The official podcast of GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals. GO WEST® has come to the forefront as Canada’s gathering of meeting and event professionals. Since 2018, innovators from across the continent have converged annually on Western Canada for the GO WEST experience!
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GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada!
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Visit our website at www.gowestlive.com and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
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Podcast produced by Road 55.
Brent Taylor, co-producer of GO WEST, joins our host Bryn Griffiths to discuss their vision and strategy for GO WEST which has become one of Canada's signature industry events. Brent is President of Timewise Event Management based in Edmonton, Alberta.
Connect with Brent on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentjtaylor/) or visit his company website (https://www.timewise.biz/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
20 Jun 2023
#12 | Rebooting Your LinkedIn with Leanne Calderwood
Leanne Calderwood, known as The LinkedIn Lady, joins our host Bryn Griffiths to discuss strategies and steps you can take to reboot your presence on LinkedIn. Leanne makes her home in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannecalderwood/) or visit her website (https://leannecalderwood.com/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
13 Jun 2023
#11 | Mastering Your Presentations with Jason Thomson
Jason Thomson sits down our host Bryn Griffiths to discuss pitching your business, how to be a more effective communicator to master your presentations, and more. Jason Layne is a communications expert based in Bradford, Ontario.
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonthomsonspeaker/) or visit his company website (https://www.speakupgetresults.com/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
6 Jun 2023
#10 | Breaking Stereotypes with Layne The Auctionista
Layne "The Auctionista" joins our host Bryn Griffiths with an empowering discussion of their personal journey of breaking stereotypes and overcoming obstacles. Layne is an fundraising auctioneer, show host, keynote speaker and voice for social justice.
Connect with Layne on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laynetheauctionista/), Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/theauctionista) or visit their company website (https://auctionista.ca/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
30 May 2023
#9 | Weddings and Events with Joelle Tripp
Joelle Tripp sits down with our host Bryn Griffiths to discuss her GO WEST experience and the ins and outs of managing weddings and events in a post-pandemic world. Joelle is Owner of Joy by Joelle in Edmonton, Alberta.
Connect with Joelle on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelle-johnson-45538463), Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/joybyjoelle/) or visit her company website (https://joybyjoelle.com/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
23 May 2023
#8 | The Business of Events with Jocelyn Flanagan
Jocelyn Flanagan joins host Bryn Griffiths to discuss GO WEST, the business of events, and the state of our industry. Jocelyn is Founder and CEO of e=mc² events in Toronto, Ontario.
Connect with Jocelyn on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-flanagan-30a900/) or visit her company website (https://www.emc2events.com/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
16 May 2023
#7 | Cannabis in Events with Stephanie Bach
Stephanie Bach sits down with host Bryn Griffiths to discuss cannabis in events and the future of this rapidly growing industry. Stephanie is Senior Associate with Diplomat Consulting in Edmonton, Alberta.
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebach/) or visit her company website (https://www.diplomatconsulting.com/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
9 May 2023
#6 | A.I. and the Events Industry with Shawn Cheng
Shawn Cheng joins host Bryn Griffiths to discuss A.I. and its impact on the events industry. At the time of this recording Shawn was a Senior Strategist at DAHLIA+Agency. He is based in Vancouver, B.C. and loves exploring technology.
Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawncevent/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
2 May 2023
#5 | State of the Events Industry with Dustin Westling
Dustin Westling and host Bryn Griffiths discuss the state of the events industry and share insights on how to move our industry forward. Dustin is Owner of OneWest Events in Calgary, Alberta.
Connect with Dustin on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinwestling/) or visit his company website (https://onewestevents.com/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
25 Apr 2023
#4 | Fundraising Events with Ashleigh Morriss
Ashleigh Morriss joins host Bryn Griffiths to discuss her GO WEST experience and the dynamics of managing fundraising events in a post-pandemic world. Ashleigh is Senior Event Officer at Peace Arch Hospital Foundation in White Rock, B.C.
Connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighmorriss/) or visit her organization's website (https://www.pahfoundation.ca/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
18 Apr 2023
#3 | Event Tech with Bob Vaez
Bob Vaez and host Bryn Griffiths discuss event technology, event apps, A.I., and the future of virtual and hybrid. Bob is CEO of EventMobi based in Toronto, Ontario.
Connect with Bob on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobvaez/) or visit his company website (https://www.eventmobi.com/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
11 Apr 2023
#2 | Sponsorship Strategies with Brent Barootes
Brent Barootes sits down with host Bryn Griffiths to discuss mistakes planners make in event sponsorships and provides strategies to move your sponsorship program forward. Brent is President & CEO of Partnership Group - Sponsorship Specialists based in Nanaimo, BC.
Connect with Brent on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentbarootes/) or visit his company website (http://www.partnershipgroup.ca/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
4 Apr 2023
#1 | Event Contracts with Heather Reid
Heather Reid joins host Bryn Griffiths to discuss common mistakes planners make in event contracts and shares 3 steps to ensuring fair contracts for your next event. Heather is Founder & CEO of Planner Protect Inc. based in London, Ontario.
Connect with Heather on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherereid/) or visit her company website (https://plannerprotect.ca/).
This podcast episode was recorded live at GO WEST® 23 and produced by Road 55 (https://road55.ca/).
Want to learn more about GO WEST®, Canada's Event For Event Professionals? Visit our website (https://gowestlive.com/) and sign up to receive GO WEST® updates!
GO WEST® 24 will be held on January 28-30. 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta!
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