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More followers wonât grow your business if you donât know who they are or why theyâre there.
May Yeo Silvers is setting the record straight on one of the biggest social media myths in the event planning world: follower count does not equal business success. So what does matter? Whoâs following you, why theyâre interested, and what kind of connection youâre willing to build.
Are your followers potential clients? Referral partners? Or just passing through? May shares how to spot the difference and why engaging with the right people whether through a simple thank-you message or a thoughtful question can lead to real opportunities. This episode is packed with reminders for anyone whoâs tired of chasing numbers and ready to focus on strategy.
May also talks about the value of stepping outside of social media and building a more well-rounded marketing approach. If youâre serious about growing your business, consistency, clarity, and connection matter far more than your stats. Want to go deeper? May offers her Business Kickstart Bundle, a 24-course program designed to help EVENTrepreneurs strengthen their sales, marketing, and mindset. Learn more about it here: https://learnwith.mayyeosilvers.com/kickstart-24ob47oto67-podcast
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⢠âThe number of followers does not dictate how much business you ultimately do.â
⢠âYou need to understand who exactly is following you and why they are following you. The why is so important.â
⢠âThis photographer, when they are thinking of who to refer to their clients who are looking for a wedding planner, you are on their radar because they follow you and you consistently show up with great content.â
⢠âSo you could have a very small following but if you put in the time and effort to work on who is following you and who you should follow, you are going to see significant results in the amount of leads and referral that youâre going to get.â
⢠âSocial media is the easiest lift. It's free, and it only takes up sweat equity time.â
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An effective marketing strategy consists of more than 1 way to market yourself. Once you find out what is working, you stick to it and do more of it. Simultaneously, you MUST continue to do more than that 1 marketing outreach activity. You do NOT want to put all your eggs in 1 basket.
A savvy business owner will always have more than one marketing strategy. If you are wondering what other marketing activities you should incorporate into your marketing strategy. Check out the Business Kickstart Bundle I created specifically for event planners, designers and decorators!
Inside the 24 courses bundle, I dedicated an entire module on Marketing. The strategies mentioned in the bundle are the same strategies I apply in my day to day event planning business and it has brought me tremendous success and consistent revenue. Click on this link to check it out!
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Consistency alone wonât move the needle if your actions arenât aligned with what actually works.
In this episode, May Yeo Silvers unpacks why so many business owners, especially in the events industry, get frustrated when their consistent efforts donât lead to growth. Are you showing up every week on social media but not seeing engagement? Are you attending networking events without landing new clients? May shares why that happens and what to do about it. She walks through how to evaluate whatâs working, where your audience is paying attention, and how to shift your strategy without abandoning your discipline. The habit of showing up stays the same but the way you do it needs to evolve. If youâve been wondering why your consistency hasnât paid off, this episode has the answer!
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⢠âSo you would think that because Iâm posting consistently, I should have a steady growth in the number of followers, correct?... No.â (03:36 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou need to make sure that your consistency is put into the best use, creating the biggest impact.â (05:12 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âDo not change your consistency. You are still going to be consistently taking actions, but you are going to change what actions you are taking and executing in order to yield better results.â (06:18 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âInterestingly, posts that talk about mindset have the least engagement. That means the audience that I'm attracting are still not focusing or understanding how important mindset is⌠They have not yet connected the fact that after you learn the âwhatâ and the âhow,â the thing that is gonna help you be consistent to execute the âwhatâ and the âhowâ is the mindset.â (07:44 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âWhat is the difference between showing up consistently and showing up consistently doing what you need to do at that stage of your business?â (11:10 | May Yeo Silvers)
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Don't feel bad if you feel that your consistency has gone to âwaste.â Being able to stay consistent is a HUGE strength and positive attribute that every entrepreneur needs.
Now that you have mastered the difficult part, the easy part is tweaking the actual actions you need to take and stay consistent taking the ânewly improvedâ actions. I assure you, results WILL come.
To help you stay motivated and make the right moves, follow me on these platforms for mindset shifts, productivity hacks plus business strategies!
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Facebook:
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Linkedin:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
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FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Most event budgets miss the mark because no one talks about the hidden fees that quietly drain your clientâs wallet⌠and your value.
May Yeo Silvers breaks down the overlooked costs that can quietly inflate an event budget, from taxable service charges to outdoor setup fees and AV vendor penalties. She shares real examplesâincluding a $1,000 food and beverage minimum that turned into $1,375âand shows how venues often leave out key details unless you know exactly what to ask.
This episode gives planners the tools to spot red flags, educate their clients, and position themselves as strategic partners, not just executors. If you want to build trust, quote fees with confidence, and make smarter budget decisions, this oneâs essential listening.
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⢠âWhen you are talking to your potential client or client about event budget, I always say, whatever they are paying to something else means they are taking away money from paying you.â (01:47 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIs your service charge taxable? And I will guarantee you almost 50%, if not 75% of the venues, if not 100% of the venues that I work with, and I do events all around the country, the service charge is taxable.â (05:34 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou always have to ask for the banquet menus and then look at the pricing based on how many people are coming and the type of food that you want to order and then come up with the actual number how much youâre going to spend.â (09:16 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou are being an event strategistâhelping your client plan their budget better. That is an intangible value youâve added to yourself, which will make the client see your value more clearly and will reciprocate by paying you a higher fee.â (17:30 | May Yeo Silvers)
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There is SO much to learn about event planning. BUT what is going to separate you from your competitors is really understanding the nuances of event planning, such as the little titbits I shared on this episode that will have a HUGE impact on your client's event budget which then translates to having more funds handy to make the event even more spectacular.
If you want to stand out from the crowd, follow me on the different platforms listed on the show notes for more event strategies and "event insiders" knowledge that your clients are going to love you for!
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Adding a new service might sound exciting, but is it actually a smart move for your business?
In this episode, May Yeo Silvers unpacks what it really means to expand your offer suite, and how to do it without losing money, energy, or clarity. She challenges the idea of pivoting just because youâre bored or burned out and shares the questions every business owner should ask before making a shift. Is this new service aligned with the clients you already serve? Does it build on what youâre already great at? Will it actually pay off?
May draws from real conversations with event pros who are tempted to branch out too far from whatâs already working. She explains why misalignment can confuse your audience and dilute your brand, and how to grow with intention instead. May also shares how she added a new service in her own business, only after making sure it leveraged her strengths and delivered meaningful results.
If youâve ever felt the urge to shake things up in your business, this episode will help you pause, reassess, and move forward with a lot more clarity.
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⢠âIâm not saying not to add on new services, but you have to understand why youâre adding on the new services. And does the money make sense? Does the financial decision make sense to add on this new service?â (11:19 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou should only add on your offer when you have a very clear idea that you no longer want to do whatever youâre doing. Clean slate, rebrand, and start talking to a new audience.â (15:04 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIs it going to leverage my existing skills or do I have to learn a completely new skill set, talk to a completely new market? How long is it going to take me to learn and execute and make back the same amount of money that I used to make? You have to ask yourself that.â (15:27 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou cannot take on a new service because you dislike something. You can, but your timing has to be right. You have to do both at the same time so that you don't sacrifice whatever you're already making even though you hate it.â (15:45 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âAt the end of the day, if you add on a new service, it has to have sustainability and it needs to continue to bring you joy.â (17:40 | May Yeo Silvers)
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If you have no idea where to begin when thinking about starting an event planning business, check out my book, The Unstoppable Eventrepreneur. Inside the book, I addressed topics like when to quit your job to become a full time CEO, how to prepare yourself financially, mentally and emotionally, marketing and sales strategies, and rookie mistakes to avoid when starting and growing your business. Click the link https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-EVENTrepreneur-TM-Profitable-Business/dp/1961347105/ to grab your copy on Amazon today!
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Every event has a budget. But are you spending in the right places?
May Yeo Silvers pulls back the curtain on event budgeting, tackling the common misconception that adjusting your budget automatically changes how many people you can host. Instead of letting numbers dictate your event, she urges planners to start with the bigger picture: Whatâs the real purpose of this event? What kind of experience do you want attendees to have?
May lays out a smart, structured approach to budgeting: separating must-haves from nice-to-haves, understanding both financial and emotional ROI, and making intentional choices about venue, timing, and costs. From peak season pricing to the trade-offs between food, decor, and AV production, May shares insights to help planners maximize their budget without compromising impact.
With examples (including lessons from her own wedding), she makes the case for spending wisely, not just more. Whether youâre planning a corporate event, a retreat, or a celebration, this episode will change the way you think about budgeting and help you create an experience that truly delivers.
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⢠âEvery time you spend money for an event, on all the different elements of the event, you have to ask yourself: What am I going to get out of this? What are my attendees going to get out of this?â (21:24 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âWhat is the most important thing that you want people to take away from your event? What is the goal of having this event? Who do I need to invite to this event in order to achieve the goal of me hosting this event?â (23:46 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYouâre dealing with a client who wants everything but they do not have the money to pay for everything. So you need to manage expectations, you need to manage numbers, you need to negotiate. You need to negotiate with your vendors so that you can get the most for your buck.â (25:22 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIn order to be an excellent event planner, an event planner whoâs able to deliver as much as possible for your clientâs events vision, you need to understand the numbers, you need to understand what you can negotiate, not to negotiate, you need to understand the questions to ask your client to find out what they really want from the event in order to determine what are the things that you need to spend money on and advise your client to spend money on this because these are the things that are going to create the experience that align with the end goal of why they want to host the event.â (25:45 | May Yeo Silvers)
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Should you niche down or keep your options open? Itâs one of the biggest questions entrepreneurs face, and the answer isnât as simple as you might hope.
May Yeo Silvers shares her own experience navigating this decision in the event planning industry. When she launched M2 Hospitality, she offered a full suite of servicesâevent planning, design, and destination management. Over time, she refined her focus, zeroing in on in-person events for Fortune 500 companies and high-earning coaches. Was that the right move? Absolutely. But would it have worked if she had started there from day one? Probably not.
Many entrepreneurs worry that niching down too soon could limit opportunities. Others fear that offering too much will leave them feeling scattered. So how do you know which path to take? May breaks it down, encouraging listeners to experiment, pay attention to what truly excites them, and build a business that aligns with both their strengths and their long-term goals.
May also shares lessons from her coaching business, where she took the opposite approachâstarting highly specialized before expanding her reach. The takeaway? Thereâs no one-size-fits-all strategy, but there is a way to make an intentional choice instead of a fearful one.
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⢠âWhen I first launched M2 Hospitality, I had different baskets of services and different baskets of revenue. I did not put all my eggs in one basket because I suffer from FOMO and I thought that itâs a good way for me to expose myself to all the different services that I know Iâm very good at delivering and then eventually get a feel of what I really love to do.â (08:45 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âI donât want to wake up just looking for money. I want to wake up doing what I really enjoy, which is event strategy, event planning.â (12:04 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âTo niche or not to niche is an evolution. Donât be too rigid about it. If youâre certain that you only want to focus on one thing, like weddings, and you have no interest in corporate events, childrenâs parties, or other social gatherings, then commit fully to that niche.â (17:27 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIf youâre offering a full suite of services instead of niching down, be clear in your messaging. There are clients who need exactly that. Donât get caught up in worrying, âWhat if Iâm not known for this?â If you niche down, you might start second-guessingââBut I can also do this.â That uncertainty can leave you stuck in the middle. So, pick a side. The best way to figure it out? Try everything first, then decide what you truly love doing.â (23:38 | May Yeo Silvers)
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BEFORE you spend time thinking if you should niche down or not niche, you should FIRST be doing a self evaluation if you have the business skills and acumen to start and grow a business. This is probably the most forgotten step yet the most important part that every entrepreneur needs to consider before they even start thinking about anything else business related.
The good thing is that business fundamental skills and acumen could be learned and acquired overtime. To help you take the first step of making your dream of owning a business to reality, I have put together a Business Kickstart Bundle which you could use as a launchpad.
The bundle consists of 24 crucial learnings that every planner, designer or decorator needs for the WHAT and the HOW. There are videos and templates revolving around, pricing, sales, marketing, legalities, mindset and productivity hacks. Click this link to find out what the bundle includes and what other EVENTrepreneurs have to say about the 24 course Business Kickstart Bundle!
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Assigned seating can make or break an event. Are you using it to your advantage?
May Yeo Silvers unpacks the strategy behind assigned seating, showing how a well-planned arrangement does more than keep things organizedâit shapes conversations, builds connections, and even influences business outcomes. With over 20 years in the industry, May shares how different seating approaches, from general areas to carefully placed VIP tables, can transform an eventâs flow and impact.
May also dives into the details that elevate an event, like color-coded place cards that make meal service seamless and tiered seating that adds exclusivity while driving ticket sales. When done right, these choices create a smoother experience and a sense of value that guests notice.
Whether youâre planning corporate events, weddings, or ticketed experiences, this episode will change the way you think about seating. May leaves listeners with a call to action, sharing insights from her book, âThe Unstoppable Eventrepreneur,â a must-read for anyone looking to build a thriving event business.
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⢠âWhen it is an event that you want your sales team to be seated next to a particular potential client, you actually place where your salesperson is sitting, and then you place the potential client next to the salesperson instead of at the far end of the table.â (04:10 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âWhen youâre pricing your tickets, think about the perks that can help sell tickets at a higher price. Ideally, those perks should cost you little to nothing while adding significant value for attendees.â (09:18 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âSo giving them the front row seats is not going to cost you anything, but it gives the social status, gives the first access, and it also gives a feel-good feeling to your attendees, those who bought those tickets, and they also have better seating. So all in all, it doesnât cost you anything financially, but it costs the ticket holders. But theyâre paying for it because they know theyâre going to get all these perks, and they put value to those perks.â (09:38 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIf you are just starting out or you want to do some refinement of your business, check out the book, âThe Unstoppable Eventrepreneur.â It teaches you the strategy about how to build a business and also the mindset required, financial knowledge, social marketing knowledge, but it also talks about the industry, like the actual way to plan events as well.â (12:42 | May Yeo Silvers)
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If you are looking for an "all in one" book that helps event planners gain more knowledge about event planning AND also provides a step by step guide on how to start and grow an event planning business, check out my book, The Unstoppable Eventrepreneur. Click the link to grab your copy!
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Mistakes arenât failures; they are signals pointing to deeper issues. May Yeo Silvers explores why simply recognizing a mistake isnât enough. To break the cycle, you have to understand what led to it in the first place. She shares a story about her daughter struggling with a math problem, highlighting how assumptions and unchecked thought processes often cause repeated errors. The same patterns show up in business and life. Hiring out of desperation, investing in coaching but never applying the lessons, or choosing relationships that donât align with long-term goals.
Instead of dismissing mistakes as bad decisions, May encourages a different approach. What if the real issue isnât the mistake itself but how you respond to it? Are you evaluating the process behind your decisions or just reacting to the outcome? She challenges entrepreneurs to go beyond surface-level thinking and take ownership of their choices. Growth doesnât come from avoiding mistakes; it comes from understanding them.
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⢠âIf you donât understand the root cause of your mistake, it will be very difficult to avoid making the same mistake.â (02:20 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âHiring is not a mistake. Hiring the wrong person is a mistake, so you must learn to differentiate what exactly is the true problem here.â (06:32 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIs it really a mistake, the act of investing in a coach or the act of buying a course, or how you utilize what you bought is a mistake because you did not show up, you did not do what youâre supposed to do?â (14:12 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âThereâs never a perfect time to start a business. Thereâs a better time, but never a perfect time.â (18:05 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âSometimes a business owner may not equally be a good CEO. You may be a creative brain, but you may not be a good leader. Then perhaps it's time to seek help on how to become a better leader.â (22:49 | May Yeo Silvers)
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One of the reasons why many of the EVENTrepreneurs are slow to launch or are constantly in "prep mode" is because they are afraid of making "mistakes".
Entrepreneurship is challenging enough, imagine not having a blueprint to show you the What and the How, no wonder these EVENTrepreneurs are afraid to take actions fearing the potential loss that comes in all kinds.
This is WHY I created the Business Kickstart Bundle! In the bundle, there are 24 courses focusing on all the business fundamentals like pricing, marketing, sales, legalities etc that are easy to consume in a day, accompanied by step by step instructions on how to implement what you learn!
Best part is, it is priced ONLY at $24, and that is NOT a pricing mistake because I want to make this bundle accessible to EVERY EVENTrepreneur out there. Click on this link to find out what comes with the bundle!
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Money moves fast in business, but without a solid plan, you could be spending when you should be investingâor worse, mismanaging the funds that keep your business running.
In this episode, May Yeo Silvers breaks down the essentials of business finance, from why every entrepreneur needs a dedicated business bank account to the smartest way to handle taxes without overpaying the IRS. She shares personal strategies for keeping transactions clean, managing client funds without costly mistakes, and making sure every dollar works toward growth.
How do you decide what to invest in, what to save, and what to spend? Tune in as May offers a practical approach to financial decisions that will keep your business strong.
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⢠âEvery time you receive revenue from your business, you should put aside a certain percentage of that revenue to pay taxesâminimum 20%. The goal is to put aside enough but not so much that you donât have enough capital left to invest back into your business.â (07:57 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIf youâre trying to build a business, capital is extremely important. You want to be able to have some form of extra money left to invest back into your business.â (11:47 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou have to be so clear how you are going to use that money and disperse the money. If not, you will see this money and you will immediately start thinking you have all this money that you can invest in your business at one particular time, and when a better opportunity comes for investment, then you do not have the money.â (24:25 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou have to prioritize which of these activities or investments is going to get you the fastest growth or alleviate the biggest pain in the butt for you.â (25:39 | May Yeo Silvers)
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You can be the BEST planner/designer/decorator. You can be the BEST marketer and salesperson. BUT, if you are NOT GOOD in managing your BUSINESS FINANCE, you will constantly be cash strapped, or spending the funds on the wrong things at the wrong time.
I LOVE talking about money. On my social media platforms, I talked a lot about how your relationship with money could determine if you will have money or you will always be short. I talked about how your upbringing affects your money mindset, how your surroundings (place and people) can play a part in how you see money and use money.
I hate to see an entrepreneur making LOTS of money, but they can't seem to keep it so it is always a constant chase to make more money. Follow me on social media to learn more about how to make money, how to manage your business funds and how to invest your hard earned money to make more money!
Disclaimer: I am not a financial planner, tax attorney or CPA. All information I shared is purely based on my own experience on how I managed MY OWN business funds.
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Most business owners spend money to grow, but how many actually track whether those investments are working? Are you making strategic decisions or just following what other event profs are investing in at the moment?
May Yeo Silvers breaks down how to measure return on investment across different business expenses, from networking events to software, coaching, and marketing. She explains the distinction between tangible and intangible returnsâsome deliver immediate financial results, while others, like knowledge or mindset shifts, take time to pay off.
Drawing from her experience at her own event planning company, M2 Hospitality, May shares how she strategically invests in relationships with high-end venues, tracks lead quality, and adjusts her spending based on conversion rates. She also discusses her own significant investments in business coaching, pointing out the importance of showing up, implementing what you learn, and setting clear milestones to assess success and ROI.
Whether youâre investing in tools, mentorship, or relationships, this episode will help you spend smarter and maximize your ROI.
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⢠âIf they have given me a good amount of leads and I donât close, then the problem is me.â (14:43 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou need to track your numbers in terms of your return on investment, where youâre spending your marketing dollars, and how much money youâre getting back by doing that.â (15:41 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou cannot invest with a scarcity mindset to say that, âI invest this much money, Iâm going to squeeze every single drop.ââ (18:10 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou must implement what you learn immediately. You cannot wait for the perfect moment to do everything right.â (20:33 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âAs a CEO of your business, you must make clearer decisions on where to spend your money, when to spend your money, and how to calculate how much you have received in order to justify if you should continue to invest in that one marketing activity.â (30:16 | May Yeo Silvers)
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If you are looking for a business course in the events field that requires MINIMAL investment of money and time to learn and yet receives a HUGE ROI, our $24 for 24 courses Business Kickstart Bundle is the ULTIMATE guide that not only gives you the overview of what to expect when starting and growing your business, the bundle also provides the WHAT and the HOW. Click on this link https://learnwith.mayyeosilvers.com/kickstart-24ob47oto67-podcast to find out what it includes!
Connect with May at: [email protected]
Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers
IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial
FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone
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Most event planners fill their calendars with industry networking, but is that really the best way to grow your business?
May Yeo Silvers makes a case for being more strategic about where you invest your time, money, and energy, especially when it comes to networking. She shares why she doesnât prioritize events filled with fellow planners and instead focuses on rooms where potential clients gather. For those trying to scale beyond six figures, May explains why high-level business conversations, financial strategy, and operational efficiency matter more than rehashing industry basics.
Are you networking in the right places, or just following the crowd? This episode will help you rethink your approach and make every connection count.
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⢠âWhen you are trying to grow your business, you have to decide what is the fastest path to take to get your brand out there. Based on where you are in your business and also in your life, you need to be so selective about how to spend your marketing dollars and also your time, especially if your business is a side hustle.â (00:53 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIf I attend a networking event where I know other event planners will be, and I already have an idea of who will be there, I need to consider their level. If they are at the same stage as me or at a stage Iâve already surpassed in my business, then I wonât gain much from attending.â (08:29 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âWhen you spend time and money to travel to these events, what is the return on investment that you will get? Because when you attend these types of events, would that be a direct approach or direct contact with your potential clients? Most probably not because they are all industry people.â (17:22 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âBefore attending a networking event, establish your objective and determine the return on investment based on that goal.â (19:23 | May Yeo Silvers)
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Talent and passion for your craft are great, but are they enough to build a thriving business?
In this episode, May Yeo Silvers explores the biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make: underestimating the passion, discipline, and resilience required to run and grow a successful business. With insights and relatable examples, she highlights the harsh realities of entrepreneurship, from the challenges of consistent marketing to navigating setbacks and rejections.
May also encourages aspiring business owners to reflect on a critical question: Are you truly prepared to embrace the mindset and effort it takes to create something sustainable? This episode offers perspective and actionable advice for anyone ready to move beyond their craft and step into the world of business with purpose.
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⢠âYour passion in starting, building, and growing your business where itâs going to allow you to find clients who will pay you so that you can actually be paid to play has to be so much more intense.â (05:18 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âThe passion you have and the knowledge that you have, itâs great. Itâs what you need to do service delivery. But the other side of the equation is your passion to run a business.â (04:18 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âThe rookie mistake is believing that having the craft alone is enough to start, run, and grow a successful business.â (12:32 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âThe business will test you in every shape and formâit will test you physically, mentally, and emotionally.â (12:51 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âThe question here is you have to ask yourself, âDo I want to walk this path or I am not ready to walk this path yet because of where I am in my life?ââ (18:51 | May Yeo Silvers)
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âDo you have something that people want to pay you for? Thatâs the question you have to ask yourself,â says May Yeo Silvers, as she reframes what it truly takes to start a business.
In this episode, May challenges aspiring entrepreneurs to think beyond logistics and focus first on the value they bring. Do you have a skill thatâs been validated by others? Are people already asking to pay for what you offer? She shares why external feedback matters and how it can serve as a compass for building confidence and clarity.
May also explores the role of timing and personal circumstances in the entrepreneurial journey. Are you in a season of life where you can dedicate the time and energy needed? If not, what support or adjustments could help make it possible? Her practical advice encourages listeners to align their vision with their reality while prioritizing marketable skills and strategic planning.
May offers a clear and practical approach to starting a business, encouraging listeners to focus on their strengths, seek help where needed, and take actionable steps toward success.
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⢠âDo you have something that people want to pay you for? Thatâs the question you have to ask yourself.â (05:05 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou need to be able to have this skill set that you can confidently market to the public that will recognize your skill set, your talent, your work, and pay you money for it.â (08:53 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIâve always said that thereâs never a good time to start a business. And itâs true. You can start a business anytime, but thereâs actually a better time to start a business. Anytime is a good time, but there is a better time to start a business when you really ask yourself, where are you in your life?â (19:03 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âAssess your external environment, your internal mindset. And then we go from there.â (24:46 | May Yeo Silvers)
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Big goals often fail because we focus on the end result instead of the daily steps that lead to success. In this episode, May Yeo Silvers introduces the concept of âQuit Friday,â the second Friday of January when many abandon their New Year resolutions, and explains how focusing on daily actions instead of yearly goals can help prevent premature quitting.
Using relatable examples, May points out the importance of breaking goals into manageable tasks. For instance, a resolution to lose 10 pounds in a year becomes more actionable when broken into monthly, weekly, and daily milestones, allowing for steady progress. Similarly, a financial goal of $120,000 annually feels less overwhelming when viewed as a daily target of $357.15, making it easier to maintain focus and track achievements.
May encourages consistency and small, incremental actions, arguing that methodical daily efforts build momentum and reduce the risks associated with taking big, risky leaps. This practical approach not only helps achieve goals but fosters accountability and long-term sustainability.
Join May as she provides actionable insights and motivational guidance to help you avoid the âQuit Fridayâ trap, stay committed, and turn your ambitious goals into achievable daily tasks!
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⢠âThe interesting thing is that not many people set a deadline for when they want to see results from their New Yearâs resolutions. However, inwardly, subconsciously, and emotionally, they expect to see results as soon as possible. If you take the time to closely examine the goals youâve set for your New Yearâs resolutions, they are oftenâor in most casesâgoals that require more than a month to achieve.â (03:40 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âI want you to refocus and be extremely intentional about breaking down your yearly goals into smaller time frames. Use these to create manageable goals, devise a plan, list your tasksâyour success listâand identify the daily actions needed to stay on track.â (11:23 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âI want you to take a look at your New Yearâs resolution and stop focusing on what you need to do for the entire year. Instead, start focusing on questions like: What do I need to do today? Tomorrow? The day after? How did I do yesterday? What can I do differently today? Did I do well yesterday? If I did well yesterday, letâs continue that momentum today. Repeat the action until you reach a point where you think, âOkay, Iâm really good at this now.â Then ask yourself: What can I add tomorrow to build even more momentum? Itâs a process of repetition and reflection.â (16:47 | May Yeo Silvers)
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Success in the event industry shouldnât 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.
Mayâs message is clear: rethink your approach, align your business with your goals, and embrace a model that works for youâwhether thatâs hands-on or visionary leadership.
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⢠âIf you are truly feeling wiped out, extremely exhausted after every event that you have done, thereâs something wrong.â (04:18 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âStop glamorizing your pain after each event. Do not glamorize your scars, your war wounds in our industry.â (05:20 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âNot 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.â (16:45 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âIf 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?â (27:49 | May Yeo Silvers)
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For May Yeo Silvers, every day can be January 1stâa chance to act on your goals without waiting for the ârightâ 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 doesnât shy away from the truth: enthusiasm fades, often by the third month, when progress feels slow or motivation starts to waver. So, whatâs the answer when your drive dwindles? May suggests taking short, intentional breaks to recharge without losing the momentum youâve 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.
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⢠âLife 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, itâs not just about getting back on the wagonâthatâs 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.â (10:02 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âAllow 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 âtime kills all dealsâ. If you want to do something, do it now.â (10:44 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âDo not give yourself more time than you need to restart and know that youâre not restarting from ground zero.â (13:48 | May Yeo Silvers)
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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 lifeâs responsibilities stop you in your tracks? Mayâs 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 whatâs out of reach to whatâs 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 youâre 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.
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â⢠âThe worst thing you can do is to be stuck in perfectionism mode, constantly prepping and not taking any action. When you donât take action, you donât have any data to analyze, and you donât have any outcomes to refine to help you take more steps toward your goal.â (04:26 | May Yeo Silvers)
â⢠âIf you are focusing on either âitâs all or nothing,â 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 Iâm pretty sure if you look at your lifeâyour kids, if you have children, or your close friends and familyâthey will share examples with you that it is not all or nothing. This type of âall-or-nothingâ living is extremely, extremely dangerous because it puts you in the mindset that you are constantly in prep mode. And when youâre constantly in prep mode, you take no action.â (21:00 | May Yeo Silvers)
â⢠âFocus on what you can do instead of what you canât do. And the most important thing is to get started.â (30:45 | May Yeo Silvers)
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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 donât go as planned. She highlights the importance of setting intentional, detailed goalsâcovering financial targets and time managementâto 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 Seligmanâs book âLearned Optimismâ 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.
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â⢠âDo not be stuck in the âI want to make it perfectâ zone. If you work only in your head, nobody knows whether itâs perfect except you. But you are not the buyer. Your buyer will determine whether what youâre 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 canât use yourself as a gauge to decide whether itâs good enough to be on the market. You will only know once you put it out there, collect data, and gather feedback.â (08:22 | May Yeo Silvers)
â⢠âYou 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. Itâs just an outcome.â (15:44 | May Yeo Silvers)
â⢠âTime is the most expensive resource that we cannot get back.â (48:15 | May Yeo Silvers)
â⢠âWhose 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.â (56:10 | May Yeo Silvers)
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âAdjust your actions to meet your goals, not your goals to meet your actions.â 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 donât 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 processâand community can be a powerful source of resilience when they arise.
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⢠âThere 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.â (04:52 | May Yeo Silvers)
â⢠âWhen you are setting your realistic goals, it is pushing you more than whatever youâre doing, but not pushing you so much to the extent that you feel that, âOh my God, Iâm never ever gonna make it.ââ (09:45 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou have to also evaluate your current stage in your lifeâyour current lifestyle. Do you have many obligations that will take time away from you working on your business? âŚA lot of business owners tell me that they are unable to grow their business because they donât have the time.â (18:01 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âAdjust your actions to meet your goals, not your goals to meet your actions.â (25:03 | May Yeo Silvers)
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âYou need to tell money how youâre going to spend it, and you need to tell time how youâre going to use it,â 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 youânot 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 isnât 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?
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⢠âYou 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 donât, 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.â (11:06 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âYou need to tell money how youâre going to spend it, and you need to tell time how youâre going to use it.â (39:38 | May Yeo Silvers)
⢠âThe 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?â (48:40 | May Yeo Silvers)
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