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.
Episodes
11 episodes
Harnessing the Power of ADHD in Business
In this episode of the Event Matters podcast, Jason Brown, Founder and CEO of Technical Solutions, shares his unconventional journey into the events industry. He discusses the impact of ADHD on his career, the importance of a client-first busin...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:08:14
The Importance of Investing in People for Event Business Owners
In this January edition of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Kershaw Partners, Mike Kershaw and Richard Dean, for an honest but optimistic conversation about what the coming year will bring for the events industry.2025 marked a chal...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:47
Why Continuous Innovation Is Essential For Growth with Andrew Charlton
In this episode of Events Matters, David Watt speaks with Andrew Charlton, Founder and CEO of Hashtag Events, exploring his unique journey from the legal profession to becoming a prominent figure in the events industry. An...
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Episode 9
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1:00:21
Experience Doesn’t Make Event Leadership Easier with Ben Hardy
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Ben Hardy, Managing Director of Richmond Event Management, to explore what leadership really looks like when you are responsible for delivering complex, high-visibility events at scale.<...
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Episode 8
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51:20
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The Episode Every Overwhelmed Event Business Owner Needs to Hear
In this festive episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Kershaw Partners, Mike Kershaw and Richard Dean, for a brilliantly honest (and often very funny) look at what’s really going on inside event businesses as we wrap up the...
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Episode 7
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39:33
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The Power of Grit, Loyalty and Gold-Standard Delivery with Rita Chandarana
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt and Mike Kershaw are joined by Rita Chandarana, Founder of Eventologists – a creative events company built on grit, passion and a relentless commitment to delivering the beautiful.Rita shares ...
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Episode 6
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40:11
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Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Good Enough: Events, Design and Client Trust with Holly Faulkner
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Holly Faulkner, Co-Founder of Purple Patch Group and Presentation Experts – two businesses built on one core belief: great events and presentations don’t just look good, they make people...
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Episode 5
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45:37
How to Design Events That Make People Feel Something with Lucy Nicholls
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Lucy Nicholls, Founder and Creative Director of The PS Event Group - an imagination-led experience company known for blending theatre, psychology and commercial thinking to create live e...
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Episode 4
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48:23
How to Build an Event Business Without Breaking Your People with Chris Lind
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt and Mike Kershaw are joined by Chris Lind, Founder and CEO of Shore Events, a 20 person events agency built on clarity, consistency and genuine care for the people who keep it moving.Chris sha...
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Episode 3
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55:01
How To Build A Community, Not Just A Business with Simran Whitham
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Simran Whitham, founder of FORMAT Group - now one of the world’s largest games industry nightlife festivals and a thriving creative events movement.Simran shares his remarkable jo...
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Episode 2
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59:08
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 ...
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Episode 1
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31:57