In the spring issue of Ignite, Monica Gomez, founder of The Concierge Club, wrote about the inefficiencies of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and proposed some innovative solutions.

Gomez joins us in the Ignite podcast booth today to dive even deeper in the issue and tell us why she thinks an industry coalition around the issue may be the answer. And she’ll also recount her fascinating career journey—hint—there’s a Bieber involved!

Get ready for an episode packed with tons of inspirational ideas for event pros!

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Resources:

Read the Monica Gomez’ essay, “All Together Now!” in the Spring 2025 issue of Ignite.

Visit the Concierge Club website

Read “The RFP Conundrum” in the Fall 2023 issue of Ignite.

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Earlier this year, when Julie Danaylov, co-founder of Cirque Revolution, took to the stage to accept the Supplier of the Year award at the MPI Toronto Awards Gala, she delivered a rousing speech motivating event pros to know and understand their value in the face of current economic and political uncertainty. We’ll talk more about that message and why the industry needs to take it to heart.

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ignite Your Events. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical advice to elevate your business events!

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