{"id":9804,"date":"2016-09-01T07:00:39","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=9804"},"modified":"2016-09-01T07:00:39","modified_gmt":"2016-09-01T12:00:39","slug":"6-books-every-event-planner-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/6-books-every-event-planner-read","title":{"rendered":"6 Books Every Event Planner Should Read"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>Being a busy event planner, you may not always have time to sit down and enjoy a good book. While a quick search on Google can bring up hundreds of thousands of helpful articles or webpages that\u2019ll satiate your learning-bug, don\u2019t overlook the old-school way of acquiring knowledge\u2014books! If you\u2019re not into staring at printed words on a yellowing page, web and audio options are great 21st century alternatives that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n<p>As a professional in a dynamic industry, you should always be learning. New trends and technologies are begging to be examined and incorporated into the way we plan events. You have to be in-the-know so that you can provide the best service to your clients. And while you can bet that there\u2019s a wikia on event planning, nothing beats a detailed book written by a well-established event planning professional.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to hit the stacks? Here\u2019s a guide to the 6 books every event planner should read!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/6-books-every-event-planner-read\/#1_Dr_Joe_Goldblatt%E2%80%94Special_Events_A_New_Generation_and_the_Next_Frontier\" >1. Dr. Joe Goldblatt\u2014Special \nEvents: A New Generation and the Next Frontier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/6-books-every-event-planner-read\/#2_Judy_Allen%E2%80%94Marketing_Your_Event_Planning_Business_A_Creative_Approach_to_Gaining_the_Competitive_Edge\" >2. Judy Allen\u2014Marketing Your Event Planning Business: A Creative Approach to Gaining the Competitive Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/6-books-every-event-planner-read\/#3_Mindy_Weiss_with_Lisbeth_Levine%E2%80%94The_Wedding_Book\" >3. Mindy Weiss with Lisbeth Levine\u2014The Wedding Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/6-books-every-event-planner-read\/#4_Laura_Capell%E2%80%94Event_Management_for_Dummies\" >4. Laura Capell\u2014Event Management for Dummies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/6-books-every-event-planner-read\/#5_Jon_Petz%E2%80%94Boring_Meetings_Suck_Get_More_Out_of_Your_Meetings_Or_Get_Out_of_More_Meetings\" >5. Jon Petz\u2014Boring Meetings Suck: Get More Out of Your Meetings, Or Get Out of More Meetings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/6-books-every-event-planner-read\/#6_Jerry_Weintraub%E2%80%94When_I_Stop_Talking_Youll_Know_Im_Dead\" >6. Jerry Weintraub\u2014When I Stop Talking, You\u2019ll Know I\u2019m Dead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dr_Joe_Goldblatt%E2%80%94Special_Events_A_New_Generation_and_the_Next_Frontier\"><\/span>1. Dr. Joe Goldblatt\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Special-Events-Generation-Next-Frontier-ebook\/dp\/B005MU7JWU#nav-subnav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Special<br \/>\nEvents: A New Generation and the Next Frontier<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Environmental-wedding-planning.jpg\" alt=\"top book for environmental event planning\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Environmental-wedding-planning.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Environmental-wedding-planning-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although this is more of a textbook than a text for casual reading, don\u2019t let the ISBN turn you away! It\u2019s a great step-by-step guide to planning and managing an event and discusses adapting yourself to the realities of the industry. Dr. Goldblatt talks theory, eco-friendly planning, social responsibility, and also provides you with case-studies to give you a taste of some of the issues in event planning. You\u2019ll also gain access to hundreds of online resources and appendices. If you\u2019re new to the scene, this book will give you the biggest bang for your buck!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Judy_Allen%E2%80%94Marketing_Your_Event_Planning_Business_A_Creative_Approach_to_Gaining_the_Competitive_Edge\"><\/span>2. Judy Allen\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Marketing-Your-Event-Planning-Business\/dp\/1118514459\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marketing Your Event Planning Business: A Creative Approach to Gaining the Competitive Edge<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Judy Allen is one of the world\u2019s most recognized event planners. A prolific writer of over 10 event planning books, many of which became Best-Sellers, she\u2019s covered it all. Who wouldn\u2019t want advice from a woman who\u2019s planned huge events in over 30 countries all over the world? In such a highly competitive industry, it can be hard to keep your business afloat. This book covers everything you need to know about marketing your business effectively and diversifying your client base. Setting yourself apart from competitors is hard, but Allen teaches you how to do just that.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mindy_Weiss_with_Lisbeth_Levine%E2%80%94The_Wedding_Book\"><\/span>3. Mindy Weiss with Lisbeth Levine\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wedding-Book-Big-Your-Day\/dp\/0761139605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wedding Book<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Event-wedding-planning-book.jpg\" alt=\"top book for event wedding planning\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Event-wedding-planning-book.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Event-wedding-planning-book-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s the only book on our list that specifically centered on weddings, this one publication is enough! Mindy Weiss is a celebrity wedding planner, so you can bet she knows her stuff when it comes to orchestrating a huge wedding extravaganza. This comprehensive book will give you all the tips and tricks you\u2019ll need to survive planning a wedding. From advising your clients on announcing their engagement to tips on preserving some wedding cake for the 1-year anniversary, this book has got you covered.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Laura_Capell%E2%80%94Event_Management_for_Dummies\"><\/span>4. Laura Capell\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Event-Management-Dummies-Laura-Capell\/dp\/1118591127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Event Management for Dummies<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>No list would be complete without a \u201cfor Dummies\u201d book! This book covers everything from how to start and run your event planning business, to actually creating and running events! Like the other books in the \u201cfor Dummies\u201d series, this one promises to be unpretentious. Trying to understand complex jargon can be a pain for newbies, so if you want a solid resource that\u2019s easy to read and understand, look no further!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Jon_Petz%E2%80%94Boring_Meetings_Suck_Get_More_Out_of_Your_Meetings_Or_Get_Out_of_More_Meetings\"><\/span>5. Jon Petz\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Boring-Meetings-Suck-More-Your\/dp\/1118004620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boring Meetings Suck: Get More Out of Your Meetings, Or Get Out of More Meetings<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bored-event-planning-book.jpg\" alt=\"event planning book\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bored-event-planning-book.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bored-event-planning-book-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Moving on from such a serious entry in our list of books, here\u2019s one that is on the opposite end of the spectrum. Casual in tone, this engaging book can, at times, have you doubled over in laughter. It isn\u2019t all jokes and no substance, though. We all know that some meetings can be so boring that you walk out of the conference room having learned nothing\u2014the polar opposite of what\u2019s supposed to happen! Petz goes over strategies on audience engagement that you can use to make sure that your clients achieve their goals for the event. If you\u2019re the head of a big company, you can also use these strategies to organize your team and create a well-oiled machine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Jerry_Weintraub%E2%80%94When_I_Stop_Talking_Youll_Know_Im_Dead\"><\/span>6. Jerry Weintraub\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/When-Stop-Talking-Youll-Know\/dp\/0446548162\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1472075687&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=Jerry+Weintraub+%E2%80%93+When+I+Stop+Talking%2C+You%E2%80%99ll+Know+I%E2%80%99m+Dead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When I Stop Talking, You\u2019ll Know I\u2019m Dead<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Weintraub worked as a concert promoter for Elvis\u2014a classic example of \u201cyou-know-you-made-it-when\u201d. One can only imagine how stressful and chaotic his job was. He uses his experiences in such a dynamic environment to inform up-and-coming event planners about all the unsuspecting situations that can arise in blockbuster events. Some issues can be quick-fixes but others really require you to be quick on your feet and creative. In this book, he shares some personal stories from his illustrious career that will inspire you and reignite your passion for event planning.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Did we miss your favorite book? Let us know what book is on your nightstand in the comments below!<\/i><\/h3><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need some reading suggestions?  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