Welcome to Corralling the Chaos, the podcast where we round up the world of event management. Each episode, we'll unravel the complexities of managing events, from staffing and scheduling to embracing technology and adapting to industry trends. Explore success stories, learn from challenges, and discover the strategies that keep live events running like well-oiled machines. So, saddle up as we wrangle the chaos and find the order within. This podcast is hosted by Angela Alea, President and C ...
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Creating and delivering better experiences for our customers is the single most important thing we can do today. Learn how Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success leaders create internal alignment, achieve desired outcomes, and exceed customer expectations in a personal and human way. The Customer Experience Podcast explores this challenge at various stages of growth as we all work together on the customer journey from acquisition to advocacy. Each episode features topics like: personal touch ...
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"Bistec," executive produced and written by Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, tells the compelling story of a seasoned Cuban Revolutionary whose life is turned upside down when a prominent dissident moves into his neighborhood, uncovering secrets, disrupting lives, and testing loyalties. This historical fiction drama explores Cuba's modern surveillance and informant systems within a gripping narrative filled with surprises. Outro: "Bistec" is a production of Nuestro Studios, with executive production, di ...
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In this special year-end minisode, Corralling the Chaos host Angela Alea reflects on the journey of 2024, shining a spotlight on the dedication, creativity, and resilience of event professionals. With heartfelt gratitude, Angela explores the impact these individuals make, the teams and families who support them, and the importance of self-care as t…
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The Power of a Professional Village: Growth in Community with The Loop
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23:35This episode of Corralling the Chaos explores the transformative power of professional networks and community building in the event industry. Host Angela Alea and guest John Barron, LASSO’s Community Manager, dive into the importance of creating a “professional village” for career growth, the evolution of LASSO’s community platform The Loop, and it…
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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing Event Software
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13:29In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela presents a comprehensive checklist for businesses navigating the complex process of choosing new software solutions. Designed for event professionals and tech decision-makers, the episode dives into the crucial factors that make or break a successful software choice. Angela covers essential topics, fr…
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Event Logistics Uncovered: Niche Solutions, Tech Innovations, & Success Strategies
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28:45In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, sits down with Josh Klebanoff, Co-Founder and COO of Yoke Logistics, to explore the vital role logistics plays in event planning. From understanding the unique needs of the events and entertainment industry to leveraging technology for seamless operations, Josh shares i…
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Women in Events: Breaking Barriers & Leading the Way with Anca Trifan
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31:23In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, sits down with Anca Trifan, CEO and Founder of Tree-Fan Events, to discuss the unique challenges women face in the events industry and explore practical solutions. Anca shares her inspiring journey from hands-on technical roles to founding her own company, emphasizing t…
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Event Industry Insurance: Avoiding Common Mistakes with Expert Tips from NFP
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24:17In this episode of "Corralling the Chaos," Angela Alea and Jason Packham, an entertainment insurance expert from NFP, discuss the critical importance of understanding and managing insurance coverage in the event industry. From common misconceptions to the nuances of adequate coverage, the conversation highlights key insights to help event companies…
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In this special bonus episode of Corralling the Chaos, we revisit the popular "Ask Us Anything" session from LASSO Fest, where key LASSO leaders—Angela Alea (President & CRO), Clay Sifford (Founder & CEO), and Jay Bredenberg (Chief Product Officer)—dive into audience questions about the company’s rapid development, customer feedback process, mobile…
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The Keys to Successful Software Implementation: Time, Teamwork, and Training
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22:27In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, host Angela Alea and Thomas Hudson, LASSO’s Director of Implementation, dive into the complexities of software implementation. They explore why companies often struggle to fully leverage systems like CRMs and ERPs, despite heavy investments. The discussion highlights the importance of setting clear goals, en…
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In this compelling episode of "Corralling the Chaos," host Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, sits down with Anthony McCoy to discuss a pivotal shift needed in the live events industry—the shift from viewing workers as mere 'labor' to recognizing them as 'talent.' They explore the profound impact this mindset change can have on the industry, in…
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Future-Proofing Finances: Embedded Payments & Financial Services in Events
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26:06In this episode of Corralling the Chaos, join Angela Alea, President & CRO of LASSO, and Casey Kipfer, CFO of JustiFi, as they explore the transformative power of embedded payments in event management. Discover how these solutions streamline operations, enhance security and compliance, and open new revenue streams for businesses. Gain insights into…
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En medio de una profunda pérdida, exilio forzado y sorprendentes traiciones, surge la esperanza y un sorprendente acto de rebelión. Micaela lee el sorprendente contenido de la carta de la prisión de Bistec.By Nuestro Studios
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Tragedias y caos golpean el vecindario cuando tanto Echauri Suárez como Orlando Contreras se ven obligados a confrontar un amargo secreto que devastará sus vidas y obligará a Orlando a exiliarse. Los secretos del vecindario también traerán nuevas revelaciones para Micaela Martínez.By Nuestro Studios
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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5By Nuestro Studios
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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6By Nuestro Studios
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Echauri Suárez debería estar celebrando después de ganar el máximo premio de Cuba por su trabajo como líder de vigilancia vecinal, pero su país tiene otros planes para él. El notorio disidente Orlando Contreras se está mudando a su barrio, y Echauri tiene la tarea de ser los primeros ojos y oídos que lo reciban. Echauri debería estar disfrutando de…
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Orlando Contreras, uno de los disidentes más respetados de Cuba, es un hombre de voluntad de acero y una poderosa habilidad con las palabras. Cuando el New York Times lo entrevista por su perspectiva única en el 50 aniversario de la Revolución Cubana, Contreras desentraña cómo es realmente el colorido trasfondo del mundo distópico de Cuba.…
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El devoto revolucionario cubano Echauri Suárez, un veterano de combate, es el presidente del Comité de Defensa de la Revolución de su vecindario, y un hombre mayor al que sus vecinos tanto temen como desprecian. Nada escapa la atención militante revolucionario de Echauri hasta un fatídico día que lo cambiará todo.…
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En medio de un apagón masivo en el vecindario, Micaela Martínez se entera de que un amigo ha muerto en prisión, pero no antes de enviarle una carta misteriosa titulada ‘Bistec’. La muerte de su amigo y sus propios graves problemas de salud llevan a Micaela a grabar en audio una extraña y milagrosa historia sobre los informantes del gobierno y disid…
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Join Angela Alea and Omar Kolom on this episode of "Corralling the Chaos" as they discuss the pivotal role of freelancers in the AV industry. Discover Omar’s inspiring journey, the foundation of AV Educate, and the crucial elements of training and education for freelancers. Learn about the importance of soft skills, the impact of mentorship, and th…
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Producida ejecutivamente y escrita por Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, Bistec es la fascinante historia de un veterano revolucionario cubano y lo que sucede cuando uno de los disidentes más prominentes del país se muda a su vecindario, exponiendo secretos, trastornando vidas y poniendo a prueba las lealtades. Este drama de ficción histórica revela el mundo mo…
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Get ready for LASSO Fest 2024! In this episode, Angela shares why event pros should secure their spot—and shares a sneak preview of what the event holds. Join us starting July 10 for an immersive virtual festival dedicated to revolutionizing your event operations. Learn from industry pioneers, discover innovative workflow solutions, and gain action…
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Join host Angela Alea in a thought-provoking episode of 'Corralling the Chaos' as she delves into the dynamic intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the world of events. Featuring special guest Huong Nguyen, CEO and Founder of Shiloh Events, this episode unpacks the profound impact of AI on event planning, execution, and analysis.…
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The CRM Essentials: Why You Need One & What You Need to Know
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22:38The episode of "Corralling the Chaos" focuses on the topic of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Angela and guest Kristen Traynor discuss the importance of CRMs for businesses, how they can be leveraged, and best practices for data management within a CRM.By Angela Alea
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Nurturing Connections: Building Strong Relationships in the Events Industry
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30:49Discover the pivotal role relationships play in shaping reputations within the events industry in this episode of "Corralling the Chaos." Explore insights from industry experts on fostering positive interactions, aligning core values, and the power of genuine human connection. Join Host Angela Alea and guest Nicholas Van Dyke as they delve into pra…
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Streamlining Staffing: Angela's Quick Cash Flow Fixes
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15:01This is a “minisode” of "Corralling the Chaos", focused on providing guidance for event staffing companies to improve their bottom line. Angela discusses several strategies such as speeding up invoicing, managing overtime, reducing the no-call, no-show rate, and managing state unemployment rates.By Angela Alea
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Putting AV in Focus: How to Start at Level 1 in the Events Industry Feat. Stephen Jensen
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31:47This podcast episode of Corralling the Chaos features a conversation with Stephen Jensen from SJP in Vegas, focusing on the importance of training, motivating, and investing in people in the AV space.By Angela Alea
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Classifying Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Navigating Compliance in the Event Industry
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18:48Join Angela and Jennifer Watson, VP of HR at LASSO as they discuss the recent ruling by the Department of Labor on employee classification. Delving into the implications for the event staffing industry, they provide an educational overview of the law change and its potential impact. From the shift to the economics realities test to effective commun…
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2024 State of the Industry Featuring Tom Stimson
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36:56Angela Alea and Tom Stimson discuss the current state of the events industry after LASSO’s 2024 State of the Events Industry report, including the challenges and opportunities it faces. The conversation covers areas such as labor outsourcing, freelancer pay rates, budgeting, planning, and future industry prospects. Guest Info: Tom Stimson The Stims…
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Navigating Sales & Proposals: Iceberg Selling with Karl Becker
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34:42In this episode of Corralling the Chaos we discuss the sales and proposals in the event production industry. Our guest, Karl Becker, is a sales performance consultant, coach, author, and speaker with over a decade of experience consulting with event production companies. Guest Information: Karl Becker Iceberg Selling: Become a Better Salesperson by…
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Best of 2023: Corralling the Chaos' Top Moments
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24:45In this episode, Angela Alea takes a look back at some of 2023's best conversations on event culture, leadership, collaboration, AI capabilities in live events and more. 🎙️ Guest Information Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of EideCom Huntly Christie, Founder and CEO of Christie Lites Kevin Danaj, President and CEO of MVP Collaborative Huong Nguyen, C…
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