Title:

Event Success Revealed: Secrets from a Top Speaker Agent (ft. Randy Ehman | VP Bureau Relations | Keppler Speakers)

Bio:

Randy brings over 35 years of experience in the speaking industry to the speakers, fellow bureaus, and customers he serves. A key figure in managing those relationships, his extensive experience also provides him with a nuanced understanding of the evolving demands and complexities faced by today’s event professionals.

Opening Quote:

The feedback in our business is, yeah, you make a sale. But getting that report after the event from the planner said, oh, my God, they were incredible. They just killed it. They knocked it out. My boss was so happy. Can't wait to talk to you about the next event we're going to do. That's what I live for. You know, that's what always keeps me coming back, is that feedback loop. That's pretty immediate.

Summary:

A seasoned speaker agent with a deep passion for transforming events through impactful speakers, Randy dives into the intricate world of speaker engagements, shedding light on the complexities of managing high-profile talents, the critical importance of an on-site presence, and the benefits of leveraging a speaker bureau's expertise.

Together, Scott and Randy explore the relationship between the event professional and the speaker, and they discuss the essential criteria for selecting the right speaker.  Criteria like having a significant social media presence and the need for authenticity. Randy also shares his approach to building long-term client connections, emphasizing trust and honest advice over quick sales. And finally, Randy reveals the challenges and joys of his role, from introducing new talent to navigating the saturated market of speakers.

Whether you're an event planner, a speaker, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of successful events, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiring stories. Tune in and discover how Randy Ehman works tirelessly to ensure No More Bad Events!

HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

Follow Randy Ehman: Connect with Randy Ehman

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

Trust and Rethink What’s Possible (ft. Lisa Mendenhall Johnson | SVP Sales | EideCom)

Bio:

As SVP of Sales at EideCom, Lisa works with her clients to craft engaging and memorable event experiences through the art forms of audio/visual production and creative media. Her clients span Fortune 500, private sector, and non-profit with audiences of 200-20,000+. Lisa's true passion is making a difference in her clients' lives and being a connector of people. 

Opening Quote:

“So many companies are fully remote or a lot of their employees only see each other, you know, once or twice a year at a sales kickoff or an annual meeting. So I think events are even more integral to a company's culture and to the growth of a business and morale than they ever have been.”

Summary:

In this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott interviews Lisa Mendenhall Johnson about all things related to event production.  Things like logistics planning, technical elements, design, content management, and execution.  Those, of course, are the nuts and bolts. Shoring all of that up is creativity and, most significantly, trust.

Scott and Lisa touch on the critical role of trust in vendor-client relationships, the challenges of balancing client expectations with budget constraints, and the importance of having a dedicated and knowledgeable team.

Lisa emphasizes the importance of engaging the production team early in the planning stages to ensure seamless execution and optimal audience experience. They also discuss the impact of recent trends, like VR for pre-visualizing events and the use of AI in stage design.

The latter is a prime example of always rethinking what’s possible, the principle on which her company, Eidecom, stands. And the way Lisa tells it, the team at Eidecom sincerely believes that every event is an opportunity to create something new and inspiring.

Lisa also discloses some fun and entertaining anecdotes about overcoming last-minute challenges, such as technical glitches and power outages during major events.

The conversation goes full circle and once again lands on the topic of trust—the cornerstone of successful event production. Lisa shares how earning client trust transforms events from good to unforgettable. It's not just about mics and lights; it's about relationships and reliability.

HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

Follow Lisa Mendenhall Johnson: Connect with Lisa Mendenhall Johnson

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title: Tall Walkers. Acrobatic Antics. And Mechanical Marvels (ft. Chris Lashua | Founder, Cirque Mechanics)  

Bio:

A former pro-BMX rider and Cirque du Soleil performer, Chris’ engineering chops and creative energy led him to ‘run away’ with his own circus company, Cirque Mechanics, now based in Las Vegas. A premiere American circus, Chris has adapted many of the mechanical contraptions built for the stage to serve the needs of event planners looking for thrilling and social worthy moments.

Opening Quote:

“If you're the thing at the event that everybody has their phone out taking pictures and video of, that's one marker of it. Of course, people smile, and people tell you good things, but when everybody has to have a picture, and you do a search the next day, and you do the hashtag for whatever that thing is, and your stuff is all over the place, that's a good feeling, right? You're engaging in the way that not only is good for us, but it's what our clients want, too. Right? They want to make sure people connect with it.”

Summary:

Step right up, folks! In this episode of No More Bad Events, guest Chris Lashua sits down with host Scott Bloom to dive into the world of creating unforgettable experiences through the fusion of circus arts and mechanical marvels.

They explore how Cirque Mechanics combines acrobatics, clowning, and bespoke apparatus to craft one-of-a-kind performances for events of all types and sizes. From ambient entertainment to headline spectacles, they discussed the process of collaborating with event professionals to bring their visions to life.

Chris also shares stories of problem-solving, innovation, and the joy of pushing boundaries to create moments that captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. His marvels make social media magic. All in all, the outcome of using dramatic, circus-like mechanics leads to nothing but the best event.

If you're an event planner looking to elevate your next event with a touch of the extraordinary, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how Cirque Mechanics can help you transform your event into an immersive, unforgettable experience that will have your attendees talking long after the final curtain falls.  

HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

Follow Chris Lashua: Chris Lashua's LinkedIn Bio

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events.

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh?

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements.

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title: 

Pro Tips from an Industry Insider (ft. Gianna Gaudini | Event Consultant, Strategist Speaker, Award Winning Author)

Bio:

An experienced events industry thought leader, speaker, author, course-creator, and advisor with 20+ years of experience, Gianna is currently an advisor, board member, and fractional Event Leader. Prior to running her own advisory business, she held coveted roles as Head of Events at Airtable, AWS, SoftBank Vision Fund, and Google. Gianna is the author of the Amazon best-selling book The Art of Event Planning.

Opening Quote:

“So sometimes really meeting with people, taking the time to have a coffee with them to go see their work, really can help you in the future. It's kind of like building the foundation, knowing that those deposits are going to pay off in the long term.”

Summary:

In this episode of No More Bad Events, guest Gianna Gaudini, an expert in the event planning industry, shares valuable insights on creating impactful and memorable events. She discusses how carving out mental space for big ideas is crucial. She emphasizes the need to step away from the constant reaction cycle typical in the event industry and highlights nature as a source of inspiration and calm.

Gianna also underscores the importance of empathy and trust in leading event teams, setting a positive tone in meetings, and the necessity of building the right team comprised of strategists, creatives, and producers. She notes the importance of networking in order to tap into the right talent and the need for leaders to understand the roles of their team members thoroughly, and she emphasizes prioritizing attendee experience, making sure to address their pain points.

Lastly, Gianna dives into the importance of creating engaging environments and personalized experiences to build brand loyalty and emotional connections, drawing from her experience planning events for Google.

Throughout the episode, Gianna discusses her journey and inspiration for writing her book, The Art of Event Planning: Pro Tips from an Industry Insider, including the influences of her mentors and her desire to create a meaningful and lasting output. 

This episode is jam-packed with strategies for crafting memorable events that leave a lasting impression.  Tune in as Scott and Gianna explore the Art of Event Planning … tips and nuances!

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with Gianna Gaudini: Gianna's LinkedIn Profile

Hire Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers Bio

Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace

ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

The Ripple Effect of an Everyday Influencer (ft. Jeff Civillico | Tedx Speaker, Keynote, Emcee, and Philanthropist)  

Bio:

Las Vegas headliner, host personality, keynote speaker as well as philanthropist, Jeff is one of the busiest performers on the circuit today. Jeff was recently conferred by the National Speakers Association as a “Certified Speaking Professional.” He’s one of the youngest inductees into the NSA’s “Speaker Hall of Fame’, and has been recognized by the Council of Peers Awards for Excellence.

Opening Quote:

“We all tend to acknowledge all the influence that others have on our own life, parents, coaches, teachers, whoever it is. But yet we fail to look in the mirror and think that I could actually be having that same impact on others throughout a day, that I could be really creating these ripples that go well beyond my awareness or understanding.”

Summary:

Welcome back to another transformative episode of "No More Bad Events.” In today's episode, Scott chats it up with his good friend, Jeff Civillico, a multifaceted entertainer, emcee, and philanthropist who has been wowing corporate audiences for decades.  To his impressive list of credentials, Jeff recently added a remarkable TEDx talk called "How to be an Everyday Influencer," which reflects his insights on influence and its profound ripple effect.

Together, Scott and Jeff dive even deeper into the essence of influence, exploring how everyone has the potential to make a positive impact. They discuss Jeff's passion project, Win Win Charity, and more specifically, "Care Kits for Kids," a CSR team-building activity designed to aid hospitalized children with personalized care kits. 

They also delve into Jeff's new venture, "Laughter Without Borders," a global initiative to bring joy and laughter to children in need through culturally immersive charity shows.  All of these initiatives and messages translate perfectly well into tools that can elevate events into stratospheric successes.

Get inspired by Jeff's stories, his emphasis on taking action, and his belief in authenticity and making a difference. Tune in as Scott and Jeff uncover the heart behind impactful philanthropy and the power each of us holds to create a ripple effect of positive change. Join us, and let's learn how to turn our ideas into actions and leave lasting legacies!

HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

Hire Jeff Civillico:

• Jeff's eSpeakers Bio

Hire Scott Bloom:

• Scott's eSpeakers Bio

Hire a speaker on eSpeakers:

• eSpeakers Marketplace

ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets our partner directories and us help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

IMEX Wonder Walks and Tough Talks (ft. Tahira Endean | Head of Program | IMEX)

Bio:

Currently head of programming for IMEX, Tahira is an event designer and curator of education for the MICE industry. She is passionate about global travel, intentional event design, and the integration of technology into our lives and events to enhance the human experience. Deeply committed to the industry, Tahira has been recognized for a range of contributions, including 2022 Influencers with Northstar Meetings and many more.

Opening Quote:

"Intentional event design is all about being people-centric and purpose-driven, knowing exactly who your audience is, and designing around their needs. So you need to know why you're doing something, and you need to know who you're doing it for. And then you need to bring those things together and then design in a way that is going to help you achieve whatever your objectives are, that success doesn't happen by accident.”

Summary:

In this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott chats with Tahira Endean about the evolving events industry and the significance of attending IMEX, a major industry gathering.  While IMEX is discussed in detail, Tahira also addresses why events fail.  And in light of the No More Bad Events mission, this is particularly interesting. She shares stories of what failed events have looked like and how event collectives are studying the reasons why and then, based on their learnings, are developing methodologies to mitigate epic fails … methodologies like empathy mapping and prototyping design.  

To further ensure nothing but the best events— events that inspire, motivate, and educate like IMEX— Scott and Tahira discuss the complexities of organizing inclusive and sustainable events, the need for upskilling and reskilling post-Covid, the integration of AI as well as incorporating innovative trends and activations based on attendee feedback … things like Intentional Design, Event Profs Unplugged, Wonder Walks and Tough Talks...  The latter two activations uncovered the use of nature in trade show booths via a walking tour format, as well as access to private chat rooms for talks about issues like social anxiety and men and mental health.

Finally, Tahira whets our appetites for what’s coming up at IMEX America in October.  And there’s a lot to consider. So grab your headsets and get ready for a preview of IMEX, the Mothership of event trade shows, and much, much more.

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with Tahira Endean: Tahira's LinkedIn Profile

Hire Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers Bio

Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace

ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

Gutsy and Groundbreaking by Design (ft. Kathryn Frankson | Global Director of Marketing | Money20/20)

Bio:

Kathryn Frankson is the Global Director of Marketing at Money20/20, the disruptive leader in fintech events. After many years of selling exhibition space and sponsorships, Kathryn held a 15-year tenure with event juggernauts UBM and Informa as Director of Event Marketing. Kathryn now leads the global marketing efforts for Money20/20 with a focus on best-in-class brand campaigns and experiential storytelling. 

Opening Quote:

"So that really, that culture of ideation and safe space and, yes, the end has unlocked huge ideas that are in a year ahead or a five-year roadmap or things. You know, the show is happening in three weeks, and we're like, oh, my God, that is such a cool build. Let's add that in there. We can totally do that."

Summary:

In another engaging episode of No More Bad Events, Scott chats with Kathryn Frankson, Director of Global Events for Money 20/20 - the world’s biggest and most influential gathering of the global money ecosystem.  Sounds serious, right?  Well, that is it, but when you have Kathryn at the helm, things can get quite unconventional.

Kathryn and her team take every opportunity to underscore the value of genuine conversations and every opportunity to include diverse ideas in marketing campaigns.  Innovative and integrated approaches are critical to delivering meaningful value to attendees and sponsors. And with that in mind, she never fails to entertain concepts that seem out of the ordinary.  As long as they align with the objectives and needs of the audience, she is all in. Campaigns like Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll, and Who the F Knows, and Be Like Drew get noticed.  

Her team thrives on a culture of collaboration, ideation, and innovation.  And she does none of that without embedding herself in the industry to understand what's needed so that she can formulate the story and help curate it with the right voices and devices. 

Her gutsy and thorough strategies foster vibrant environments where groundbreaking approaches come to life to generate success.  Bottom line…  it’s got to be human-centric.  It’s got to start with a conversation.  Going full circle… next up on Kathryn’s docket is Human X Machine.  It's the Money 20/20 USA Conference concept that recognizes our increasingly intelligent machine counterparts.  Of which the world is all abuzz.

Tune in today for great insights, great stories, and great fun.  All are intently designed to produce nothing but the best events. So grab your headsets and get cozy cause this is a great listen.

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with Kathryn Frankson: Kathryn's LinkedIn Profile

Hire Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers Bio

Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace

ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title: JT & AI: It’s All About the Prompts (ft. JT Long | Vice President and Content Director | Smart Meetings)

Bio:

JT Long is vice president and content director at the leading events industry publication Smart Meetings. She leads a team that supports an engaged community of event organizers with multimedia content that shares innovative ideas, enables authentic connections and elevates events. She was named a Folio Women in Media Changemaker Award winner in 2021.

Opening Quote:

“I think the term is garbage in, garbage out, right? If you put in really thoughtful prompts, you're going to get thoughtful things back. And if you put in very basic ones, you're going to get basic things back. And whatever you want, that's fine. But try it and experiment with it and take some chances.”

Summary:

JT is a driving force at Smart Meetings, helping to shore up the helm since the unfortunate passing of Marin Bright, former CEO and Founder of Smart Meetings.

But the late Marin Bright mentored her well and now JT— with a background in fostering the growth of startups, spotlighting individuals and their achievements through various awards programs and magazine articles— is bringing the best stories to the forefront.  And in this case, it’s AI.

She dives right into the pivotal role AI is beginning to play in the events industry. She touches on a variety of aspects of AI—its current perception, potential benefits, and inevitable concerns and ethical considerations. JT shares insights from webinars, personal stories of AI's practical uses, and highlights from their work at Smart Meetings Media company.  She also shares a lot about engineered prompting, which, according to JT, is the key to using AI effectively. Sounds complicated, right?  But it’s really only a matter of asking AI the right questions.

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with JT Long: JT's LinkedIn Profile

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

Mental Health, Cope Notes and Calm-Down Playlists (ft. Johnny Crowder | Keynote Speaker | Founder & CEO, Cope Notes)

Guest Bio:

A self-proclaimed brain changer and keynote, Johnny is a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support. Since his first keynote in 2011, Johnny's refreshingly candid perspective has attracted praise from hundreds of outlets, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and CNN World. 

Opening Quote:

"If you don't address the individual pain points of the attendees, they will still leave hungry."

Summary:

In this episode, Johnny Crowder, a highly popular keynote speaker and mental health care advocate, discusses the crucial role of addressing mental health openly, particularly in the workplace. Crowder, who has a personal history of mental health challenges, emphasizes how vulnerability can foster stronger connections and understanding within professional settings. The episode delves into ways event professionals can integrate mental health into their programs, underscoring the positive impact it can have on both attendees and organizers.

Scott and Johnny explore the shifting attitudes among executives towards more authentic discussions on mental health, reflecting a broader trend of embracing personal stories within professional spaces. Crowder shares insights into practical strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout, such as using physical loci of control and creating music playlists to foster calm.

Furthermore, they discuss the Cope Notes program, founded by Crowder, which aims to provide ongoing support beyond his speaking engagements. This episode highlights the importance of introducing and normalizing mental health talks in various professional environments to facilitate not only individual well-being but also collective improvement in workplace culture.

Whether leading corporate wellness training or touring with his Billboard-charting heavy metal band, Prison, his infectious positivity and firsthand experience with multiple diagnoses uniquely equip him to provide realistic insight and inspiration amidst the pains of hardship with care, levity, and unconventional wit.  You gotta hear this to believe it!

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with Johnny Crowder: Johnny's LinkedIn Profile

Hire Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers Bio

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title: Chase Scenes and Conversation Machines  (ft. Russell Reich | Chief Creative Officer | ADM Creative Group

Guest Bio:

An award-winning leader in experiential and event marketing, Russell has an extensive background in both digital and theatrical development and has directed major events and experiences for many of the world’s best-known brands. Russell has served as a Chief Strategy Officer, a Chief Creative Officer, and a Visiting Artist in Residence at Harvard University.

Opening Quote

"We do advocate for communications beyond what happens at the event because we've all seen the studies, we've all seen the science about the drop off in what people remember, and there's a lot of energy, there's a lot of effort, there's a lot of investment that goes into events, and it's important to support that and continue the results that you achieve."

Summary:

In this insightful episode, host Scott Bloom welcomes Russell Reich, a seasoned expert in the event industry and creative extraordinaire.  They begin with a look at how ADM Creative Group crafts epic conversation starters that keep the chit-chat going long after the event. ADM calls those starters “conversation machines” for client engagement.  He explains that these machines have one output, and that is to prompt, generate, and support a particular kind of conversation over an extended period of time… otherwise known as sustainable events.

As the conversation deepens, Reich remarks on the stifling effects of corporate influences on event storytelling. He encourages embracing tension and conflict to create more engaging narratives within the corporate structure. He refers to those moments as “chase scenes,” which, of course, further prompts an exploratory discussion about how this approach enhances client relationships and produces solid results.

There’s more. Emphasizing the importance of emotional leadership, Reich shares insights on helping executives overcome their fear of vulnerability during presentations, noting the audience's appreciation for speakers who step out of their comfort zones. On that note, Reich delves into the art of presentation, offering methods to make executives more at ease on stage and maintaining audience engagement through innovative formats.

He also underscores active listening and theme-centered messaging as pivotal to creating memorable and impactful events.

Wrapping up, leadership principles are broached, with Russell underscoring the value of empowering others through curiosity and open collaboration, rounding off a comprehensive episode that fuses the best of event creativity, organizational strategy, and leadership philosophy … leading, of course, to … No More Bad Events.

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• Russell's Linkedin Bio

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title

Superheroes. Sledgehammers. And Sharks, Oh My!  (ft., Dietmar Dahmen | Global Keynote Speaker and Founder | Brainkicks GmbH

Bio

Founder of Brainkicks GmbH, Dietmar started his career in advertising, working for some of the biggest agencies in the world. Today, he’s a global speaker, author, coach, and motivator and a top business expert on innovation, disruption, and future trends. He helps bring change to global clients, is involved with various start-ups, and is the expert on future marketing and disruptive technology.

Summary

In this fun-filled episode of "No More Bad Events,” host Scott Bloom is joined by guest Dietmar Dahmen, an internationally renowned keynote speaker known for his dramatic flair and presentations, as well as interactive storytelling. Dahmen shares his philosophy on creating memorable events that engage audiences at a deeper emotional level, emphasizing the importance of theatrical elements and pop culture references to captivate attendees.

Dahmen’s background in advertising and marketing guides his unique approach, aiming to transform the audience's knowledge and inspire action through bold and straightforward communication. He believes that while information leads to conclusions, it’s the emotional experiences that drive actions. He argues passionately— and advises event professionals accordingly— that in this world of events, it's all about creating a lasting emotional journey.  A journey that people are willing to invest in enthusiastically, time and again.

Dahmen also discusses his use of unusual and fun metaphors – from superheroes to sledgehammers and sharks — to drive messaging home.  His stories and insights will not only entertain you but provide a masterclass in what truly drives action in our audiences.

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with Dietmar Dahmen: Dietmar's LinkedIn Profile

Hire Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers Bio

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE

No Clients. Just Partners.  (ft. Rob Bezdjian | President, Zaven Global)

BIO

Founder & President of Zaven Global, a third-party planner focusing on corporate meetings and incentives, Rob prides himself on his company's mantra of 'No Clients – Just Partners' and believes that providing win-wins is essential for success. Rob was recognized as a 2018 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40 recipient, and has had his ideas and innovations featured in Travel Weekly.

SUMMARY

In this episode of "No More Bad Events," host Scott Bloom interviews guest Rob Bezdjian, the founder of Zaven Global, an independent third-party event planner. Rob explains that his company provides a range of services, including securing room blocks, arranging discount airfare codes, managing event operations, and consulting for large corporate clients with internal event teams. He emphasizes his company's focus on partnerships rather than client relationships, striving to add value and facilitate fabulous experiences for event participants.

As the conversation progresses, Rob discusses the concept of continually improving and disrupting the norm to meet evolving needs, the importance of adapting to market changes, and the potential impact of technology on the event industry. He delves into innovative concepts such as "fancations" and "brandcations," which involve leveraging the influence of social media personalities and brands to create unique, engaging experiences for attendees and promote brand loyalty. He talks about the power of brands for marketing initiatives and the potential to create unique events that enhance brand loyalty.

Lastly, the interview also touches on the significance of being a generalist in one's career and the value of networking in the hospitality industry.

Overall, the episode provides insightful perspectives on event planning, collaboration, and the future of the industry, offering valuable advice and thought-provoking ideas for young professionals and established industry experts alike.

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with Rob Bezdjian: Rob's LinkedIn Profile

Hire Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers Bio

Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace

ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

An Event Production Masterclass (ft. Dawn Martin | VP Meetings & Shows | BI Worldwide)

Bio:

With decades of experience as a business theatre Executive Producer in NYC, Dawn, a winner of many prestigious creative awards, is known for bringing drama and theater to major corporate events.  Her clients include dozens of Fortune 500 companies. Today, her role as VP allows her to focus on forming exceptional teams while her ongoing global exposure to talent within the business continues to open the doors to innovative ideas.

Opening Quote:

"And you know, a lot of us have been in this business a long time, so we don't want to be up all night. When I started in this business, it was all-nighter after all-nighter after, my God, it was just… I ended up in the hospital more than once. But we don't do that anymore, and we don't have to because we know what we're doing, which is great."

Summary:

In this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott interviews Dawn Martin, a seasoned event producer from BI Worldwide.  The topics are broad and far-reaching.  It’s quite a masterclass in event production.  

In no particular order, some of the many things discussed included the challenges of using in-house A/V services, the importance of hotel negotiations, the benefits of recruiting young talent from diverse backgrounds, the post-COVID changes that have shifted audience expectations, leading to a preference for shorter, more engaging presentations and greater demand for networking opportunities. To that point, Dawn emphasizes the importance of creating arresting, immersive experiences.  And the significance of adopting AI to stay competitive.  Especially as it concerns measuring audience response in real-time.

Dawn also emphasizes the importance of customer care, efficient project handling, and flexibility with budgets and last-minute changes. 

And very importantly, Dawn suggests that proper staffing is crucial to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Overall, it’s a Masterclass of facts and details that, if applied, will lead to No More Bad Events.

Audiogram: (3:43- 4:20)

“I think that what I've seen in general is that a lot of the meeting planning departments in these corporations really let go of a lot of people during COVID, And so they're short-staffed. They need to know what to do. They're relying on us even more to say, how can we make this engaging for these audiences? And these audiences, you know, they don't want to be scheduled back to back to back to back. They want more time to network, they want more downtime, they want to do community service. So the good thing is that they're looking to ask for more advice. The bad thing is some people don't have great advice to give them.”

HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

Follow Dawn Martin: Connect with Dawn Martin

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:
A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

Question. Rethink. And Redefine Greatness. (ft. Anna Mader & Matt Schrader | Heads of Creative and Client Experiences, XD Agency)

Bio:

XDA is an award-winning creative agency that takes brand stories and produces personal, insights-fueled experiences that deeply resonate with audiences.  Anna Mader and Matt Schrader, Heads of Creative and Client Experiences, respectively, create brand-defining moments for the humans at the center of it all, who have the power to shift culture.

Opening Quote:

I think it starts with trust… building that collaborative relationship where we're almost on the same team, right? We have an amazing strategy team, and if we don't have that open line of communication with our clients to be like, hey, this is what we're seeing. Is this right? Or, hey, can we push you here? How does this feel? Can we challenge you? Can we continually look at and redefine greatness? Right? Like, what is that? Building that trust and those relationships is what, at the end of the day, makes the idea so much better.

Summary:

This episode of No More Bad Events explores the cutting-edge approach of XDA in revolutionizing event experiences. Alongside guests Anna Mader and Matt Schrader, host Scott Bloom probes into XDA's ethos of "redefining greatness," which Anna articulates as a commitment to continual improvement, creative risks, and solving problems. Matt reinforces this ethos, advocating for challenging the status quo to yield superior outcomes. They reflect on heightened audience expectations post-COVID, underlying the need for engaging and surpassing these anticipations.  The conversation also delves into the philosophy of balancing kindness with boldness and how client relationships are formed based on shared values.  

There’s more. The agency's approach to creating a sense of community and belonging through experiences is also discussed, as well as the value of integrating elements from fan events such as Comic Con into the corporate events. Leadership support, client collaboration, and shifting audience culture are also recognized as essential factors in successful event design.

Lastly, storytelling is amplified, with a nod to the hero's journey as a compelling structure for audience engagement.  This episode promises to be an engaging deep dive into the innovative strategies XDA employs to deliver events that are not just enjoyable but make an indelible mark on attendees' lives.

CONNECT WITH THEM:

Connect with Anna Mader: Anna's LinkedIn Profile

Connect with Matt Schrader: Matt's LinkedIn Profile

Hire Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers Bio

Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace

ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title

Level Up with Gamification (ft. Rob Ferre, CSP | Speaker, Game Show Host, Master of Ceremonies)

Bio

Rob Ferre has spent most of his career getting people engaged in an experience as a speaker, host, and entertainer. He founded his company, Life of the Party Entertainment, after spending 3 years in the family entertainment capital of the world, Orlando, FL. Today, Rob emcees for organizations, conferences, associations, and community events.

Opening Quote

"I think it's all about reframing it. And let them see, like this game, the purpose of it is just to engage your audience. That's really what we're trying to do, is bring them back into the meeting because people are going to check out on their own ways. People are going to take out their phones, they're going to take out their laptops, and they're not going to pay attention. But if I create an engagement activity, their focus is still on the stage. And still in that meeting."

Summary

In this engaging episode, host Scott Bloom talks with gamification and engagement expert Rob Ferre, who shares his insights on using games to elevate events. 

A veteran game show host, Ferre’s journey started as a theme park DJ and quickly evolved into the broader corporate market.  In that role, he emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience and aligning games with client objectives.  Over time, he's crafted a variety of customized interactive, audience-engaging games for events of all kinds. 

From clever icebreakers to full-fledged game shows, Rob talks about ways to incorporate prizes, technology, and that all-important laughter into any event.  He also shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes and the secrets to keeping an audience hooked with bite-sized entertainment.

Rob and Scott explore the strategy behind short, dynamic games, leveraging technology like audience response systems to refresh classics like Jeopardy and Family Feud. Trivia, team-building, and the use of digital tools like Mentimeter and Kahoot are highlighted as key tactics for involving the audience and fostering camaraderie.

This episode of "No More Bad Events" reveals how gamification can level up and transform an average gathering into an unforgettable experience.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title

Shake It Off with a Self-Proclaimed Swiftie (ft. Kate Patay | VP of Engagement | Terramar DMC)

Bio

Kate Patay, CPCE, vice president of engagement at Terramar, a DMC Network Company, is a prominent industry professional known globally for unique events, strategic partnerships, and impactful experiences. She speaks internationally on an array of topics, serves as the chair of the SEARCH Foundation, and is obsessed with Taylor Swift and getting a poodle. 

Opening Quote

“We need to make sure every event is inclusive for anyone and their learning style and just what makes them comfortable, so they have the best attendee journey.”

Summary

You're tuning in to a great episode of No More Bad Events with the remarkable Kate Patay, VP of Engagement at Terramar DMC, a full-service event, destination, conference, and meeting services company. In today's conversation, Kate and Scott mix it up and explore a broad brush of hot topics.  

They chat about the essence of inclusivity and diversity in event planning and the undeniable value they bring to creating successful events.  They chat about the magic of bringing people together to forge a genuine sense of community as well as the magic of fresh perspectives brought into the industry by enthusiastic newcomers.  

With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Kate takes us behind the scenes of world-class events, from navigating through unexpected challenges to her personal strategies in dealing with high-pressure situations. Kate discusses the crucial role of emergency preparedness, designing with purpose, and creating lasting partnerships.

And you’ll get to hear Kate's firsthand insights from spectacular productions, particularly her attendance at three back-to-back Taylor Swift concerts, and what that experience can teach us about event management.

So yeah, lots of good insider fun and material to help you deliver the best experiences.

Stay tuned as we listen to Kate's extraordinary experiences and Scott's astute observations on what it truly takes to orchestrate an event with the precision, heart, and resilience that defines the best in the business. Let's get ready to say "no more" to bad events and "yes" to Kate Patay's remarkable insights.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title

From the Firehouse to the Hot List (ft. Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President | Cerbelli Creative)

Guest Bio

Michael Cerbelli | CEO and President | Cerbelli Creative

Founder of Cerbelli Creative, an industry-leading, NYC-based events & entertainment company, Michael is known for producing wildly imaginative and successful events for over four decades. He’s also known for generously sharing his knowledge of event trends and insights via his now-famous Hot List™. And it’s been said that how ‘The Hot List™’ goes, so goes the industry.

Opening Quote

“I'm going to keep my eye on the ball and watch what's going on and be able to not only bring it into my client’s events, but I hope to bring it to the world with a hot list and my postings and just new ideas that I get out there.”

Summary

There’s no other way to put it.  Today’s guest is an event industry GOAT.  For four decades, he’s been a powerhouse of creative events and an industry philanthropist, so to speak.  Via  “The Hot List™,” Michael’s proprietary idea-sharing method that offers transparency to all in the business, “The “Hot List™” event showcases top industry insights and trends.

This is Michael’s second appearance on No More Bad Events.  And this time, it gets personal. Scott and Michael start the conversation at the firehouse – the Cerbelli corporate headquarters, which also doubles as an event venue, and as Michael puts it, a venue with a heartbeat to it; and it’s from there that Michael tells heartfelt stories about his marriage, strategic work relationships, work-life balance and about stepping down as CEO to become Creative Director.  It's a surprising turn of events, but Cerbelli says it all makes sense. He’s ready to let go and let his sensational team of employees run the show so that he can better manage his time, fully embrace his creative side, and find the next great ideas.  All of which honors both his professional ambitions and his cherished family life.  His story is evocative and compelling.  

Scott and Michael also unpack 21 years of “The Hot List™" and how it has become an essential cutting-edge resource to event professionals.  They talk about the upcoming “Hot List” event, which promises to be awesome.  After a two-year hiatus, it returns bigger and brighter than ever to the Catersource + The Special Event conference on February 15 in Austin.  And there’s so much more.

So stay tuned to this episode. It’s filled with heart, transformation, and the kind of industry expertise that only Michael Cerbelli can provide… ensuring your next event burns bright and is anything but ordinary.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title

Pulling the Red Thread (ft. Gail Davis | President and Founder | GDA Speakers)

Bio

Gail Davis is the president and founder of GDA Speakers, one of the top speaker bureaus in the world, representing more than 3,500 speakers in business, politics, government, entertainment, and media.  With more than 25 years in the speaker space and with Gail at the helm, GDA is known to exceed expectations by working with both clients and speakers to create and deliver the ultimate speaker experience.

Opening Quote

[33:11- 33:56]:

“Another tip because you're talking about that arc, and all of a sudden, I'm like, I have to say this, and of course, this is going to be music to your ears, but event planners need to consider a professional MC. It is so important, and they need to be realistic. Do their internal leadership members, is that really their expertise? Because it's pretty unusual that it is and it's a hard sell sometimes because sometimes the ego wants to be on the stage. But I have never recommended you Civillico any of the professional MCs that I've had a client come back and say that was wasted money. I mean, they're all like, oh my goodness. We're never going back. We're never going back.”

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title

Who is Bowie Badger? (ft. Kristina McCoobery and Paul Blurton | CEO & Chief Creative Officer, INVNT)

Bio

Kristina McCoobery (CEO) and Paul Blurton (Chief Creative Officer) of INVNT, an NYC-based live brand storytelling agency, stand on the belief that “live is where we live.”  They believe that Live events are the most potent form of marketing today.  They use the art and science of live brand storytelling to launch products, build brand allegiance, create demand, align the organization, and strengthen relationships with a broad spectrum of constituents.

Opening Quote

So being able to shape that is kind of what we do, which then brings us to sort of our own agency and our own brand. And you mentioned that we'd like to sort of do things differently or at least explore what different might look like. Which leads us to Bowie Badger, right? He's the personality of INVNT and of INVNT Group. 

Summary

In this episode of "No More Bad Events," guests Kristina McCoobery (CEO) and Paul Blurton (Chief Creative Officer) of INVNT, a NYC-based live brand storytelling agency, share their expert insights on revolutionizing brand perception through innovative creativity and strategic risk-taking.

They detail their "wow plus what" and "INVNTion" methodologies, address the “stacking hands” principal, define the event story arc, talk about Austin’s creative motto, i.e.,” keep it weird, inventive and unique,” celebrate their agency's recent Hermes Creative awards, emphasize the power of storytelling and emotional connections in creating live brand experiences, and how technology in storytelling is unfolding.

The conversation delves into the delicate balance of using immersive technologies like VR and AR while preserving the irreplaceable value of in-person events. Actually, McCoobery and Blurton bet big on tech-enhancing real experiences, not replacing them in order to preserve the soul of performances.

They also address the agency's unique approach to redefining brand narratives, embodied by their company mascot, Bowie Badger, and their exceptional work with client partnerships, are also discussed, showcasing their prowess in transforming the events landscape.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title: There’s No Business Like Show Business (ft. Mark Felix | Director of Entertainment Services, Drury Design Dynamics)

Opening Quote: 

“Anybody can book, as I said, a talent, but we pride ourselves on getting so much more out of the talent. We pride ourselves on delivering more than just a general session. We're not just going to bring in a stage with some lighting and some sound. It's got to be more than that. I mean, the reason we're in business for so long and have been successful for so long is that we give so much more to our clients.”

Summary

If you like stories about celebrities, in particular stories about celebrities at corporate events, this is the best podcast ever.  Because today, the incomparable Mark Felix, Director of Entertainment Services at Drury Design Dynamics, a legendary NYC production company, talks about wrangling top-tier entertainment like Tom Hanks, Stephen Tyler, and Elton John, to name a few.  He also talks about handling high-stakes hiccups with grace and speed.  Like the time he replaced Michael Phelps with Magic Johnson in a stunning 11th-hour replacement. Mark’s stories are undoubtedly a masterclass in delivering event excellence every time. 

But you can’t do that without a guiding light.  Mark highlights the value of creativity, personalization, and strong industry relationships. Whether securing AI speakers or big-name bands, Mark works hard to have his talent add that undefinable personal touch that takes corporate events over the top.

His journey from the William Morris mailroom to a pivotal player at Drury shows that passion, fairness, and a deep understanding of talent can transform the mundane into the extraordinary.  Making moments that matter. Be prepared to be captivated in this very entertaining episode of No More Bad Events.  

Guest Bio:

As Director of Entertainment Services for Drury Design Dynamics, Mark Felix recommends and produces unique, creative, and exciting entertainment and speaker ideas for a wide range of corporate communications programs.  He serves as a resource to clients nationwide and is especially regarded for his ability to fit entertainment and speaker recommendations with specific communications challenges. 

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

The Voice of Meetings and Events (ft. Glenn Thayer | Conference Moderator & Master of Ceremonies)

Opening Quote:

Why do people go to conferences? Why do people go to award shows? They're there to meet people and build relationships, and solidify relationships. Well, how is that done? That's done over breaking bread. So you're having a meal with them, or it's at the bar, or it's a hallway conversation when you're leaving a keynote or leaving a breakout, and you go, well, what did you think about that? Yeah, I disagreed with them. I think there's a better way to execute this and roll this out. And now you have a conversation, and you're building relationships.

Summary

Known as “The Voice of Meetings and Events,” Glen Thayer is a professional master of ceremonies, conference moderator, corporate spokesperson, and live announcer. But what differentiates Glenn from others in that space is that he draws from his experience as a producer and brings all that knowledge to the event table. And it’s priceless.

By way of background, Glenn ran an entertainment production company for 20 years and in the process, learned that what he liked most was focusing on content and creation.  And he speaks to that aspect of event design in this episode of No More Bad Events.

Glenn talks about aligning goals and objectives and the importance of considering the business metrics, stakeholder needs, and attendee expectations. He addresses the need to create engaging formats, from panel discussions to fireside chats. And he talks about balancing content and connection.  To that end, he advocates for creating opportunities for relationship building by designing event schedules that provide ample time for attendees to network, engage in conversations, and digest the information they've learned. Glenn believes that people attend events not only to learn but also to connect with others in their industry.

And there’s so much more, including utilizing event apps and AI-generated content, the role of an emcee and moderator, dealing with unexpected moments, and the need to be spontaneous.  Glenn certainly has the chops to be the voice of meetings and events. He’s got great stories to tell, and he delivers them so smoothly. Have a listen; you’ll see why.

Guest Bio:

Known as The Voice of Meetings and Events, Glenn Thayer, CMP, is a professional conference moderator and master of ceremonies. He has over two decades of experience facilitating corporate and association conferences. Specializing in creating dynamic general sessions, Glenn works with his clients to enhance the audience experience through the use of technology, compelling content, and open, interactive dialogue and interviews.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com
 

OPENING QUOTE:

“One of the most innovative things that we have embraced is diversity. Diversity in background and diversity in culture and diversity in thought really is what creates this most incredible product, like this blend of thinking and people and ultimately ways of engaging audiences that we've never really thought about before, and that truly is exciting to me.”

SUMMARY

A content-focused episode, No More Bad Events takes a look at the hardcore, brass tack, foundational elements that are essential to producing nothing but a great event.  

Guests DJ Hanson and John Sideris, founders of Blueprint NYC-- a prestigious live, digital, and hybrid events production company-- discuss the power of immersive learning experiences.  

From self-led experiences to choose-your-own-adventure approaches, they are advocates for having attendees help in the content selection.  They no doubt believe that it encourages engagement simply because they’ve had a hand in it.

They’re also big advocates for extending the reach of the meeting beyond the actual meeting.  These fierce digital and engagement experts have developed a proprietary platform called Bluebird, which utilizes interactive features to keep internal audiences engaged after and between events. It’s got the ability to facilitate two-way conversations, push live updates, and provide training. It’s a perfect tool for connecting teams and ensuring consistent messaging across touchpoints… and across time. 

And there’s so much more, including strategies for kick-ass experiences. We invite you to listen to this thought-provoking episode, especially if you’re looking for innovative ways to engage your audience and make your next project the best one yet.  It’s a blueprint, courtesy of Blueprint NYC, for success.  Check it out.

GUEST BIO:

BlueprintNYC is an esteemed live event, digital, and hybrid production company.  DJ Hanson and John Sideris are the founders, and together, they strive to create kick-ass experiences for their clients. They pride themselves in keeping their ears to the ground, following what’s trending, and then pushing everything beyond what’s expected. They don’t just generate excitement; they actively seek to move audiences physically and emotionally.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

OPENING QUOTE:

“That last mile is about standing there with the CEO, with the Chief Marketing Officer, with the product people that are on stage, and saying how can we take this script that we have right now, these pieces of content, and just create a bigger bond with the audience over those things.”

SUMMARY:

Chris Janese is the CEO and head of client strategy at The Green Room, an extraordinary event production agency with roots in the entertainment industry. And it’s from that perspective that we learn more about what it takes to produce the best events. 

Chris believes in the power of entertainment.  He believes that by incorporating elements of surprise, emotion, and performance, you can create a profound and lasting impact on your audience. And one other thing. He believes that by going beyond what clients initially want, you can push boundaries and create events that truly exceed expectations.  He calls it-- albeit tongue-in-cheek-- violating expectations!

He also addresses the importance of the “last mile,” that final stage of any event where true magic happens.  The place where you keep yourself open to creativity and make a tweak at the last moment that changes everything for the better.  

And Chris also talks about trust. That attribute allows the boundaries to be pushed and magic to happen. Chris says it takes an abundant amount of patience, understanding, negotiation, and a push towards a process-driven approach that yields trust. Still, once you get there, exceptional events that leave lasting impressions will follow.  

So, if you're looking to create extraordinary, unforgettable events, then you will want to catch this episode.  Tune in and be amazed!

GUEST BIO:

Co-CEO and head of client strategy at The Green Room (TGR), an event production company, Chris has been at the forefront of some of the largest and most intricate productions in the industry over the past 30 years, including events for such globally recognized companies as CA Technologies, Juniper Networks, Intel, SAP, Allergan, Acura, and Starbucks and Ariel Investments.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title:

Two Emcees and a Microphone (ft. DanRam | Event MC | 5x TEDx Speaker | Executive Coach)

Bio:

An event emcee, 5X TEDx speaker, native speaking moderator, keynote speaker and startup coach, DanRam has shared the stage with extraordinary changemakers like Barack Obama and Sir Richard Branson. His eclectic background of growing up in 10 countries on 4 continents as well as his work in diverse industries ensures his clients are on the cutting edge of innovation.

Opening Quote:

“Representing the mission, the vision, the values, and the intention of the event is the role of a professional MC. And that is far beyond introducing a speaker on stage."

Summary:

If you've ever wondered what tactics are available that could make an event unforgettable, this conversation is for you. Dust off whatever notions you’ve had about professional emcees, and check into this episode for a fresh perspective!

DanRam and Scott, two professional hosts, dive into the magic of experienced emcees and how they elevate every aspect of an event. This isn't just about keeping the program moving; it's about creating moments that connect, inspire, and transform attendees into ambassadors for your cause.

DanRam also shares insights on connecting emotionally with audiences and the evolving landscape of event planning. He talks about the importance of authenticity and self-check-ins, managing unexpected issues during live events, cultural differences in audience engagement, the critical value of teamwork and preparedness, adapting to various crowd dynamics as well as the ability to transfer energy for the purpose of creating a receptive audience.

By integrating these lessons into their approach (from the art of authenticity to the science of energy transfers), event managers and professionals can considerably enhance the effectiveness and impact of their events, resonating with their audience on deeper levels.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Picking the Perfect Speaker | (ft. Rich Gibbons | President, SpeakInc)

OPENING QUOTE:

“There are so many. I don't want to say horror stories, but there have been lots of selections over the years where corporate leaders and middle-level managers have seen what a train wreck it can be if you don't pick the right talent. And it's misaligned for whatever reason, and getting it right is a lot easier than trying to mop up afterwards.”

SUMMARY:

Selecting the right speaker is an art form.  It requires an understanding of your audience's preferences, the ability to read the room, and a commitment to providing an unforgettable experience.  And with those parameters in mind, Rich addresses how a speaker could make or break an event.  And how, as a broker of speakers, he needs to understand every nuance of a client’s request or risk misfortune.

And on that note, Rich leans into some relevant and memorable quotes from a few of his esteemed colleagues.  For example, “Prescription before diagnosis is malpractice” and “In a time of infinite choice, the power of curation skyrockets.”

And it all makes sense as Rich gets specific about the need to deeply understand a conference or program slot's ethos, profile, demographic, and DNA.  He talks about the growing focus on diversity in gender and race in speaker selections, new trends in subject matter, assessing the track records of speakers (celebrity and otherwise), and… this is big …being an advocate for the event owner.

If keynotes are an integral part of your program, and producing great events is your goal, this episode of No More Bad Events is a must!

GUEST BIO:

With an extensive client following in both the corporate and trade association realms, Rich Gibbons advises on speakers and platform talent that aligns with event goals.  He has held board positions with the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB), the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA), and the IASB/NSA Council.

HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Scoring Big in the Event World | (ft. Ross Bernstein | Author and Keynote Speaker)

OPENING QUOTE:

“And I guess the trend now that we're fully back in person, I mean, there's obviously some hybrid, and there's some virtual, and that serves a purpose for some events, but for the bigger stuff, people realize that to really have a great conference, it's about the camaraderie. It's about having a beer, a glass of wine, a steak, sitting next to someone, looking them in the eye, shaking their hand, breaking bread. That's what it's all about.”

SUMMARY:

An award-winning Hall of Fame keynote speaker and best-selling author of 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein’s program is all about the DNA of what makes champions unique. And in the event world, that translates to individuals who create a positive culture and contribute to keeping peace and making things fun.  And it gets better.

He believes in karma, camaraderie, and the importance of being a good person just to have around. And he believes that a blend of good people is necessary for a successful team.  And a successful event.

And wow!  He acknowledges the central role event professionals play in making events successful, comparing them to offensive linemen in football, often going unnoticed unless something goes wrong. He’s a pronounced cheerleader for planners and producers. 

Ross affirms that point and his belief that the industry is healthier than ever, with people recognizing the value of in-person gatherings and investing more in quality events.  That said, Ross calls a very good game. Not to mention, tells great stories. He’s animated and engaging. So sit back, team, and prepare to be enthralled.  Ross is about to score big in our world of No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein, is an award-winning peak performance business speaker who has keynoted conferences for Fortune 500 companies on all seven continents and has been featured on CNN, ESPN, Fox News, and “CBS This Morning,” as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Laughter and the Lightness of Being | (ft. Melinda Buckley | Executive Coach and Creative Director)

OPENING QUOTE:

“Humor is a tool, just like anything else. So it's not something that's dominant. We're not going to necessarily lead with it unless it's appropriate. But first you want to land your message. You want to focus on your audience, you want to be able to articulate your objectives, and then you want to use humor to engage your audience. So it's like the tail. It doesn't wag the dog, but it makes the dog happy.”

SUMMARY:

In this lively and funny episode of "No More Bad Events," host Scott Bloom and guest Melinda Buckley, executive coach, and creative director, discuss the importance of laughter and humor in bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging. 

They explore the benefits of infusing humor into business conferences, debunk common misconceptions about it, and address the obstacles and pushback that may arise. Melinda also shares examples of successful humor integration in corporate environments and provides tips for individuals who want to incorporate a little wit into their presentations. 

As an example, and for those who don't consider themselves naturally funny, she believes the key is to approach humor organically and focus on bringing out the best presentation that’s already inside them. It's about finding ways to add context, metaphors, and memes that enhance the message and create a lightness in the room.

But it doesn’t stop there.  Melinda talks about persona, being human, and the perfection of imperfection. She’s engaging, funny, and light, not to mention that she tells a great story. So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover the impact of humor, laughter, and the lightness of being in creating unforgettable events.

GUEST BIO:

Melinda’s extensive stage, film, and storytelling background informs everything she does. Her diverse clients include Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and associations.  Melinda has also developed an interactive program entitled The Power Story to help executives identify and incorporate compelling, business-appropriate stories that authentically engage audiences.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Where Theatre Meets Corporate Events | (ft. Jeremy Dobrish | Senior Creative Director, Proscenium)

OPENING QUOTE:

“What playwriting really taught me was structure. And how do you structure a story? There's a great quote. You may have heard this, which is a story is the way to tell it. Right? A story is the way to tell it. There's no such thing as the story. There's the telling of the story. You can tell the story a million different ways, and how you tell the story, that's the story.”

SUMMARY:

Join host Scott Bloom today for a thoroughly entertaining interview with Jeremy Dobrish.  As well it should be.  Jeremy is a celebrated director and playwright who shifted his career to the event world a few years back, and he’s having a blast.  Currently Creative Director at Proscenium, a NYC-based event marketing agency working with the biggest brands, Jeremy is also a master raconteur who enthusiastically shares his experiences as a thespian and a corporate event producer.  

He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and audience engagement to evoke strong emotions and create meaningful experiences.  And in that regard, he believes that all business interactions are like theatre.  Yes, literally, show business. 

Overall, the episode delves into the intersection of the theatrical world and corporate production, providing valuable insights for event planners and professionals in the industry.  From the importance of getting an audience involved to crafting compelling stories to working with executives to deliver their own best performance, you’ll find it all here in this dramatic episode of No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

As a seven-time published playwright and award-winning theatre director, Jeremy combines Broadway-caliber creative and powerful content creation to help the world’s biggest brands perform. As a director, he works with executives, ensuring their best presentations. And as a writer, he creates entertaining live moments that resonate.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com.

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE: Producing Moments That Matter | (ft. J.B. Miller | President & CEO, Empire Entertainment)

OPENING QUOTE:

“And to create big moments requires creativity, but it requires engineering, requires these two different sides of the brain. And I think with Empire, what we've been able to do is to deploy these abundant skill sets and resources. to consistently, on behalf of clients, elevate moments. So our new mission statement, which we're sort of rolling out internally, is that we produce moments that matter.”

SUMMARY:

J.B. Miller is a visionary leader and the driving force behind Empire Entertainment, a global event business that defies categorization. Back in 1993, he envisioned a company that would not only reach beyond regional boundaries to serve a diverse range of clients, but that could also execute operations on a global scale. Over the years, he leaned into innovation and tuned into the world zeitgeist to stay on course.  Today he is in the pocket.  But not resting on any laurels.

A true legend, J.B.’s Empire, has upped the ante on experience. He’s laser-focused on producing only moments that matter. Moments that elevate lives. Moments to be remembered.  

That said, J.B. shares his perspectives and stories in fascinating detail.  Stories inclusive of names like Alicia Keys, John Legend, and Keith Urban… who were not only the superstar elements of various events he produced but true collaborators.  To that end, J.B. waxes prolific in the art of collaboration.  Connecting events with desired outcomes.  Pushing the needle on creativity.  Crafting compelling narratives that resonate.  Never doing the same thing twice.  All of which levels up to producing No More Bad Events.

There’s all of that in more in this episode, so get your zeitgeist on and get tuned in.

GUEST BIO:

The creative force behind Empire Entertainment, J.B. Miller, is a visionary in the world of event production and entertainment. With an unparalleled knack for captivating audiences, his innovative productions have redefined the industry. From groundbreaking events to unforgettable performances, his expertise continues to shape our industry landscape.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Flying High on Success with a Dynamic Event Production Duo | (ft. Nicole Beukers and Jennifer Winegardner | Co-founders of Heron Production Group)

OPENING QUOTE:

“We are in the business of selling something that is intangible, meaning you don’t go into a showroom and say, that’s the model of car that I want, that’s what I want my show to look like. So they have to believe in us, and they have to believe that we’re not only going to be good stewards of their budget but that we’re also going to execute on their vision and that it’s going to be more than they expected.”

SUMMARY:

Co-founders of Heron Production Group, a 100% women-owned and certified business enterprise, Nicole and Jennifer, have been producing events for over 25 years, respectively.  In 2021, they formed a partnership, and they have just taken off.  Producing one great event after another.

And according to these amazing ladies, it’s a three-step thing. First, you have to have a strong sense of curiosity. You also need to listen. Intently.  And then you have to care.  They understand that they’re in the business of selling something intangible, so exhibiting those humanistic values goes a long way to establishing trust.  They talk about that, and they talk about extending that kind of humanity to the attendees. They talk about how successful events are trending towards producing a more human-focused, more authentic experience and how showing gratitude is key.  

Then they talk about entertainment.  Namely, more Scott, all of the time.  Seriously funny business.  But all of that aside, Nicole and Jennifer believe adding entertainment keeps an audience engaged and opens them up to content.  They liken it to a sort of jolt to the brain or a palette cleanser, so to speak. They also discuss the importance of post-mortems, event after-glows, and setting the bar even higher than the client.

GUEST BIO:

Co-founders of Heron Production Group, a 100% women-owned and certified business enterprise, Nicole and Jennifer, have been producing events for over 25 years, respectively.  In 2021, they formed a partnership and a team of production experts that develop inventive, impactful, and motivational events.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Behind the Scenes with a Mega Influencer (ft. Eric Rutherford | Executive Producer, 15|40 Productions)

OPENING QUOTE:

“Time is bleeding, and every minute should count. So how I approach an event is someone has

made a choice to come and spend time with you. So make sure we, as event producers or

people in this industry, are always thinking of that.” - Eric Rutherford

SUMMARY:

Executive Producer at 15|40 Productions, an experience, and integrated activations agency for

global brands, Eric Rutherford, is also a social media mega influencer who uses his platform to

showcase the hard work and creativity of events produced out of the 15|40 New York City office.

He’s an absolute expert at capturing moments leading up to the greatest events... red carpet or

otherwise... giving guests, fans, and friends... an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look on social

media at what it really takes to pull off the most memorable experiences. Sometimes it's glam.

Sometimes it's not ... like the time he had to scoop doggy poo up from the red carpet.

Whatever it is, Eric talks about how pulling back the curtain on those moments foster

inclusivity... which naturally foster more love for the brand. He talks about his role as an event

producer to go beyond just doing a job to always be mindful of the guest or fan. He talks

about finding every imaginable way to immerse them in the experience.

He’s a great storyteller too and unabashedly tells tales about celebrity arrivals, the advantages

of having salt and pepper hair and of being an older man in a young man’s game and killing it!

GUEST BIO:

Former Director of Events at the Hollywood Reporter and social media mega influencer, Eric

Rutherford is now an EP at 15|40 Productions, an experience, and integrated activations agency

for global brands. Today, Eric continues to use his social media platform (500K+ followers

WOWZA) to showcase events produced out of the 15|40 NYC office.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Luxury Brand Events with a French Twist. Ooh la la! (ft. Thomas Serrano | Founder and CEO, Exclamation Group)

OPENING QUOTE:

“It's just those different levels of emotion that we lay down on the timeline of the event. So, it's not only about planning, you know, the menu, the cocktail, the entertainment; it’s planning those emotions that will create an emotional connection and will make guests remember the brands remember the events in a very special way. ” - Thomas Serrano.

SUMMARY:

Founder and CEO of Exclamation Group, an experiential agency dedicated to opulent brands like Bulgari, Dom Perignon, Swarovski, Van Cleef & Arpels, to name a few; Thomas Serrano, a cultured French gentleman, knows a thing or two about creating exquisite and memorable events for the haute-couture crowd. 

According to Serrano, it’s about mapping out the emotional journey for the guests, laying down the different levels of emotion you wish to provoke on a timeline. And it’s about creating seamless, extraordinary moments for people who have it all and have seen it all. It’s all so ooh, la la.

But the cool thing about Thomas is that the methods he uses to curate these one-of-a-kind, off-the-chart affairs are transferable to any event planner.  He talks about the method and the steps, then shares the skinny on the fine detail.

For example, he says... give your guests space.  It says luxury, exclusivity, and privilege...  And give them access to something that they would not ordinarily have access to.  It’s mind-blowing...  And then connect it all to the story that embodies the brand.  It becomes unforgettable.

Speaking of stories, Thomas regales us with quite a few of his own. Including one story of his personal journey from Paris to New York.  All of which is a perfect demonstration of producing nothing but the best events. C’est bon!

GUEST BIO:

Thomas Serrano began his career with experiential agencies in Paris. He relocated to New York and served as President of Havas Luxe Events and created Havas Events North America. Today, Thomas heads up the Exclamation Group, a one-stop shop for corporate and luxury events as well as cultural and sports partnerships.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com.

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE: Unlocking the Five Keys to Engagement (ft. Sharon Reus | President, CPG Agency)

OPENING QUOTE:

“We have the power to change people's beliefs, and why is that important? Well, people act out of their beliefs, so if someone believes something is in their best interest, they're going to act accordingly. ” - Sharon Reus

SUMMARY:

As president of CPG Agency, Reus oversees its “experience offerings” for its many Fortune 500 companies, holding the CPG team to a high standard of execution. Principally, using strategic content to create “belief through experience.” 

And how does she do that? She employs five keys to engagement. And with those keys in mind, Sharon addresses breaking down walls, humanizing a company, creating feelings and thoughts, and emotional ROI. And she shares some good experiential stories on the same.

She goes one step further. She shares with us how it’s done. Rule of thumb? Step back. Abandon rinse and repeat because you thought it was successful. Do deep dives. Think about the current sentiments of your constituents and where you want them to be. Use that as your guiding light. Be brave. Bring it upstairs to the executives. Get buy-in. And change behaviors!

Listen in for the five keys to engagement and be prepared to produce nothing but the best events! You gotta believe!

GUEST BIO:

A 30-year veteran of the communications and events industry, and an accomplished facilitator and business coach, Reus is passionate about using strategic content to create “belief through experience” and brings that same passion to her leadership of the agency.  As a producer, Reus’ expertise encompasses experience in design and strategy, content creation, audience engagement as well as technical support.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Collaboration Artists, Connectors, and Goosebump Moments (ft. David Adler | Chairman & Founder, BizBash)

OPENING QUOTE:

“Everybody wants to be heard. And most of the times when we go to events, people are not heard. And that's why the idea with events today is also how do you scale intimacy? And by scaling intimacy, first, you need is trust. And when you give people a chance to talk to each other, they get that. Even if it's symbolic, even if it's talk to the person next to you for five minutes. People want trust. ” - David Adler

SUMMARY:

Founder & CEO of BizBash, David Adler, is no doubt, a legend. King of event media. And now the author of an extraordinary book that challenges the status quo and offers a game-changing blueprint for fostering “collaboration artists” that can unlock extraordinary work.  

And on our one-year anniversary, David brings everything we ever dreamed our podcast could be to this milestone episode.  From his legendary status to his practical advice to irrefutable expert insight into the latest industry trends and best practices, this episode embodies our raison d’etre.  It also includes the introduction of new, important, and powerful, ‘you-heard-it hear-first’ phrases, activations, and buzzwords… like collaboration artists, the Un-Conference, serendipity, democratizing, and “getting to the let’s.”  

David also regales us with stories that exemplify what collaborative efforts can render… namely, unleashed creativity, conversations that connect, and goosebumps moments. The latter is an emotional barometer that David uses to measure event success.  The bottom line is that if you want to become an unstoppable force and make a lasting impact in the industry, listen to this program because invaluable know-how and experience lives in this epic anniversary episode.

GUEST BIO:

A 40-year veteran of event marketing, David started his career as co-founder of Washington Dossier, a society magazine for the nation’s capital. From there, he moved into a VP of Communications position for Macmillan before launching BizBash Media- the magazine, website, and tradeshows for the event planning industry.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title: Meals. Movement. Mindfulness. And Meaning. (ft. David T. Stevens | Co-founder | Olympian Meeting)

Bio:

A 20-year veteran planner and 6x Fittest Male #EventProf, David is the co-founder of the event-wellness consulting firm Olympian Meeting — where he co-authored a white paper on the increased ROI that can result from incorporating wellness elements into a meeting.  David has also been on the speaking circuit since 2022 and has presented to his industry peers and private institutions.

Opening Quote:

“This is just how to make us, as meetings and event professionals, more efficient. That's why I don't see it as a trend. I see it as a way of really getting more juice out of the squeeze and making the time you spend with your attendees more effective so that people leave changed.”

Summary:

In this episode of No More Bad Events, guest David T. Stevens discusses the significance of integrating wellness into event planning to enhance both the attendee experience and overall event success. Stevens, co-founder of Olympia Meeting, shares insights from his fitness background and holistic wellness approach, advocating for physical activity, nutrition, mindfulness, and meaningful engagement as foundational elements of successful events.

Stevens emphasizes breaking traditional long sessions into engaging segments, catering to dietary restrictions, movement-friendly setups, sleep-conscious scheduling, and informative labels like "brain boost bar" to support cognitive function. Stevens argues that these intentional changes can lead to better ROI, improved attendee satisfaction, and enhanced corporate culture.

Stevens concludes with a balanced model of intense focus and calm reflection, termed "Olympian or Ohm," underlining the value of mindfulness, movement, meaning, and meals in creating memorable and impactful events.  

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Prepare for Impact. Taking Your Event to An Eleven. (ft. Ryan Estis | Keynote Speaker, Author & Founding Partner, ImpactEleven)

OPENING QUOTE:

“It's a question I love to ask Meeting Planners… how long does the energy, and the enthusiasm and the commitment- after your big kickoff meeting- last? And the idea should be that we go to a meeting with a foundation, and then we continue to elevate momentum and energy and commitment and drive throughout the year; it shouldn't wane after 30 days or 90 days.”

-Ryan Estis

SUMMARY:

Recognized by Meetings and Convention Magazine as one of the “best keynote speakers ever heard,” Ryan Estis brings his voice and expertise to No More Bad Events. A former ad exec and current business owner of a research and learning organization, Ryan is also a co-founder of ImpactEleven, a specialized learning ground and boot camp for the speaking community. As a speaker, Ryan inspires his sales and executive leadership audiences with insights to help initiate change and performance.

In today’s podcast, Ryan effortlessly transfers his acquired knowledge to the event and meetings universe; and arms planners with information about shifts that he has seen in our business and about insights into accommodating those changes to ensure positive, enduring event impact.

From providing guests with a communal sense of place to experiences that connect to creating alignment and learning at an individual pace, Ryan has some awesome perspectives. Not to mention enthusiastically-told stories about performance and endurance. All told, in the interest, of course, of producing No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

A globally-recognized sales and leadership expert, Ryan advises clients on navigating change, improving performance, influencing culture, and accelerating growth. He’s also a highly-regarded Keynote speaker as well as a co-founding partner of ImpactEleven, a specialized learning ground and boot camp for the speaking community.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Getting to Exceptional. (ft. Gary Forman. | Freelance Creative Director and Speechwriter)

OPENING QUOTE:

“I have to say because it’s one of the more interesting things I found in this work. I’ve seen a direct correlation between how vulnerable people are willing to make themselves and how successful they are. The people who are closed and live in fear, I don’t do as well with them, and they don’t do as well. Those folks that come with an open mind, and it’s like let it hang out. Those are the folks I see rising quickly, and those are the folks that are willing to take as much help as I can give. That is such a rewarding experience.”

- Gary Forman

SUMMARY:

A freelance creative director, speechwriter, and executive coach with more than 30 years of experience in delivering successful events to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and technology companies, Gary Forman, is a well-rounded resource for meeting professionals looking for help in bringing their next event to an exceptional level.

As Gary reasons… as long as you’re vulnerable, smart, well-meaning, motivated, and committed to bringing in creative experts who may do things differently, you’ll get there.

Gary also chats about establishing trust, and with that as a baseline, he addresses how enhanced content can be delivered. He talks about how presenters can work the stage for maximum impact and about adding humor to events. He believes that laughter and positive energy breed connections. And as a self-proclaimed energy junkie, Gary also addresses the pros of always having seasoned stage managers in place to jump around and through hoops to ensure there are no energy-killing moments in any part of a production. All of it is in line, of course, with delivering No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

A creative director, speechwriter, and speaker coach, Gary has worked on hundreds of events over the last 30 years, primarily in the tech and pharma industries. With an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Gary also works with several tech clients as a strategic marketing and communications advisor.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE: Start with Why. End with a Win. (ft. Mike Bonheim | Communications Strategist and Creative Director)

OPENING QUOTE:

“We want to create an experience here where our message is, and the key messages primarily are going to be banging around in heads after they get home.” - Mike Bonheim

SUMMARY:

A freelance communications strategist and creative director with more than 15 years of experience in delivering experiential events to some of the world’s most respected companies, Mike Bonheim, knows how to ask the one big question that most always lands a great event... WHY? Mike’s position is that once you understand the why, you can come to the party, so to speak, with relevant ideas that resonate.

Mike’s got a lot of other cool perspectives. And in this episode, he also talks about “knee-jerk no’s” and how to navigate them. He talks about being eager to be wrong and how he loves to hear what a client may hate about an idea. He talks about details and non-arbitrary, purposeful design. He shares illustrative stories on the same. And he shares what he thinks the greatest event successes should look like. And for Mike, it’s not necessarily about the wow. It’s about hearing that the audience has left, saying that attending the event was worth their time.

And that, according to Mike, is the key metric for No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

A seasoned, creative, experiential, and live-event marketing innovator and freelancer, Mike guides clients in producing“strategically creative and creatively strategic” messaging. Known for his philosophies around the business of creating exceptional experiences, Mike supports C-suite executives from some of the world’s largest and most respected companies.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Screen management. Camera time. And tidy backgrounds in the virtual world. (ft. Rebecca Morgan | Management Consultant and Coach)

OPENING QUOTE:

I coined the phrase “tidy authentic beats virtual ‘so it's fine to have it in your house somewhere as long as it's tidy because we noticed the little piles of stuff: again, we’re nosy, and if we're bored, we're trying to figure out what is that in the background.

- Rebecca Morgan

SUMMARY:

A long-time Silicon Valley resident, Rebecca Morgan has witnessed, studied, and researched the great leadership practices of the region’s highest-performing companies. And she brings her observations to the table of producing the most-effective virtual presentations.

In fact, and to that end, Rebecca will facilitate and confer on a new eSpeakers Virtual Master Presenter (VMP) course beginning on May 15. The course is packed with smart concepts and tips for making the most of any virtual event.

And in this episode of No More Bad Events, Rebecca shares some of those finer tips and nuances of elevating the effectiveness of doing digital. From understanding the importance of screen management to selecting non-interfering tidy backgrounds to how to best engage with your laptop camera so that that little black dot becomes your best buddy… as well as a conduit for producing nothing but the best virtual events. Intrigued? Listen in for more.

GUEST BIO:

An engaging international and virtual speaker, a master workshop facilitator, and a best-selling author of 28 books, Rebecca works with organizations around the globe on leadership, management, and other key performance issues. Recipient of multiple leadership awards, Rebecca is also a Certified Management Consultant, Speaking Professional, and Virtual Presenter. Her latest endeavor is the conferrer of the new eSpeakers Virtual Master Presenter designation (VMP).

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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Flaming chainsaws. Slam poets. And the great outdoors. (ft. Bonni Scepkowski | Founder & Principal, Stellar Events Meetings)

OPENING QUOTE:

Culture is the important thing. What's the culture of your company? Once I know that I can get in and do anything. 

- Bonni Scepkowski

SUMMARY:

After thirty years in event and meetings management for the life sciences segment, Bonni Scepkowski is a legend for exceeding expectations in that industry. She builds life, brand loyalty, and advocacy into everything she touches. And she touches a lot. And when you touch that much, things can go sideways.

In this episode, Bonni takes us down a path full of challenges and recoveries that only a pro can handle with ease and grace, from snowstorms in San Diego to finding Slam Poets in Philadelphia. She also chats about exotic escapades in Barcelona, from hosting meetings in the great outdoors to incorporating philanthropic team-build efforts that give back.

And none of this happens, as Bonni tells it, without first doing that deep dive into uncovering client culture and client objectives. Because once she knows that, she encapsulates goals into an actionable agenda that creates a buzz. A buzz, according to Bonni, is the sound of a great event. And that can all be heard here today on this episode of No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

Founder and Principal of Stellar Events Meetings, a strategic meetings and management company focused exclusively on life sciences, Bonni has dedicated her whole career to producing events in that area. She’s a founding board member of SAMPS, the only organization dedicated to sales and marketing professionals within the life sciences, and is also a recent recipient of SPIN’s inaugural 40 Over 40 award.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Big Apple Events with a Little Side of Chutzpah. (ft. Jaclyn Bernstein, President & Partner, Empire Force Events)

OPENING QUOTE:

“We all goof, we all screw up, but what could we do to become your partner, not just for this event but once, twice, for years.”

-Jaclyn Bernstein

SUMMARY:

Jaclyn Bernstein, a native New Yorker and President and Partner of Empire Force Events, is a straight talker, an advocate for the city, and a legend in the event industry.  And in this episode, she serves up a bit of Yiddish, shares sides of her lifestyle in the Big Apple as well as some gutsy takes on what makes our event world go round.  Thirty years in the business, and you gotta believe she’s seen it all … and to that end, she talks about it all!  From how to manage sensitive budget conversations to the special aptitude of listening, being resourceful, and throwing everything you got at it.  Because according to Jaclyn, that’s what it takes to establish successful partnerships and to deliver the best events.  And if you can do that in New York, you can do it anywhere!  Listen in.  It can all be heard here on this episode of No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

Jaclyn is President and Partner of Empire Force Events and is the dynamo behind NYC’s longest, independent and locally-owned Destination Management company! Known for establishing long-standing client partnerships and for producing corporate & experiential events, Jaclyn is also a 4X MPI, ILEA, BizBash, and Event Solutions Hall of Famer.

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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE:

Fun. Fierce. And Smart. (ft. Marin Bright, Founder & CEO, Smart Meetings)

OPENING QUOTE:

“My greatest a-ha and joy is how willing we are to be vulnerable with each other, and we're really connecting on a different level, and it makes the meeting so much richer and much more to look forward to.” - Marin Bright

SUMMARY:

Marin Bright, Founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, is an industry icon.  Not only is she at the helm of publishing the industry’s leading print and digital publication, but she’s also producing monthly opportunities for event specialists to meet face-to-face at curated networking events.  She’s undoubtedly on the cutting edge of all that’s trending. We tap into her insight to uncover what professionals will need to seriously consider to ensure nothing but the best events. It can all be heard here on this episode of No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

After a successful career start in hotel sales, Marin followed her passion and published the first issue of Smart Meetings, the world’s leading meetings industry publication focused on inspiring audiences of meeting and event professionals to dream big.  An industry icon, Marin also produces Smart Meeting Events, curated face-to-face networking experiences that connect meeting planners with hotels, destination reps, and thought leaders. 

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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

TITLE: Wants, Needs, and a Desire for Difference. (ft. Mike Schugt, President, Teneo Hospitality Group)

OPENING QUOTE:

“The reason brands have gotten so sophisticated in the hotel business is because attendees want what everyone else wants... and what everyone wants is... everything.”

-Mike Schugt

SUMMARY:

On this week’s episode, we hear from the President of Teneo Hospitality Group, Mike Schugt. A seasoned, super-respected hospitality professional, Mike shares his perspectives on what attendees need and want; and how the industry has to respond to stay ahead.  It’s a game changer, and it’s all here on No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

Former VP of Sales & Marketing at Hilton Hotels, founder of Leading North, a hospitality consulting firm, and current President of Teneo Hospitality Group, a sales organization for luxury hotels and resorts, Mike is responsible for strategic direction and growth. His tenure at Teneo has delivered a first-in-class leadership position, while his 25+ years of hospitality experience has delivered us an industry legend.

President of Teneo Hospitality Group, a sales organization for luxury hotels and resorts, Mike is responsible for strategic direction and growth. His tenure at Teneo has delivered a first-in-class leadership position, while his 25+ years of hospitality experience has delivered us an industry legend.

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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Be Hospitable, Hug Someone and Embrace the Change. (ft. Deborah Gardner, Hospitality Keynote Speaker)

OPENING QUOTE:

“It’s all about your first-hand experience. If you've got the first-hand experience to share with your clients and your audience, you're going to be fine.”

-Deborah Gardner

SUMMARY:

On this week’s episode, we hear from a former hospitality sales veteran and current keynote speaker, Deborah Gardner, who addresses the importance of the relationship between a guest and a host and the fundamental role hospitality plays in increasing the sales volume of an organization. It’s all here on No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

Former hospitality sales veteran, CBS Sports broadcaster, and 2X National Gold Medal Swimming Champion, Deborah is an expert at teaching companies how to stay competitive and achieve outstanding results by focusing on people. Recognized by Meetings Today as one of the top trendsetters in the hospitality industry, Deborah is the one to watch to stay ahead of the curve.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Culture, it’s the competitive advantage that differentiates great companies from good ones. (ft. Frank Ward, Founder, and CEO of Altered Image)

OPENING QUOTE:

“A creative team's vibe or energy affects the overall event. It's just so evident, and then we don't take that for granted. We go into the creative, never always  fully believing in yourself or your ideas. There's always that sense of why you're doing it that you know it’s good, it’s right, it’s appropriate, but when you have a lot of like-minded people thinking that way, you seem to work extra hard collectively to make sure that you know the idea that we originally went with whether it's a little concept from strategy can be pulled off and knowing you're doing that for the clients intent or objectives. The office environment here and everything, it's really conducive to that kind of collaboration, if you will, as far as what we do, and we have teams with responsibilities. Still, I think we do have a lot of very like-minded people, even though they have different specialties. We all seem to have that kind of vibe.”

-Frank Ward

SUMMARY:

This week, we hear from a leader in the events industry on culture and how it has everything to do with working with like-minded people who love to produce something great again and again. People don't operate from a place of fear but from a place of fun or challenges. Frank talks about his people, the great wins, and some adversities they faced over the four decades. All great stories with great insights, particularly about how putting the right people and enough of them in place is an irrefutable antidote to No More Bad Events. 

GUEST BIO:

Frank Ward, Founder and CEO of Altered Image, is a leader in the events industry with some serious knowledge of culture and how it impacts events. He’s been in the meetings and events industry for over 40 years, observing that having like-minded people on your team who love to produce something great again and again is the key to a happy customer.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

• Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com
• Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Title: How to be Unstoppable (ft. Alex Weber | International Keynote Speaker)

Bio:

An international keynote speaker, award-winning host for NBC, acclaimed author, and competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Alex helps leaders, individuals, and organizations to be relentless, to gain their competitive edge, and to unlock new levels of achievement. His contagious positive energy immediately impacts audiences to be unstoppable!

Opening Quote:

"And what if your people at the end of a keynote, what if everyone in the audience was lit up to be fully committed to themselves, to the people who need us, to the work we're doing and not these micro commits where we're hiding a little bit and we're holding back because that's what happens."

Summary:

A fantastic guest joins Scott today in this episode of No More Bad Event—it’s Alex Weber. Alex is an International Keynote Speaker, Author, NBC host, and badass Ninja Warrior participant.

No doubt about it.  Alex is one of the most enthusiastic people you’ll ever meet. He’s got a real passion for helping audiences and event professionals make the most out of every experience.

In Alex’s chat with Scott, they get into some really eye-opening stuff. They talked about his journey and how his all-in mindset really shapes everything he does. Alex has got some incredible insights on leadership and motivation, thanks to his background and experiences.

What's really cool about Alex is his unique ability to blend humor with wisdom. He dropped some fantastic tips on how to keep your audience engaged and create a safe, positive environment, even when things go a bit off-script. If you’re an event professional, you're going to find these insights super useful.

Alex also touched on the importance of self-belief, chasing your dreams, and the power of positive energy. His approach is filled with practical advice and inspiration.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Authenticity and Keeping it Human are the Keys to Good Events Today (ft. Shawna Suckow, Founder, SPIN (Senior Planners Industry Network)

OPENING QUOTE:

“The pandemic removed our filter, we don't have time for BS, we don't have time for lack of authenticity, we don’t have time for polished over professionalism, just be a human. We’re exhausted; just tell us how it’s going to be, and we’ll do it.  We want to have distractions and fun along the way, it can’t be all business. That’s reflected in the meetings that we need to plan as well, it can't be all business. We are so hungry for human connection, and we don't get that sitting and listening to the speakers; on one the one hand, I’m a speaker, but also, I want my attendees to be energized and interested and engaged, and so it's a balance that has to happen. The meeting planner has so much power to control that outcome that maybe wasn't there before, and now I think people are really ready to hear it. Whereas before, the committee or board would before say we have to cram as much education into this conference as possible. Now they are realizing they have humans in those seats, and they need more than that; they need to be stimulated to have this conversation in the hallway after the speaker and have the energy to come back in for the next speaker, being an engaged and interested audience.”

-Shawna Suckow

SUMMARY:

This week, we hear from a leader in the events industry on authenticity, how to engage audiences, and how to feed event attendees that are hungry for human connections. It’s all here on No More Bad Events.

GUEST BIO:

Shawna Suckow, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), CVP (Certified Virtual Presenter), is a speaker with some serious knowledge of the customer mindset. She spent 20 years as a corporate buyer in hospitality and tourism, observing marketing departments and their target customers. She is also the founder of SPIN (Senior Planners Industry Network.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Science, Serotonin, and Saving the Hotel Industry (ft. Michael Dominguez, President & CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International)

Michael Dominguez on leadership and luxury in a post-pandemic world

OPENING QUOTE:

“That's the point, focus on the people. It doesn't matter what all this is if we're not paying attention to the people when it's all done. I thought that was just beautifully done.”

-Michael Dominguez

GUEST BIO:

Michael Dominguez is President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International, a global sales organization known for its exclusive membership of the world's most distinguished, independently operated or owned hotels and resorts.

LinkedIn

CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:

[5:48] - Planning Priorities

What should come first when planning meetings?

The event industry is moving faster than expected, and one result is that there’s much less physical space available. Event planners need to take this into account, and realize that in some cases the metropolitan spaces are actually the ones with unexpected event spaces available. Sometimes you have to get creative and look to places you wouldn’t normally expect to find success. 

[11:21] - Introspection in the Event Industry

What Michael and others have learned

“I've always felt I've been pretty in tuned to my emotional intelligence, and been pretty good at it. What I had to do was even put that on steroids during the pandemic.” Michael’s personal transformation through the pandemic was one of intensity. He realized that there’s a lot of life happening to people right now, and we need to have more grace for the people around us— within the industry, and outside of it.

[15:37] - Bringing Wellness to the Meeting Space

Michael’s research on physical spaces and the human body

Michael worked with Delos Living to identify the lighting colors and hues that have the most positive impact on people’s wellbeing in meeting and workplaces. He realized that it doesn’t cost an extra penny to make small choices like these in spaces that will pay huge dividends when it comes to people’s mental health and wellness. “One of the reasons you’re tired after an eight-hour board meeting is because you’re sitting under crappy yellow lighting the entire day.”

[21:55] - Embrace the Details

From Spurs to Dinner Tables

What does the San Antonio Spurs basketball team have in common with Michael Dominguez? They both care about culture, and that’s why they succeed. Michael mentions that Spurs coach Greg Popovich organizes team meetings with no more than six people per table, ensuring that conversations don’t break off into smaller groups. “Everything is so specific and thoughtful,” Michael says, and this inspires him— as it should inspire all of us. After all, uncommon results come from uncommon approaches. 

RESOURCES:

• [2:39] About ALHI
• [22:02] The Culture Code, by Daniel Coyle

Follow Michael Dominguez:

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series, and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

ABOUT eSPEAKERS:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:

From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. 

Learn more at: impacteleven.com

PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:

In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.

As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. 

Here’s to making (podcast) history together.

Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com

SHOW CREDITS:

• Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com
• Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | JHeaps@eSpeakers.com
• Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com

Cruising with Carina Bauer: Part II

We catch up with IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer after IMEX America

OPENING QUOTE:

“I think that's really important for all of us as sustainability becomes more important in everything that we do, that we really build nature…into everything that we do and the decisions that we make.”

-Carina Bauer

GUEST BIO:

Carina Bauer is CEO of The IMEX Group, a company that organizes trade shows for the international business events industry. According to Carina, her sole purpose as CEO is to help clients and partners “make more profitable connections and create even better events.”

Links:

• LinkedIn

CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:

[6:05] - Emphasis on Nature

Creating a more sustainable world

Having originally planned to make nature the theme of IMEX America 2020, Carina and her team felt the message of sustainability and nature was more relevant than ever. Everything from the education areas to the lounges and food courts are nature-themed. She says that whenever she’s designing a show and show experience, she’s always looking for what will drive people to have a better overall experience from the show.

[12:51] - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Carina’s take on DEI in the events industry

Carina wants IMEX to be a place where women and others can be inspired to reach their goals, network, and learn from each other. They’ve even developed an internal squad dedicated to creating a code of conduct that ensures gender-neutral toilets at the show, accessibility throughout the venue, and much more. 

[18:06] - What are You Proud Of?

Discussing Carina’s personal landmarks at IMEX

Carina is most proud of the way that, post-pandemic, IMEX has been able to transform itself while keeping its teams together. Rather than suffering from the great pause, they took it as an opportunity to learn, develop new skills, discover different areas of the industry, such as virtual events, and develop their culture. She says that’s something they continue to build and reinvent every day.

[20:11] - What Makes IMEX Special?

A perspective from the CEO

What’s the most unique aspect of IMEX? Carina says it’s the way that it brings together an entire global business events family. If you’re passionate about the industry or any aspect of it, IMEX can create connections that are transformational for you or your business. “Whatever your interest is, there will be something for you.”

RESOURCES:

• [2:37] About IMEX
• [2:37] IMEX America

Follow Carina Bauer:

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

Scott Bloom is a career comedian, television personality, and respected pro emcee and keynote speaker. Scott’s become the go-to choice for organizations including FedEx, Ford, IBM, MetLife, PepsiCo, Pfizer, and Verizon when they need a host who’s engaging, hilarious, and passionate about connecting with an audience. Scott has been featured on Comedy Central, hosted his own weekly series on VH1, and hosted national simulcasts for the Grammy Awards for the Palace Theatre. 

Scott currently lives in Los Angeles.

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

ABOUT eSPEAKERS:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:

From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. 

Learn more at: impacteleven.com

PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:

In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.

As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. 

Here’s to making (podcast) history together.

Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com

SHOW CREDITS:

• Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com
• Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | JHeaps@eSpeakers.com
• Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com

Cruising with Carina Bauer: Part I

IMEX CEO Carina Bauer joins us before IMEX America

OPENING QUOTE:

“We put a real emphasis on both industry— events 101— as well as personal and professional development.”

-Carina Bauer

GUEST BIO:

Carina Bauer is CEO of The IMEX Group, a company that organizes trade shows for the international business events industry. According to Carina, her sole purpose as CEO is to help clients and partners “make more profitable connections and create even better events.”

CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:

[11:50] - What to Expect from an IMEX Event

Destinations & DMCs

Carina shares the unique way IMEX events are laid out, with destinations organized by pavilions. So even when there are over 2,000 exhibiting companies, like there is at IMEX Frankfurt, there are only around 200 actual booths to explore— a much more manageable figure for attendees.

[14:41] - Incorporating Personal Development into Events

Catering to passions and learning styles

The IMEX team is passionate about changing up learning styles at events, from chats to facilitated discussions or more traditional seminar sessions. They even run Campfire-style seminars and other unique networking opportunities and workshops to cater to a wide range of personalities. 

RESOURCES:

• [2:29] About IMEX
• [2:29] IMEX America

Follow Carina Bauer:

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Follow Scott Bloom:

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• Vimeo

ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. 

Learn more at: nomorebadevents.com

ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series, and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh? 

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

ABOUT eSPEAKERS:

When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. 

eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.

The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 

Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

Learn more at: eSpeakers.com

SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:

From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. 

Learn more at: impacteleven.com

PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:

In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.

As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. 

Here’s to making (podcast) history together.

Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com

SHOW CREDITS:

• Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com
• Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | JHeaps@eSpeakers.com
• Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com