Making It With Mandy, LLC was established by Mandy Brown and Oliver Freeman in 2020. Owned and operated out of Denver, CO MIWM specializes in bridging the gap in event operations. With over 20 years of experience, the pair’s background ranges from theatrical designs and builds to event operations and management, spanning across live events, film, music production, and more.
MIWM’s philosophy is that “Success is built on the foundation of support from below." That our team is only as good as every member on it. That together, client and team, we can prosper and be fortunate.
Origin Story
Like most people in the entertainment industry, the pandemic was a hot knife. Within a blink of an eye, full calendars became blank canvases and the freelance market became a desert. Like thousands of others, Mandy and Oliver found themselves reverting back to the basics. Their full calendars of festivals and events had vanished. Oliver picked up work on a friend’s farm and Mandy found odd jobs to stay busy. As the pandemic dragged on, the couple decided they needed something more reliable.
Having a background in carpentry, the two decided to take a crack at a handy-man business. With Oliver’s background in structural builds, Mandy’s skills in fine woodworking, and both having a background in operational management, it only made sense to start a small business. Mandy had been playing around with a YouTube name, “Making It With Mandy," a side hobby of making videos explaining home repairs and small builds.
"Why not have a company that does just that, with that name?"
They signed up for Angie’s List in July of 2020. Before they knew it, the company took off and the pair found themselves busier than ever. Projects varied from small home repairs to mid-size custom remodels. Repairing/installing fence or decks, remodeling interior fireplaces-floors-fixtures, building custom sheds-pergolas, even managing facilities for a charter school in Boulder, CO. The hot knife became a new existence. The handy-person business proved to be a success. In a time that seemed dim, there was a light. The business carried on as events returned, but eventually shifted to their true talents.
In the Summer of 2021, Mandy and Oliver hung up their handy-person hats and returned to the event market. It only made sense to bring the establishment along. And so began, “MIWM - Ops Support."