Mertzcrew is excited to announce that we will attend and sponsor JumpStart Denver on August 14th and 15th, 2024. This event allows attendees to learn from keynote speakers who share insights on how to make event production more streamlined and profitable. It’s also an opportunity to attend workshops and breakout sessions, and to network with others in the industry.

Our purpose at JumpStart Denver is simple. In our time there, we’ll share valuable skills to help event production companies properly contract and schedule AV freelancers and talk about how Mertzcrew can help do that affordably and with minimal fuss. And of course, we’re also excited for the opportunity to connect with our current clients, see old friends, and make new connections. 

If you’re wondering whether to attend, here’s everything you need to know.

Benefits of Attending JumpStart as a Live Event Production Company

There are several important benefits that live event production companies can reap when they attend JumpStart Denver.

Hear from Tom Stimson

Tom Stimson, the owner of The Stimson Group, has worked with more than 200 AV companies and organizations, so he brings a lot of knowledge and experience. Tom wrote The Balance Book: How to Build a Scalable Business with Less Stress and More Profit based on his experience in live event production.

Tom’s opening keynote will focus on how to rethink the historically contentious relationship between Sales and Operations, replacing it with Selling and Planning spheres that overlap and share common goals.

In Tom’s closing session, he’ll speak about how to transition from a siloed operation to a scalable planning system. He’ll share real-life success stories and provide tips to help you increase your efficiency and profits.

Gain Expert Knowledge on AV Business Strategy, Processes, Marketing, and Sales

Tom Stimson isn’t the only expert who’ll be sharing knowledge with JumpStart Denver’s attendees. He’ll be joined by Karl Becker, who coaches event production teams and has written two books: Iceberg Selling and Set up to Win: Three Frameworks to a High-Performing Sales Organization.

In his keynote, Are You a Speed Bump or an Accelerator?, Karl will focus on balance and how to avoid bogging your sales team down with operational details and limitations. You’ll learn how to nurture the relationship between Selling and Planning, and how to “understand the iceberg that is beneath every request.”

Breakout sessions will offer attendees the chance to drill down on an array of topics, including AV business strategy, covering everything from your event production process to marketing and sales.

Learn to Improve Your Business - From Pre-Production Planning to Execution

JumpStart Denver is also an opportunity to learn how to improve and grow your live event production business. With guidance from Tom Stinson and Karl Becker, you’ll walk away with new ideas about how to organize your company, maximize your resources, and increase sales and profits.

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s a quote from someone who attended the Jumpstart Atlanta event earlier this year:

“The networking, receptions, content, peer-to-peer time was all super valuable and well-timed out throughout.” - Atlanta 2024 Attendee Feedback

Networking Opportunities

One of the most useful benefits of attending JumpStart Denver is that you’ll be able to meet a wide range of professionals in the industry to build your network and connections. 

Nothing can replace a robust professional network. You’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and ideas, learn how to solve problems, and enjoy the camaraderie and company of people who work in your industry.

Use Discount Code PROMOJUMP to save 15% courtesy of Mertzcrew.

Connect with Mertzcrew in Denver This Summer

The Mertzcrew team is excited to be part of JumpStart Denver this summer because we’re ready to connect with attendees. We know we’ll see current clients and old friends while we’re there, and we’re always eager to make new connections in the dynamic industry that we’re proud to be part of.

If you attend JumpStart Denver, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with us face-to-face and hear how Mertzcrew software can help you contract and schedule the best AV freelancers for your event production team. As a Mertzcrew client, you’ll get access to our database of skilled freelancers in cities across the United States to add to your crew.

We love talking with prospective clients because it gives us the chance to ask directly about the pain points of running an AV event production business. Every event production company is unique, and while they share many common challenges, we value hearing different perspectives. When we do, we embrace the opportunity to talk about how we can help alleviate those pain points and make your job easier!

When you visit our booth and talk to our team, we can help you gain individual insights about how you can use Mertzcrew as a live event producer and achieve your most important business goals.

“Everyone I've dealt with is on the ball and very quick to answer any questions I've had. I felt like a pain asking so many questions and navigating my way through the system, but they helped me out and responded immediately. You guys rock. All the best, Mertz!” - Contractor

Mertzcrew Helps Simplify Crewing and Production for Your Events

To give you an idea of what to expect when you visit us at JumpStart Denver, here’s an overview of what Mertzcrew’s software does for our clients.

We’re not just about managing freelancers’ time and making sure they get paid. We help with every aspect of AV freelancer management, including the following:

• Helping you identify the most skilled freelancers where your live events are taking place.
• Creating compliant contracts for each freelancer and making it easy for you to track them.
• Tracking and even obtaining insurance for freelancers who don’t have it, ensuring that you’re compliant with state laws and venue requirements.
• Making it easy for freelancers to submit invoices and for you to pay them in a timely manner.

Some of the benefits of using Mertzcrew to manage freelancers for your company’s live event productions are:

• Using Mertzcrew’s software frees up your time and gives you the resources you need to focus on your craft and leave a lasting impression.
• Mertzcrew’s features cut your risk, helping you to avoid compliance errors in freelancer contracts and insurance.
• Mertzcrew can also cut your production costs, making your business as efficient as possible.
• You’ll get access to the best and most skilled freelancers, and we’ll improve your contracting process to support your overall business strategy.
• You can use Mertzcrew to improve communication both in the time leading up to an event and during the event, making sure that every member of the production team is in the loop and able to deliver memorable results for your clients.

We believe that we’ve created the best possible software solution for live event production companies, and we’re excited to connect with prospective clients and show them what Mertzcrew can do to help them streamline their businesses and increase their profits.

Register today!

JumpStart Denver is an exciting event and an opportunity for members of the live event production industry to connect and learn from one another’s experiences. This helps attendees find the best tools to help streamline live event production, avoid mistakes, and hire and manage the best possible AV freelancers to deliver an unforgettable experience for clients.

As one attendee from JumpStart Atlanta said:

“The opportunity to learn from industry experts is unmatched, and networking with your peers helps ensure you'll follow through.” - Atlanta 2024 Attendee Feedback

Be sure to attend JumpStart Denver on August 14th and 15th, 2024. While you’re there, we hope you’ll visit us and learn how Mertzcrew can help your company grow and thrive. You can use promo code PROMOJUMP for an extra 15% discount off your registration fee, courtesy of Mertzcrew.

Group discounts are available, and you can click here to register.