event planning, staging, entrepreneurship, community support, self-care, creativity, budgeting, trends, local business, personal growth

summary

In this episode of Business Over Beer, host Ben Surratt interviews Bethani Green, owner of Hadley Mac, a multifaceted business specializing in event planning and home staging. Bethani shares her journey from being a flight attendant to becoming an entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and rewards of running her own business. She emphasizes the importance of community support, creativity in her work, and the need for self-care as a business owner. The conversation also touches on handling client expectations, navigating trends in the industry, and her aspirations for future projects, including a dream event celebrating a significant personal belief.

takeaways

• Bethani transitioned from a flight attendant to an entrepreneur to spend more time with her family.
• She emphasizes the importance of community support and helping local businesses.
• Self-care and setting boundaries are crucial for managing stress as a business owner.
• Creativity plays a significant role in her event planning and staging work.
• Bethani believes that every 'no' leads to a bigger 'yes' in business.
• She uses her background in event planning to create memorable experiences for clients.
• Budgeting and understanding client priorities are key to successful event planning.
• Trends in event planning can be cyclical, and she aims to lead rather than follow them.
• Bethani's dream event would be a grand celebration for Christ's return.
• She actively involves her daughters in her business to instill entrepreneurial values.

Sound Bites

• "I want to be a source of joy to them."
• "I want to support local entrepreneurs."
• "Every no leads to a bigger yes."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Hadley Mac and Bethany's Journey

05:04

The Evolution of Event Planning and Staging

10:02

Navigating Challenges in Event Coordination

14:53

The Importance of Empathy in Business

20:02

Building a Community Over Competition

24:59

Personal Growth and Future Aspirations

30:04

The Art of Staging: A Unique Approach

31:42

Balancing Creativity and Practicality

33:32

Working with Budgets: Thrifting and Prioritizing

35:54

Vendor Relationships and Event Planning

37:55

Trends in Staging and Event Planning

40:51

Creating Memorable Experiences

43:22

The Importance of Hard Work in Real Estate

46:14

Dream Events and Personal Inspirations

49:40

Involving Family in Business

54:09

Promoting Services and Community Engagement

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