Episode 21: Talk About Corporate Planning with Caryl Lyons
Caryl Lyons and I talk about corporate planning in today’s episode. Caryl is an event planner and entrepreneur who has been in the business since 1992. She’s the powerhouse behind Roar Events, and she has a passion for sharing her knowledge with fellow planners. Caryl shares how corporate planning fits into her business, the importance of a meaningful WHY, and how you can explore it as part of your business. Curious? Listen in!
Caryl Lyons is the founder of ROAR events, a company that has brought TONS of events to life, from large high-tech conferences to exclusive and intimate gatherings. She has over 27 years of experience as an event planner. And in addition to planning, she uses her experience to help new planners make their mark on the industry.
She also launched an educational platform, ROAR Playbook, for planners who want to enter or improve their corporate events planning game. Event planners looking for the perfect space for a meeting, a banquet or a party can also use her app, Capacity.
Key Takeaways:
- The WHY for a Corporate Planner
- Diversifying Your Business
- How to Get Started as a Corporate Event Planner
- The Heart of Corporate Event Planning
- Educating Others in Corporate Planning
- A Bit About Non-Profit Events
- A Planner’s Mindset
Renee & Caryl Talked About:
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Credits
Title Track Voiceover: Melissa Disney
Editor: M. Lynn
Photos: Courtney Paige Ray
Cover Art: Magnoliahouse Creative
