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RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL REIA MEETING
problems is the key to hosting a successful event. Meeting with
venues, vendors, and speakers will allow you to cover all of your
bases and keep everyone on the same page.
If there is one thing I would suggest you never forget, it would be
contracts. You simply must have contracts for everyone, from the
venue to the sales staff, vendors and the speaker as well. Part of the
secret to hosting a successful event is avoiding arguments or
problems in communication. Contracts will help protect you in
countless ways. I have seen people scoff at the need for contracts
until a problem came up. They were able to rely on the strength of
the contract to protect themselves and now they insist on it every
time.
The Location
The location of the event is the most obvious initial consideration.
Before a speaker can come in and talk to your group, you'll need a
place for them to do so. There are several things to keep in mind
when looking for locations, and these are very important
considerations. Finding the proper location is a matter of
understanding the needs of the event itself. You'll want to find one
which will provide everything you need to keep your audience
happy and comfortable.
Size and Capacity
Different events will vary in size. Some may be rather small and
will consist mostly of REIA group members. Other events, such as
weekend long seminars, will often attract a much larger audience.
First and foremost, the event location must be able to host the
expected number of attendees. This can be hard to predict, but the
amount of promotion and the fame of the speaker can give you an
idea.
In addition to this, you'll want to leave room for any unexpected
attendees. If your promotional efforts were really powerful, you may
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