How to Get Opportunities You Want - Moves Event Pros Make to Work at Major Events
Tue Jan 27 2026
You can be booked, trusted, and good at events and still feel stuck on the outside of major ones. In this episode, I break down how access to major events actually works, why applications and generic networking rarely move the needle, and what shifts when you stop circling opportunities and start positioning yourself inside them.
My new masterclass is next week, February 3! It's a more in depth, 90 minute class and workshop that's the same topic as this episode, which I hope you enjoy as a teaser! Sign up to join live or get the recording: https://luma.com/3pjno0q2
If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now!
https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events
Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES:
21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities
A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist
https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities
The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide
Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started:
https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/
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You can be booked, trusted, and good at events and still feel stuck on the outside of major ones. In this episode, I break down how access to major events actually works, why applications and generic networking rarely move the needle, and what shifts when you stop circling opportunities and start positioning yourself inside them. My new masterclass is next week, February 3! It's a more in depth, 90 minute class and workshop that's the same topic as this episode, which I hope you enjoy as a teaser! Sign up to join live or get the recording: https://luma.com/3pjno0q2 If you’re serious about working at iconic events and you want to go deeper, Inside Iconic Events starts soon. It’s my 8 week program designed to help you create a career in major events. Enrollment is open now! https://lauralloydevents.com/a-flair-for-iconic-events Get a copy of my 2 NEW FREEBIES: 21 Places to Find Iconic Event Opportunities A super simple and straightforward resource to help you uncover where opportunities for your dream events exist https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/21-places-iconic-events-opportunities The Iconic Events Career Evolution Guide Get this powerful, no fluff (and not so basic) guide for event pros craving more. Whether you're shifting sectors, re-entering after a break, or finally ready to go after big events, this guide will help you get started: https://iconicevents.thrivecart.com/the-iconic-events-career-evolution-guide/ Support Laura: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd Connect with Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd Website: https://www.lauralloydevents.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauralloydevents and https://www.instagram.com/aflairforvipevents Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloyd Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauralloydevents