Service-Driven Incentives: Transforming Corporate Events with Tom Edelen of Thrivent

Episode notes

In this episode of Production Value Matters, recorded on location at the Conrad in Punta de Mita for GDP connections, host Matthew Byrne is joined by Tom Edelen, Senior Event Planner at Thrivent. Join them as they discuss: Tom's unconventional career path from youth ministry to event planning Thrivent's mission and its impact on event planning The unique "service as incentive" program partnering with Habitat for Humanity Challenges and strategies in planning international events The evolution of corporate social responsibility in events Tom's personal approach to event planning, influenced by his background Tom Edelen brings a fresh perspective to corporate event planning, drawing from his diverse background in youth ministry, education, and his personal passion for generosity. He shares insights on Thrivent's innovative approach to incentive programs, which flips the traditional model by focusing on service first, followed by a brief luxury experience. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Instructions on how to do this are here .