Playbooks for planning, turnout and ticketing, from the team building Valore.
Guests · September 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Halloween, Friendsgiving and the holiday rush are all about to be "planned" in a thread nobody can scroll back through. Before October 1, move your fall events somewhere people will actually see them.
Planning · September 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means every host in your city is chasing the same night. Start today and you still win it.
Guests · September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
A "yes" costs your guests nothing, so it's worth about that much. Here's how to turn cheap RSVPs into people who actually walk through the door.
Planning · September 25, 2026 · 1 min read
There are only three Fridays before the holidays this year, and the good venues know it. Why the smartest holiday parties are decided in early October.
Ticketing · September 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Free feels generous. It also tells people the spot isn't worth much. The case for charging a little, and how to do it without scaring anyone off.
Agent · September 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Approval-only events are great for vibe and awful for your evenings. How AI screening works, where it helps, and where you should stay in charge.
Planning · September 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Thanksgiving is November 26, so Friendsgiving weekend is the 21st. A host's playbook for potlucks that don't end in five mac and cheeses.
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