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
If It Could Go Wrong, It Did (And We’re Here To Talk About It)
Welcome to the very first episode of Event Matters from Kershaw Partners.
In this opening conversation, David Watt, Mike Kershaw and Richard Dean share stories from forty years in the events industry. From Ryder Cup meltdowns to boardroom breakthroughs, they explore what really happens behind the scenes of running and growing event businesses.
It is a mix of hard-won lessons, gentle ribbing and honest reflection on how the industry has evolved from phone boxes and fax machines to post COVID reinvention. They discuss why events matter more than ever, what has changed since the pandemic, and how experience often just means learning things the hard way.
Expect humour, perspective and a few confessions from three people who have seen it all and still love the game. For event founders and business leaders who want clarity, confidence and a few good stories along the way.
Host: David Watt
Guest: Mike Kershaw
Guest: Richard Dean