Lawrence believes that Sickening Events can help provide those safe havens. In an era of unprecedented attacks against LGBTQ+ people and businesses, queer safe spaces are needed more than ever. That accessibility is not only important when it comes to Sickening Events as a ticketing platform, but also in relation to the very events that the company supports. So not having to transfer those fees to my client base makes it more accessible for everybody.” “ add $60-$100 dollars of taxes and fees on top of a regular ticket price, that just scares away some people. “ also helps me lower my costs and pass that on to my customer base,” Martinez explains.

Martinez also cites Sickening Events’ pricing model as a reason that Circuit MOM decided to partner with the platform. “I had been approached by other platforms that are queer-based, however, their technology and capabilities weren't as up to date as that of ,” Martinez says. That mattered to one of Lawrence’s largest clients, Edwin Martinez, the Director of Operations for leading LGBTQ+ events company Circuit MOM Productions. We're also a useful, competitive platform,’” he says. “When I introduce myself and my company to other people I usually say, ‘We're not just gay. I think that is where the business future lies.”īut Lawrence explains that being queer-owned is not enough-the product itself has to be good. “They're actively looking for businesses and vendors, in the events industry and in general, that are minority-owned or that support or charitable causes. “Consumers are getting smarter about their purchase decisions,” Lawrence says.

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