A Flair For VIP Events
By Laura Yarbrough-Lloyd
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Episodes: 87
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Welcome to the podcast all about VIP events and VIP management. Ever wanted to work at an iconic, household name event like the Olympics, the Academy Awards, the Masters, Wimbledon, a royal wedding, a White House inauguration or a Grand Prix? Learn how to get your foot in the door of the VIP event world, work face to face with celebrities, athletes and high net worth individuals, and skyrocket your event career with the right strategy and tools, a powerful network, and the right mindset. Your level up is waiting to happen, and before you know it, you will achieve your event career dreams.
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79. Mid-Year in Events - Make the Second Half of Your Year Count
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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78. This Wasn't The Career I Had Planned - But It Became Mine
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May 19, 2026 |
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77. Beyond the Brief with Strategy - What It Really Takes to Work at the Top Level in Events
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May 05, 2026 |
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76. Inside Formula 1 - The Lifestyle, The Hype, and The Event Career Opportunities
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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75. Should You Go Freelance in Events? The More Honest Answer No One Says
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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74. The Art of the VIP Brief - What to Include, Who Gets What, and How to Get the Intel
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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73. The Realities of Mid-Career in Events - The Most Misunderstood Phase in an Event Career Pt. 2
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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72. Mid-Career in Events - The Most Misunderstood Phase in an Event Career Pt. 1
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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71. How People Actually Work at The Olympics - And What You Can Do Right Now
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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70. How to Get Opportunities You Want - Moves Event Pros Make to Work at Major Events
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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69. Proximity Over Permission - What Studying Paris Fashion History Taught Me About Fashion Week Events
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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68. Festive Fun & Lessons Learned — Wrapping Up 2025 and Looking Ahead
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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67. From Junior to Senior – How You Actually Level Up in Iconic Events
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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66. The Iconic Event Career Plateau - Getting Back to Growth
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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65. The Guest List Rollercoaster - Mastering Who's In at VIP Events
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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64. Front of House Management — How to Prep Teams for Major Events
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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63. Freelance Reality Check - Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned of a Major Event Manager
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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62. The Iconic Events Ecosystem - Why It’s A Different Universe Than Corporate Events
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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61. Seating Charts for Celebrities – The Politics, Protocols, and Non-negotiables
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The IconicEvents® Series: The Summer Olympics with Cat Kevern
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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60. The Perfect Event Arrivals Process – How to Make Every VIP Arrival Seamless and Stress Free
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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The IconicEvents® Series: Marvels of Saudi Orchestra with Maria-Eliza Radu
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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59. What Just Happened? Weird, Messy & A Slightly Unhinged Event Career Experiences
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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58. The Pace, the People, the Purpose - What It’s Really Like at Major Sports Events
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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57. The Shift in Motion - How to Move Boldly into Your Next Chapter in Events
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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56. The Stirring Before the Shift - Resetting Your Event Career Trajectory
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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55. Onsite for a Month - The Real Prep, Mindset & Moves I Do
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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54. From Super Bowl to Sundance - What the Biggest Events in the World Have in Common
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May 27, 2025 |
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53. When the Spark Hits - What to Do When You Feel Pulled Toward Something Bigger in Events
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May 13, 2025 |
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52. Running Lanes & Red Carpets - What Makes The London Marathon and Met Gala Iconic
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The IconicEvents® Series: Unstoppable Women's Boxing with Anna Cottle
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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51. More Than a Pretty Space - What Makes an Event Venue Truly Iconic
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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The IconicEvents® Series: F1 Grand Prix with Amanda Paige
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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50. Mastering the IT Factor - The Mindset That Makes You Stand Out at Iconic Events
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The IconicEvents® Series: World Music Tours with Courtney Jackson
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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49. From Local Gigs to Global Stages - How to Work International Events in 2025
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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The IconicEvents® Series: Henley Royal Regatta with Kelly Taws
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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48. Winter's Hidden Event Season - Why Event Pros Should Jump On These Opportunities
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The IconicEvents® Series: FIFA World Cup with Gabby Robuccio
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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47. Signed, Sealed, Discreet - Navigating NDAs in Events
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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46. Behind the Velvet Rope - Do's and Don'ts for Celebrity Management at Events
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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45. From Arrival to Departure - Creating the Perfect VIP Journey
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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44. The Seasons Of Iconic Events - How Timing Shapes Careers and Opportunities
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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43. Your Most Iconic Year Yet - Themes & Lessons For Event Pros in 2025
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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42. 12 Days of Iconic Events - Set Up Your 2025 Roadmap
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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41. Corporate Hospitality at Iconic Events - The Insider's Guide for Event Pros
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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40. One Team One Dream - Managing The Best Teams At Iconic Events
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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39. Starstruck But (Event) Professional - 4 Tips To Be A VIP or Celebrity Handler
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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38. SATC Characters As Event Pros - What We Can Learn From Iconic Characters
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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37. The Most Iconic Spaces of Iconic Events - How To Elevate Premium Hospitality Spaces
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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36. In 2025 You Will Work At Epic Events - 5 Tips To Help You Do That
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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35. The Public, The VIPs & The Focal Point - The Three Perspectives of Major Events
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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34. The Big Question At Big Events - Should You Volunteer Or Not?
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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33. Epic Events Require Epic Energy - Managing Your Energy Levels For Major Events
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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32. Event Pros On Tour - Incorporating Tours Into Your Event Career
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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31. The Most Iconic Event Of All - How To Work At The Olympics
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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30. The Reality of Cinema Events - What Actually Happens At Film Festivals And Premieres
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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29. 15 Event Career Tips - Things I've Learned Talking To Event Pros
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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28. The Social Season - Why It Matters For Event Pros
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May 21, 2024 |
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27. The Ultimate Event Career Boost - How Working At Iconic Events Helps Event Pros
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May 07, 2024 |
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26. Iconic Events In Amateur Sports - A Look At American University Sports Events
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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25. People Over Technical Skills - The Qualities Needed To Work Around VIPs
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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24. Leap Into Your Dream Event Career - 5 Moves I Would Make To Make It Happen
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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23. The VIP Dream Team - How To Put Together A VIP Event Team
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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22. Do You Speak VIP? 7 VIP Terms To Know For Event Pros
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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21. Flair Helps You Achieve Your Event Career Goals - The Flair Strategy for Event Pros
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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20. How To Work Around & Manage VIPs At Events - VIP Management 101 for Event Pros
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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19. How To Manage A Red Carpet - It's Award Show Season!
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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18. Happy New Year Event Pros - What To Think About In 2024
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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17. 12 Days of VIP Events - Fun Career Activities to Do During the Holidays
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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16. VIP Needs, Wants, Habits and Issues - How Preparing for These Benefit You and Them
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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15. Unconventional Ways to Get VIP Event Jobs - How to Be Creative In Your Search
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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14. You're Invited - How to Actually Invite VIPs to Your Event
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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13. A VIP Mindset for Event Pros - Embrace the VIP Mindset to Succeed in Events
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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12. VIP Event Hospitality - The Basics of Hospitality Club Management
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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11. Royal, Political & VIP Protocol - Why It's Important for Event Pros
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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10. The Event Pro Wears Prada - Fashion Week Opportunities for Event Freelancers
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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9. You Asked, I Answered - Listener Questions About VIP No-Shows, Entourages & More
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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8. The VIP Entourage - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & How It Affects Event Pros
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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7. A Day In the Life of a VIP Event Manager - The Story of an Iconic VIP Event
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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6. Polished & Professional - How Etiquette and Style Can Help You Book VIP Events
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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5. Self Care For VIP Events - What To Do and Why It's Important
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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4. Scrappy, Lonely & Daydreamy - The 3 Roadblocks In Your Way of Booking a VIP Event
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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3. Happy, Helpful VIP Manager - 3 Lessons I've Learned Working With VIPS At Events
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May 30, 2023 |
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2. Crowns, Roses and Poses - A Look At The Coronation, The Kentucky Derby and The Met Gala
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May 16, 2023 |
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1. What’s In A Name? VIP Means More Than You Think!
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May 02, 2023 |
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All You Need Is A Flair For VIP Events
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Apr 24, 2023 |