
What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World
Smart Meetings’ What One Thing podcast is your shortcut to the top of the events world. We interview savvy meeting planners, speakers and industry experts about the decisions that made all the difference in their lives and careers so you can take the fast track to your dreams.
Podcasting since 2023 • 30 episodes
What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World
Latest Episodes
Impact 2.0: How IMEX Frankfurt Is Shaping the Future of Events
In this episode of What One Thing?, Smart Meetings’ vice president and editorial director JT Long reconnects with Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, for a second conversation about the upcoming IMEX Frankfurt 2025. Bauer shares insights ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 30
•
12:00

No Beef, Big Impact: How IMEX is Redefining Sustainable Events
In this episode of What One Thing, Smart Meetings VP and Content Director JT Long speaks with IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer about bold sustainability lessons from IMEX Frankfurt 2024. Bauer shares how simple changes—like remo...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 29
•
17:43

From Six Flags to CEO: The Power of Experience & Connection with Keith Alper
In this episode of What One Thing, Smart Meetings’ VP and Content Director JT Long interviews Keith Alper, CEO and chairman of Creative Producers Group. Alper is a veteran of marketing, branding, business strategy and event production....
•
Season 3
•
Episode 28
•
29:28

Unlocking Joy: Secrets to Finding Happiness in Every Moment with Robin Shear
In this episode of What One Thing, host JT Long, VP and editorial director of Smart Meetings, welcomes Robin Shear, founder of Joy to the World Coaching, to discuss the transformative power of joy. Shear shares how embra...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 27
•
16:03

Building Bridges Through Meaningful Dialogue with Jess Pettitt
How can leaders lean into having meaningful conversations? In the latest discussion of What One Thing?, Smart Meetings' JT Long, vice president and content director, chats with Jess Pettitt, a keynote speaker, author and expert...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 26
•
36:25
