From Small-Town Roots to Premier Event Staffing Agency With Many Vandermeer of Platinum Partees
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In this episode of the Bulldog Brewhouse Podcast, Steve sits down with Mandy Vandermeer, founder and owner of Platinum Partees, an event planning and staffing agency based in Central Alberta and Calgary to chat about the life of an entrepreneur.
Growing up on a farm near Sylvan Lake, Mandy shares her entrepreneurial journey of scaling a business from the ground up, managing a team of twenty part-time staff, and acting as brand ambassadors for high-profile local events—including Grover Law Firm booths and community fundraisers.
Tune in as they discuss: Small-Town Roots to Big-City Business: Growing up outside of Red Deer and building a thriving staffing agency across Calgary and Central Alberta. The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Juggling the demands of running a business, balancing family life, and navigating the highs and lows of event management. Building a Brand and Team: What it takes to recruit, screen, and lead top-tier event staff who represent corporate clients with professionalism and enthusiasm. Trade Shows and Event Culture: The evolving landscape of trade shows, golf tournaments, rodeos, and corporate parties across Western Canada.
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