We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Gequinn Mattox. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Gequinn below.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
As a Colorado-based event planner for the past 10+ years, I bring ease to your event planning process by eliminating the stress and uncertainty of creating a memorable experience. I specialize in social & corporate events, and weddings. As a proven events resource, I provide pre-vetted resources to simplify an otherwise time-consuming process. I’m here for you because EVERYTHING I do is uniquely “dezigned” just for you, and I create an experience that leaves you lost for words!
Being a light that brings happiness and smiles is all I’ve ever wanted to do. I always look forward to the opportunity to infuse my love & passion for event planning into your celebration. With your desire and a team of Colorado’s best vendors by my side, we give your visions life, and the possibilities are endless!
In May of 2022, my company became an accredited BBB business with an A+ rating. It is such an honor to know that my company is aligned with their Standards of Trust which are: build trust, honor promises, advertise honestly, be responsive, tell the truth, safeguard privacy, be transparent and embody integrity.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
Although I didn’t know all that was ahead of me, I didn’t let it stop me. Neither did I let the uncertainty of the future of event planning keep me from pursuing my dream of doing what I loved to do. The fact that I didn’t know exactly HOW to run a business and where I would find the resources, I didn’t let that stop me either. My love & passion for event planning was part of what drove me to continue to persevere. Social media, algorithms, and SEOs were a bit foreign to me, but I knew they were important elements for my success. Therefore, I formed allies & relationships with professionals in those areas, among others, to help propel me to where I needed to be. I didn’t allow any of these uncertainties to put out my fire, but instead, I used them to fuel my fire!
How did you build your audience on social media?
This was an area where I was really “wet behind the ears”. I mean it literally “freaked me out”! I knew it was an integral part of my success and continued growth, so I hired social media virtual assistants to spearhead this for me. It’s what they do, and I knew they were what I needed to put my best foot forward. NEVER be afraid to seek out the help of experts in whatever area you need help in. Always think of the bigger picture. Put your pride and fears aside and keep moving forward! And last, but certainly not least, be your authentic self…be YOU because no one else can!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ybdevents.com
- Instagram: ybd_events
- Facebook: @ybdevents21
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gequinn-mattox-40716558/
Image Credits
McBoat Photography CodyArd Photography Acscents Floral Compass Rose Floral TJ Weddings, Events & Design The Makery Cake Co. Ritz Carlton Denver Hyatt Regency DTC Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Thornton Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse