You’re NOT ordering a sandwich!
Darius Gruman
Executive Events Professional, Founder of Viserati, Results Driven, Solution Focused, Process Guru. I deliver flawless executions of General Sessions, Executive Panel Discussions and Board of Directors Meetings.
Recently there is a conversation in the meetings industry about meeting planners being taken for granted. Clients telling them “anyone can plan a meeting”? …...
The same goes for audio visual services. Particularly, specialized services.. Like Board of Directors meetings.
You’re Not ordering a sandwich.
It’s more like being fitted for a suit.
The right people and logistics, the right equipment packages….they all add up to the final result. If you want good results, plan ahead, put your down payment on the table to secure these services.
Most Audio Visual technicians are free-lance, and the good ones stay busy.
The longer you wait to make your plans, the less likely you will get the best outcome.
Its not about price; Its about PERFORMANCE.
AV and IT, they are not the same. While at your office, IT might do AV, but not by choice, these are two different skill sets, with two different character types.
IT people are like Farmers. AV people are like Hunters. It takes both to feed a village.
I have said for years, there are 3 phases to the commodity cycle;
1)- Learn how to do it.
2)- Learn how to do it right.
3)- Cheaper Faster.
AV companies in hotels and large convention centers pay the venues up to 65% off the top for the privilege of being there; How’s that working for YOU???
In the last few years, expectations have changed. We see people on the executive staff planning and booking venues, while banquets and catering people sell the AV services along with room nights and amenities.
Where are the meeting planners???
You’re not ordering a sandwich.
When you go out to a top-notch restaurant, you make reservations. You plan ahead.
When you walk into a deli right before they close, will they have what you want???
The sooner you schedule, the better the outcome.
Audio Visual professionals and Meeting Planners are professionals. Just like YOU.
You’re not ordering a sandwich.
People; Purpose; Performance
Connecting People -with People.
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