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Venue management software that boosts bookings

Join the thousands of venues that increase event bookings by 64%

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Planning Pod drives growth by simplifying venue management

Challenge

Juggling too many apps and files?

Solution
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Get everything you need in one platform

Challenges

A one-size-fits-all platform doesn't fit?

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Build a solution tailored to your needs

Challenges

Being held back by manual processes?

Solutions
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Modernize your workplace with workflows

Challenges

Struggling with customer engagement?

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Improve outreach via online collaboration

Challenges

Long sales cycles and leaky pipelines?

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Seal the gaps with a better CRM

Challenges

Getting paid slowly (or not at all)?

Solutions
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Accelerate cash flow through automations

What our venue management tools can do for you

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Build templates and workflows

Create standard workflows as well as templates for proposals, contracts, menus, BEOs and more that align with how you do business.

Collect and manage leads

Set up a custom sales pipeline, lead capture forms for your website and automated email sequences to follow up with prospects.

Prepare proposals and contracts

Create personalized proposals and legal contracts for prospects in minutes and collect signatures electronically online.

Manage billings and payments

Spin up an invoice from a proposal in a single click, set up automated payment installments and get paid online via credit cards or ACH.

Track venue bookings and space usage

Easily track event reservations and temporary holds for all your spaces via a drag-and-drop booking calendar that prevents double-bookings.

Create and manage catering orders

Quickly build catering orders from pre-built menus and easily update pricing, headcounts, food-and-beverage items and related equipment.

Collaborate with clients

Keep clients in-the-loop and notified of important details via online client portals, shareable documents, online forms and text/email communications.

Analyze metrics and progress

Customize reports and real-time dashboards to provide insights into financial performance, booking/sales trends and more.

What our customers say

5.0 out of 5 stars

"This is the first time in my career I can manage my event bookings, customers, sales, operations and projects in one system. And the price is so reasonable for everything you get. Planning Pod is the only system you should be running."

 

Dianne Kohler

Camrose Exhibition Center
Events/Exhibition Center
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Planning Pod has helped us double our volume from last year! We cater a lot of all-inclusive weddings, and I have all my BEOs, vendors, email communications and event details in one place so I don't have to scramble to find those details."

Shannon Robles

Cascadia Pizza
Restaurant/Catering
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Planning Pod is a game-changer for me. Sales are completed within hours instead of days (even minutes sometimes) and it takes two clicks to send a proposal for signature. It saves us at least an entire salary."

John Norton

The Coonamessett
Hotel/Lodging
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Planning Pod really is an all-in-one tool for planners and venues. It intuitively thinks about the things you may not be thinking of because there is already so much built into it."

Brandee Garr

Blush by Brandee Gaar
Event/Wedding Planning
5.0 out of 5 stars
“Planning Pod has really become the lifeline of our business. It’s a one stop shop for everything that we do. I’ve eliminated at least two softwares just by implementing it … and the system saves each of my staff about 5 hours per week. With Planning Pod, I get a lead and I can respond within the day, usually within an hour. And it keeps the whole chain of communication with clients all in one place.”

Andrea Vallencourt

Clay Theater
Wedding/Event Venue
5.0 out of 5 stars
“The most important thing with software is keeping it simple, and Planning Pod does that. It is very user friendly, and everything is there - invoicing, proposals, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it. It keeps a record of everything so I can quickly find how much someone has paid me or when an event is booked. And it's so convenient that leads come directly from our site into our account so I can quickly reach out to them.”

Olivia Keefe

Hotel Salem
Hotel/Catering
5.0 out of 5 stars
“Before Planning Pod, we were using a hodgepodge of emails, spreadsheets and software that was just eating up time, and that doesn't bring in revenue. But when I started with Planning Pod and realized what I could do with it, I wanted to know more. Now I’m loving it every day. And I have the ability to control and really customize the features and workflows to fit my needs. I feel like Planning Pod has really helped us in making sure that our process is streamlined throughout our team.”

Michelle Sanabria

Hidden Barn Venue
Event/Wedding Venue
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Great for organizing and centralizing all notes and details, including contracts, payments, etc., such that everything is easily accessible to all office staff. Both sales and event management staff use the software extensively. We particularly appreciate the responsiveness by support."

Tad Emptage

Cirque-Tacular Entertainment
Event Planning/Production
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Keeping abreast of our event schedule. It is helpful to see this in a list form as well as a calendar form."

Whitney Tatum

Eventures Inc.
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Planning Pod is a great tool in assisting us with running our event center! We love the home page and event dashboards, which keep us on track throughout the event process. We also love the activity log so we can view the date and time that clients receive emails and make changes."

Deidre Jackson

Noble Event Center
Event Venue/Space
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Floorplans!!! So incredibly useful. I also love being able to invoice and send contracts through Planning Pod."

Noelle Davis

Skyline and Co.
Event Venues/Multiple Locations
5.0 out of 5 stars
"I love Planning Pod's floor plans and all their event management tools. They're very useful for both internal and external events for our organization and event clients."

Shelby Kirkes

Oklahoma City Dodgers
Stadium/Arena/Sports Franchise
5.0 out of 5 stars
"There isn’t a longer business relationship I have had in my career than my relationship with Planning Pod. I have been a customer since 2011, and Planning Pod is the CRM tool that covers all of the bases. It definitely helps me be a better event planner for my clients!"

Shaun Gray

Shaun Gray Events
Event/Wedding Planning
5.0 out of 5 stars
“I’ve been able to get back a full day a week because of Planning Pod. It does everything that I previously needed 15 different tools to accomplish. Being able to open one program and have everything there helps so much, and I can do it from anywhere, anytime. I love that me and my team can access many tools in one place - like calendars, contracts, payments and floor plan layouts - to stay on track.”

Laura Motes

Barber Motorsports Museum
Museum/Sporting Venue
5.0 out of 5 stars
"It makes sure our events and planning staff are always up to date, including things like files, proposals and invoices."

Tullen Burns

Clemson University
School/University
4.75 out of 5 stars
"Planning Pod has completely streamlined our process of fielding reservation inquiries, booking events and invoicing customers. The software has everything we need with tremendous ease of access and excellent customer service. "

Lisa Hardwick

Deed Foundation
Nonprofit/Charity
5.0 out of 5 stars
"We opened a year ago, and since the very beginning, Planning Pod has been at the heart of how we operate. It helps us with every aspect of venue management. Calendars, lead pipelines, client communication, floorplan design, and online payments. The one feature I can’t live without? Planning Pod’s great client support. The team responds promptly, issues are resolved quickly, with clear updates every step of the way. Thank you Planning Pod for helping us shine!"

Christine Campbell

Avenue Portland
Event Venue/Space
5.0 out of 5 stars
“We absolutely love using the Planning Pod software. Since transitioning from our previous property management system, it has significantly improved our engagement with both current and potential clients. Our favorite feature is the lead pipeline; it provides an easy, at-a-glance view of where our clients are in the booking process, which has been incredibly helpful. The team at Planning Pod is always willing to assist, as they have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you for creating such a valuable tool!”

Carrie Petroski

Tavares Pavilion
Government/Municipality
5.0 out of 5 stars
“I'm loving the new reporting tools! I've been playing with them almost nonstop since they were launched! In fact, I've created too many reports and need to cull the list a bit.”

David Grantz

Seaford Historical Society
Museum/Cultural Center
4.75 out of 5 stars

“We love how the system makes it an easy transition from proposal to invoice, and we really like the added features for collecting contract signatures online.”

Roxanne Kopelcheck

Rusty Rail Brewing
Brewery

The complete venue management suite

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Event Space and Booking Management

Easily track your bookings and availability with event scheduling tools built to fill up your calendar and eliminate double bookings.

  • Bookings and Tours Calendar
  • Event Space Manager
  • Floor Plans and Space Layouts
  • Double-Booking Prevention
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Client Management / CRM

Enhance the customer experience with a user-friendly event CRM system that keeps sales flowing and clients in-the-loop 24/7.

  • Lead and Pipeline Manager
  • Proposals and Contracts
  • Communications + Email
  • Client Portals
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Catering and Equipment

Never miss a detail or dollar while saving time with tools and templates for managing menus, catering orders, and BEOs.

  • Food-and-Beverage Management
  • Equipment Management
  • Banquet Event Orders
  • Menu Builder
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Billing and Insights

Make it easier for clients to pay you and get timely updates on revenues, sales and other critical business metrics.

  • Invoicing and Installments
  • Payment Processing
  • At-a-Glance Dashboards
  • Custom Reporting

For event venues of all kinds

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Banquet halls

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Golf and country clubs

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Restaurants and bars

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Barns, farms and ranches

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Governments and municipalities

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Schools and universities

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Business and conference centers

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Hotels and hospitality groups

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Stadiums and arenas

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Convention and meeting facilities

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Museums and galleries

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Wedding venues

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Event spaces

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Nonprofit facilities

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Wineries and breweries

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Faith-based venues

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Performing arts facilities

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FAQs

What are the benefits of an all-in-one platform for event venue and catering management?

An all-in-one platform like Planning Pod integrates over 40 tools, allowing you to manage everything from space usage, catering orders, leads, and customers seamlessly in one place. This eliminates the need for juggling multiple apps, spreadsheets, and emails, significantly reducing errors and saving you precious time.

How can event venue software be customized to fit my specific needs, beyond one-size-fits-all solutions?

Many "all-in-one" solutions offer rigid packages that don't suit diverse venues. Look for flexible and scalable platforms that can adapt to your unique event venue’s needs. This ensures the software truly supports your operations rather than forcing you into a preset mold.

How can I modernize my event venue's operations and reduce manual tasks through workflow automation?

By implementing automated workflows, you can streamline critical processes that currently rely on manual repetition. This frees up your team from time-consuming administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on high-impact activities like client engagement and strategic event business growth.

What are the best strategies to improve customer engagement and communication for event venues with limited staff?

Enhancing client communications is crucial. Solutions that offer email/text automations, shareable documents, and client portals can instantly improve outreach and the overall client experience, even with a small team. This helps keep customers informed and connected throughout the event management process.

How can a CRM system help event venues shorten sales cycles and prevent lost leads in their pipeline?

A robust CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system is key to managing your sales pipeline. It helps capture leads, facilitates consistent follow-ups, and keeps potential clients engaged through automated sales workflows, ultimately allowing you to close more deals faster and reduce leaky pipelines.

What automated solutions are available to accelerate cash flow and improve payment collection for event and catering businesses?

To get paid faster and reduce the stress of collections, look for platforms that offer integrated online payment processing, automated installment plans, and single-click invoicing. These features make it easier and more convenient for clients to pay you promptly, accelerating your cash flow.

Can a single software system manage both venue bookings and catering orders efficiently?

Yes, the right integrated platform for your event venue should be designed to manage both. It should provide tools for overseeing space usage and handling all aspects of catering orders, ensuring that these critical components of your business are synchronized and streamlined within one system.

How much does event management software for venues cost?

Pricing for online venue software can vary based on the feature set and comprehensiveness of the platform, and the range can be from hundreds to thousands of dollars per month.

It’s best to first identify your needs and requirements of such software and then seek out platforms that match your needs or can be customized to your specifications.

There are several platforms that cater to the broader hospitality and events industry, and you should make sure to compare the different options to see which works best for you.