On today's episode of Elevate Your Event, we're chatting with the Colorado Springs Conservatory about their recent event success story. They'll be sharing how they made it happen, thanks to Handbid's mobile bidding solution. Imagine ditching those old-fashioned paper bid sheets and diving into the world of tech. The Conservatory team tells us about the perks, like nailing down accurate data and staying connected with donors long after the event's over. Plus, they'll dish on how going digital seriously leveled up the guest experience and made managing their silent auction a total breeze. But that's not all! They'll talk about the power of teamwork and how having a personal coach by their side made navigating this tech transition a walk in the park. Spoiler alert: mobile bidding isn't just a game-changer; it's practically a fundraising superhero. Tune in for all the exciting details! Takeaways Moving from paper bid sheets to mobile bidding can change the game for event fundraising.Mobile bidding allows for accurate data collection and the ability to reach out to donors for future events.The use of technology elevates the guest experience and eliminates the chaos of paper-based processes.Working as a team and having a personal coach can make the transition smoother and more enjoyable.Mobile bidding simplifies the management of silent auctions and allows for stratification of items.Integrating mobile bidding with a CRM system can streamline processes and improve efficiency. Main Topics 00:00 Introduction and Event Overview05:04 Collaboration with the Wine Festival of Colorado Springs10:29 Benefits of Mobile Bidding and Guest Experience24:24 Guest Feedback and Final Thoughtshttps://coloradospringsconservatory.org If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a review in the Apple podcasts app. Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts