{"podcast":{"title":"Event Planner Confessions","slug":"event-planner-confessions-7037703","podcast_index_feed_id":7037703,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6316486/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions--6316486","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/30ad5d91de416053e0c27d66ba9526f3.jpg","author":"Cohera","episode_count":47,"summary":"Welcome to Event Planner Confessions, a Cohera podcast. Every week, we dive into the candid, unfiltered stories of event professionals navigating the vibrant world of event management. From behind-the-scenes wins to lessons learned the hard way, we explore how creativity, collaboration, and a little chaos come together to create unforgettable experiences. Hosted by the team at Cohera, we spotlight the people and passions that shape the industry, revealing what really goes on when the lights go up, the guests arrive, and the magic happens. Tune in for insights, laughter, and confessions that celebrate the power of human connection and how events truly have the ability to change the world, one story at a time. Disclaimer: These confessions and stories have been altered to ensure anonymity and protect the identities of the individuals or entities involved. Any identifying details have been modified. The purpose of sharing these stories is to foster learning, celebrate our profession, and honor our clients and partners across the hospitality industry.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T22:17:51.845344+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703"},"episode":{"title":"The Furniture Company Behind The Biggest Events in America","slug":"the-furniture-company-behind-the-biggest-events-in-america","published_at":"2026-06-16T10:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/the-furniture-company-behind-the-biggest-events-in-america","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-furniture-company-behind-the-biggest-events-in-america--72533868","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72533868/cohera_epfb_flv_v4.mp3","summary":"Furniture is often treated like the last thing event planners figure out. But the right furniture can completely change how a room feels. In this episode of Event Planner Confessions, Ashley sits down with Sarah Bradley and Renee Pool from AFR Events to talk about the furniture company behind major events. From new event furniture collections to national-scale logistics, this conversation looks at how furniture rental has become a major part of event strategy, room design, and attendee experience. Sarah and Renee share what planners should know about designing with furniture earlier in the process, why flexible room layouts are changing the way people gather, and how AFR supports events across the country through inventory, warehouse systems, regional transfers, and fast-moving logistics. They also explain why strong communication between planners and rental partners can make a major difference when timelines are tight and expectations are high. In this episode, you will learn: Why furniture should not be treated as a last-minute event detail How event design is shifting toward more flexible room environments What planners should think about when selecting furniture for a room Why national-scale rental logistics matter for large or complex events How AFR manages inventory and regional transfers across markets Why planner-vendor communication is key when timelines move fast Great event design is not just about how a room looks. It is about how the room works, how it feels, and how quickly the right partner can help bring it to life.","meta_description":"Furniture is often treated like the last thing event planners figure out. But the right furniture can completely change how a room feels. In this episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1013,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/event-planner-confessions-7037703/episodes/the-furniture-company-behind-the-biggest-events-in-america/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/the-furniture-company-behind-the-biggest-events-in-america.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}