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The 5 Automations Every Event Planner Needs in 2026

January 09, 2026 • Jese Gary • Season 3 • Episode 6

Struggling to keep up with inquiries, onboarding, payments, and follow-ups in your event business?

In this episode, I break down the 5 automations I use to save 10+ hours every single week—without losing the personal touch your clients expect.

Running an event business doesn’t mean you have to be glued to your inbox or manually chasing clients for every step. Automation isn’t about becoming robotic—it’s about creating consistent, professional systems that protect your energy and improve the client experience.

In this episode of Hustle Free Entrepreneur, I walk you through the exact automations every event planner, venue owner, and event pro should have in place, including inquiry responses, onboarding workflows, client prep reminders, payment follow-ups, and off-boarding systems. These automations help you respond faster, set clear expectations, reduce stress around money, and stay connected with clients even after the event is over.

What You’ll Learn

Why automation actually enhances (not replaces) personal connection
How inquiry automation creates a strong first impression
The key to professional, repeatable client onboarding
How automated reminders keep clients prepared and confident
Why payment and follow-up automations protect your cash flow
How off-boarding workflows lead to referrals, reviews, and repeat business

If you’re ready to stop doing everything manually and start running your event business like a CEO, this episode is for you.

Ready to implement this in your own business?

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