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BACKSTAGE PASS

Your All-Access Portal to Smarter, Smoother Shows

Welcome behind the scenes. This is your all-access pass to practical tools, creative inspiration, and expert support from the EPS Events team. Whether you need a run-of-show checklist, a pre-show brief, or just a seasoned producer to walk your team through the tech—we’re here to help you build smarter, bolder, and more efficient events. No fluff. No pressure. Just the good stuff.

If you’re running lean or flying solo on your next event, we offer expert consultation services—on your terms. Book time with one of our Senior Producers or Technical Directors to get strategic, professional support without a full production contract.

This is a paid service designed for teams who want access to high-level insight, seasoned guidance, and smart production thinking—when and where you need it most.

What You'll Get (as a Paid Consultation):

  • 1:1 strategy sessions with a Producer or Technical Director
  • Budget and production review (what to cut, what to keep)
  • Quote audits (especially in-house AV, scenic, and gear bids)
  • CAD and floorplan diagram support
  • Guidance on scenic, tech, speaker management, or show flow
  • Speaker coaching
  • Honest, experienced feedback--no fluff, no oversell

Perfect For:

  • Internal teams navigating complex events without full external support
  • Agencies that need to sanity-check timelines or designs
  • Planners who need technical translation or budget clarity
  • Team who want a partner "backstage"

Let’s talk through your show and make sure you're set up for success. Strategic production support—on demand, on your team.

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Not a Checklist. A Cheat Code.

These aren’t basic checklists. They’re strategic cheat codes. Designed to help you ask smarter questions, prep your team faster, and spot gaps before they become problems. Use them to show up sharp, aligned, and ready to make moves.

10 Questions to Ask Your Production Partner

Not just what to ask--but why it matters. Know what to look (and listen) for before you choose a partner. This question guide helps teams vet experience, uncover red flags, and set clear expectations--before anything hits the ballroom floor.

Creative vs. Production: Who Owns What?

Avoid the gray areas that cause chaos down the line. This visual alignment tool helps you define responsibilities across teams and partners early--so no one's pointing fingers at doors open.

Site Visit Strategy Guide

Make the most of your walkthrough before the boots hit the floor. Whether you're walking the space with a hotel rep, internal team, or your production partner, this guide outlines what to look for, what to ask, and what to capture--so nothing falls through the cracks when it's game time.

Show Day Stress Test

Could you plan survive a crew call curveball? This self-check tool helps you pressure-test your run-of-show, staffing plan, and logistics timeline--so you can identify weak spots before they become problems.

Want the Toolkit? We’ll send the whole set straight to your inbox. You’ll be more prepared—and better positioned to bring in the right partner.

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©Ballroom Bootcamp: A Masterclass for In-House Teams, Producers, and Planners

What is Ballroom Bootcamp?

Ballroom Bootcamp is our signature training series designed for internal event teams, rising producers, and brand-side marketers who want to level up their live event game—from planning to creative to crew calls.

These sessions are packed with hard-earned tips, real-world scenarios, and the kind of practical knowledge you can’t Google.

No fluff. Just real talk from the show floor.

What We Cover:

  • Understanding the Producer Mindset
  • Creating a Seamless Show Flow
  • Communicating Technical Needs with Confidence
  • Working Effectively with Production Partners
  • Demystifying the Run-of-Show
  • Avoiding the Pitfalls That Derail Events

Want to Book a Ballroom Bootcamp? We offer private trainings, team intensives, and guest sessions for event orgs and internal field teams.

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