Full-service meetings and event management company, handling all types of company events.
The fastest growing full service meeting and event managements company in the world. Delivering high quality solutions for meetings, conventions, trade shows, grand openings, open houses, and special events. Let us take the time consuming, labor-intensive details of event planning off of your desk!
Keywords: Event planning; meeting planning; event management, conventions, trade shows, grand openings; promotional products; online registration; site selection; exhibitor sales; vendor negotiations
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Plan Ahead Events has 15 years of event management experience. This is a newly opened location in Orange County, working with an international network of event managers.
What is your primary product or service?
Company/corporate meeting and event management services.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
My previous career was in IT consulting and software sales for a worldwide fortune 500 company. I became an event management professional, and started my own business after experiencing first hand the terrific ROI of the many customer and internal corporate events that I was involved in. They can and should also be fun!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have an international network of event managers that I can pull ideas and experiences from. The Plan Ahead Events brand also gives me maximum vendor negotiation power. In my previous career I had extensive project management experience and am very detail oriented. I will be sure that everything is covered and planned for. I understand the IT and software business which is a huge benefit when planning events for those types of clients.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I currently have only the one location, but again their are Plan Ahead Events franchises all over the world!!
Provide detailed directions to your location
I market, work and live in Orange County. I meet with my customers at their location or a the event sites.
What type of payments do you accept?
Primarily checks and credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
I primarily service companies and associations in Orange County, but I plan events all over the country!
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I do!
What are your hours of operation?
Normal business hours, however will work my schedule around my clients. When running an event my hours are unlimited.