Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast

Want to learn how to create exceptional B2B events that leave a lasting impression and deliver real results? Whether you’re tackling event planning, AV production, or the finer details of event management, we’ve got you covered. Brought to you by Byrne Production Services, Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast dives into the world of B2B events with candid conversations and insights from top industry experts. From event trends and planning tips to behind-the-scenes stories, we’re here to answer your biggest questions and help you take your events to the next level. Tune in for actionable advice, fresh perspectives, and a little inspiration to make your events unforgettable! Audience Question and Answer form: https://forms.gle/rVmNEPvtB8A3kort9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Byrne Production Services, with 87 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Byrne Production Services hosts Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast, a business show with 87 episodes published.

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  The Truth About AV Monopolies: Do Event Planners Really Have a Choice? with Tim Lang, President of Proshow AV

  Sep 9, 202550 minS0

  <p>Is your AV partner really your choice or your venue’s?</p><br><p>Event technology is no longer just background. It's the very fabric of how audiences experience events. In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne speaks with Tim Lang, President of Proshow Audiovisual and President of the Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association (CAVPA), about the transformation of AV, industry advocacy, and the critical issues shaping Canada’s event landscape.</p><p>Tim brings over 30 years of experience in Canada’s AV and live events industry, with a career that spans technician work, operations, executive leader...

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  The Evolution Of The Event Team: How To Thrive On Tighter Budgets in 2025 with Dr. David Burkus

  Sep 2, 202541 minS2

  <p>How can event teams keep pace with AI, without losing the human connection audiences crave?</p><br><p>In this episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne is joined by world-renowned leadership and teamwork expert Dr. David Burkus to unpack the real drivers of event transformation in 2025. Together they dive into why in-person events will matter more than ever in an AI-saturated world, how to treat every event as a new team, and why constraints can actually unlock creativity. Burkus shares bold takes on surprise-and-delight moments, smarter ROI measurement, and how event pros can build meaningful connection without...

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  Fixing a $3.6 Trillion Industry: Why Event Pros Must Unite with Stacy Wyatt

  Aug 26, 202546 minS2

  <p>Why does one of the world’s most powerful industries still struggle with fragmentation, burnout, and undervaluation? </p><br><p>In this powerful episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne sits down with Stacy Wyatt—publisher, producer, and founder of Canadian Special Events (CSE). Together, they unpack the urgent challenges facing the events industry and why now is the time to act. From unpaid overtime to the broken RFP process, Stacy explains why the Business of Events initiative is mobilizing professionals across Canada to finally push for unified standards and real accountability. </p><br><p>Listeners will hear why sh...

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  Episode #84

  On Show Floor at CMEE: ROI vs. Regrets in Event Production

  Aug 19, 202511 minS2

  <p>In this special on-site edition of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes the mic straight to the show floor at CMEE 2025 to ask one question: What’s truly valuable in event production and what’s just a waste of time, money, or energy? </p><br><p>Event pros from across the industry share candid, rapid-fire takes on what they’d keep, what they’d cut, and what actually makes an event memorable. From collaboration mindsets and intentional stage design to overpriced coffee, pointless apps, and tired entertainment trends, nothing is off-limits. </p><br><p>What you’ll hear: </p><br><p>• Th...

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  Episode #83

  How to Build Ethical and Effective RFPs That Vendors Actually Want to Answer

  Aug 12, 202518 minS2

  <p>Is your RFP helping you find the right partner—or just the best guesser?</p><br><p>In this solo episode of Production Value Matters, host Matthew Byrne takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the most misunderstood—and misused—tools in event planning: the RFP. With decades of experience on the receiving end of these requests, Matthew unpacks why so many RFPs fall short and how to write ones that actually work. From budget transparency to submission ethics, this episode is a must-listen for anyone sending or responding to RFPs.</p><br><p>You’ll learn why withhold...

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