Episode

246 - Being an Event Contractor: How to Get Hired (and Rehired)

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Better Events
Published
Mar 11, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, we flip the perspective from last week's episode and talk about what it really means to be an event contractor — and how to get hired (and rehired). We break down how contracting differs from freelancing or staff roles, which event positions tend to work best in this model, and what helps you stand out before you ever arrive onsite. We also cover professional rate conversations, boundaries, and how to be helpful without overstepping. SHOW NOTES: Relisten to the first part in last week's episode, Episode #245! Register interest for the 2026 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/caX87sth8DpgyZPi6 Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latest Want our updated free run of show template? Send us an email at [email protected] THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)