7 6 Things You Can Negotiate When Hosting a Conference at a Hotel | 🎙️ Million Dollar Events Podcast | Ep. 7

Today, we’re diving into six game-changing things you can negotiate when hosting a conference at a hotel. With years of experience in conference logistics, I see so many entrepreneurs leaving money on the table simply because they don’t know what to ask for. This episode is all about saving you money, upgrading your event experience, and making sure you get VIP treatment.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to negotiate free WiFi in both sleeping rooms and meeting spaces 🔥✅ Why double (or even triple) meeting planner points can fund your future travels ✈️✅ How to secure complimentary sleeping rooms for staff, speakers, or AV teams 🏨✅ The AV discount strategy that can save you tens of thousands of dollars 🎤✅ How to negotiate free shipping & box handling for all your event materials 📦✅ The bonus tip: Extending your group rate so attendees can turn your event into a mini-vacation 🏝️Why This Matters: Too many event hosts overpay or miss out on these perks simply because they don’t know what’s possible. With the right negotiation tactics, you can cut costs, boost luxury, and create an event experience that’s truly next-level.💬 Tell me in the comments or on Instagram: What was your biggest “aha” moment from this episode? What shocked you the most? Let’s talk about it!📸 Take a screenshot, share it on Instagram stories, tag me (@retreats.w.jamij), and let’s connect!🎧 Listen & Subscribe:🔹 Apple Podcasts🔹 Spotify🔹 YouTube🔥 Want expert help planning your next luxury retreat or conference? Let’s make your event unforgettable. WebsiteInstagramTimestamps00:00 Introduction to Million Dollar Events Podcast01:20 Negotiating WiFi at Hotels03:09 Maximizing Meeting Planner Points04:04 Securing Complimentary Sleeping Rooms05:08 Discounts on Audio Visual Services07:20 Handling and Receiving Boxes for Free09:05 Bonus Tip: Extending Group Rates10:41 Conclusion and Call to Action