How to Host a Meaningful Business Event w/Lauren Najar

In this Business Chaser episode, Lauren breaks down what actually makes an event meaningful, impactful, and worth attending. From networking dinners to retreats, she shares her perspective on why hosting an event is about far more than filling seats or planning something pretty. It’s about intention, connection, and making people feel genuinely seen.Lauren walks through what she believes separates forgettable events from transformational ones, including guest experience, event etiquette, personalization, community building, and how to create real value for the people in the room. If you’ve ever thought about hosting an event for your business, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of what matters most and how to do it well.Episode Highlights:What makes a business event feel meaningful and memorableHow to make guests feel seen, supported, and connectedThe key difference between hosting a good event and creating real impactChapters:00:00 — Welcome to The Business Chaser01:02 — Why Lauren Started Hosting Events04:03 — Bad Event Experiences and What Was Missing08:02 — How to Make Guests Feel Seen and Supported11:10 — What Makes an Event Truly ImpactfulThis podcast is brought to you in partnership with Liz Chapman & COUpcoming Events:Napa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwSave 25% with Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/OR8VKLLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.