How do I prepare for a career in Event Planning

This is a great question and one that I get almost everyday. First let me say that with all the education and talent in the world unless you have the passion and the tenacity of a Rhinoceros you will not succeed in this field or any other for that matter.

I believe that luck is when opportunity and preparedness meet. Although no matter what you do without preparation and preparedness you will fail. Now you can take certain college curriculum in the hospitality industry, risk liability and management but nothing can replace a natural talent for entertaining, innovative ideas and an attention for detail.

Of coarse if you are out to get a job with a corporation or association planning events or you are planning on going into business for yourself you will need to be very savvy at marketing and selling yourself or your company.

I will close this posting by saying there is no better way to gain a valuable reputation and get yourself noticed in a competitive business than to surround yourself with the best vendors, entertainers and service providers that do great work. After all the choices you make with whom you work with planning, designing and executing great events reflect on your credibility. 

Best wishes and happy planning!