What It's Like To Start Your Own Event

Have you ever secretly (or maybe not so secretly) dreamed about starting a live event?? Maybe a conference or a series of live workshops?? Something longer than just one day?

But the thought of doing it was so daunting, you’ve never had the courage to do it?

In this episode I talk with Dr Eibhlin Fletcher, the founder of the Get A Grip Of The Grind Festival, which is now in its 5th year.

It hasn’t all been smooth sailing.? And Eibhlin has some advice for anyone thinking about starting up and running that event.

We talked about:

• The origins of the Get A Grip Of The Grind Festival
• The impact of going tech-less for short periods of time
• What was involved in starting the festival
• Winging it, things that can go wrong and things will always go wrong
• Working with local businesses and getting them to help out
• Eibhlin's biggest fear in running the festival.
• What was actually the hardest part and other key challenges
• Rogaines (no it’s not medicine)
• The difference having help can make
• How documentation and delegation, in that order, can help spread the load, but can slow down decision making
• What to do when customer service (or some other essential skill) is not your strongest point …
• Being the visionary or ideas person ...
• One piece of advice for someone thinking about running a festival or event

If you’re interested in what Eibhlin has to share about the ups and downs of starting a big event, have a listen.? You’ll be glad you did.

What It's Like To Start A 3-Day Festival And Grow It With Eibhlin Fletcher

And I hope you have a great weekend.

Trudy