We had the good fortune of connecting with Charity Martin and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Native, what do you attribute your success to?
Im a little OCD about planning, structure, timeliness and generally just getting things right. So the best career path was to be an event planner, With that came the joy of watching people enjoy their event without having to run their own event. Its a very high stress career but Im always up for a challenge so it is always fun. Being able to provide all aspects of an event moved me from Planning to full management of events.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We started back in 1999 planning small events and weddings. It was a ONE MAN show at that time. Bartending was added on a few years later. And then photography. As the business grew One person couldn’t handle it all. We added on staffing in 2014 to manage events needing waitstaff, bartending, photobooths and more. We began to partner with caterers, DJs, photographers, and venues that became apart of the IE family to provide a full event experience where you can leave it all to us! This year we have added our Mobile Bar Experience the Dream BaRV, for any outdoor event! We provide a full non alcohol or alcohol bar, Hookah services or use it as a cute backdrop for your photobooth rental, through us, of course! With every business there are challenges: How do we keep great staff on board? what do we do during the slow seasons? How can we continue to go over and beyond for our clients? The answer is simple: CONSISTENCY! Always provide the same great service for every event! What I’ve learned as a business owner, is patience is key and also having a passion for what you do is important so you continue to fall in love with it over and over again, even when things get tough!
Going into 24 years of providing great service and with over 1500 events under our belt we do not plan on stopping anytime soon!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Visiting North Atlanta! Sunday-check out Atlantic Station to people watch, hang out at HOB Knob for a drink or go bowling at Bowlero
Monday-try Ra Sushi
Tuesday-Taco Tuesday in Grant Park at Mezcalitos Cocina & Tequila Bar
Wednesday-I like to winedown and do something fun! Karaoke at Impulse in Norcross
Thursday-Take in a Movie at AMC Buckhead
Friday-Hookah anyone? Sivas Midtown has a great atmosphere
Saturday- Head to piedmont park or hit the Beltline for a full day adventure

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Without a Strong Staff a leader can not effectively lead! We have a great group of staff, vendors and partners that helps INDNGRL Entertainment continue to provide FIVE STAR service at our events. We are always creating leaders by our process of business ownership.

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