https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-access-event-planning--6234981enPlaces & TravelCopyright JLJ Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0ad26c111849c6c731490c6cd54c411f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-access-event-planning--6234981Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:50:07 +0000James Lott JrJames Lott Jrjlottjr@aol.comFormerly  "Clinton Indiana’s Little Italy Festival Podcast ", this new version is now open to all festivals and events from Clinton Indiana to Coachella California. We talk about the world of event planning from concept to production, from vendors to...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-what-is-near-your-event--73007877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73007877Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:35:03 +0000James Lott Jrit is in a Destination area? What attractions are nearby your event? This can help your event! 346falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-what-is-a-point-person--72956405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72956405Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:16:35 +0000James Lott Jr308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-3-quick-tips-for-hosting-a-successful-small-brunch--72783365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72783365Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:54:48 +0000James Lott Jr3 Quick Tips for Hosting a Successful Small Brunch is the subject. Hosted by James Lott Jr283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-cons-to-doing-an-outdoor-event--72327726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72327726Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:39:10 +0000James Lott Jr532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-pros-to-doing-an-outdoor-event--72327716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72327716Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:01:51 +0000James Lott Jr479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-make-sure-your-links-and-info-are-correct-and-working--72268552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72268552Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:27:05 +0000James Lott JrMake sure links to a website are working. Links to tickets. Website info needs to be correct. 328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-can-u-get-a-degree--71803967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71803967Fri, 01 May 2026 03:54:19 +0000James Lott JrYes you can get a degree or certifcation in Event Management. James explains!486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-good-troubleshooting-service--71357799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71357799Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:22:57 +0000James Lott JrMake sure you are providing good service for any questions and/or problems that come up pre, during, and post an event. 881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-the-most-forgotten-part-of-an-event-when-event-planning--70862908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70862908Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:33:42 +0000James Lott JrThe flow of the event. James Lott Jr explains in detail! 407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-10-don-ts-when-planning-a-dinner-party-6-8-people--70730374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70730374Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:07:47 +0000James Lott Jr10 Don’ts When Planning a Dinner Party (6-8 people) adn what do instead is included! Listen! 403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-event-experiences-with-edward-perotti-cmp-cmm--70587471James Lott Jr chats with him! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70587471Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:04:41 +0000James Lott JrEdward Perotti is an internationally recognized event designer, television personality, author, and public speaker known for creating large-scale luxury events and immersive experiences around the world. He is the principal of EP Events &...James Lott Jr chats with him! ]]>3502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-all-about-fonts--70260177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70260177Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:10:13 +0000James Lott JrIt's important that your flyers and marketing is easy to read. We talk fonts, font sizes and text.703falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-big-brand-marketing-on-a-small-size-budget-with-steve-turner-pr--69750647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69750647Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:06:05 +0000James Lott JrSteve and James explore the ways you can get big brand marketing but on a smaller size budget. And they inadvertenly come up with a fun campaign for a brand. Steve TUrner's book PR That Works is out now and everywhere!3567falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-setting-up-seating--69607592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69607592Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:02:25 +0000James Lott JrJLJ shares his best tips for setting up conferences, events.461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-have-good-customer-service--69526022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69526022Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:59:45 +0000James Lott JrPre, during and post conference/show/event NEEDS to have good customer service. A clear line to help their clients/customers/attendees.411falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-the-invisible-expert-speaker--69397653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69397653Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:38:35 +0000James Lott JrWhat to do when you have a speaker, for your event,  that might not translate to mixed audiences or speaks in highly stylized or academic terms. 592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-pr-that-works-with-steve-turner--69302217https://solomonturner.com 314-205-0800]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69302217Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:28:04 +0000James Lott JrSteve Turner has an excellent book out! James has a great convo with him. He is a Rockstar Publicist and Author of PR THAT WORKS-Real Strategies. Real Campaigns. Real Results at Amazon. Award-winning PR for B2B, tech, autos, and authors. St....https://solomonturner.com 314-205-0800]]>2896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-dinner-vs-light-snacks-at-an-event--69207058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69207058Fri, 26 Dec 2025 02:50:36 +0000James Lott JrWhen and what time should you offere dinner at an event? What is okay as a cocktail hour? What do people expect at 5pm vs 7pm? Take a listen.781falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-get-your-peeps-to-promote-yor-event--69067204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69067204Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:49:17 +0000James Lott JrMeaning anyone involved in the actual event: performers, speakers, models, etc. Make them promote too! 530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-ticket-fairy-s-ceo-founder-ritesh-patel--69067216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69067216Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:15:22 +0000James Lott JrRitesh Patel is a tech entrepreneur, event industry innovator, and co-founder and CEO of The Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing and live-event platform designed to help promoters, venues, and event organizers sell tickets, grow revenue, and...2454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-getting-the-right-people-to-help--68938073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68938073Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:04:11 +0000James Lott JrGetting a fresh pair of eyes to look at something to finding the right co producer for events are key! 341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-why-some-event-venues-include-a-certain-number-of-free-meals--68863242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68863242Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:39:22 +0000James Lott JrMany event spaces, hotels, banquet halls, and conference centers offer packages where a certain number of plates/meals are included at no additional charge. This isn’t random — it’s a strategic part of how catering and event pricing works. James Lott...463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-why-two-sided-buffet-stations-are-best-for-conference-meals--68863241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68863241Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:57:22 +0000James Lott JrWhen hosting conferences, luncheons, breakfasts, or dinners, the goal is always the same: serve large groups quickly, smoothly, and without stress. A two-sided buffet station is one of the most efficient and guest-friendly solutions. James Lott Jr...406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-sending-materials-to-event--68649529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68649529Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:07:05 +0000James Lott JrWhat you should know about sending materials to an event! 759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-conference-speaker-management-part-2--68500912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68500912Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:05:55 +0000James Lott JrCommunication and customer service are important while working with your Event attendees but also with your event vendors, speakers and performers. James Lott Jr gives an example. 721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-conference-speaker-management-do-s-and-don-ts--68345566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68345566Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:28:13 +0000James Lott JrJames talks about how to handle all of your speakers/teachers/instructors for your event. From first ask to Pre Conference.970falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-force-majeure--68227816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68227816Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:23:01 +0000James Lott JrJames explains what Force Majeure is, what "acts of god" are and how important it is to have in a contract! 534falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-delegate--68208519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68208519Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:13:32 +0000James Lott JrJLJ talks about delegating responsibilities! 1049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-have-a-plan-b-c-d--67934938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67934938Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:06:12 +0000James Lott JrBe prepared ofr anything before the event! James Lott Jr explains! 946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-signage--67626249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67626249Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:28:35 +0000James Lott JrCorrect signage and correct placement of signs are an important part of an event. 616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-creating-flyers--67626247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67626247Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:56:54 +0000James Lott JrJames shares the do's and don'ts of flyer creation for events. 860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-pickleball-pick-ups-co-founder-jakob-eliason--67524769Jakob co-founded Pickleball Pop-Ups, the worlds first pickleball-as-a-service company, in 2023 with Adam Clay. Within 12 months, we became the USA’s #1 provider for “pop-up” pickleball activations at conferences, corporate events and festivals. 
In July 2024, they opened Pickleball 901 in Collierville TN. In just 14 days, they flipped an old Bed Bath and Beyond into a “pop up club” that has quickly become the preferred pickleball facility for thousands of players in the mid-south. 
Based in Memphis, TN. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67524769Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:53:33 +0000James Lott JrJames and Jakob talk about the beginnings of this event business with the hottest spport out there!  Jakob co-founded Pickleball Pop-Ups, the worlds first pickleball-as-a-service company, in 2023 with Adam Clay. Within 12 months, we became the USA’s...Jakob co-founded Pickleball Pop-Ups, the worlds first pickleball-as-a-service company, in 2023 with Adam Clay. Within 12 months, we became the USA’s #1 provider for “pop-up” pickleball activations at conferences, corporate events and festivals. 
In July 2024, they opened Pickleball 901 in Collierville TN. In just 14 days, they flipped an old Bed Bath and Beyond into a “pop up club” that has quickly become the preferred pickleball facility for thousands of players in the mid-south. 
Based in Memphis, TN. ]]>2513falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-event-planning-with-school-auction-s-roger-devine--67411071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67411071Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:54:30 +0000James Lott JrJames Lott Jr chats with one of the guys who came up with a fundraising system aimed to help schools, churches, non profits Fundraise.For more info togo Schoolauction.net2066falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-a-new-name-a-new-focus--67022272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67022272Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:43:37 +0000James Lott JrYES, another slight name change and a slightly new focus to this podcast! 200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-setting-up-room-blocks--66991735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66991735Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:30:06 +0000James Lott JrJames tells you how to set up room blocks for lodging for events.773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-5-do-s-when-setting-up-catering--66895450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66895450Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:07:05 +0000James Lott JrJLJ is sharing what you should do when setting up catering for a party.419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-5-essential-don-ts-when-setting-up-catering--66895431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66895431Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:19:13 +0000James Lott Jr 5 essential don'ts when setting up catering. JLJ tells you what not to do! 550falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-unique-insurance-for-festivals--66719441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66719441Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:25:32 +0000James Lott JrJames Lott Jr shares a new unique yet risky insurance for event planners running festivals and fairs. Take a listen! 366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-all-about-contracts--66611495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66611495Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:45:25 +0000James Lott JrJames Lott Jr gives you insider information on setting up contracts with venues! 1242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-3-big-gay-festivals-in-sf-in-the-1990s--66363118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66363118Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:16:26 +0000James Lott JrJames Lott JR looks back at a time of his life in SF and working some and during the biggest festivals in the world in the 1990s. Happy Gay Pride month! 849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-top-music-festivals-of-2024--66195239I do not own the rights to Lights Camera Action by Kylie Minogue]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66195239Sun, 25 May 2025 09:41:34 +0000James Lott JrJames talks about the top festivals of 2024!  I do not own the rights to Lights Camera Action by Kylie MinogueI do not own the rights to Lights Camera Action by Kylie Minogue]]>524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-festivals-of-the-80s-and-90s--66195223I do not own the rights to WHip it by Devo! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66195223Thu, 22 May 2025 04:45:25 +0000James Lott JrJames Lott Jr remembers festivals of the 1980s and 1990s and give some of his own experiences at some of them. He also talks about his time at Lollapolooza in 1996. I do not own the rights to WHip it by Devo! I do not own the rights to WHip it by Devo! ]]>1031falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-fairs-vs-festivals--66093237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66093237Thu, 15 May 2025 05:12:24 +0000James Lott JrHost JLJ explains the difference between fairs and festivals and other outdoor events! 441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-listen-to-this--65858899Hosted by James Lott Jr ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65858899Fri, 02 May 2025 17:48:49 +0000James Lott JrA new beginning... Hosted by James Lott Jr Hosted by James Lott Jr ]]>205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-the-big-weekend--61152724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61152724Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:16:13 +0000James Lott JrWe are only 2 days away from the start of the Clinton, Indiana Little Italy Festival.1867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-with-mc-jon-swaner--61047108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61047108Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:09:31 +0000James Lott JrIn this episode we hear from this year's MC Jon Swaner.1551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-with-re-and-regina--61008895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61008895Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:34:21 +0000James Lott JrIn this episode, we spoke with the 2024 Re and Regina.2638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-vendors-and-events--60868666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60868666Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:27:51 +0000James Lott JrIn this episode, we discuss the parade, and vendors, along with events at the Wine Garden and the Main Stage.3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-convo-with-the-president-the-secretary-of-the-festival--60778502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60778502Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:40:39 +0000James Lott JrIn this episode, we spoke with the LIFT President and Secretary (who also chairs the Parade and Vendors).  They provide a highlight of the Festival.3182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-our-podcast--60700342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60700342Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:59:33 +0000James Lott JrJoin us on "Clinton Indiana’s Little Italy Festival Podcast " as we celebrate the Little Italy Festival, happening over Labor Day weekend in Clinton, Indiana. These special episodes dives into the heart of the festival, a beloved event that transforms...32falsefull