Dan Caplan: Turning Event Planning into a Virtual Triumph
Let's all work together to make people happy, keep our businesses viable, keep our employees employed, and so on and so on.
Ever wondered how an event planner survives when the world shuts down? Dan Caplan, a partner in his family's business, Arrangements Unlimited, faced this exact challenge. When the pandemic hit, Dan had to rethink everything. Gone were the grand weddings and bustling birthday parties. Instead, he embraced the virtual world, organizing Zoom weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and birthday parties to keep the business alive. But that's not all.
While juggling the chaos of work and family life with two young kids, Dan also found time to release a children's music album called 'Dinosaur Wings and Other Things'. In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', host Jay Casale dives into Dan's innovative approaches to event planning during unprecedented times. They chat about Dan's love for theatre, his creative stress-relief through music, and his favorite musicians.
This episode is a rollercoaster of resilience and creativity, offering insights and inspiration for anyone navigating tough times. Tune in to hear how Dan turned a potential disaster into a virtual success story.