Event Design Business

5 Event Design Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Attention to detail and creativity are the cornerstones of a successful event design business. Imagine transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. An event design business specializes in conceptualizing and delivering visually stunning environments for various occasions—from weddings and corporate events to private parties and product launches.

Setting up this business entails understanding client needs, artistic vision, and meticulous planning. You'll work with venues, suppliers, and clients to bring unique themes to life through décor, lighting, and layout.

This venture offers the satisfaction of seeing your creativity manifest in memorable, impactful events. As event design becomes more sought-after, your services can stand out in a growing market. Starting an event design business allows you to blend artistic flair with strategic execution, making each project a work of art intertwined with practical logistics.

In this list, you'll find real-world event design business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a event design business that makes money.

1. Entire Productions ($1.3M/year)

Natasha Miller came up with the idea for Entire Productions when she was double and triple booked for private parties as a performer. Instead of turning down the gigs, she offered to bring in other talented performers and manage the whole process, unknowingly creating a mini empire. With a focus on experience design, Entire Productions has now grown into a fast-growing event and entertainment production company, primarily serving corporate clients in tech and pharma.

How much money it makes: $1.3M/year
How many people on the team: 6

How Natasha Miller Started A $4M Event Management Company

Entire Productions is a fast-growing event and entertainment production company with an emphasis on experience design, primarily working with corporate clients including many Fortune 500 companies in the tech and pharma industries, boasting a growth of 148% and a goal of reaching $20M annual mark.

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2. FinCon ($1M/year)

Philip Taylor, a CPA and personal finance blogger, came up with the idea for FinCon after being inspired by personal finance bloggers who had achieved financial freedom. He saw a need for a conference tailored specifically for personal finance content creators and brands, and after receiving overwhelming interest from the community, he launched the first Financial Blogger Conference in Chicago in 2011.

How much money it makes: $1M/year
How much did it cost to start: $25
How many people on the team: 4

How I Created An Annual Conference That Generates $1.6M/Year

Discover how Philip Taylor built FinCon from scratch to a 3,000 attendee annual conference and achieved $1.6M in revenue in less than 10 years, by allowing customers to help build the event, fostering a sense of community, expanding offerings, pricing strategically, and surrounding himself with talented people.

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3. EMS Events ($600K/year)

Amana Feline's "aha" moment came when she saw event organizers struggling with equipment rentals, prompting her to start EMS Events in 1997. Today, her company generates $50K monthly, serving 500-600 events annually in London.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 25

My Event Production Company Brings In $50K/Mo

Case study about the growth of an event production company in London that started in 1997, now making $50K monthly and aiming to reach $90K by offering event equipment and services such as LED video walls, sound systems, and lighting hire, serving corporate events and focusing on exhibitions for revenue growth.

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4. Spacehuntr ($600K/year)

Dietrich, a retired investment manager, came up with the idea for Spacehuntr after experiencing the dread of traditional corporate meetings. Initially focused on coworking spaces, a pivotal moment came when they helped a lost client find a unique venue in Brussels. They realized they could specialize in helping foreign clients find unique spaces for international events, leading to a spike in demand and steady growth.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 10

How We Successfully Pivoted Our App For Coworking Spaces To A $50K/Month Platform To Book Event Venues

Spacehuntr achieved a +700% growth in 2019 with revenues, despite the global pandemic, on track to match that growth in 2020, by launching a 360° platform for businesses to book and manage unique Work, Play & Stay spaces, catering to international corporations such as Airbnb, Netflix, and Uber.

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5. Believe San Decors ($9.29K/year)

Charles Bronson, founder of Believe San Decors, came up with the idea for his event planning and designing business after a small talk with friends revealed that they each had the skills necessary to bring the idea to life. With a focus on customization and understanding diverse traditions, Believe San Decors has designed over 150+ events and gained the trust of clients and other professionals in the industry.

How much money it makes: $9.29K/year
How much did it cost to start: $6.74K
How many people on the team: 10

How I Started My Event Designing And Decoration Business

Believe San Decors is an Indian event planning and designing company that has designed over 150 events to date while collaborating with churches, renowned colleges, and a television channel, and has gained the trust of numerous clients, vendors, venue owners, and hotels.

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