About YES Events

Built By Event Strategists, For Coaches Who Refuse To Settle

YES Events exists for one reason: online coaches deserve a production partner who understands their business model, not just their banquet order. Our mission is to turn every live event into a measurable growth engine — our vision is to become the trusted event partner for every ambitious coaching brand in the industry.

Our Story

Why We Built YES Events For The Coaching Industry

YES Events was founded after watching too many talented coaches pour six figures into live events that impressed the room but failed to move the business forward. Generic event planners understood catering and staging — they didn't understand offer stacks, enrollment psychology, or why the back-of-room close matters more than the centerpiece.

We built an agency from the ground up to close that gap: strategists who speak the language of coaching businesses, production teams who understand that a live event is a revenue instrument, and a process engineered specifically around the way coaches sell, scale, and retain clients.

Today, that same philosophy drives every engagement — proven strategy, disciplined execution, and a relentless focus on the outcomes our clients actually need.

Elegant event tables set with colorful floral arrangements

Expertise

Every strategist on our team has produced high-stakes coaching events — we know the difference between an agenda that entertains and one that converts.

Partnership

We embed with your team long before doors open, aligning on offer strategy, audience psychology, and revenue goals — not just logistics.

Results-Driven

We measure success in enrollments, retention, and lifetime value — not applause. Every decision is made against the numbers that matter to your business.

White tents and event banners at an outdoor coaching event

Our Specialization

Why We Specialize In Coaching Events

Coaching businesses run on a different engine than retail, hospitality, or corporate events. Attendees aren't just guests — they're prospects, clients, and advocates whose experience directly drives enrollment, renewal, and referral revenue. Understanding that model isn't optional; it's the entire job.

Our team has spent years inside the coaching industry — building agendas around offer reveals, structuring rooms for maximum conversion, and calculating event ROI against lifetime client value rather than ticket price alone. That depth of experience means fewer surprises, faster planning cycles, and events built to perform.

  • Deep familiarity with coaching offer stacks and enrollment mechanics
  • Event ROI modeling tied to client lifetime value, not just attendance
  • Agendas engineered around trust-building and conversion moments

Our Team

Strategists Who Have Built Coaching Events From The Ground Up

Every team member brings direct, hands-on experience inside the coaching industry — not generic event management credentials.

Portrait of Marissa Cole, Founder & Lead Event Strategist at YES Events

Marissa Cole

Founder & Lead Event Strategist

12+ years of experience

Enrollment-focused agenda design & offer strategy

Portrait of Devon Marks, Director of Production at YES Events

Devon Marks

Director of Production

10+ years of experience

On-site logistics, staging & multi-day event operations

Portrait of Priya Shah, Head of Client Strategy at YES Events

Priya Shah

Head of Client Strategy

8+ years of experience

Coach business models & event ROI analysis

Portrait of Jordan Ellis, Marketing & Audience Growth Lead at YES Events

Jordan Ellis

Marketing & Audience Growth Lead

9+ years of experience

Pre-event promotion & registration conversion

Our Track Record

Milestones That Reflect Real Results

150+

Events Produced

80+

Coaches Served

45,000+

Attendees Reached

6

Years of Growth

19

2019

YES Events Founded

Launched with a single mission: build event production designed specifically for the coaching industry's business model.

21

2021

50th Event Milestone

Crossed 50 produced events, refining a proven methodology for enrollment-driven agendas and multi-day retreats.

23

2023

Industry Recognition

Named a preferred event partner by multiple coaching mastermind networks for consistent ROI performance.

25

2025

150+ Events & Counting

Now trusted by 80+ coaching brands, with a growing team of strategists dedicated exclusively to this industry.

Our Approach

A Methodology Built For Measurable Event Success

Our philosophy is simple: an event only succeeds if it moves your business forward. Every step of our process exists to protect that outcome.

01

Strategic Discovery

We start by understanding your offer stack, audience, and revenue goals — the event blueprint is built around your business model, not a template.

02

Enrollment-Focused Design

Every agenda, room flow, and staging decision is engineered around conversion moments, trust-building, and the psychology of your buyer.

03

Flawless Execution

Our production team manages logistics on-site so you and your team can focus entirely on delivering value and closing the room.

04

ROI Review

After the event, we measure results against enrollment, retention, and lifetime value — then feed those insights into your next event.

Credentials & Recognition

Trusted Across The Coaching Industry

Certified Event Professionals

Our lead planners hold accredited event management certifications.

Preferred Venue Partnerships

Established relationships with premium venues across major coaching markets.

Mastermind Network Partner

Trusted event partner for multiple coaching mastermind and mentorship communities.

Industry Speaking Engagements

Our strategists regularly present on event ROI at coaching industry conferences.

Ready To Build An Event That Actually Grows Your Business?

Explore what we offer or reach out directly — our team is ready to map out a strategy built around your coaching business.