Episode 106 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart is with Bex Tacon, Owner Operator Programme 2021 Alumni, Founder and Owner of Planit Events and Planit Staff. They are an innovative Hawke’s Bay owned and operated event management company, also now operating in Gisborne. They offer event planning and management services for events of all sizes and styles – business, corporate, conferences, weddings, parties and more.
Bex was a breath of fresh air – a talented and onto it business owner with a passion for excellent events and marking those special moments.
The conversation covers;
- Her strong desire to be in business to leave a positive mark on the world
- How the last two years have impacted her event business and how she adjusted to keep her business afloat
- Advice for those wanting to put on great events that run smoothly
- Misconceptions about the event industry and how it’s not as glamorous as people think
- Why it took her years to take the leap into the Owner Operator Programme
- What Bex has implemented from the programme and why she wishes she did it sooner
- The importance of the community of business owners going through similar things
- Advice to female owner operators, leaning into the community
- Advice for her younger self – giving things a go and not being afraid to fail
- Championing local business and supporting our communities
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