How to Get Clients as an Event Planner Carve out a niche for yourself in the event industry. Build up a solid portfolio of clients. Start your own website. Advertise on social media. Build up a local buzz. Network with nonprofits.
The average time it takes to plan a large event is around 300 hours! That is a lot of time—time that not every person has to spare in addition to their careers, families, and time to eat and sleep.