5 Ways TrivWorks Reassures New Clients
Fewer things are as nerve-wracking when planning corporate events as bringing on a new vendor. This is especially true when the vendor wasn’t found by word-of-mouth, but rather by Internet search. How can you know if this vendor is any good, sight unseen? It doesn’t matter whether your event is big or small, fancy or casual. The fact is, it’s going to be attended by some extremely important people, namely your colleagues – quite likely your bosses too, maybe even clients.
I understand, then, why choosing a new vendor is such a stressful endeavor – particularly when the vendor is a virtual unknown, with no prior connection to you or someone you trust vouching for them.
I grasped this early on when starting TrivWorks nearly 20 years ago. My vision was to create something which was, at the time, completely unique: a corporate entertainment and team building company, specializing in trivia events. It was clear to me then (as it is now) that the only way to make planners like you feel comfortable hiring a vendor like me is to give reassurance from the very start that you’re in good hands. Particularly when so many of my new clients find TrivWorks through this very Website (as you likely have), it’s critical that you feel like you’re making the right choice going with me, and not taking a huge gamble with your company’s time and money – as well as your own reputation!
Here are five ways in which I aim to put new clients like you at ease when considering a vendor, and to instill confidence that you’ve made the right choice from your initial inquiry, right up until the event ends.
A Firmly-Established Brand
TrivWorks isn’t a fly-by-night operation. I didn’t just hang up my shingle or fall off a turnip truck yesterday. As mentioned above, I’ve been doing this for almost 20 years. That’s almost two decades specializing exclusively in professional corporate trivia event hosting and production, all over the country. There’s a reason why I proudly say that we are the industry leader in this niche area, because we are. Who else has been doing this, and only this, for so long? You can be assured that when it comes to professional trivia events, no one has more experience than my colleagues and me.
(Also check out “What Do You Get When You Hire TrivWorks?”)
A Proven Track Record of Success
It’s not just 20 years of events I’ve done. It’s 20 years of successful events, for some of the most important, well-known brands in the world: Fortune 500 companies, top-tier law firms, all four “Big Four” accounting firms, multinational nonprofits, prestigious colleges/universities and more. All of these organizations have trusted – and continue to trust – TrivWorks to represent them in front of employees, executives, interns, clients and brand enthusiasts. TrivWorks boasts a perfect 5-star rating on Google, I’m proud to say that almost all of my new clients become repeat clients.
Specialized Expertise/Thought Leadership
TrivWorks didn’t become the industry leader in corporate trivia events overnight. It’s taken literally thousands and thousands of events – I don’t even know how many trivia questions – to get to where I am today. It’s that kind of intense, focused specialization for almost 20 years, both as an event host and producer, that has made me recognized as a leading expert in professional trivia entertainment and team building. I’ve appeared as such in top-tier trade and consumer press, spoken at conferences, and published well over a thousand blog posts on all aspects of this service area. Have no doubt, if you’re looking for this specific type of event entertainment or group bonding activity for your company, you’ve come to the right place.
(For more, visit “What it Took to Become the Industry Leader in Corporate Trivia”).
Professional Emcees ONLY
I’ve heard so may horror stories over the years regarding corporate entertainment and team building events. From comedians who drop onstage F-bombs, to emcees who get bombed before going onstage, so much can go wrong – especially with an unknown, unproven vendor. I seek to allay any fears from new clients right away by ONLY working with seasoned, professional corporate emcees. Whomever I send to represent your company at your event, that person is also representing me and my company. As such, you’d better believe I am going to make certain I ONLY work with the most highly-skilled, highly-qualified people with relevant corporate hosting experience to lead TrivWorks events. You won’t be getting a local bar trivia host, or someone I found off of Craig’s List; I guarantee your TrivWorks professional trivia host will be clean, professional, engaging and funny, and knows exactly what he or she is doing.
An Emphasis on Client Service
Before starting TrivWorks I worked in event programming at New York’s prestigious 92nd Street Y, and before that I was in client service at a global Manhattan PR firm. Needless to say I have a solid foundation in client service ingrained in me, and it’s a crucial element of what I provide here. What does that mean? It means you’re going to get a level of attention and responsiveness that you probably aren’t expecting from some random vendor you found online. In most cases you’re going to receive a reply to your contact form submission within minutes, if not immediately. You’re going to receive a well-crafted proposal based on your specific needs, followed by clear, consistent communication throughout the entire booking, customization and logistical planning process (I aim for zero typos in all Emails!).
Before the event you’re going to get a final check-in, and afterwards you’ll get a detailed recap. All of this is to serve one purpose: to let you know you’re in extremely good hands with TrivWorks from start to finish.
Conclusion: TrivWorks is a Safe Choice
I understand how nerve-wracking it is planning a corporate event, whether it’s a 1,500-person conference or a 15-person office party. You want it to go well no matter what, and you want to make sure the vendor you choose reflects well on you, as well as your company. I also understand that when you’re finding vendors like TrivWorks online, you’re essentially taking a leap of faith that it’s going to go well, and that you’re not making a huge mistake. My hope with writing this post is that you understand TrivWorks events ALWAYS go well, and why so many new clients like yourself have become repeat clients for nearly 20 years. I look forward to the opportunity to show you firsthand, in what I know will be the first of many events together!
For further reading, you might enjoy “The 3 Greatest Values TrivWorks Offers.”