All things hospitality, with a focus on events and operations

The Curated By Perspective

Written by Parker Pridgen

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Real estate sold sign with multiple offers in a suburban yard, used as a visual analogy for event venue sourcing

There’s an Agent for That

Event Strategy

In real estate, rarely do people directly approach a seller and coordinate their own purchase agreement.

Jun 3, 2026

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Two bartenders in red aprons polishing glassware behind a restaurant bar before a private event

Is the Venue You Picked Good at Events?

Event Strategy

HAVING a private room and EXCELLING at events are two very different things.

Most venues will never tell you that. So I will.

May 4, 2026

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Upscale bar and lounge with floor-to-ceiling city views and warm ambient lighting set up for a private event

Event Pricing Isn’t Fixed.

Event Strategy

Most people assume the numbers a venue sends over are the numbers. A minimum spend, a room rental, a package rate. Fixed, non-negotiable, take it or leave it.

They’re almost never that simple.

Apr 21, 2026

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Event venue setup with tables and greenery interior, promoting curated venue sourcing instead of searching online

Why You Should Stop Searching for Venues

Event Strategy

Finding a venue for a private event sounds straightforward until you’re actually doing it.

Apr 2, 2026

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Guests reviewing a restaurant menu at the table while deciding what to order before a meal.

When More Options Become a Problem

Event Strategy

How too many event menu options can slow decisions and why clearer guidance often leads to faster bookings.

Feb 25, 2026

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Person reviewing financial documents at a desk, using a calculator and laptop to manage expenses and budget planning.

When the Budget & Vision Don’t Match

Event Strategy

Why events fall short when the goal isn’t clearly defined from the start.

Feb 4, 2026

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Group of professionally dressed guests holding cocktails and socializing during a hosted open bar at a private event.

Pt 2: Bar packages. How do you pick one?

Event Strategy

A breakdown of bar package options and how they affect both guest experience and restaurant operations.

Jan 22, 2026

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Guests gathered at a lively cocktail bar with bartenders serving drinks during a busy open bar service.

Pt 1: Bar packages. How do you pick one?

Event Strategy

A breakdown of bar package options and how they affect both guest experience and restaurant operations.

Jan 20, 2026

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Elegant event bar setup with liquor bottles, champagne glasses, citrus garnishes, and copper barware under warm string lighting.

Why minimum spends scare people.

Event Strategy

A look at why minimum spends exist, why they often feel intimidating, and how clarity around them makes events easier to plan.

Jan 15, 2026