{"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":"Why Do Clients Always Ask for \"Wow Factor\"?","slug":"why-do-clients-always-ask-for-wow-factor","published_at":"2025-09-02T10:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703/why-do-clients-always-ask-for-wow-factor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/event-planner-confessions-7037703","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-clients-always-ask-for-wow-factor--67556807","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67556807/audio.mp3","summary":"Every client wants the “wow factor” but what does that actually mean? Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin, and Samantha Monroe get real about the most overused (and least understood) phrase in the industry: wow factor. What do clients actually mean when they ask for it? And how often are planners left chasing an illusion that blows the budget and misses the mark? From the psychology behind the ask to how to deliver lasting impact instead of fleeting spectacle, the team unpacks how to shift the conversation from “wow” to “why it matters.” Connect with us:Event Planner Confessions → https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/event-planner-confessions 🔔 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and rate us! 📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at csi-dmc.com","meta_description":"Every client wants the “wow factor” but what does that actually mean? Cara Pratt, Ashley Currin, and Samantha Monroe get real about the most overused (and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1526,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/event-planner-confessions-7037703/episodes/why-do-clients-always-ask-for-wow-factor/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/why-do-clients-always-ask-for-wow-factor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}