“I help venue owners build better businesses through The Venue RX, WEVA, books, The Venue Standard, and Common Sense Events…where we put our operating playbook to work every day.”

6,500 Events Completed (and Counting!), 1,000 + Podcast Episodes, The Venue Standard, Author of the Book on Venue Management, and Founder of WEVA: A Professional Venue Community

The original “Wedding Venue Guy” providing value for wedding and event venue owners and operators.

I have spent over a decade obsessing over the wedding and events industry, and I've turned that experience and obsession into useful tools and resources for our industry. Check out our services and what we have built, and let us know how we can help you be successful!

WEVA is the premier professional association dedicated exclusively to venue owners, operators, and managers—regardless of venue size.

It’s a community where you can learn, connect with fellow venue professionals, get your questions answered, share experiences (from challenges to wins), and gain valuable industry insights.

The Venue RX Podcast is your ultimate resource for owning, operating, and managing world-class wedding venues.

With over 1,000 episodes of candid, inspiring conversations with top venue owners and industry experts, it’s the go-to platform for insights and best practices to help you run a profitable and successful wedding venue.

Common Sense Events is a full-service venue management company dedicated to helping wedding and event venues thrive. We provide a complete suite of services, from sales and marketing to operations, delivering expertise, energy, and exceptional customer service. Our team is committed to your venue’s success, handling everything so you can focus on your vision while we take care of the rest!