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.
One of the things I love most about being a meeting professional is the opportunity to save my clients a LOT of money. Over the years, through thousands of transactions, I’ve saved my clients and previous employers millions of dollars. Yes, you read that right – MILLIONS! This is money they would’ve spent without another thought unless […]
Last Thursday, April 16, 2015, was North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID) – an initiative by the Meetings Mean Business Coalition to raise awareness about the incredible value that meetings, travel and events bring to the U.S. economy. I was fortunate to be the professional planner for the Greater Kansas City area’s NAMID event titled, “Destination […]
Many young people think that meeting planning as a profession sounds interesting and fun. It is, but like any professional role, it also takes time, dedication and perseverance to get where you want to be. I often get asked by young professionals and new graduates, “How did you get started in the industry and how […]
Every C-level executive is always looking for more ROI from everyone in their organizations and on every project they undertake. The good news is that your organization’s meetings and events are ripe for demonstrating smart ROI. S0 how do you provide ROI without sacrificing the experience you want for your attendees? Work with an experienced meeting professional to […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan When looking for a contractor to handle your kitchen remodel, you’ll look for one that’s licensed and bonded, right? If you need tax advice, doesn’t a CPA always stand out among other professionals? Of course. But why? […]
This business isn’t easy. To pull off large scale meetings and events, meeting professionals must have trusted partners. We have the vision and mission in mind, but we simply can’t execute alone. One of the largest and most important elements of a successful meeting is the audio-visual production. Over 10 years ago, I had the good […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan You know that uncomfortable feeling you get when you’ve stepped well outside your comfort zone? You might have a slight headache, your stomach is tight, and you feel anxious all over. Yep, we’ve all been there […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Have you ever observed a co-worker or colleague who seems to always be stretching into territory they don’t need to be in? Maybe you’ve even seen this in yourself…that desire to always do more than what’s required […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan I’ve always been somewhat surprised when C-level executives seem annoyed with me upon our first discussion about a new meeting they want to have involving employees or customers. I come to these meetings armed with 20 […]
Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Would you ask a plumber for help with your life insurance? What about a financial advisor with your auto repairs? How about a race car driver with your child’s education? Unless you’re just a really bad decision […]