David Beahm

David Beahm Experiences

Whether perched on a ladder at the White House festooning for the holidays; leading tiptoe tours amongst tulip fields in Holland; or dreaming up fantastical designs that defy both reality and physics; David Beahm is held in high regard as an icon of the special events world—with good reason.

For almost three decades, NYC-based David Beahm Experiences has been astounding its clients and the public at large with inventive work and trademark lavish floral creations. David has designed countless weddings and events for society, high profile, celebrity, and Fortune 500 corporate clients earning him coveted speaking opportunities around the globe.

David's insights and designs have been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Style, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, as well as a number of appearances on television, podcasts, and the web. From atop a pastoral hillside in Connecticut, David maintains a life-affirming and inspirational Instagram, that begat the moniker “Sage of the Soirée.”

Show Notes

1. When creating events remember the importance of the WOW factor.

2. David mentions the importance of lighting in events, weddings, or even your flower shop.  It’s about highlighting the beauty of the flowers we work with and all the wonderful color.

3. Stay in your lane, do what you know, don’t feel like you have to be someone else, or do what you don’t enjoy.  There’s power in being you!

4. David talked about his contracts and their importance for dealing with the unexpected challenges.

5. Remember this question for your customers:  When people are leaving your event, what do you want them to say about their experience?

6. When driving your life car you can choose to look through the windshield or look through the rear view mirror; which is the safest way to drive?

7. And lastly, Shut up and get out of your head  and out of your way.  Don’t be afraid to jump in!