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.

2021 Engagement Season

Update Your Marketing For The 2021 Engagement Season

The 2021 engagement season is different from previous years. So how do you market your event business amid uncertainty, political upheaval, and change? Winter is when most engagements happen. According to Brides.com, well over 30% of all engagements occur between December and March. In fact, 28% of all engagements occur on a holiday. WeddingWire says that a massive …

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Dogfooding: How We Use Our Own Event Planning Software

How The ThymeBase Team Uses Our Own Event Planning Software

Event planning software isn’t clearly defined. Depending on who you ask, what you type into Google, and your personal semantical preferences, it could mean any type of event software out there.  As I showed previously in The Big Guide To Event Software And How To Use It, the term could refer to attendee management tools, CRMs, floorplans, …

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Take Downtime Before 2021

Why Event Pros Should Take Downtime Before 2021

Hey, event pros, 2021 is just around the corner, and you’re probably as excited as I am about a fresh start. But before the year ends and a fresh start begins, embrace the downtime. According to the Harvard Business Review, “downtime can dramatically improve mental and physical health and our personal relationships.” Event professionals are prone …

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Virtual Event Template

Virtual Event Template For An Online Conference

This virtual event template will help you plan an engaging virtual event, even if you’re new to the digital conference space.  By now, everyone’s heard of virtual events, new normals, and similar phrases. A new vocabulary has entered our lexicon, and, well, whatever your feeling about live events, digital events are going to stick around. …

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Event planning advice

Event Planning Advice: A Veteran Event Plannerโ€™s Insight and Wisdom

Event planning advice is widely available online. But how often do you hear it directly from someone with over 30 years of experience? It’s hard to think of a more fast-paced, exciting industry than event planning. Whether you’re planning your twentieth wedding of the summer or working a corporate gig, the adrenaline is flowing. You’re …

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From Event Planner to Event Producer

From Event Planner to Event Producer: A Virtual Event Revolution

What is an event producer? Well, there’s no doubt that event planners are used to wearing many hats and going with the flow. It seems like change is the only constant in this industry. Even so, the changes that the whole world has experienced in one short year can seem overwhelming for even the savviest, …

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Wedding Henna Art: Bridging The World Of Tradition And Modernity

Wedding Henna Art: Bridging The World Of Tradition And Modernity

Known by different names in different parts of the world and gaining popularity for brides of all backgrounds, Mehndi or wedding henna art is a tradition that’s been around for more than 9,000 years. Part of its rise in popularity is thanks to passionate artists all around the world. I’ve always thought of henna as beautiful, elegant, …

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