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Thursday Jan 09, 2025

There’s More Than 1 Way to Build a Business - Episode 172

Thursday Jan 09, 2025

Success in the event industry shouldn’t demand exhaustion. In this episode, May Yeo Silvers urges event professionals to rethink the glamorized narrative of post-event burnout often shared on social media. She challenges the idea that physical exhaustion and pain should be seen as badges of honor or the norm for success in the event planning business.

Drawing from her early days at M2 Hospitality, where she handled every detail herself, May explains how she learned to prioritize sustainability and scalability. Through delegation, vendor trust, and detailed playbooks, she transformed her business model to avoid being physically present at every event, achieving both time freedom and long-term growth.

While acknowledging that some professionals find fulfillment in hands-on involvement, May prompts listeners to ask whether this approach aligns with their long-term goals, particularly when it comes to time freedom and scaling their businesses. She also cautions aspiring event professionals against assuming that constant exhaustion is the only path to success. By sharing her strategies, May offers an alternative roadmap for building a business that balances financial success, personal fulfillment, and sustainability.

May’s message is clear: rethink your approach, align your business with your goals, and embrace a model that works for you—whether that’s hands-on or visionary leadership.

Quotes

• “If you are truly feeling wiped out, extremely exhausted after every event that you have done, there’s something wrong.” (04:18 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Stop glamorizing your pain after each event. Do not glamorize your scars, your war wounds in our industry.” (05:20 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Not one entrepreneur that I spoke with tells me that they want to start a business because they want to fulfil their passion and they want to make a lot of money, and not because they want to have the time and freedom to do what they want, when they want.” (16:45 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “If you are on the other side of the equation that you want to be hands-on, then start asking yourself: How much longer can I continue to work this way? And what happens when I'm sick?” (27:49 | May Yeo Silvers)

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There is no one way to build a business and the most important thing to consider is however you decide to build your business, it should fulfill these 3 things: 1. Financial Freedom 2. Time Freedom 3. Personal Happiness and Fulfillment

If you are still in the early stages of building your events business, you may not have an idea how you should structure your business to achieve those 3 things mentioned above.

There are many online resources for you to learn from, BUT make sure if you want to copycat, find the right cat to copy. Check out my YouTube, IG, Facebook and LinkedIn to see if the business strategies, tactics and mindset I shared resonates with how you see your future self!

Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com

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Thursday Jan 02, 2025

EVERYDAY is January 1 - Episode 171

Thursday Jan 02, 2025

For May Yeo Silvers, every day can be January 1st—a chance to act on your goals without waiting for the “right” moment. In the first episode of 2025, May unpacks the challenge of maintaining momentum with New Year resolutions. Why do so many of us wait for a Monday or the first of the month to begin? May challenges this mindset and shares why the first 90 days are crucial for building habits that stick.

May doesn’t shy away from the truth: enthusiasm fades, often by the third month, when progress feels slow or motivation starts to waver. So, what’s the answer when your drive dwindles? May suggests taking short, intentional breaks to recharge without losing the momentum you’ve worked hard to build. She raises an important question: how quickly do you recover when you fall off track?

May offers advice and encouragement, reminding us of the value of taking short, purposeful breaks to recharge without losing momentum. She cautions against extended pauses, which can disrupt progress, and inspires listeners to prioritize resilience, recover quickly from setbacks, and lean on supportive communities for accountability. With the right community and accountability, you can sidestep procrastination traps and stay on track. This episode serves as both a reality check and a pep talk, encouraging you to rethink your approach to goals and sustain your drive throughout the year.

Quotes

• “Life will happen, and you get busy, and there are distractions. You keep pushing back and pushing back and pushing back the deadline to pick it back up. People or successful entrepreneurs are people who, when they fall off the wagon, it’s not just about getting back on the wagon—that’s step number one, all right? But what is going to differentiate them from just going back into the grind to actually rising from the grind is how FAST they get back up on the wagon.” (10:02 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Allow yourself some time to reflect and to rest, but do not take longer than necessary because you will lose the enthusiasm. In business, we say ”time kills all deals”. If you want to do something, do it now.” (10:44 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Do not give yourself more time than you need to restart and know that you’re not restarting from ground zero.” (13:48 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

Staying motivated AND accountable to yourself when the results are not what you expected even though you had "given it all" is one of the MOST CHALLENGING obstacles that stands between you and your goals.

It's good to have the know-how, but it is GREAT to have a community to support you when you are feeling discouraged, to help pull you up and push you to get out of the funk and more importantly, inspire you to believe that YOU CAN DO IT.

That is exactly what we do inside our Unstoppable EVENTrepreneur Live Support Community. Want to know how else we can support you in your EVENTrepreneur journey? Click on this link to find out!

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Thursday Dec 26, 2024

Focus On What You CAN Do Instead of What You CAN’T Do - Episode 170

Thursday Dec 26, 2024

Success, May Yeo Silvers notes, begins when you focus on what you can do today and take that first step, no matter how small. In this episode, she shares her straightforward approach to goal-setting and planning for the year ahead. How often do perfectionism or life’s responsibilities stop you in your tracks? May’s insights center on breaking tasks into smaller, doable steps and choosing progress over perfection.

Through a personal story of overcoming health challenges, May highlights the power of small actions to create momentum, showing how shifting focus from what’s out of reach to what’s within your grasp can lead to meaningful progress. Her thoughtful advice and relatable anecdotes inspire listeners to take purposeful action toward their goals while staying rooted in gratitude.

If you’re seeking a clear, grounded way to prepare for 2025, this episode combines practical strategies with a touch of encouragement to help you get started with confidence.

Quotes

• “The worst thing you can do is to be stuck in perfectionism mode, constantly prepping and not taking any action. When you don’t take action, you don’t have any data to analyze, and you don’t have any outcomes to refine to help you take more steps toward your goal.” (04:26 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “If you are focusing on either ‘it’s all or nothing,’ you are going to be extremely disappointed in your business and in your life. I know that firsthand, in many aspects of my life. And I’m pretty sure if you look at your life—your kids, if you have children, or your close friends and family—they will share examples with you that it is not all or nothing. This type of ‘all-or-nothing’ living is extremely, extremely dangerous because it puts you in the mindset that you are constantly in prep mode. And when you’re constantly in prep mode, you take no action.” (21:00 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t do. And the most important thing is to get started.” (30:45 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

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Thursday Dec 19, 2024

Part 3 of the 3 Part Series for Strategic Planning 2025 - When things don’t go as planned - Episode 169

Thursday Dec 19, 2024

When plans unravel, resilience and adaptability become your greatest assets in building a thriving business. With over 20 years of experience, May Yeo Silvers exemplifies this as she shares actionable strategies for overcoming setbacks, staying grounded, and realigning goals to achieve both financial success and time freedom.

In the final part of her three-part series on strategic planning for 2025, May focuses on what to do when things don’t go as planned. She highlights the importance of setting intentional, detailed goals—covering financial targets and time management—to create a balanced foundation for both work and personal life.

How do you stay committed to your goals when progress feels slow or uncertain? May introduces the ABCDE framework from Martin Seligman’s book “Learned Optimism” to help entrepreneurs manage setbacks and maintain focus. This practical approach offers tools to shift negative beliefs, refine strategies, and stay on course.

Through personal stories and hard-earned insights, May explores the balance between ambition and well-being, showing how entrepreneurship is as much about mindset as it is about strategy. Can you truly define success without considering both financial freedom and time freedom? This episode challenges you to think differently, adapt boldly, and embrace the realities of the entrepreneurial journey.

Quotes

• “Do not be stuck in the ‘I want to make it perfect’ zone. If you work only in your head, nobody knows whether it’s perfect except you. But you are not the buyer. Your buyer will determine whether what you’re putting out there is going to attract people to pay for what you are selling. You are not the one buying; you are the one selling. So, you can’t use yourself as a gauge to decide whether it’s good enough to be on the market. You will only know once you put it out there, collect data, and gather feedback.” (08:22 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “You cannot tell yourself that you expect this outcome in the first month, second month, or third month. You have a goal but you cannot be so rigid that when the outcome or the result is not what you expected, you get discouraged. It can go both ways: the outcome could be better than what you expect, or it can be less than what you expect. Do not attach any meaning to the outcome. It’s just an outcome.” (15:44 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Time is the most expensive resource that we cannot get back.” (48:15 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Whose happiness is most important? Your happiness. And your happiness is created by you, not given to you by these people. You need to remember that. Your happiness and your fulfillment is created by you, not to be given to you by all these people.” (56:10 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

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Inside our Unstoppable EVENTrepreneur Live Support Community, we have Eventrepreneurs at different stages of their business and we share business strategies, event experiences etc so you don't make costly mistakes and learn from those who have been there and done that. Hear from these EVENTrepreneurs the ups and downs of being a business owner so you don't feel so lonely on this journey! Click on this link to learn more about the EVENTrepreneur LIVE SUPPORT Community.

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Thursday Dec 12, 2024

Part 2 of 3 part series of Strategic Planning for 2025 - Setting REALISTIC Goals - Episode 168

Thursday Dec 12, 2024

“Adjust your actions to meet your goals, not your goals to meet your actions.” May Yeo Silvers challenges us to rethink how we approach goal setting in part two of her three-part series on strategic planning for 2025. Are your goals pushing you to grow, or are they keeping you in your comfort zone?

In this episode, May explores the distinction between practical goals that feel safe and realistic goals that push you toward meaningful progress. Drawing from her own journey, she shares how to set goals that challenge you without overwhelming you, encouraging bold but achievable steps forward.

How much time, energy, or money are you truly willing to invest in your goals? May encourages listeners to assess their circumstances honestly, identifying opportunities to automate, delegate, or eliminate tasks that don’t align with their priorities. She stresses the importance of tracking progress, refining strategies, and leaning on a supportive community for guidance and encouragement. Setbacks, she reminds us, are part of the process—and community can be a powerful source of resilience when they arise.

Quotes

• “There is a big difference between setting realistic goals versus setting goals that are practical. For me, I like to have a good balance. Setting realistic goals, for me, are goals that are not only just practical, but it pushes me, and I will be able to find resources and support that will push me from practical to realistic.” (04:52 | May Yeo Silvers)

• ”When you are setting your realistic goals, it is pushing you more than whatever you’re doing, but not pushing you so much to the extent that you feel that, ‘Oh my God, I’m never ever gonna make it.’” (09:45 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “You have to also evaluate your current stage in your life—your current lifestyle. Do you have many obligations that will take time away from you working on your business? …A lot of business owners tell me that they are unable to grow their business because they don’t have the time.” (18:01 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Adjust your actions to meet your goals, not your goals to meet your actions.” (25:03 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

If you are thinking of launching your side hustle events business or considering doing a rebranding, our 24 courses Business Kickstart Bundle will serve as your guide on how to start, launch and grow your events business.

The Business Kickstart Bundle includes all the fundamentals of business such as pricing for profit, marketing to gain visibility and leads, slaying sales to close those leads, business legalities, and mindset and productivity hacks. Click on this link to check out what the bundle offers!

Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/

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Thursday Dec 05, 2024

Part 1 of 3 Part Series for Strategic Planning 2025 - Overview of the 3 Part Series and Defining What You Want for Your Business & Personal Life - Episode 167

Thursday Dec 05, 2024

“You need to tell money how you’re going to spend it, and you need to tell time how you’re going to use it,” says May Yeo Silvers, highlighting the power of intentionality in building a life and business that align with your priorities.

In this episode, the first of a three-part series on strategic planning for 2025, May challenges entrepreneurs to dig deeper into what they truly want. What does financial freedom look like for you—not just in theory, but in numbers? And how would you use time freedom if you had it? She shares her own journey, the lessons learned from balancing two businesses, and the mindset shifts that helped her define success on her terms.

May reminds listeners that entrepreneurship isn’t just about pursuing your passion but also about building the structure that allows you to do so sustainably. With a mix of practical insights and real-world examples, this episode is a guide to creating clear goals and preparing for the realities of running a business. What steps will you take to align your goals with the life you want?

Quotes

• “You will come to realize in entrepreneurship that certain things you can have a general idea about. But when it comes to implementation, when it comes back to the fundamentals of why something is working or not working, why you want something or why you don’t, you have to be so specific in acknowledging your emotions, desires, and fears. These are the things that will either propel you forward or pull you back from reaching your goals.” (11:06 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “You need to tell money how you’re going to spend it, and you need to tell time how you’re going to use it.” (39:38 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “The passion for building the business has to be equal, if not greater, than the passion you have for your fulfillment, your skill set, and your craft. So, you need to start by being honest with yourself: Do I have the passion to build the business?” (48:40 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

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This book has become the blueprint for many event planners, designers and decorators to help guide them to turn their passion for events into a profitable business. In the book, I covered strategies and tactics, PLUS addressing the emotional roller coaster ride and how to manage those emotions to make decisions that will not only help you survive, BUT THRIVE in both your business and personal life.

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Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com

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Thursday Nov 28, 2024

3 Reasons Why You Are Not Making Sales - Episode 166

Thursday Nov 28, 2024

“If they can’t find you, they can’t pay you.” For any business, visibility is essential. In this episode, May Yeo Silvers gets straight to the heart of why many entrepreneurs struggle with sales, breaking it down into three core reasons that often go unnoticed.

Are you making it easy for potential clients to discover your business? Sporadic social media posts or a static website aren’t enough. May challenges listeners to think about whether their marketing is consistent, aligned with their personality, and actually reaching the right audience.

May also asks: Are you speaking to the people who truly need and value your services? Selling to the wrong crowd—or worse, failing to address your clients’ core needs—could be why you’re not closing deals.

This isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing it smarter. Drawing from her extensive experience in the events industry, May shares actionable insights and real-world examples, offering clarity and solutions for these common pitfalls. Ready to refine your approach and connect with your ideal clients? Tune in and take the first step!

Quotes

• “You need consistent marketing, and it’s important to find a marketing style that suits your personality. In my ‘Events4Anyone’ Facebook group, I shared a tutorial on choosing a marketing strategy based on your resources—whether you have more time or money—and your personality type. Evaluating these factors helps you develop a consistent strategy to let people know you have something to sell. Remember, if they can’t find you, they can’t pay you.” (03:41 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “If you’re selling the product to the wrong people, they may not see the need for it right now. Without a strategy to entice them to buy now, they also might not see that what you’re offering is something they actually want. Additionally, they may not be able to afford it, or your price could be too high. They might want your service and want it now, but if your pricing is wrong, that could be a barrier.” (05:39 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “In order to upsell, you must first satisfy their core needs, then you upsell your other services that you can very confidently speak about.” (27:46 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

If knowing how to sell is your Achilles heel, check out our FREE private facebook group: Events4Anyone-A-Z guide to help you start and grow your events business. Inside the facebook group, there is an entire module called "Slaying Sales" where I have several free videos teaching you how to SLAY SALES! Here's the link to join the group.

If you want more hands on help where you ask questions and also learn from others who have walked the path before you, our LIVE SUPPORT community could be what you are looking for. Click on this link to find out what the community offers!

Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/

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Thursday Nov 21, 2024

The 3 “Red Flags” to Spot When Speaking to a Lead - Episode 165

Thursday Nov 21, 2024

“This is your business. If you’re going to invest time and energy qualifying a lead to decide whether to book an event, you need to ensure you’re making the right decision. Because whatever you’re saying ‘yes’ to, you’re saying ‘no’ to something else.”

May Yeo Silvers discusses recognizing red flags when speaking to potential clients, a skill every event planner needs to master. She emphasizes the importance of being selective with your time and energy, sharing three key warning signs that indicate a lead might not be the right fit for your business.

What should you do when a client mentions they already have a friend or family member in the industry? How do you respond when they want to source their own vendors, creating a potential loss of control over the event’s quality? And what’s the best way to handle objections about your fees? May walks listeners through each scenario, offering clear strategies to navigate these situations with professionalism and confidence.

This episode challenges event planners to think critically about how they are qualifying their leads. May’s actionable advice reminds listeners that being selective is not only okay—it’s a key ingredient to building a successful, sustainable business.

Quotes

• “This is your business. If you’re going to invest time and energy qualifying a lead to decide whether to book an event, you need to ensure you’re making the right decision. Because whatever you’re saying ‘yes’ to, you’re saying ‘no’ to something else.” (09:41 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “You have to find out what is the ultimate desire. What is the ultimate motivation for them to have this event? What is the result that they want that they will say, ‘I will pay whatever it is to get that result’? You need to find out: What is extremely important to them about this event, and what do they want the outcome of the event to be? How is it going to impact them? How is it going to impact their business? How is it going to impact their relationship with the people at the event?” (28:30 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “Anytime you spend your time and energy on something you’re uncertain about, you’re taking away from pursuing something you feel more confident about. Time and energy are so precious.” (31:34 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “You can be the most skillful planner, designer, or decorator—those are all incredible skills. But if you can’t sell and close, then your skill remains a hobby. It might bring you fulfillment when you do events, but if you’re aiming to run a business and turn your passion, skill, and talent into revenue, you must learn to sell, qualify, and close.” (34:40 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

The most important skill set to have apart from being a talented planner, designer and decorator is to know HOW TO SELL. You can be the BEST in what you do, you can be the BEST marketer of your services, BUT if you don't know how to sell, your talent can only be showcased through non-paid events.

If doing events gives you fulfillment as a hobby, fantastic. But if you want to turn your passion AND talent into a profitable business, you need to learn HOW TO SELL.

Inside our 24 courses for $24 Business Kickstart Bundle, one of the modules is Slaying Sales. There are videos of roleplay and also a video of me talking to a lead and closing the lead, so you see me in action! The bundle also includes all the fundamentals of business such as pricing, marketing, legalities, and mindset and productivity hacks. Click on this link https://learnwith.mayyeosilvers.com/kickstart-24ob47oto67-podcast to check out what the bundle offers!

Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial

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Thursday Nov 14, 2024

How to Set Boundaries with Your Clients - Episode 164

Thursday Nov 14, 2024

“If you can’t even respect your own boundaries, how can you expect your client to respond or respect your boundaries?” says May Yeo Silvers in this episode, as she explores the art of setting firm but respectful boundaries with clients in the event planning industry.

May shares personal stories and practical advice, stressing the importance of being proactive from the outset—establishing clear expectations around communication, workflow, and availability during the initial sales process. She highlights documenting communications and maintaining professionalism as ways to reinforce these boundaries, while also advising planners to respect their own time to avoid setting unsustainable precedents.

With a blend of empathy and assertiveness, May’s insights guide event planners in creating a balanced, fulfilling work-life dynamic, ensuring both their clients’ satisfaction and their own well-being.

Quotes

• “How do you set boundaries? What do you say to clients who don’t seem to understand that they don’t own you? When they contract you, they don’t own you. I can understand from the client’s perspective that they don’t want to forget details. So, they send you an email, a text message, or ask to get on a call because, for them, it’s so urgent. So, what do you do when you have a situation like this, after they’ve already hired you? What you need to do is not react—not handle this problem in a reactive mode. You need to handle it in a proactive mode, meaning you prevent it from happening before it even begins.” (05:47 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “I am super protective about my boundaries, my time, and I make sure that my client is aware of that.” (24:44 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “You need to respect your own boundaries because if you don’t, your client won’t either.” (25:11 | May Yeo Silvers)

• “All of this has to be done with finesse. It cannot be cold. It has to be done with a level of understanding, a level of curiosity, and communicated in a way that helps them understand why, for the sake of efficiency and clarity, you need certain information before getting on a call with them or responding to them. All of this comes with experience and your personality.” (26:10 | May Yeo Silvers)

Links

If you are looking to join a facebook group where you get to learn about how to plan events, marketing and business fundamentals to help you launch your events business PLUS a community of over 8k EVENTrepreneurs to share ideas, experience or simply to support one another, check out our FREE private facebook group: Events4Anyone:A-Z guide on how to start & grow your event planning business. Every week, we drop a new video about business strategies and event planning tips. Click the link here to join (https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone). Hope to see you inside the facebook group!

Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/