Event Matters
Welcome to the Event Matters Podcast, a new podcast from Kershaw Partners about the realities of running, growing and scaling event businesses today.
Hosted by David Watt, each episode keeps things open, honest and practical so you walk away with ideas you can use the same week.
Expect straight-talking updates on the market, candid conversations with expert leaders from across venues, agencies, caterers and suppliers and the wider industry, plus valuable insights and advice you can implement within your own business.
Event Matters
Latest Episodes
Nobody Has It All Figured Out: What It Really Takes to Build an Event Business
In this special episode of Event Matters, David Watt looks back at some of the conversations he has had with event business owners and leaders so far, bringing together the recurring lessons that have emerged around starting, growing and buildi...
Food, Festivals and the Most AI-Resistant Industry of All with Hugo Campbell
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Hugo Campbell, Co-Founder of Togather, the food and drink specialist behind catering at some of the UK's biggest festivals and live events.Hugo's journey into events started long ...
Building a Business People Never Want to Leave with Jennifer Davidson
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Jennifer Davidson, Founder and CEO of Sleek Events, one of the UK's fastest-growing independent event agencies.Starting out as a freelance event manager with no grand pla...
The Power of Culture, Consistency and Customer Experience with Shea McNelis
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Shea McNelis, Co-Founder of Integrity Security, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing event security businesses.What began as a bold decision to launch a new company in the middle of t...
A Personal Journey Through Events, Leadership and Identity with Craig Mathie
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Craig Mathie, Co-Founder of Project 30 – an event production and project management business delivering work across some of the UK’s biggest sporting, cultural and brand-led events.<...
