Events: demystified Podcast

By Anca Platon Trifan

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Real Talk for Event Pros Who Do It All—And Still Show Up #fit4events™. Sponsored and Produced by Tree-Fan Events Production.

Episode Date
195: Turning Pages & Profits: Turning Your Story into a Business Asset ft. Steve Martile
Oct 31, 2025
194: Behavioral Data, Ethical AI, and the Future of Event Experiences ft Nick Borelli
Oct 17, 2025
193: Mastering Authentic Influence: Communication Strategies for Leaders ft Stacey Hanke
Oct 03, 2025
192: Breaking the Pricing Trap: How AV Companies Can Thrive
Sep 19, 2025
191: Women Breaking Barriers in AV: Resilience, Representation & Rising to the Challenge
Sep 05, 2025
190: Future-Proofing Events: Digital Twins, Pre-Visualization & Human-Centered Innovation
Aug 22, 2025
189: Elevating Event Marketing Through Strategic Creativity
Aug 08, 2025
188: Six Yrs Anni | Events Demystified -“Iron & Ashes”: Rebirth Through Discipline #memoir
Jul 25, 2025
187: Six Yrs Anni | Events Demystified - When The Feed Goes Dark
Jul 18, 2025
186: Six Yrs Anni | Events Demystified - California Dreams: When the West Called
Jul 11, 2025
185: Six Yrs Anni | Events Demystified One Mic: My Origin Story Unplugged
Jul 04, 2025
184: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences: Experiential Marketing and Event AI ft Steven Burchard
Jun 27, 2025
183: Mastering Event Contracts and Negotiation ft Brittney Shea Cobb
Jun 20, 2025
182: The Truth About AI Agents & Large Language Models: Insights ft. Vlad Iliescu
Jun 13, 2025
181: Community, Strategy & the Future of Experiential Events ft. Liz Lathan
May 30, 2025
180: AI in Event Marketing: Power, Strategies, and Future Trends ft David Hirschfeld
May 16, 2025
179: Breaking Barriers in Hospitality: Wellness & Global Leadership ft Reina Herschdorfer
May 02, 2025
178: AI, Automation, and the Future of Work: The Mindset and Implementation ft. Noah Riley
Apr 18, 2025
177: Sustainable Event Planning: Strategies for a Greener Future ft Alycia Drube
Apr 04, 2025
176: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Pharma Meetings ft. Pierre Metrailler
Mar 28, 2025
175: Navigating the Gap Between Event Expectations and Reality ft. Emee Pumarega
Mar 14, 2025
174: Corporate AV Event Production & Your Event's Impact ft Evan Babins
Feb 28, 2025
173: LIVE from Rainfocus INSIGHT '25 Conference ft Mary Davidson & Liz Lathan
Feb 24, 2025
172: Leadership and Scaling New Heights in the Event Industry ft Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group
Feb 14, 2025
171: Future-Proofing: Strategic Planning & Engagement Practices ft Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey
Jan 31, 2025
170: Mastering AV Production, Event Layouts, Renderings & Contract Relations ft. Jacob WP Ramey
Jan 17, 2025
169: AI, AV & Event Technology Trends 2025: Elevating Experiences in a Digital Age with Anca Platon Trifan
Jan 03, 2025
168: Events Demystified Podcast: 2024 Year in Review with Anca Platon Trifan
Dec 20, 2024
167: Resilience, Relational Intelligence, and Elevated Experiences ft. Sarah Reuter
Dec 06, 2024
166: Demystifying Brand Storytelling Through Video Production ft. Shelby Ring
Nov 22, 2024
165: Mastering Budget-Friendly Marketing Strategies for Events ft. Nicole Jacobson
Nov 08, 2024
164: Exploring AI Innovations in Event Technology - Live from IMEX America '24 with Anca Platon Trifan
Oct 25, 2024
163_eVENT About It: Recorded LIVE at IMEX America '24 with Anca Platon Trifan & Megan Martin
Oct 14, 2024
162: eVENT About It: Transforming Major Event Crises Into Victories, AV Tips & Fails - Stories & Lessons
Oct 04, 2024
161: eVENT About It: Mastering Event Production - Stories & Lessons ft. Chris Musgrave
Sep 20, 2024
160: eVENT About It: AV Challenges and Dealing With Drunk Guests Setting Things on Fire - Stories & Lessons
Sep 06, 2024
159: eVENT About It: Heart attack on Stage and the Olympic Closing Ceremonies - Stories & Lessons ft Dawn Hoppe
Aug 23, 2024
158: eVENT About It: From Technical Hiccups to the Olympic Global Stage Mishaps - Stories & Lessons
Aug 09, 2024
157: eVENT About It LIVE: Power Outages & Wedding Pitfalls - Stories & Lessons
Jul 26, 2024
156: eVENT About It LIVE: Stealing tables at a VIP Super Bowl Party - Stories & Lessons
Jul 19, 2024
155: eVENT About It: Handling Harassment, Missing Talent and Last-Minute Changes - Stories & Lessons
Jul 12, 2024
154: eVENT About It: Power Outages, Familial Drama, and Undervalued Roles - Stories & Lessons
Jul 05, 2024
153: Celebrating 5 Years of Demystifying Events: Key Takeaways and Future Directions
Jun 28, 2024
152: Animation Empowerment: Breaking Barriers in African Animation ft  Comfort Arthur
Jun 21, 2024
151: Event Cash flow management, AI & financial strategies ft Jeffrey Mazza
Jun 14, 2024
150: The Art of Event Planning Present & Future ft Gianna Gaudini
Jun 07, 2024
149: Navigating Event-Driven Investing in the Age of AI ft Andrew Einhorn
May 24, 2024
148: Corporate Events: ROI, Engagement, and Keeping It Real ft Shanondoah Nicholson
May 10, 2024
147: Turning Event Planning into Your Success Story with Eric Rozenberg
Apr 26, 2024
146: Crafting A Personal Brand in the Events Industry ft Leanne Calderwood
Apr 12, 2024
145: Exploring the Future of Events: AI, Metaverse and Virtual Reality ft Danny Stefanic #aitools
Mar 29, 2024
144: Celebrating International Women's Day: Strong High Achieving Women Struggle Too #IWD2024
Mar 08, 2024
143: Mastering the Art of High-Value Event Production: A Blueprint for Success
Mar 01, 2024
142: AI in Creative Processes: Steve Mudd on AI Tech and the Human Touch | #aiandcreativity
Feb 16, 2024
141: AI in Events and B2B Marketing, navigating 2024 trends with Ike Singh Kehal's #EventsGPT
Jan 19, 2024
Events Demystified Listener Survey
Jan 02, 2024
140: The AI/AV Fiesta and what's next for us in 2024
Dec 29, 2023
139: Eventful AI Main Takeaways Reel & Year-in-Review 2023
Dec 22, 2023
138: Generative AI & The Future of Creativity ft Lori Mazon (Synthetivity)
Dec 15, 2023
137: AI Demystified: Essential Insights for #eventprofs ft John D'Adamo (BizBash)
Dec 08, 2023
136: A Take-Over of The Better Events Pod: Traveling for Events - The Event Pros Survival Guide
Dec 01, 2023
135: Better Events Pod Take-Over: Mental and Physical Wellness Tips For On-Site #EventProfs
Nov 24, 2023
134: Disrupting Advertising with AI: A Conversation ft Matt Swalley (Omneky)
Nov 17, 2023
133: AI in Video Production: Scaling New Heights with Vikram Chalana, PhD
Nov 10, 2023
132: How to Harness AI to Stand Out and Drive Impact in the Event Industry ft Brian Monahan
Nov 03, 2023
131: IMEX America: The First-Timers Guide to IMEX (Interviews with top #eventprofs)
Oct 27, 2023
130_S7: Redesigning the Corporate Event Scene by Shifting towards Eventful AI ft Kraig Kleeman
Oct 20, 2023
129_S7: Community, AI and Memorable Event Experiences ft Will Curran
Oct 13, 2023
128_S7: AI in Pre-Event Planning: The Game-Changer in Modern Event Management ft Erica Maurer
Oct 06, 2023
127_S7: Unlocking Event Metrics-A Deep Dive into Unsupervised AI Learning ft Kalon Welch
Sep 29, 2023
126_S7: AI and Collaboration: Crafting Unforgettable Event Experiences ft Clare Forestier
Sep 22, 2023
125_S7: Revolutionizing Event Tech with a Transformational AI Paradigm ft Massoud Alibakhsh
Sep 15, 2023
124_S7: Unpacking AI's Impact on the Attendee Event Experience ft Huong Nguyen
Sep 08, 2023
123_S7: NEW SEASON: The Future of Events is AI ft Julius Solaris
Sep 01, 2023
122: 4th Yr Podcast Anni Bash: A Focus on Mental & Physical Fitness ft Podcast Host, Anca P. Trifan
Jul 29, 2023
121: 4th Yr Podcast Anni Bash: A Focus on Inclusion in AV Production ft Podcast Host, Anca P. Trifan
Jul 15, 2023
120: 4th Yr Podcast Anni Bash: Amplifying Diversity ft Podcast Host, Anca P. Trifan
Jul 01, 2023
119: Mastering the Art of High-End Client Management in the AV Production World ft Curt Johnson
Jun 23, 2023
118: Embracing the Marathon that Business is: Moving Forward is More Important than Speed ft Channing Muller
Jun 16, 2023
117: Transformative Entrepreneurship: Become a product of your product ft Cristy “Code Red” Nickel
Jun 09, 2023
IMEX SPECIAL: Demystifying Wellness at IMEX Frankfurt '23 - a candid conversation
Jun 02, 2023
115: Build Unwavering Confidence with Events and Banish Self Doubt ft Reggie Johnson
May 26, 2023
114: Demystifying out-of-the-box Web 2.5 Digital Events in the Metaverse ft Ali Robinson
May 12, 2023
113: Demystifying broadcasting sport events, TD role, cloud tools and fitness on the road ft Michael Lange
Apr 28, 2023
112: Small business does not mean incapable, bigger is not always better ft Heidi Jacobson
Apr 14, 2023
111: Employing neuroscience and psychology knowledge and tools to improve our events ft Victoria Matey
Mar 31, 2023
110: The Speaker-Poet-TEDx Alumni on a Mission to Educate, Engage & Empower ft Anthony DeMario
Mar 24, 2023
109: The key elements to building relationships with other event profs ft Faith Gladden
Mar 17, 2023
108: Mental Fitness, Wellness and the Digital AI Transformation ft Janice Cardinale
Mar 10, 2023
107: In business and in events everything is "figureoutable" ft Andrew Ybarra
Mar 03, 2023
106: The future is all about photorealism and data visualization ft Amy Gile
Feb 24, 2023
105: The Tinder for #eventprofs is not what you might think it is ft Merijn Van Buuren
Feb 17, 2023
104: Participation-rich meeting and event design ft Adrian Segar
Feb 10, 2023
103: When people come together really great things can happen ft Anh Nguyen
Feb 03, 2023
102: Wellness and Fitness Tips from the Fittest #Eventprof ft David Stevens
Jan 27, 2023
101: Start the new year as a Fit Wholesome New You ft Jason Brown
Jan 13, 2023
100: Recap 2022: Where do we go from here? ft Podcast Host, Anca P. Trifan
Dec 30, 2022
99: Scale Up your biz by creating a powerful & profitable Live or Virtual Event ft Shay Wheat (Grace & Ease Productions)
Dec 23, 2022
98: What is teleprompting and how it can add value to your events ft Michelle Michelson (Prompster)
Dec 16, 2022
97: The Unglamorous side of events ft Melva LaJoy Legrand (LaJoy Plans)
Dec 09, 2022
96: Adapting to a post-Covid pre-recession event landscape ft Melissa Park
Dec 02, 2022
95: Strong Back, Soft Front ft Jeniffer Bello (JB Experiences)
Oct 28, 2022
94: Sprinkle just a little bit of joy and see it coming back to you ft Cindi Cohn (Author)
Oct 21, 2022
93: Creativity stems from limited resources ft Rumbi Chigumira (FOH Engineer)
Oct 14, 2022
92: Be Intentional. Be Impactful. Have Boundaries ft Erika Kulovitz (AKIRE Productions)
Oct 07, 2022
91: The Metaverse and how it can fit into your event strategy ft Valerie Bihet (VIBE Agency)
Sep 30, 2022
90: The Best Event Experiences Were The Ones I was Most Afraid To Work on ft Annette Jukes (Small Prints)
Sep 23, 2022
89: The world of AV & Pro Audio, flash news: it's all dudes ft Samantha Potter (Allen & Heath)
Sep 16, 2022
88: The fundamentals of Producing Epic Event Experiences ft Tahira Endean (IMEX)
Sep 09, 2022
87: Kicking off Season FIVE: Women BTS in Events and Event Production ft Maggie Harker (Freeman)
Sep 02, 2022
Rant #11: Keeping healthy and fit during long show/event days
Aug 26, 2022
85: What is Salesforce and why do your events need it ft Matt Frank (Blackthorn.io)
Aug 19, 2022
84: Changing the atmosphere around you with your abundant energy ft Angel Marie Monachelli (Shine On)
Aug 13, 2022
Rant #10: Competent vs Likable - can a boss female be both?
Aug 05, 2022
82: PR Tips and tricks for the event professional ft Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting)
Jul 29, 2022
81: Building meaningful connections while becoming a master communicator ft Brenden Kumarasamy (Master Talk)
Jul 22, 2022
80: Not hired but inspired to produce events that transform ft Marlene Robinson
Jul 15, 2022
Third-year Anniversary Podcast Kick-off: a recap reel
Jul 08, 2022
Rant #09: Saving Your Bacon ft Podcast Host, Anca P. Trifan
Jul 01, 2022
78: In life and in events, keep your "Yes, and"-ers close ft Megan McCaleb (Improv Team Culture)
Jun 24, 2022
77: A sustainable approach to Event Swag & Gifting ft Linsay Moran (unWrapIt)
Jun 17, 2022
76: Opportunities await those who seek them ft James Steadman (vMix op at Full EFX Streams)
Jun 10, 2022
Rant #8: Live Event Production vs Virtual Event Broadcast
Jun 01, 2022
74: It's ok to change your mind and keep evolving ft Jen Salerno
May 24, 2022
73: Creating change in a segregated event industry ft Jason Brown (Vid-Live Events)
May 17, 2022
72: Keep Up so you're not Kept Out ft Sarah Soliman (Soliman Productions)
May 10, 2022
Rant #7: Toxic masculinity on display in AV event production
May 01, 2022
70: The Importance of strategic partnerships to elevate the underdog ft Frank Carlisi (ExV Agency)
Apr 25, 2022
69: Post-Covid Contracts and Negotiation Tips ft Brittney Shea Cobb
Apr 17, 2022
68: The future of sustainable events is Regenerative Ag ft Jason Marmon
Apr 10, 2022
Rant #6: Releasing Anca Trifan, version 4.0
Apr 01, 2022
66: Overcoming the fear of failure in events ft Thuy Diep, CGSP, DMCP, CSEP (Haute)
Mar 25, 2022
Rant #5: Event colors, emotions and moods
Mar 17, 2022
64: Trade Shows and virtual, how well do they mix ft Nick Aldinger (IBL Events)
Mar 10, 2022
Rant #4: My Event Is Better Than Yours
Mar 03, 2022
62: Hybrid Events in 2022: same, same but different ft Megan Martin, CMP, DES, MPA
Feb 25, 2022
RANT #3: Must be aware of our choice of words
Feb 17, 2022
60: Intentional Event Design that crafts meaningful event experiences ft Anthony Vade, DES
Feb 10, 2022
RANT #02: Flash-news: your crystal ball is broken
Jan 31, 2022
58: Setbacks into comebacks, authenticity and imposter syndrome ft Courtney Stanley
Jan 25, 2022
RANT #01: Who the heck have I become?
Jan 17, 2022
S4_56: Well, hello there 2022! Here's my manifesto ft Anca Trifan, CMP, DES (V)
Jan 10, 2022
55: 2021 Year in "Rearview" Thoughts ft Anca Trifan (Tree-Fan Events)
Dec 30, 2021
54: Mitigating risks with virtual and hybrid events ft Jazmyn Breanna (V)
Dec 20, 2021
53: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Events & Small Businesses ft Andrew Roby of Andrew Roby Events (V)
Dec 10, 2021
52: Show Calling & Production Roles for Virtual & Hybrid Events ft Heather Sharpe (Sherpa Group)
Nov 30, 2021
51: Tapping into the power of emotions at events ft Deanna Nwosu (Deanna Camille)
Nov 20, 2021
50: Being Prepared for the Unexpected ft Mahoganey Jones (Events Specialists)
Nov 10, 2021
49: Making Sustainability a Priority Again for Events ft Nancy Zavada (MeetGreen)
Oct 25, 2021
48: Stop leaving hot leads on the table during/after Events ft Ike Singh Kehal (Social27)
Oct 18, 2021
47: The Importance of A/B comparison testing in Events ft Miguel Neves (EventMB)
Oct 10, 2021
46: Living life leading with passion ft Carey Smolensky (CSP Worldwide)
Sep 25, 2021
45: Community Over Competition ft Mary & Logan, Hosts of Better Events Podcast
Sep 10, 2021
44: The Secret Weapon to a Successful Trade Show - Virtual or Hybrid ft Jim Cermak (Tradeshow University)
Aug 25, 2021
43: Branding Tips and Tools for your Virtual/Hybrid Events ft Swire Ho (Garuda Promo)
Aug 10, 2021
42: Starting & Funding a Nonprofit or a Charity ft Travis Johnson (The Nonprofit Architect)
Jul 30, 2021
41: Experience Design for Virtual & Hybrid Events ft John Pistotti (Endless Events - at the time)
Jul 23, 2021
40: Elevating your Fundraiser from Virtual to Hybrid ft Samantha Swaim (Swaim Strategies)
Jul 16, 2021
39: The current state of Hybrid Events ft Julius Solaris (Swapcard - at the time)
Jul 09, 2021
38: Kick-Off our Podcast's Two Year Anniversary from the Woods ft Anca Trifan (Tree-Fan Events)
Jul 02, 2021
37: The Makings of Great Communities IRL & for Hybrid Events ft Dan Berger (Social Tables Founder)
Jun 25, 2021
36: Standing in your power as a female live-streamer ft Marisa Cali (Live on Social Now)
Jun 10, 2021
35: The call for transparency in Virtual and Hybrid Event Production ft Andy Johnson (AndX)
May 25, 2021
34: Transitioning gracefully to in-person fundraising events ft AJ Steinberg (Queen Bee Fundraising)
May 10, 2021
33: Out-of-the-box Hybrid Event Experiences and Models ft Will Curran (Endless Events)
Apr 25, 2021
32: Mental Tool to Slay Your Giant + Five Free Live-streaming Tools for Virtual Events ft Anca Trifan (Tree-Fan Events)
Apr 10, 2021
31: The Importance of Time Management & Friendors when Planning Virtual Events ft Emme Pumarega (EJP Events)
Mar 25, 2021
30: The New Role of a Benefit Auctioneer in Virtual Fundraising ft Zack Krone, BAS (Idaho Benefit Auctions)
Mar 10, 2021
29: If content is King, Engagement is Queen for Virtual Events ft Bruce Rosard (ARIVAL)
Feb 25, 2021
28: The Business of Virtual Weddings and Events ft Ashley Hawks (Forever Bride & EideCom)
Feb 10, 2021
27: From an Event Producer's Corner - a conversation ft Tim Blackton (former Nike EP)
Jan 25, 2021
S3_26: Event Technology Trends of 2021 ft Anca Trifan, CMP (Tree-Fan Events)
Jan 10, 2021
24: 2020 Year in Review in Virtual Events: Soundbites_part 1
Dec 20, 2020
25: 2020 Year in Review in Virtual Events: Soundbites_part 2
Dec 20, 2020
23: Overcoming Virtual Event Challenges, a 2020 Recap ft Lynn Edwards (Proper Planning)
Dec 10, 2020
22: Virtual Fundraising on Fire in 2020 ft Beth Sandefur (Beth Sandefur Events)
Nov 10, 2020
21: Strategies for Choosing a Virtual Conference Platform ft Mark Woodworth (Peerles Events)
Oct 10, 2020
20: Virtual Event Glossary: must-know terminology in 2020
Sep 10, 2020
19: A helpful fundraising platform for your upcoming Virtual Fundraiser: Auctria
Aug 10, 2020
18: 2020 Virtual Events Overview ft Johnna Lee Wells, a Fundraising Advocate & Ambassador
Jul 31, 2020
17: 2020 Virtual Events Overview with a Production Manager & A/V Integrator (Hackler Productions)
Jul 23, 2020
16: 2020 Virtual Events Overview ft a Live-streaming Production House (The AV Dept)
Jul 17, 2020
15: 2020 Virtual Events Overview from a Production POV ft Brent Berg (Valiant Prod)
Jul 10, 2020
14: 2020 Virtual Events Case Studies ft a Non-Profit Fundraising Expert (Raise Agent)
Jul 03, 2020
13: Event Details to share with your Virtual Event Producer & AV Partner
Jun 10, 2020
12: Virtual Event Technologies to sustain your events and your business through a pandemic
May 10, 2020
S2_11: Coronavirus Chronicles and what can be done about it
Apr 10, 2020
10: How to prepare for a successful trade show event ft Anna Marie Aldinger (IBL Events)
Mar 10, 2020
09: Questions to ask your AV Provider/Partner
Feb 10, 2020
08: Event Technology Trends of 2020
Jan 10, 2020
07: Ten Event Project Management Tools [Review]
Dec 10, 2019
06: Behind the scenes with an Idaho-based Non-Profit ft Jen Barth (Nights of Unity)
Nov 11, 2019
05: Five Tips for staying healthy during the busy Event Season [BONUS]
Oct 10, 2019
04: Best Practices for Sound, Video, Graphics and Lighting for Events
Sep 11, 2019
03: The makings of good Sound for meetings and events
Aug 10, 2019
S1_02: Why is AV so important for events? ft Anca Trifan (Tree-fan Events)
Jul 26, 2019
S1_01: Introductions - Who is Anca Trifan, CMP (aka Tree-Fan Events)?
Jul 20, 2019
00: PROMO Events: demystified Podcast
Jul 12, 2019