Dynamic duos! Alysse Bryson and Libby Sundgren sit down with Richard Miller and Maria Gausepohl, the brains behind Point to Point Transportation’s most complex event logistics. With decades of experience in domestic trucking and international air freight, Richard and Maria pull back the curtain on what it really takes to deliver show-stopping events on time and intact — whether facing international customs nightmares, last-minute charter flights, or missing wedding dresses. Their stories and actionable tips will have you thinking differently about the crucial role of freight and logistics in event planning.Timestamps:[00:00] – Meet Richard & Maria: Point to Point’s logistics dream team[03:46] – What planners forget about shipping — and why details matter[06:29] – The biggest, wildest shipping projects (gaming events & jet engines!)[09:51] – What is a marshalling yard and why should planners care?[12:28] – Loading trucks vs. loading planes: Why logistics is really Tetris IRL[16:09] – Triple checking, labels, and the “secret sauce” to not losing freight[18:12] – Getting started in event logistics: Career advice from the pros[19:17] – The weirdest shipping mishaps (computers to Hong Kong, anyone?)[21:50] – How camera phones and AirTags changed the game[24:39] – The $35,000 wedding dress rescue[26:11] – How to stay cool when everything’s on the line[29:18] – What keeps Richard & Maria inspired in this high-stakes industry[31:08] – Packing abroad: What’s in Richard’s event “go bag”?[32:19] – Communicating on show site when you don’t speak the language[34:13] – Why process, intention, and team culture matter more than ever[38:52] – How the "Think, Plan, Act" cycle changed the game at P2PResources & Links:-LinkedIn: Richard Miller and Maria Gausepohl-WORKP2P & Point to Point Transportation-The Intentional Course (Think, Plan, Act)-Alysse & Libby: Bios & LinkedInConnect with Us:-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow-Facebook: @Beats Working Show-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCASTFollow & Subscribe:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.Send Feedback:If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Routly at tamar@workp2p.com. BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.SHOW SUMMARY:Welcome to BEATS WORKING: Winning the Game of Events, where event lovers (and planners) Alysse Bryson and Libby Sundgren uncover the magic of creating meaningful experiences. From global conferences to local gatherings, we share stories and strategies to turn any event—or life moment—into something unforgettable. Packed with humor, resilience, and a little event-planner grit, this podcast proves there are no small events, only small invoices. Join us as we explore why getting paid to practice truly beats working to get paid.
