Dean Levitt

Raised on a farm in South Africa, Dean moved to the United States to pursue a career in music, eventually finding his way to the tech world. What began as a booking tool for musicians became an email marketing tool that grew to over 200,000 users and an exit to GoDaddy. While growing his previous company, Mad Mimi, Dean realized he had a passion for helping small businesses grow online. Dean is a mentor at 500 Startups, a co-founder of ThymeBase Event Planning Software, and an avid surfer. Dean's love of events began in college when he worked as a musician at weddings and other events, and led the front-of-house team for one of Boston's busiest venues.

Why Focus Is The Best Event Marketing Strategy

Why Focus Is The Best Event Marketing Strategy

Event marketing strategy needs focus. Your guests will have the best experience, and you’ll reach your business goals if you’ve planned out the theme and focus. Whatever the size of your gathering. Now, I don’t mean themes like Underwater Odyssey or Galactic Rollerhockey or whatever. Though that does sort of come into play a little …

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Is It Time To Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Event Planning Business?

Is It Time To Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Event Planning Business?

A virtual assistant can make a difference to your event planning business. But how do you know when the right time to hire one is? I talked to a highly-experienced event planner about how she finds, trains, and managers virtual assistants.   Meet Jac Bowie Jac is the owner of Darling Don’t Panic, a wedding planning and …

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Logistics And Creative Freedom In Event Design

Logistics And Creative Freedom In Event Design

Creative freedom in event design is critical in elevating an event from a party into an experience. But creativity can’t work without top-notch operations and logistics. I spoke to Jimmy and Brandis of Eight One Events about how a partnership between creative and operations leads to exceptional experiences. Meet The Eight One Events Team Eight …

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10 Day-Of Coordination Tips From A Wedding Planner

10 Day-Of Coordination Tips From A Wedding Planner

Day-Of Coordination is an art form. But it’s also a stressful role that many wedding planners take on for their clients. I asked an accomplished London-based wedding planner to share her top day-of coordination tips. Meet Giada Prini, London Wedding Planner Giada’s got her start in the hospitality space, working in a hotel. After becoming …

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