--- title: Corralling the Chaos Podcast | Angela Alea description: President and Chief Revenue Officer at LASSO --- # Corralling the Chaos Welcome to *Corralling the Chaos*, the podcast where we round up the world of event management.  Each episode, we'll unravel the complexities of managing events, from staffing and scheduling to embracing technology and adapting to industry trends. Explore success stories, learn from challenges, and discover the strategies that keep live events running like well-oiled machines. So, saddle up as we wrangle the chaos and find the order within. ![CorrallingTheChaos_WEB_Mobile](https://podcast.lasso.io/hubfs/Podcast%20Social%20Graphics/CorrallingTheChaos_WEB_Mobile.jpg) ## Listen wherever you get your podcasts [![Apple Podcast](https://podcast.lasso.io/hubfs/Apple%20Podcast.png "Apple Podcast")](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corralling-the-chaos/id1635947568?uo=4) [![Spotify_Logo_CMYK_Green](https://podcast.lasso.io/hubfs/Spotify_Logo_CMYK_Green.png "Spotify_Logo_CMYK_Green")](https://open.spotify.com/show/5iyea5LNUZKhwoK9mrcib4) [![Amazon music](https://podcast.lasso.io/hubfs/Amazon%20music.jpg "Amazon music")](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9465a4b9-bfb0-4815-9d46-a0634f5b3d92) [![google_podcasts](https://podcast.lasso.io/hubfs/google_podcasts.png "google_podcasts")](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnRoZWxvb3AuY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9mZWVk) [![stitcher-logo-transparent](https://podcast.lasso.io/hubfs/stitcher-logo-transparent.png "stitcher-logo-transparent")](https://www.stitcher.com/show/corralling-the-chaos) - [ ALL ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/all) - [ Event Company ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/event-company) - [ Real-Time Insights ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/real-time-insights) - [ Event Execution ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/event-execution) - [ Growing Revenue ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/growing-revenue) - [ Attracting Talent ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/attracting-talent) - [ Event Crew ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/event-crew) - [ Streamlining Ops ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/streamlining-ops) - [ Controlling Costs ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/controlling-costs) - [ Minimizing Risks ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/minimizing-risks) - [ AV Production ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/av-production) - [ Industry Trends ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/industry-trends) - [ Compliance ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/compliance) - [ Event Staffing ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/event-staffing) - [ AV Staffing ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/tag/av-staffing) Attracting Talent ### [Episode 56: Nurturing Connections: Building Strong Relationships in the Events Industry](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-56-nurturing-connections-building-strong-relationships-in-the-events-industry) Discover the pivotal role relationships play in shaping reputations within the events industry in this episode of "Corralling the Chaos." Explore... Angela Alea Apr 29, 2024 ### [Episode 55: Streamlining Staffing: Angela's Quick Cash Flow Fixes](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-55-streamlining-staffing-angelas-quick-cash-flow-fixes) This is a “minisode” of "Corralling the Chaos", focused on providing guidance for event staffing companies to improve their bottom line. Angela Alea Apr 15, 2024 ### [Episode 54: Putting AV in Focus: How to Start at Level 1 in the Events Industry](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-54-putting-av-in-focus-how-to-start-at-level-1-in-the-events-industry) This podcast episode of "Corralling the Chaos" features a conversation with Stephen Jensen from SJP in Vegas, focusing on the importance of training,... Angela Alea Apr 8, 2024 ### [Episode 53: Classifying Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Navigating Compliance in the Event Industry](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-53-classifying-employees-vs.-independent-contractors-navigating-compliance-in-the-event-industry) Learn more about the recent ruling by the Department of Labor on employee classification as Angela and Jennifer Watson explore the implications for... Angela Alea Apr 1, 2024 ### [Episode 52: 2024 State of the Industry Featuring Tom Stimson](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-52-2024-state-of-the-industry-featuring-tom-stimson) Tom Stimson joins us to discuss the events industry's current state post-report, covering challenges, opportunities, labor outsourcing, freelancer... Angela Alea Mar 11, 2024 Growing Revenue ### [Episode 51: Navigating Sales & Proposals: Iceberg Selling with Karl Becker](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-51-navigating-sales-proposals-iceberg-selling-with-karl-becker) This episode of Corralling the Chaos featuring Karl Becker discusses sales and proposals in the event production industry. Angela Alea Feb 12, 2024 Real-Time Insights ### [Episode 50: Best of 2023: Corralling the Chaos' Top Moments](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/best-of-2023-corralling-the-chaos-top-moments) In this episode, Angela takes a look back at some of 2023's best conversations on event culture, leadership, collaboration, AI capabilities in live... Angela Alea Dec 12, 2023 Attracting Talent ### [Episode 49: 2023 National Crew Appreciation Week](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/2023-national-crew-appreciation-week) Coming soon! November 6th- 10th will be a single week out of the year for the events industry to show its appreciation for the people who make the... Angela Alea Oct 31, 2023 Real-Time Insights ### [Episode 48: Trading Tradition for Innovation and Growth feat. Jon Kazarian](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-48-trading-tradition-for-innovation-and-growth-jonathan-kazarian) In this episode, Jon Kazarian, Accelevents CEO, redefines event success by bridging the C-suite gap, streamlining operations, and discovering... Angela Alea Oct 24, 2023 Attracting Talent ### [Episode 47: The Worst Trend in the Events Industry Right Now](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-47-the-worst-trend-in-the-events-industry-right-now) In this episode, Angela stresses the importance of on-time, fair pay for crew, recognizing their value and confronting late payment practices. 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