Missy Johnson, Principal of MJMeetings, LLC is focused on making your business objectives come to life through flawlessly planned and executed face-to-face live events. Her primary focus is on providing turnkey A-Z meeting logistics, from site research all the way to final bill review. Missy has the experience and capabilities to handle various meeting types, with corporate and association meetings ranging from 50 people to several thousand people, as her sweet spot.
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Every year the second week of January is circled on my calendar and blocked off. It has been since January 2000 when I became a member of the Professional Convention Management Association. PCMA’s annual meeting, titled Convening […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Setting up a stage for a speaker or presentation at a meeting or event may seem easy enough, but the success of a presentation, and the people delivering the messages, depends on some nuanced (and often overlooked) […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan I recently returned from working with a client at a lovely five-star resort in Cancun, Mexico. Each day the skies were clear, the sun was warm and the water was crystal blue. These are the wonderful benefits […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan It’s October and it’s my favorite month of the year! It’s been that way since I attended the University of Kansas where the hill-topped campus boasts thousands of mature trees turning beautiful autumn colors and putting everyone […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan As a meeting planner, I’m the worst type of attendee to someone else’s event or meeting. Why? Because I’m always looking around and analyzing the final product, the a/v production pieces and the overall look and feel […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Have you ever conducted a site inspection at a hotel or other event venue and let the sales person drive the visit and the conversation? Did you wonder if you were asking the right questions to ensure […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Over my 20 years of meeting and event planning, I’ve learned hundreds, if not thousands, of strategies to best execute meetings and events to maximize ROI. The tools provided in this and future blog posts will provide a […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Did you know that venues will often negotiate complimentary rooms for staff to stay in during your company meeting or conference? Did you know that audio-visual companies typically offer discounts to groups who use a/v equipment in […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan My comfort zone is my box. It’s oh so comfortable, warm and inviting. Inside my box is my daily/weekly/monthly routine and it’s awesome! I work from home, have only a dog to look after and have an […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan 18 months ago. That’s when I first met with a promising prospect. After our initial meeting, I was convinced they would be an excellent partner for MJMeetings. Their needs aligned well with my professional experience, they had […]