The Library
Plain-language guides on what actually drives production costs, written for the people who sign the contracts. Free, no strings, and none of them are a sales pitch in disguise.
AV pricing is among the most negotiable parts of any meeting budget, but only if you ask by name, in writing, before you sign. Twelve concessions across pricing, labor, and equipment, how to ask for them, and a checklist to bring to every AV agreement.
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AV is usually the last vendor in the room, after the decisions that set its cost are already made. What a good AV partner should be doing at every stage of your event, plus five questions to ask before you sign a venue contract.
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Labor is the biggest line on your production budget and it doesn't discount. Here are the five decisions that build that number, and the five questions to ask before you ask for a discount.
Get the guideI'm writing these as the questions come up. If there's something you'd like explained the way these guides explain labor, the event lifecycle, and negotiating, tell me and I'll put it on the list.
If you have a live proposal in front of you and you want a second set of eyes on it, that's a faster conversation than any guide. Reach me at michaelh@youravdept.com.
15-Minute Strategy Call
Event production shouldn't be a guessing game.
If you are unsure whether your technical plan is fully supporting your event's goals, or if your AV budget seems bloated with unnecessary gear, let's talk.
In 15 minutes, we will review your strategy, spot potential technical pitfalls, and identify immediate actions you can take to effortlessly manage your AV and keep your budget fully protected.
No pitch. No pressure. Just 15 minutes to talk about your event.
