Intro to Event Planning & Management (with Google Sheets)

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🎊 Whether you're hosting a surprise party or planning a large corporate event, you want to follow a structured process to ensure an enjoyable experience for your attendees. So, in this Event Management 101 video with Google Sheets, I break down event planning and take you through my method step-by-step!
No matter what type of event you're planning, there are many constants: attendees, registration or invitation process, speakers and agenda, marketing materials, and communication channels. Literally every event in the world has these things in some shape or form.
I like to break down event planning into different buckets: Pre-event, during-event, and post-event. This allows me to structure my thoughts whether I'm planning a wedding, a birthday party, or a team offsite.
While the concepts in this KZread video is more than enough for most people, if you're a professional who frequently comes into contact with events at work, or an aspiring marketer, the full introduction to event management Skillshare course will be very useful!
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00:00 Similarities between different types of events
00:53 My experience planning and managing events
01:36 Who is this course for?
01:59 Snippet from Skillshare Course
04:58 Access the Google Sheets template
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  • @JeffSu
    @JeffSu2 жыл бұрын

    Would you believe me if I told you I used this template to plan my birthday parties? 🎁 😉 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Similarities between different types of events 00:53 My experience planning and managing events 01:36 Who is this course for? 01:59 Snippet from Skillshare Course 04:58 Access the Google Sheets template

  • @anjumanalam
    @anjumanalam2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a part of an org on campus that hosts events for students and have been looking for a way to improve out management. Perfect timing as always Jeff!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!! 😁

  • @joycepei88
    @joycepei882 жыл бұрын

    Seriously we all need some planning and structure for different events in life and at work. This video is so underrated! Keep up the good work Jeff, I see that you've invested a lot in this course by filling in all the details in this template :D

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha glad that someone FINALLY noticed 😁, thanks Joyce!

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici2 жыл бұрын

    I had never thought of using Google sheets for this!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's really great with all the collaboration features 😁

  • @AUEL2008

    @AUEL2008

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu yes, looks nice. Just the thing I need now

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AUEL2008 Awesome! Let me know if you end up using it Troy 😁

  • @DinoRodriguez
    @DinoRodriguez2 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievably thorough, fantastic job Jeff!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dino! Hope you found this helpful!

  • @kateyoung4021
    @kateyoung40212 жыл бұрын

    This is great! Just switched from being venue based to a marketing event role and am excited for this content!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! Let me know how it goes Kate 😁

  • @w.w.sakbeh571
    @w.w.sakbeh5712 жыл бұрын

    So you're an angel who parties like a gangster at high end clubs but you're a peasant. You need Event Management just to keep up with your many roles... To be serious, though, I loved the video. Thanks Jeff!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    That...sounds about right 😉

  • @imperialthreat
    @imperialthreat Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This is just what I was looking for!! I am so grateful for your content! Your videos are super helpful!!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem my friend 😁

  • @AndreaBeltran
    @AndreaBeltran2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! The template is beautiful and has a lot of great formatting and formulas I didn't even know you could use like the "Days until event" - genius!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it Andrea! Happy to hear you found the course helpful 😁

  • @msjoycetan8
    @msjoycetan82 жыл бұрын

    Heeey, awesome video again! Said that several times by now. I really appreciate that you put together a course and share resources. I'll definitely free up time to take it.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear Joyce! Let me know how you find it 😁

  • @jerichodahilan
    @jerichodahilan2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this dude! I'm learning from you weekly!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Jericho! Happy to hear that!! 😁

  • @rudrajaiswara9851
    @rudrajaiswara98512 жыл бұрын

    Yeah jeff back so the edge video is coming out this month can't wait the video is awesome btw love it

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    So much pressure 😅

  • @rudrajaiswara9851

    @rudrajaiswara9851

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @saacid1645
    @saacid1645 Жыл бұрын

    Man, how do you have a video for everything?!! You’re a legend!!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    Because my viewers deserve to have the best of everything 😉. Thanks buddy!

  • @skybeh5330
    @skybeh53302 жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome video, yThat really make my life more organized ! Thanks my angel Jeff Su 😇🙆‍♂️

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it my friend 😁! You're welcome!

  • @user-fk7sl8kk6j
    @user-fk7sl8kk6j Жыл бұрын

    I love this! Thank you! So informative

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! 😁

  • @catwilkinson6882
    @catwilkinson68822 жыл бұрын

    this was really well done - thanks for making such a cool and well detailed video!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Cat! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

  • @lancelaube3233
    @lancelaube32332 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great video Jeff!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😁

  • @noahhefford3057
    @noahhefford30572 жыл бұрын

    Love your content!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Noah!!!

  • @Sam10X
    @Sam10X2 жыл бұрын

    Tim Cook will be queuing up for you to plan his next birthday party 🎁😂 love the structure of the spreadsheet Jeff 👌

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty expensive, not sure if Tim can afford me tbh

  • @TheGeekSquid
    @TheGeekSquid2 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel, auto subscribe, love your personality and quality of your content. Keep it up 👌

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to have you here Miguel! Huge welcome 😁😁

  • @sir_dovaz
    @sir_dovaz Жыл бұрын

    Pretty DOPE my G.. You rock it!!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend 😁

  • @nidaicyer1814
    @nidaicyer1814 Жыл бұрын

    you are the best!!! I love it thank you!!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome 😁

  • @solodyako
    @solodyako2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you mate, useful ☝️👍

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it Oleg 😁

  • @ushnishchakravarty
    @ushnishchakravarty2 жыл бұрын

    Heyy Jeff, this video was absolutely nice!! The way of keeping a track of things has been exceptional from your end. I have a slight problem here. Since I m a 3rd year bachelor's student learning computer science, we aren't familiarised with this event management concepts nor we have any prior experience. Hence it looks totally new to us. It would have been better if you could explain a bit more deep to the freshers who are learning or those people who have taken a turn towards Event Management. Frankly speaking, these things really went like bouncers on the top of my head. I hope you understand!! Thanks and have a good day!!! Cheers!!!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great point, thanks for the feedback! I might do like a super beginner tutorial down the line if people are interested in that 😁

  • @user-qv3dm6ns3e
    @user-qv3dm6ns3e2 жыл бұрын

    This is great!! Great ideas.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @LuisjmGil
    @LuisjmGil2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. And yes, you are an Angel!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you so much Luís Gil 😁😁

  • @LuisjmGil

    @LuisjmGil

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu No, thank you. You can motivate me to do my degree. Miss videos with Notion btw 😅

  • @ursulaandrea237
    @ursulaandrea2372 жыл бұрын

    your channel is GOD SENT

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can't argue there 😉

  • @malachiomggames4706
    @malachiomggames47062 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips 😊

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome my friend!

  • @raybutchmahinay2583
    @raybutchmahinay25832 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks! ♥️

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! 😁

  • @pugerwinnie
    @pugerwinnie2 жыл бұрын

    Wow soooo useful !!!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so Winnie!!

  • @prakharaug
    @prakharaug2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Angel 😊😊

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome 😁😁

  • @kahsengyoon2916
    @kahsengyoon29162 жыл бұрын

    Yes i do believe. you're an angel.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha me too 😉

  • @Andrea_Dong
    @Andrea_Dong2 жыл бұрын

    It’s interesting to know how broad marketing can be :o I used to be under the impression that marketing=sales (my first principles of marketing class quickly dispelled that thought though) but now I’m finding out how prevalent event planning can be in some marketing roles, pretty cool stuff :3 Thanks for the video!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sales and marketing are VERY different 😂, glad to hear that this video also cleared some of that confusion up! And within marketing there are many many differences as well, for example the responsibilities of a growth marketer are very different than those of a product marketer!

  • @Andrea_Dong

    @Andrea_Dong

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is the first time I heard about growth marketers :o I did a quick Google search and by the looks of it, they’re almost the opposite of a product marketer 👀 I’m just remembering how you mentioned in a previous video that you liked seeing the impact you’re making 😆 considering how growth marketing has a longer time horizon and thus won’t give results as quickly, I can see why you didn’t go that route haha

  • @ladys6431
    @ladys64312 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @jumaayoob5382
    @jumaayoob53822 жыл бұрын

    COOOOL

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    THANKSSSSSS 😁

  • @sessionsunderthesun3042
    @sessionsunderthesun30422 жыл бұрын

    Great content, Jeff! What program interface would you recommend for customer registration for let’s say a training program event?

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends on budget, amount of people, format etc. Can't beat Google Forms + Google Sheets if you're looking for a free option

  • @sekoukwame
    @sekoukwame9 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    9 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @Christiana-J
    @Christiana-J8 ай бұрын

    I’m that person planning my company local EOY unofficial party for this year 😂😂 coming here to steal some process/structure ideas

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    8 ай бұрын

    LOL good luck!

  • @ashwinbhat95
    @ashwinbhat952 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeff, nice to see you are on Skillshare. Do you think you'll be making productivity classes on there as well? That'd be lovely!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the feedback! That's something I've been thinking about. I think if I do, it'll still be around very "practical" concepts involving specific workflows instead of concepts :)

  • @ashwinbhat95

    @ashwinbhat95

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu That's precisely what I love about your videos. Very practical and actionable! Such a unique proposition from most of the other creators.

  • @jimmyllano5340
    @jimmyllano53404 ай бұрын

    I know this video was 2 years ago but hopefully you will respond to my comment. By any chance, do you have a video where you elaborate more every sheets of the google sheets? Also, can we edit the survey form based on our event and how.

  • @drdarshanbm
    @drdarshanbm2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, just recently discovered your channel and found it very useful. Thanks for all the work and tips. Can you make more videos on constructing an outstanding resume / CV would be very helpful. Any tips would be a blessing.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Darshan! Thanks so much for the kind words. Have you checked out my resume and cover letter videos already? :)

  • @drdarshanbm

    @drdarshanbm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu Yes, I have found it very helpful but i don’t know how to showcase the work I have done over the years without using the cliche terms and language. Using such vocabulary has become unavoidable and I feel that would not make my CV stand out. Any inputs are welcome.

  • @drdarshanbm

    @drdarshanbm

    2 жыл бұрын

    One last request- could you also tell us how are you so energetic in all your videos. How do you stay motivated to be productive. Love the vibes and the energy you give out. Thank you.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drdarshanbm Stick with actual results and contributions and you'll naturally avoid the cliches and buzzwords :)

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drdarshanbm Might need to ask my parents about my natural charisma there 😂

  • @ericjardine8210
    @ericjardine82105 ай бұрын

    Not only did I learn about events but also about selling

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    5 ай бұрын

    Hahaha that's what I love to hear!

  • @nagramps3601
    @nagramps3601 Жыл бұрын

    hi jeff! can i ask if you ever considered using notion for event planning? :0 and if you did, if you could share a template for that? context: my main concern right now is figuring out the timeline for event preparations, and i found that using notion really helped me visualize work timelines and deliverables as well as create filter views for separate departments to look at. however, after watching this video, i realized that there's a lot more information that i should be making available to my team & wondered if i could replicate what you did on googlesheets to notion just as effectively. thanks for making such great videos & tutorials! 🎉

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    I do use Notion for small-scale planning sometimes but honestly Google Sheets is easier for project management

  • @nagramps3601

    @nagramps3601

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu very interesting! i hope to try out both and i'll see what's effective for my team :D thank you for your input!

  • @HighTechFan_Geek
    @HighTechFan_Geek4 ай бұрын

    This is sooo helpful, clear, detailed, pertinent info.. I really like how professional you are. Is it possible to connect at linkedin? I'm working for EDA company, Cadence. Bertrand G.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    4 ай бұрын

    Sure, hit me up

  • @dnewman20
    @dnewman202 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You got me to watch your entire lesson on skillshare. It should be very helpful as we move forward with a small conference of 40-50 people. I wonder if you have any suggestions for logistical in-person event stuff like badges, arrival and hotel booking, and stuff like that. We are also looking for a very simple conference app solution that can have a brochure, schedule, speaker bios, local info, and in-app messaging. Any suggestions would be splashing! Thanks again for your content. I would keep my skill share account if there were more deep dives from you on it. peace.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's great to hear Daniel, hope it was helpful! To be very honest when it comes to event execution, I highly recommend hiring an event agency (they're usually very affordable, even for SMBs) since they already have the tools and processes in place for running the entire event from beginning to end. Conference app would be a bit more complicated (and expensive) so I honestly recommend creating the agenda online (using Google Docs or Notion)

  • @dnewman20

    @dnewman20

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu Thanks. Have you ever considered remaking this template in Notion?

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dnewman20 Yup, but it would only be small-scale events. Notion functionality isn't ready for large-scale events just yet I think

  • @aaronameen
    @aaronameen Жыл бұрын

    Great video, Jeff! Do you have a version of this file in Excel, or do you only work out of Google Sheets? It’s an incredible resource either way, just curious. Thanks!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    I primarily use Google Sheets!

  • @erictsang789
    @erictsang789 Жыл бұрын

    Jeff I joined your course in Skillshare and i want to know more on event management Hope you can enlighten me further Eric

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure Eric - what questions do you have?

  • @haleemamullabakhsh1445
    @haleemamullabakhsh1445 Жыл бұрын

    I think you're and angel 😇

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    No arguments from me :)

  • @vinaychopra
    @vinaychopra2 жыл бұрын

    Hey I am looking for a Gantt Chart Planning Info. Have you created any content about that , can you share some insight!! Could a new video idea 💡

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the idea Vinay! I'll note it down :)

  • @Ren-gr1me
    @Ren-gr1me5 ай бұрын

    Hi! 2 years later, are you still using google sheets? have you explored other project management softwares like asana and salesforce? how do you think they compare to your structure?

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    5 ай бұрын

    I still use Google Sheets since I need something free and simple

  • @aloemckenzie1689
    @aloemckenzie16895 ай бұрын

    This video is really helpful, thank you! I tried to download the link to the event template but it doesn't seem to work. Are you able to share it with me please?

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    5 ай бұрын

    Which link are you using

  • @hoting666
    @hoting6662 жыл бұрын

    Would’ve come in handy planning those Monster Hunter events disguised as karaokes

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha true that AK!

  • @user-vj2xt1bl5p
    @user-vj2xt1bl5p9 ай бұрын

    Well, I have a diploma in event management, and I was aspiring to something systematic. Perhaps I could learn from someone who would not have long experience in this field, like you.

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow you have a diploma in this? I feel like I can learn from you! 😂

  • @user-vj2xt1bl5p

    @user-vj2xt1bl5p

    9 ай бұрын

    @@JeffSu Oh! I thought you had a degree too! This might surprise me😅... Yes, I have a diploma in event management and I took it from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia... but I want to learn more about it.

  • @Viper.9099
    @Viper.90992 жыл бұрын

    Hey jwff can u make a video on Microsoft edge pla

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's in the works :)

  • @Viper.9099

    @Viper.9099

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu thanks

  • @andri248
    @andri2482 жыл бұрын

    Ok let's dive 🤿

  • @gloriajimenez6160
    @gloriajimenez616011 ай бұрын

    @jeffsu I am looking for a short intro video on someone's personal journey on how they became professional event planning for a free resource for high school students-- would you do one? I hope you consider!

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    11 ай бұрын

    What exactly are you looking for?

  • @gloriajimenez6160

    @gloriajimenez6160

    11 ай бұрын

    @@JeffSu I will add you on LinkedIn and message you. thank you!

  • @aquarion9816
    @aquarion9816 Жыл бұрын

    Or get a year free with most library memberships...

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    Wait how

  • @piadelacruz2085
    @piadelacruz20852 жыл бұрын

    who has the google sheet template>>??

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's in the Skillshare course 😁

  • @piadelacruz2085

    @piadelacruz2085

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeffSu I’ve taken your classes on Skillshare unfortunately haven’t been able to locate the sheets

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@piadelacruz2085 It's in the description :)

  • @chelseakingsford8634
    @chelseakingsford86342 жыл бұрын

    Hi, where can we get access to this google sheets template?

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Via the Skillshare course linked in the description 😁

  • @jamainwhyce9522
    @jamainwhyce9522 Жыл бұрын

    😖

  • @JeffSu

    @JeffSu

    Жыл бұрын

    What's wrong Jamain?