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Welcome to INSIGHT LIVE!, the podcast that connects meeting and event professionals to explore the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in the industry. In each episode, we feature expert insights and advice to help you thrive both professionally and personally. From innovative event planning tips to supplier solutions and personal growth, INSIGHT LIVE! provides valuable takeaways for staying ahead in the ever-evolving meetings and events world. Presented by the Meeting Professionals International Texas Hill Country Chapter, this monthly podcast keeps you informed and inspired. Tune in and stay empowered.
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Inspire Solutions for their time, commitment, and generosity. Their sponsorship and support have made this podcast series possible. Not only are they sponsoring INSIGHT LIVE!, but they are also graciously hosting these conversations, helping us create a platform where ideas, stories, and insights can be shared with our community.
Thanks to Inspire Solutions, we’re able to bring you this series of meaningful discussions that inform, inspire, and connect.
Guests: Angi Morales
This month on INSIGHT LIVE, host Timothy sits down with a fellow MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter member, Angi Morales. It's a rare, unfiltered look inside the mind of a corporate planner.
With 25 years in the industry, starting on the hotel side with Marriott before moving in-house, Angi now runs 80+ programs a year. She busts the myths ("banker's hours," the "unlimited budget"), explains why a 14-person executive retreat can be tougher than a 1,400-person event, and gets specific about what wins her business: rates, dates, and space, in bullet points, no fluff. She and Timothy dig into the corporate-versus-association mindset, why speed and detail beat creativity on most RFPs, and why the job ultimately isn't about logistics at all; it's about designing trust.
Whether you're a supplier trying to speak your client's language, a planner curious about the corporate path, or a young pro learning the ropes, this one delivers.
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Host: Timothy Martinez
Business Development Manager, INSPIRE Solutions
Tim's Bio: Timothy Martinez, Business Development Manager at Inspire Solutions, brings over 15 years of experience in the AV and event tech industry. From his start as an audio technician to leading AV teams in the Austin market, Timothy has built a reputation for forging strong relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving business growth. Known for his creativity and charisma, he thrives in the dynamic world of event technology.
Producers: Brandy Johnson and Jeff LaGrone
Music Credits: Creamy by Limujii https://soundcloud.com/limujii
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