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Event Planner Life
Quiet Room
One of the newer trends in life is the need for quiet space.
Sep 83 min read
Who’s With Me!?
Alright…Here it goes. This is the post where I officially sound old!
Aug 123 min read
Lineage in Events
At Show Ready Events, experience runs in the family. From Wynn Brumbach to Greg Sargent to my son Kacey, the next generation of event professionals is already proving that lineage and fresh perspectives make a powerful team.
May 302 min read
On the Road Again
Seven straight weeks of travel means long flights, big events, and…a backpack that gave up on me mid-trip. Here’s what I learned about travel gear, resilience, and why teamwork makes the journey worth it.
Mar 243 min read
Spring Cleaning Reflections
2024 has been full of travel, long days, and big wins—from Athens to Toronto to Houston. Behind the scenes, it’s teamwork, resilience, and strong client partnerships that make events shine.
Jul 21, 20242 min read
Great Events Come with Pressure
In the event world, stress isn’t optional—it’s part of the job. Ranked more stressful than being a surgeon, event planning tests resilience, teamwork, and passion. Here’s why pressure often leads to the most memorable results.
May 6, 20242 min read
Every Obstacle Is For Good
While planning a city-wide event in Athens, I discovered a Greek saying that stuck with me: “Every obstacle is for good.” It reminded me that challenges—whether in event planning or life—aren’t setbacks, but stepping stones to growth, stronger relationships, and new possibilities.
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Lucky, Happy, And...
Contrary to most social event management companies, SRE spends most of its summer schedule in the planning process for fall, winter and spring shows. We travel, meet key vendors, see new venues, make new friends, and most importantly build the foundation for the “80%”.
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Event Success Starts with Site Selection
Contrary to most social event management companies, SRE spends most of its summer schedule in the planning process for fall, winter and spring shows. We travel, meet key vendors, see new venues, make new friends, and most importantly build the foundation for the “80%”.
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Face Time
Greetings to all!
Jun 21, 20222 min read
Remembering Woodie Flowers
REMEMBERING WOODIE FLOWERS
Oct 30, 20193 min read
A Note From Lance! Back to Basics
I had an opportunity to work an event as an independent contractor a few years back.
Oct 1, 20192 min read
Both Fall And Change Is In The Air At SRE!!
After 17 years of working together, Shawnna Estrella recently left her notice to pursue a unique project of passion.
Sep 23, 20193 min read
The act of one person can......
Last week Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's largest funder for biomedical research made a simple, yet bold statement.
Jun 17, 20191 min read
You You You, not Me, Me, Me
For many years both Show Ready Events and my kids and I have supported a local shelter/food kitchen and we feel like that is an important way to pay respect for our good fortunes.
Dec 6, 20171 min read
Politicians That Are Working Hard For Us?!?!?!?!
Last week I had the opportunity to work on Vendome Group’s Summit for Clinical Excellence in Boston.
Nov 7, 20172 min read
An Appeal to Let the Cranky Be....
Recently the central and then the Northeast parts of the country were hit with an amazing one two combination storm.
Nov 6, 20171 min read
More Than People Behind a Wall
For the past five years, I have had the luck of being able to work on some events in Mexico.
Oct 24, 20172 min read
It’s the fall and I am changing with the leaves!
I have spent most of my life as a Yankee.
Oct 4, 20173 min read
MODERN COMMUNICATION?
In my continuing interest in cross cultural communication, I have had an interesting couple of weeks with challenges as to how people communicate.
Feb 20, 20173 min read
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