--- title: Corralling the Chaos Podcast (4) description: A podcast for companies and crew professionals in the event industry. We're pulling back the curtain to talk publicly about things event professionals worry about privately. Asking tough questions so we can give you the answers you need, and nothing is off-limits. (4) --- # 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) Event Company ### [Episode 26: 5 Steps to Identify Your Perfect Customer](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-26-5-steps-to-identify-your-perfect-customer) Angela Alea walks us through her method for identifying a perfect customer and how that's different from an ideal customer or even a customer you... Angela Alea Jan 16, 2023 Event Company ### [Episode 25: The Importance of Community and Trust in the Live Events Industry](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-25-the-importance-of-community-and-trust-in-the-live-events-industry) In this episode, Angela Alea talks with Eric Newkirk, President of EPN, about his 36 years in the live events industry. Eric shares how he got his... Angela Alea Jan 9, 2023 Event Crew ### [Episode 24: Enter the Winners Circle: Advice From the Top AV Professionals](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-24-enter-the-winners-circle-advice-from-the-top-av-professionals) Drew Brucker, VP of Growth at LASSO interviews the 2022 National Crew Appreciation Week winners. Drew Brucker Jan 2, 2023 Compliance ### [Episode 23: Best of 2022: Corralling the Chaos' Top 5 Moments](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-23-best-of-2022-corralling-the-chaos-top-5-moments) Jess Cook, Head of Content at LASSO takes a look back at five of our most thought-provoking episodes and guests. Jess Cook Dec 26, 2022 Event Staffing ### [Episode 22: The 12 Must-Know State Laws that Affect Live Events in California](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-22-events-produced-in-california-12-things-you-need-to-know) Doing events in the state of California can seem daunting, scary, and super expensive. I've heard a number of companies out there say, you know what?... Angela Alea Dec 19, 2022 Event Crew ### [Episode 21: Becoming the Leader You Needed Early in Your Career feat. Tan Wells](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-21-becoming-the-kind-of-leader-you-needed-early-in-your-career) Angela Alea speaks with Tan Wells, VP of Client Services at Freeman about career growth, family, and having a life in live events. Angela Alea Dec 12, 2022 Industry Trends ### [Episode 20: How To Standardize and Simplify Pay Rules](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/how-to-standardize-and-simplify-pay-rules) Angela Alea's teaching us three ways we can standardize and simplify our pay rules and walking us through the benefits of doing so. Angela Alea Dec 6, 2022 Event Crew ### [LIVE National Crew Appreciation Awards Ceremony](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/ncaw-awards-ceremony-live) Listen to the live recording of the first-ever National Crew Appreciation Week Awards Ceremony. Angela Alea Nov 28, 2022 Industry Trends ### [Episode 18: Planning for Success: How to Achieve your Live Event Goals feat. Tom Stimson](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/episode-18-planning-for-success-achieve-your-live-event-business-goals-tom-stimson) Do you have a plan for your live events business? Tom Stimson coaches live event professionals and 'accidental entrepreneurs' on how they can achieve... Angela Alea Nov 21, 2022 Event Crew ### [Episode 17: Daily Overtime vs. Weekly, Why Perception Isn't Always Reality](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/daily-overtime-vs.-weekly-why-perception-isnt-always-reality) When it comes to paying daily overtime vs. weekly the perception is not always the reality. Angela Alea unpacks this topic for us. Angela Alea Nov 14, 2022 [1](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/page/1) ... [ 3 ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/page/3) [ 4 ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/page/4) [ 5 ](https://podcast.lasso.io/corralling-the-chaos-podcast/page/5) ... 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