news coverage of the acquisition. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What content gets the attention of event planners? Why is content so important in the events industry? Why should planners read content? This week we are tackling these questions and more as we address the topic of How to Write Content for Event Planners. We are joined by the iconic David Budimir (Author at Social Tables) to discuss these questions and get some in depth insight into how event planners can find and follow the latest and most informative content. We’ll also talk a bit about what topics are hot right now, and how writers measure success and continue to give their followers the content they want and need. Tune in and discover everything you need to know about how to write content for event planners! Make sure to subscribe to our blogfor epic content straight to your inbox. We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: David Budimir of Social Tables (@dbudimir) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Social Tables – Event Software for Properties and Planners Social Tables Blog Slido – Audience Interaction Made Easy HubSpot Blog Inbound 2017 Dreamforce 2017 Skift – Global Travel Industry Intelligence Content Marketing World 2017 YouTube Channels: Endless Events, EventPlanning BlueprintTV, Event Manager Blog Google Analytics Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (Book) Tasty on Buzzfeed Buzzfeed’s Tasty One Top

What content gets the attention of event planners? Why is content so important in the events industry? Why should planners read content? This week we are tackling these questions and more as we address the topic of How to Write Content for Event Planners. We are joined by the iconic David Budimir (Author at Social Tables) to discuss these questions and get some in depth insight into how event planners can find and follow the latest and most informative content. We’ll also talk a bit about what topics are hot right now, and how writers measure success and continue to give their followers the content they want and need. Tune in and discover everything you need to know about how to write content for event planners! Make sure to subscribe to our blogfor epic content straight to your inbox. We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: David Budimir of Social Tables (@dbudimir) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Social Tables – Event Software for Properties and Planners Social Tables Blog Slido – Audience Interaction Made Easy HubSpot Blog Inbound 2017 Dreamforce 2017 Skift – Global Travel Industry Intelligence Content Marketing World 2017 YouTube Channels: Endless Events, EventPlanning BlueprintTV, Event Manager Blog Google Analytics Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (Book) Tasty on Buzzfeed Buzzfeed’s Tasty One Top

Joining the podcast this week are two guests with a collective knowledge of how technology can streamline the process of event and meeting planning. CEO of Hubb Allison Magyar joined us from Portland, Oregon, whilst Social Tables' Senior Community Manager Laura Lopez joined us from Washington D.C. During the podcast, both Allison and Laura endorsed the idea of time investment, suggesting that the time spent learning how to use a new type of technology will ultimately be paid back by the time saved further down the line. Both guests also looked at the long-term strategic opportunities that are created by reducing the time spent ticking off tasks, giving organisers more chance to plan long-term goals and analyse targets.

Do you struggle with managing event tech? Would you like to incorporate apps or robots into your event? Then listen up! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts Laura Lopez of Social Tables, and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting, along with our special guest Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media talk about the recent events, “WTF” moments that relate to the events industry, managing event tech and avoid being overwhelmed by it, and the role of robots in the future of the events industry. A really fun and interesting potpourri episode that you don’t want to miss! We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: The American Association for Justice Convention Connect Market Place Hitec Nvite Dreamforce 2017 ILEA Live Event Leadership Institute

Do you struggle with managing event tech? Would you like to incorporate apps or robots into your event? Then listen up! In this week’s episode, our co-hosts Laura Lopez of Social Tables, and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting, along with our special guest Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media talk about the recent events, “WTF” moments that relate to the events industry, managing event tech and avoid being overwhelmed by it, and the role of robots in the future of the events industry. A really fun and interesting potpourri episode that you don’t want to miss! We want to help keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest! Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were shared by our guest panelists and mentioned in this episode! You WANT to check these out! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: The American Association for Justice Convention Connect Market Place Hitec Nvite Dreamforce 2017 ILEA Live Event Leadership Institute

Recorded on April 18th, 2017 at WeWork White House, our third Niche Con Fireside Chat guest was Trevor Lynn, a 26-year-old CMO of Social Tables. If you’re like Trevor Lynn, CMO of Social Tables, you’ve got a real hunger for the work and dedication it takes for a startup to live or die. As one of the first 10 employees for this web-based software in the hospitality and events industry, Trevor’s been on the serious roller coaster that can be working at a startup - your coworkers are your family, you’re failing together, hitting brick walls together but then finding new paths together with no process, no guidance, and hardly any resources.

Our hosts have taken over! Will Curran of Endless Events, Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting, and Laura Lopez of Social Tables are live and taking your questions. This will be a potpourri episode with lots of varied content and information. Our co-hosts will be discussing current events like the disastrous Fyre Festival; amazing events they have attended or are looking forward to attending this year; and who they’d like to see guest host on the show in the future! We are VERY excited to announce the launch of #EventIcons on iTunes! This is something we have been working on and we are finally there. Check us out and don’t forget to leave a RAVE REVIEW if you love what we do: HERE Leaving a review auto-enters you for a prize! We have LOTS of resources to share with you in this episode. Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Fyre Festival Article Event Manager Blog The Production Channel Blog Eventex Catersource Social Media Marketing World National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Consumer Electronics Show (CES) South by Southwest (SXSW) Savor: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience Skift Smart Meetings DuoLingo Snapchat AR Feature Article Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack Osprey Bags Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Deep Work by Cal Newport Slack AI Search Article Memrise Google Home Pocket Casts App for Android and Pocket Casts App for iPad and iPhone Nick Borelli Episode of #EventIcons Julius Solaris Episode of #EventIcons Carol Krugman

Our hosts have taken over! Will Curran of Endless Events, Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting, and Laura Lopez of Social Tables are live and taking your questions. This will be a potpourri episode with lots of varied content and information. Our co-hosts will be discussing current events like the disastrous Fyre Festival; amazing events they have attended or are looking forward to attending this year; and who they’d like to see guest host on the show in the future! We are VERY excited to announce the launch of #EventIcons on iTunes! This is something we have been working on and we are finally there. Check us out and don’t forget to leave a RAVE REVIEW if you love what we do: HERE Leaving a review auto-enters you for a prize! We have LOTS of resources to share with you in this episode. Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! How To Subscribe: Click here to watch the show live and get email notifications of new episodes. Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran) Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting (@BrandtKrueger) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Fyre Festival Article Event Manager Blog The Production Channel Blog Eventex Catersource Social Media Marketing World National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Consumer Electronics Show (CES) South by Southwest (SXSW) Savor: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience Skift Smart Meetings DuoLingo Snapchat AR Feature Article Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack Osprey Bags Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Deep Work by Cal Newport Slack AI Search Article Memrise Google Home Pocket Casts App for Android and Pocket Casts App for iPad and iPhone Nick Borelli Episode of #EventIcons Julius Solaris Episode of #EventIcons Carol Krugman

Shelley Ellis, General Manager of the Visalia Convention Center speaks with special guests, Mikel Hoffman, Enterprise Sales Director, Social Tables & Evelyn Ingram, VP of Sales, EventBooking about how to get the most out of exhibiting at VenueConnect as well as how to get the most out of attending - a win-win.

“You can either fight characteristics millennials bring to the workplace or you can harness and direct them” Sam started her leadership journey early in life when she was elected to be a mayor of a fictional town in a high school program. A testament to her wisdom and brilliance from the start, Sam struggled with and over time learned what it takes to build alliances and support networks, make unpopular decisions and empower others to want to follow. In this incredibly dynamic, informative episode Sam shares specific tips and strategies on how to lead a high functioning, connected, happy workplace; build a strong culture based on authentic expression of values; and naturally harness the talents, strengths and tendencies of the newest and fastest-growing generation of workers, the millennials! What you'll learn How Sam's small town upbringing has influenced her personality and perspective How being elected as a mayor of a fictional city in high school shaped her thinking about leadership and her identity as a leader Importance of connecting with like minded and like hearted leaders and ones who are completely different and stretch our thinking Crucial elements of building a happy, connected, high-performance organizational culture Importance of articulating and intentionally living organizational values and empowering employees to take the lead Four questions to assess alignment with organizational values: do you hire for them; fire for them; make decisions based on them; are they expressed in your space? How to avoid "cultural waterboarding" in your organization (and what that means so you definitely don’t do it!) Characteristics of millennials and how to harness and direct them as a leader How to help channel millennials’ intelligence and drive to benefit the company and the individual employees Tips and strategies for helping to grow employees in environments with modest budgets and resources How to help employees fulfill their professional destiny by being honest about their strengths and weaknesses from the beginning What we can learn about firing people from a nun (really, it’s a great story!) And so much more! Links & Resources Social Tables – Sam’s awesome company Motley Fool – Sam’s former company known for its great organizational culture Delivering Happiness – fantastic book about developing value-centered organizational culture by Zappos founder Tony Hsieh The Alliance – book Sam recommended about managing talent Leadership Greater Washington – incredible networking organization for leaders in the D.C. area Sam and I belong to (and yes, you have heard it referenced in another episode or 10 ;) About Sam Cicotello Sam Cicotello is an expert in organizational development and corporate culture. She is currently Vice President of People Operations at Social Tables, a DC incubated startup and was previously at The Motley Fool for more than a decade. She speaks frequently on the topics of corporate culture and the importance of happy employees. Sam’s career began as an intern at The White House in 1996 (where she is grateful not to have had access to the West Wing).  She cut her teeth in business working as a non-profit fundraising consultant with Adams Hussey & Associates where she served several large national clients and developed expertise in marketing, analytics and membership retention. In 2003, Sam was recruited by The Motley Fool as a marketing manager. During her tenure, she was asked to lead several different teams within the company to maximize collaboration and data-driven results. Given her broad business background, she was ultimately surprised to find herself working on the HR/People team as the Chief Learning Officer. It was in this role that she began to see the deep business value of investing in organizational excellence. As the CLO, she identified the needs of individuals to develop top talent for the future success of the organization. She was responsible for facilitating learning throughout the company and led the fellowship program to develop dozens of high-potential employees identified as future leaders. While in this role she was able to meet with and learn from some of the most amazing business leaders in the country including Jack Welch, Steve Wynn, Elon Musk, Tony Hsieh, Ari Weinzweig, Jeff Weiner, and John Mackey. Sam was added to The Motley Fool’s innovative approach to culture development including core values, performance management, compensation, recruiting and onboarding and was fortunate to be surrounded by innovative coworkers that helped her get to “yes” on people ideas. In 2015, she went to Social Tables to expand her expertise. Over the past two years, she has helped to more than double the size of the business (in both headcount and revenue) and is managing a workforce composed of young and energetic employees (over 90% millennials). She currently manages all aspects of Human Resources. Sam has been recognized with awards from the Washington Business Journal (Women Who Mean Business) and SmartCEO (Corporate Executive) and has been quoted in The Washington Post, HR Magazine, USA Today, Human Resources IQ, SmartCEO, and the Washington Business Journal.  She has also appeared on CNN and CNBC and presented a much-acclaimed TED talk on Reinventing the Workplace. Originally from Tennessee, Sam attended Vanderbilt University and now resides in Washington, DC with her husband and two energetic children.  

This week, Nick Borelli returns as our esteemed guest panelist and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the myth. He’s sharing his personal experience and insights, as well as advice for those who are just getting started in this industry. We always look forward to having the opportunity to bring your questions to the experts, and today is a true treat! Nick shares with us how he got his start in the industry, as well as an incredible list of his favorite books, links, articles, etc. This is an episode not to be missed! Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies (@nickborelli) Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Basecamp Project Management Software Google Alerts Alan Berg Event Manager Blog PartySlate Glisser Remotely Engaging by Martin Shepherdly How to Get Your Website Noticed by Filip Matous Psychology Today Architectural Digest Social Physics by Alex Pentland The Inevitable Box by Clarke Allen Booked It!: Selling, Closing and Standing Out in the Special Events Industry by Meryl Snow Giftology by John Ruhlin 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings by Sarah Cooper SEARCH Foundation Social Media Examiner Adweek Nick Borelli Mailing List Shed Simove (author)

This week, Nick Borelli returns as our esteemed guest panelist and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the myth. He’s sharing his personal experience and insights, as well as advice for those who are just getting started in this industry. We always look forward to having the opportunity to bring your questions to the experts, and today is a true treat! Nick shares with us how he got his start in the industry, as well as an incredible list of his favorite books, links, articles, etc. This is an episode not to be missed! Don’t forget to check out our Epic Resources section below where we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! You’re watching this recording of our episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? Subscribe now to watch live! (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies (@nickborelli) Will Curran of Endless Events (@itswillcurran) Laura Lopez of Social Tables (@1aura1opez) Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Basecamp Project Management Software Google Alerts Alan Berg Event Manager Blog PartySlate Glisser Remotely Engaging by Martin Shepherdly How to Get Your Website Noticed by Filip Matous Psychology Today Architectural Digest Social Physics by Alex Pentland The Inevitable Box by Clarke Allen Booked It!: Selling, Closing and Standing Out in the Special Events Industry by Meryl Snow Giftology by John Ruhlin 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings by Sarah Cooper SEARCH Foundation Social Media Examiner Adweek Nick Borelli Mailing List Shed Simove (author)

Social Tables founder and CEO Dan Berger describes how building a rapidly-growing startup is strengthened by making sure employees know how to be socially engaged.

When he’s not cooking up new collaborative event software at Social Tables, CEO Dan Berger spends his time keeping up with technology news and dreaming up big ideas. In this episode, Dan talks with Rebecca about the freedom of empty venue spaces, simplifying collaboration with technology, and the future possibility of robots in the event space. Topics include: What “design” […]

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Interview with Alex Pessala, VC with Middleland Capital. Alex has helped invest in more than 20 companies including Urban Stems, Hinge, Fiscal Note, Social Tables, Power Supply, Nice Laundry, Contactually, Wedpix, and TinyRX. He was recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 VC list.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)

Trevor Lynn, CMO at Social Tables, sits down to talk with us about how the internet is training the next generation of technology CMOs.  We'll also cover using company culture as a marketing tool, and how to adapt your marketing strategy when you company begins to grow. If you like this episode and are listening on iTunes, make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! Big thanks to the team at AdHawk for making this possible. AdHawk is the digital advertising assistant you've always wanted. Learn more at www.tryadhawk.com

Event technology, event technology, event technology! It’s on the tips of everyone’s tongues in the industry so I wanted to assemble the top names in the event industry who know event technology and of course, I had to invite Liz King of techsytalk, Sean Holladay of Crowd Mics and Laura Lopez of Social Tables to chat trends, cool new technologies and most importantly to answer your questions! It’s another episode of #EventIcons and this one does not disappoint! Be sure to tune in every Wednesday at 5pm LIVE on Blab to ask questions of the icons of the event industry. Watch the recording of Episode 3 below. Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Liz King Sean Holladay Laura Lopez Will Curran Epic resources mentioned: techsytalk techsytalk LIVE Crowd Mics SocialTables Slack (Episode 96〕How to hack into big corporations -Sean Holladay Gary Vaynerchuk QuickTapSurvey FastBar Georama PCMA Convening Leaders Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion The Thank You Economy Gary Vaynerchuk on Periscope Product Hunt Product Hunt Podcasts Product Hunt Books BizBash Event Manager Blog Meeting Pool Mashable Wired Inc Magazine Peter Shankman Event Planning Checklist

Event technology, event technology, event technology! It’s on the tips of everyone’s tongues in the industry so I wanted to assemble the top names in the event industry who know event technology and of course, I had to invite Liz King of techsytalk, Sean Holladay of Crowd Mics and Laura Lopez of Social Tables to chat trends, cool new technologies and most importantly to answer your questions! It’s another episode of #EventIcons and this one does not disappoint! Be sure to tune in every Wednesday at 5pm LIVE on Blab to ask questions of the icons of the event industry. Watch the recording of Episode 3 below. Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Liz King Sean Holladay Laura Lopez Will Curran Epic resources mentioned: techsytalk techsytalk LIVE Crowd Mics SocialTables Slack (Episode 96〕How to hack into big corporations -Sean Holladay Gary Vaynerchuk QuickTapSurvey FastBar Georama PCMA Convening Leaders Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion The Thank You Economy Gary Vaynerchuk on Periscope Product Hunt Product Hunt Podcasts Product Hunt Books BizBash Event Manager Blog Meeting Pool Mashable Wired Inc Magazine Peter Shankman Event Planning Checklist

John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Trevor Lynn (@TrevorHLynn) about his 15 Event Tech Predictions for the Next 15 Years. This episode was recorded on-location at the Techsytalk LIVE conference in New York City.