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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Otubu Otubu with WorldPower

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Otubu Otubu/WorldPower

WorldPower is a global company based out of Atlanta, GA that organizes premiere conferences, trainings, and fundraising catered to companies and decision-makers and celebrity personalities throughout various industries.

WorldPower is dedicated to providing high quality dynamic and interactive events and information, through unparalleled speaking sessions, forums, workshops, and unique one-on-one networking opportunities. At WorldPower, they believe an important part of their role can be described as the “ultimate spa for intuition + inspiration + imagination.” WorldPower ensures that each conference provides ample opportunity for their delegates to create meaningful relationships with like-minded professionals and to witness unforgettable experiences that drive progress and connect the world’s changers. They leverage unique access to the world’s most influential leaders, policy-makers, entrepreneurs, and artists – uniting their attendees with these global forces to harness their collective knowledge, address today’s critical issues, and discover innovative solutions.

WorldPower offers five main services including Conference Planning, Corporate Training, Fundraising, and Exhibitors and Sponsors for these events.

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Conference Planning and Association Management Tips From Meeting Expectations President Brian Meyer

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On today’s show we interviewed Brian Meyer with Meeting Expectations – they specialize in conference planning and association management. Brian shared some great information about employee retention as well as tips on how to get the most out of your next meeting or conference. He also explained how his company has evolved from a meeting business to now one that also manages associations and does some consulting as well.

Brian Meyer/Meeting Expectations

Meeting Expectations is a full-service, global provider of certified conference and association services. They create inspired solutions in the realms of meeting management, association management, site selection, registration, technology and marketing.

As managing partner and president for Meeting Expectations, Brian is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the company. In addition, Brian is responsible for executive development, key customer contact and the overall financial performance of the company.

During Brian’s tenure, Meeting Expectations has attained 90% or better client and staff retention rates which is part of the reason they have won numerous awards, including a longstanding position on the Corporate Meetings & Incentives CMI 25 list (a list of the 25 largest and most influential North American meeting and incentive planning companies) and the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Best Places to Work. In 2010, he spearheaded the creation of Meeting Expectations consulting practice, Ascend Consulting, Inc. Brian further supports the industry by participating in numerous industry councils and roundtables.