Duncan Reid’s journey in the events industry is nothing short of extraordinary. From organising house parties as a teenager to nearly 25 years at global giants UBM and Clarion Events, Duncan has been a force in reshaping how events are conceived and delivered.

Recorded on the show floor at Event Tech Live 2024 in London ExCel, this episode dives into his career, the pivotal lessons he’s learned, and his thoughts on the next big trends shaping the future of events.

We explore Duncan’s early influences, his entrepreneurial mindset, and how he navigated the challenges of launching his own event, Reset Connect.

As a passionate advocate for sustainability and innovation, Duncan also shares his thoughts on integrating technology to improve event experiences and how AI is revolutionising the industry.

Whether you’re an event professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the evolution of the events sector, this conversation is packed with actionable insights, inspiration, and valuable advice. Discover the secrets to building successful events, adapting to change, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Join me for an insightful conversation with Enrico Gallorini, CEO of GRS Research and Strategy, as he shares his journey in the events industry and discusses his new book, In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events.

Enrico reflects on the history of gatherings, the impact of culture on events, and the future of in-person connections in a digital age. Discover how his upbringing in Italy, personal challenges, and professional experiences have shaped his passion for creating meaningful, impactful gatherings.

A must-watch for event professionals and anyone curious about the transformative power of human connection!

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Key Takeaways:

• The impact of family and Italian culture on Enrico’s love for gatherings.
• How early event experiences led him to create one of Europe’s largest dealer exhibitions.
• Reflections on the historical role of rituals and spirituality in events.
• Why in-person events remain irreplaceable in a digital, hyper-isolated world.
• The future of events as "portals to the future" showcasing innovation and fostering community.
• Advice for young professionals on authenticity, passion, and purpose in the events industry.

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Welcome to the latest episode featuring Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, a global federation of national trade associations and organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen, digital and textile printing industry.

In this insightful conversation, Neil shares the fascinating journey of FESPA, from its humble beginnings above a sandwich shop to becoming a global powerhouse representing 37 national associations and over 14,000 printers. Join us as we delve into Neil' experiences and insights on leadership, the volution of exhibitions, the importance of community, and the role of technology in transforming the print industry. Neil also discusses FESPA's commitment to sustainability and the innovative approaches they are taking to stay ahead of the market.

About the Guest

Neil held a variety of senior exhibition roles prior to joining FESPA in 2011, culminating as executive director at William Reed where he presided over a three-fold growth in event revenues from his division. Since joining FESPA as Managing Director, the organisation has gone from strength to strength, experiencing remarkable growth. Neil has been instrumental in the launch of four new regional FESPA shows across the globe. In 2013 alone, more than 60,000 printers visited a FESPA exhibition somewhere in the world. Neil was promoted to the position of CEO in 2013.

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Sustainability … Where to start? How to begin to make a real difference? Sometimes we just need to get back to basics! So here is your sustainability starting point. 

Join me, Dan Assor and David Humphreys, Marisa Beckman & Maya Mhatre, 3 #eventprofs who have focused their energies and talents on sustainability in events over the last few years.

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The New Business Hour Episode 1 “Necessity is the mother of invention”  

In conversation with 5 event professionals who have set up new businesses during the pandemic  

• Mark Gordon Mayflower Events 
• Anthony Smith 3D - VR Live Ltd.
• Anna-Marie Trzebinski AMTEvents
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• Valentina Semeraro Waters UK Event Project Partners Ltd.

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The Esports industry is primed to explode over the next 12 months, and the sector is on track to surpass $1.5B globally by 2023. 

I chatted with Jeremy King CEO Festival of Media, and recently launched GameFace, which connects  global brands to the esports sector, to discuss all things esports, and the event sector in general.

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In Conversation with Ed Tranter, MD 73 Media

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I go Stateside, & In conversation with Nancy Friedman, ServiceSkills.com | Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training On line; On site programs.  & Janice Telstar, CMP  

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In conversation with Stephan Murtagh, The Exhibition Guy

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Debbie Lee, Benchmark Collective,  Tips on Virtual events sales, pre-book & rebooking customers 

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In Conversation with Paul Jeffries, MD Rerusni Business Insurance www.reusni.com 

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I chatted with Paul St. Amour about his career, the exhibition industry in Latin America, and Tarsus Mexico acquisition of Expo Tendero.  

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Dan Assor in Conversation with Miriam Sigler, Ways & Means Events 

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For the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show podcast for eventprofs, I interviewed Jessica Webber, the Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences. The conversation is a dive deep into the world of event management, community building, and the future of live events.

Key Highlights:

• Creating Memorable Experiences: Jessica shared her unique journey from acting to event management and her passion for crafting unforgettable moments.
• Building True Communities: Examples of how events can forge strong communities.
• Integrating Technology: The role of AI and technology in enhancing event planning, execution, and post-event networking.
• Festivalization of B2B Events: Learn how Bloomberg is incorporating festival-like elements into their events to provide diverse and immersive experiences.
• Navigating Global Challenges: Valuable insights into the importance of understanding cultural nuances and handling logistical complexities in global event planning.
• Taking Care of Attendees' Needs: From seamless registration to high-quality food and beverages, Jessica emphasizes the importance of prioritizing attendees' comfort.
• Future Trends: Discover the emerging trends in the event industry, including the shift towards smaller, focused events and the integration of online and offline experiences.

About The Guest Jessica is a strategic and innovative senior executive with deep experience driving relevancy, loyalty and growth for the teams she has led. As a leader with comprehensive experience in events and operations Jessica was previously Managing Director of Global Events for New York Times where she established and implemented a new vision, strategic business plan, brand identity and go-to-market strategy for all NYT events, experiences, and live content. Under her leadership the NYT Events business transformed from a legacy program to a cornerstone brand product.

Prior to The New York Times, Jessica was VP of New Lab, a New York based tech incubator known for connecting entrepreneurs with large brands to facilitate hardware products that solve the world's most complex problems. Jessica led the partnership efforts connecting with brands from IKEA to JetBlue, Intel and the New York EDC. Show Sponsors & Supporters

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In conversation with In Conversation with Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, CEO Event Mind, Founder Diversity Ally

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In conversation with Lils Collingwood Albany Appointments, "The Event Recruitment Landscape"

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Dan Assor in Conversation with Shaun Hinds, CEO Manchester Central, Vice Chair AEV     

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I chatted with Carina Bauer, CEO IMEX Group, about her career, passion for events, IMEX shows, the pandemic, virtual events, and the future for the industry.   

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Dan Assor in conversation with Nick Ferrari LBC Radio Host & Media Personality.

I chat with Nick abut Government & public response to the pandemic, Boris communication, financial support packages, and why they have excluded certain people, and more!

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Dan Assor interviews Andrew Evans, Thorough Events

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Dan Assor interviews Mark Shashoua, CEO Hyve Group Plc

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Dan Assor interviews Natasha Layal, Co-Founder Expocast

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Dan Assor interviews Chloe Richardson, MD Acier Events

• About Acier
• Chloe's Passion for events
• Running a small business during the pandemic
• Selling in the Virtual World vs Physical Event
• Monetising Virtual Events
• Rebooking a Virtual Event
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• Acier's plans for the future
• Chloe's trip to a Paris event in October
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• Chloe's Desert Island Picks! 

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Dan Assor interviews David Audrain, Executive Director, SISO, CEO ExpoDevCo

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Ray Rhodes, the Head of Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) at RX, shares his journey from personal struggles as part of the LGBTQI+ community in a conservative setting to spearheading global I&D initiatives. Through the establishment of employee resource groups and a focus on psychological safety, Ray illustrates the significant cultural transformation within RX, emphasizing inclusive practices that have integrated into the organization's operational ethos. He discusses strategies for fostering inclusive environments at events and the broader implications for employee and customer experiences. About The Guest Ray Rhodes joined RX (Reed Exhibitions) in 2007 as a Director of Human Resources for the US business and became the Director of Learning and Talent Development in 2014. After several years of intensive engagement with Inclusion and Diversity programming, he was appointed the Head of Inclusion and Diversity for the business in April 2021. Ray has launched a number of important initiatives across RX, including forming the RX Global Inclusion Council, an I&D advisory board comprised of RX colleagues from 19 countries, representing many cultures and diversity dimensions. He has developed and implemented the Global I&D strategy for the business and oversees the delivery of programs that promote unconscious bias awareness, team psychological safety, equality allyship and inclusive leadership. Prior to joining RX, Ray served as Vice President of Human Resources for The Bank of New York for thirteen years. He and his partner Joseph reside in Connecticut, USA. The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/⁠⁠⁠

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Dan Assor interviews Peter Jones, CEO, Nineteen Group

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• What drives his passion for events
• Peter's career in the industry
• Future for trade shows
• Industry response
• Leadership
• Private Equity Investment
• BAME Representation
• AND.. Who Peter would take on a dessert island!

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Dan Assor interviews Jason Lunn, Venue Director, East of England Arena & Events Centre

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• Jason Lunn, Venue Director, East of England Arena & Events Centre
• Jason's passion for events & career 
• How the venue became a Covid testing site
• Working with local authorities to run a test show in July
• Reopening of the sector
• Hybrid events & the future of the industry
• Charity work
• What event is he most looking forward to be able to attend
• Jason's desert island picks!

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Dan Assor in conversation with Doug Emslie, CEO Tarsus Group, Chairman SISO 

• Passion for events
• Exhibitions around the world, when Pandemic hit
• Leading a global business during the pandemic
• International Markets Today
• Shows of the future - 16m
• Hybrid & Virtual  Industry Association Response around the world
• Private Equity / M&A
• Lessons learnt running a global business
• Desert Island Picks!

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Dan Assor interviews Kai Hattendorf, CEO UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibitions Industry

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• Introduction to UFI and Kai's position
• Passion for events
• How UFI works with other associations around the world
• Lobbying Governments during the pandemic
• Key take aways from the recent UFI annual conference
• Kai's views on events of the future & hybrid model  Start
• Test & Trace to get the industry moving & allow travel
• Kai's visit to a test trade show in Singapore
• Explori visitor & exhibitor research survey
• The ROI of the trade show
• What are show organisers saying in different regions abut the shape of recovery    
• Has the role of UFI changed due to the pandemic?

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Dan Assor interviews Chris Skeith, CEO, Association of Event Organisers. 

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Dan Assor interviews Lou Kiwanuka, Event Shaper MD, ESSA Chair, Ops Nest Founder 

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Includes Lou's passion for events Start Event Shaper Group

• The impact of the Pandemic on the supply chain 
• Industry Body response to pandemic
• Lou's Role & future plans for ESSA
• Community initiatives - OpsNest / Event Well
• Role of the future event manager & Virtual Events
• Diversity & inclusion
• Lou's Desert Island Picks! 

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Dan Assor interviews Ashley Roberts, General Manager Omanexpo 

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• Ashley's journey in the industry
• His view on organizing events in different regions
• Venue ownership in the Middle East
• UK Government Response to the Pandemic, the Middle East and its view on UK
• The impact of Covid in Middle East
• Industry Association Response during the Pandemic
• Oman's support for businesses at this time 19m 
• Views on Virtual events 
• The future of exhibitions -  hybrid, virtual, physical
• Mental health & well being, leading teams remotely
• The long term future for trade exhibitions in Middle East & Omanexpo

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My guest for this episode is Amy Baker CEO and Co-founder of The PIE, a media, recruitment and events business created to inform, inspire and connect a global community of leaders in international education, edtech and global language learning.  The PIE’s flagship news website reached one million users in 2023 and Amy is a regular commentator and host of events focused on the industry’s latest developments, including The PIE Live - a series of three conferences held in the UK, US and Australia , and the globally renowned PIEoneer Awards, which see 2000 delegates combined across all 4 events. https://thepienews.com/ Topics covered in this episode;

• What inspired Amy to start the business, and were there experiences in her career that shaped her vision for the company
• Amy shares some of the most significant challenges faced in the early stages of The PIE and how she overcame them
• Key strategies that helped Amy scale The PIE from a start-up to its current size
• How they get their clients to buy into a year round, hybrid offering
• The journey Amy and her two female business partners have been on and how they balance their individual strengths and weaknesses
• What principles guide Amy in managing her team and making business decisions
• What measures Amy thinks are necessary to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in business
• Amy's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start a business

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with ⁠⁠Collingwood ⁠who advise ambitious leaders of independent media companies, enabling them to scale, sell, or seek investment. https://collingwood.group/

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For almost 2 decades, Trixie LohMirmand has been at the helm of the UAEs leading event venue, the Dubai World Trade Centre. For the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show I had the privilege to discuss a range of topics with Trixie, with highlights including;

• Trixie's experience arriving in 2005 as a young female leader in Dubai and her personal journey over the last 18 years
• Evolution of the Dubai World Trade Centre and its impact on Dubai's economy and global events industry
• Development of trade shows and exhibitions in the UAE
• Strategic development of GITEX, one of the world's most significant technology & start up shows, and its expansion into Africa and Europe
• Challenges and opportunities of hosting COP28
• Top trends in trade shows and exhibitions

The interview highlights the role of innovation, collaboration, and strategic decision-making in shaping the global events landscape.

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Raccoon Media Group (Raccoon) is set to double its portfolio in the first year since it was acquired by Cuil Bay Capital (CBC) with the acquisition of Abilities Expo in the USA. This announcement brings Raccoon’s UK and US show portfolio to 17 events with more launches and acquisitions to be announced later in the year.

In this exclusive interview with Raccoon CEO, Mike Seaman discusses the reasons behind the acquisition, M&A strategy in general, and how he is getting on his new role under Cuil Bay Capital's ownership.

Abilities Expo, a series of seven exhibitions running across the USA, provides solutions for people with disabilities, their families and their carers and currently sees over 30 thousand visitors attending its events each year. The purchase will bolster Raccoon’s footing in the health and wellbeing market in the USA and joins Snowbound Expo, The Boston Run Show and The Boston Outdoor Expo in the company’s US portfolio.

Abilities live and digital properties connect the disability community to a wide range of resources to help improve accessibility and promote greater independence.

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My guest for this episode is Mike Costain, MD of Lyrical Communications, organisers of InstallerSHOW, the UK’s number one destination for influential installers and specifiers of heat, water, air and energy technology.

In 2022, after a period of rapid growth, Lyrical was acquired by Nineteen Group, the UK based events and media business, and Mike sits on their leadership team.

In this episode, co-hosted by Piers Bearne, founder of Collingwood Advisory, Mike gives us a fascinating insight into his near 20 year career within the events industry, the challenges and advantages of working with owner/founders of businesses, including Lyrical's founder Eoin McManus, how he transformed the InstallerSHOW into one of the fastest growing event brands in the UK , and the transition to ownership under Nineteen Group.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with ⁠Collingwood Advisory⁠ who help media and information entrepreneurs to create value, combining scaleup and M&A advisory. Piers Bearne, is founder of Collingwood Advisory and an entrepreneur and investor who has built and sold his own media businesses, and who has worked on M&A for major buyers, both as CEO and consultant. He also co-hosts the Media Entrepreneur Meetup group. 

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

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In early January 2024, Easyfairs, the world’s largest privately owned exhibition organiser, announced the acquisition of European Trade & Exhibition Services, organiser of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, bolstering its already extensive engineering and manufacturing portfolio that incorporates Advanced Engineering as well as many other brands across Europe. Read the full press release here In this exclusive interview Helen Woodbridge, Head of Business Development at Easyfairs, provides an insight to the reasons behind the acquisition, why M&A is an important growth tool and how a business and its shows are integrated post acquisition.

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guests for this episode are the new Managing Director of tfconnect Miranda Martin, and founder and now Chairman, Trevor Foley. tfconnect is the events and exhibitions industry's recognised global recruiter and senior executive search and selection specialist. https://www.tfconnect.global/ Miranda and Trevor discuss M&A, Private Equity, the evolution of the Trade Show format, roles and skill set requirements for exhibition organisers, candidate compensation plans and more!

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO & Founder of H2K Labs. Based out of Florida, H2K Labs helps events, media, marketing, and technology companies develop data-powered revenue growth.https://www.h2klabs.com/

Conversation includes:

• What is meant by a data first approach?
• What are the first steps businesses can make in utilising data in their sales strategies?
• Best practices when integrating new products, services and businesses into an existing infrastructure
• The role of data in modern sales strategies
• How can event organisers effectively use data to demonstrate value to potential sponsors and exhibitors?
• How can businesses create the cultural change needed to embed a shift to a data driven sales environment and a customer centric team?
• How to you use data to measure and showcase the ROI for sponsors and exhibitors’ post-event?
• What does Heather mean by “Forecasting is a Continuous Journey, not a Monthly Report”?
• Heather’s view on the evolution of data-driven strategies in the B2B events and media sectors in the next 5-10 years

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, I welcome Doug Emslie, former CEO of Tarsus Group, and current chairman of Cuil Bay capital and Raccoon Media Group. Doug shares insights into his recent investment in Jacobs Media, a leader in travel media and events, to support its expansion into global markets, particularly the Middle East and U.S, and the launch of an animal health division at Raccoon Media, highlighting the growing demand for passion-led events in areas like pet care and equestrian shows. This move signals Raccoon Media’s commitment to expanding B2B events in the thriving pet and animal health sector. We examine the trade show industry’s ongoing M&A boom, debating whether current acquisition levels are sustainable or risking a potential market bubble, and discuss the recent UK budget and its potential impact on business, and the US election, and the pros and cons of a Trump or Harris presidency. This episode is essential viewing for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry insiders alike. Tune in for Doug’s in-depth take on the forces shaping the future of trade shows, exhibitions, and global business.

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My guest for this episode is Ruth Yarnit Co-Founder and CEO of LeadDev (formerly White October Events). Ruth co-founded LeadDev in 2013 with Dave Fletcher.

Started as a small UK conference, the LeadDev team have developed their content function for their community as well as now running conferences in London, Berlin, New York and the West Coast of America. Their chosen audience, leaders of software engineering teams, had a proven appetite for events and a community to help them develop their tech, teams and tools to advance their businesses.

The conversation provides an educational insight into Ruth's personal journey as a co-founder: from the origins of the business, the successes, leadership, as well as the challenges faced and how she has overcome them. Find out how they have scaled from a small local conference to a reputable community focused, international brand. https://leaddev.com/ This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Collingwood Advisory who help media and information entrepreneurs to create value, combining scaleup and M&A advisory. https://collingwood-advisory.com/

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Josh White, Co-Founder and Global Brand Director of CanO Water.

A remote island. Plastic bottles everywhere. This sight changed everything for three friends from London. There had to be a more recyclable and recycled solution. Spotting a lot of brands they knew from home, bottled water seemed to be the biggest culprit. That got Josh and his 2 friends thinking, there had to be a more recyclable and recycled solution for when you’re on-the go or if you forget your trusty reusable flask. After a lot of research, the three friends discovered more about the recyclability of aluminium. The facts spoke for themselves – and so Cano Water was born. What started out as an eye-opening trip abroad became a mission to reduce single use plastic. In this conversation Josh talks to me about how and why events play an important role in spreading their message and help to disrupt the drinks industry & play a part in a more sustainable global future. He also provides and insight into his journey from founding the business in 2015 to present day. https://canowater.com/

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show supporters: Tarsus Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tarsus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tfconnect ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tfconnect.global/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Terrapinn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com/⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Jamie Leonard, Founder & CEO, of The Recruitment Events Co. who create engaging experiences that empower, connect, and inspire talent acquisition professionals worldwide.

RecFest, which now takes place annually in the UK, Knebworth, and USA, Kentucky, stands as a testament to their dedication to innovation and collaboration in the recruitment sphere, offering a platform where industry leaders can share insights, showcase innovations, and build lasting relationships.

Jamie also spearheads the RL100 community, bringing together 1000's of Talent Acquisition leaders from across the globe.

https://recfest.com/

https://recruitmentevents.co/

The conversation includes;

• Jamie’s journey to becoming a business owner
• The moment Jamie and his wife came up with the idea for the business and RecFest
• What gave Jamie the belief that it would be a success
• How they have tapped into the talent acquisition community to help build the event proposition
• The impact of the pandemic, how they reacted and what Jamie learnt about himself during that period
• Why they decided to internationalise the event and launch into the USA
• The similarities and differences in running the event in the US compared to the UK
• The process they go through to decide what content and speakers to include in their events
• The unique challenges of running outdoor events and how they overcome them
• How to build a winning team culture and what success looks like
• The unique benefits and challenges of working with family
• What Jamie likes most about working in the events industry

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Hugh Forrest, Co-President and Chief Programming officer of South by Southwest “SXSW”

Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference an d festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for 300,000+ global professionals, features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities.

Hugh who joined SXSW in 1989, was named “Austinite of the Year” in 2012 by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and in 2014, he and other SXSW Directors were named Austin Entrepreneurs of the Year by Ernst & Young. He is an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kenyon College, his alma matter.

Beyond SXSW, he has served on the National Advisory Board for the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is part of the Board of Directors for Austin Habitat for Humanity and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Austin-based accessibility company Knowbility.

Before joining the SXSW team, he founded The Austin Challenger and wrote for several other newspapers and publications.

The conversation includes;

• What initially drew Hugh to join SXSW, and how those reasons evolved over the past 35 years?
• Some of the most significant milestones that SXSW has experienced since it was established in 1987
• Hugh’s view on the ways that SXSW has reshaped the landscape of events, conferences, and festivals
• The power of community: How the team curate the event, decide on the content and themes and process speaker applications
• How SXSW has adapted its approach over the years to stay relevant and impactful
• The impact of the pandemic on international audiences attending SXSW and the reasons behind the decision to launch an edition of the event outside of the US and into Sydney Australia
• The vision for SXSW's future
• What continues to keep Hugh motivated and passionate after a 35 year association with SXSW

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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On October 3rd Nineteen Group announced that it had acquired London and Hong Kong-based global trade show organiser, Oliver Kinross. Formed in 2008, the Oliver Kinross business includes a series of Build Expos in New York, Chicago, Sydney and London. In this exclusive interview Peter Jones, CEO of UK based Nineteen Group, discusses why he believes Nineteen were successful in a highly competitive pitch process, how it will be transformative for the business, his views on the health of the trade show & exhibition industry and his own future plans. The deal will see Nineteen now have headquarters in London and Hong Kong. https://www.nineteengroup.com/https://www.oliver-kinross.com/

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show supporters: Tarsus Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tarsus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tfconnect ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tfconnect.global/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Terrapinn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com/⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Dahlia El Gazzar, who lives and works out of Melrose Massachusetts in the USA.

Dahlia is the owner of Dahlia + Agency, brand + experience + marketing agency.

With more than a decade of experience in the meetings and events sector, working on both the professional planning side and as an association collaborator, Dahlia is known as the coffee-fuelled ‘go-to’ source for trendsetting solutions, event tech news, and professional branding expertise.

Dahlia has featured in a number of whose who lists in the event industry including.

• Best Event Tech Evangelist: Event Tech Live 2022
• Most Influential Women in Event Tech: BizBash 2021
• Eventex 100 Top Influencers in Events Industry 2020
• Smart Meetings Magazine 2019 Smartest Women in the Industry – Hall of Fame
• Top 500 People in Events by BizBash 2019
• Top 25 women in the meetings industry list by Meetings & Conventions Magazine

The wide ranging conversation includes;

• Why event organisers fear change?
• The importance of trusting the new talent in your organization
• How organisers get over the fear and embrace creating new event experiences? 
• What should event marketers be doing less of and more of?
• Dahlia's views on the trends in event technology
• Why Dahlia believes it’s a golden age for freelancers and independent contractors in the event industry
• What Dahlia loves most about working in the events industry
• The biggest lessons learnt over the course of her career

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show supporters:

Tarsus Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tarsus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

tfconnect ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tfconnect.global/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Terrapinn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com/  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Terry O'Dwyer Founder and CEO of LSX which since 2014 has established itself as a global powerhouse in life science deal making events by growing a collection of partnering and strategy events that have played a crucial role in fundraising and M&A for global Biotech, Medtech and Healthtech companies.  

In August 2023 it was announced that LSX had been acquired by Informa Connect, for an industry leading multiple, and joined the Informa Connect Life Sciences family of platforms and products serving the Biopharma partnering and investment communities. 

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Collingwood Advisory who help media and information entrepreneurs to create value, combining scaleup and M&A advisory.

My co-host for this episode is Piers Bearne, founder of Collingwood Advisory and an entrepreneur and investor who has built and sold his own media businesses, and who has worked on M&A for major buyers, both as CEO and consultant. He also co-hosts the Media Entrepreneur Meetup group. 

The wide ranging conversation includes;

• Terry's motivations behind starting the business
• The importance of having the right business partner
• Transforming from a regular event led business to a partnering platform
• Doubling down on live events post pandemic
• Why you should "shoot the magpie" and focus on what you are really good at
• The decision to license rather than build their own partnering platform
• How event organisers should decide what event technology to use
• The challenges faced taking the business to the USA, and how they overcame them
• Designing events around the community that you serve, and how to create a difference
• How to balance the demands of running a business whilst preparing for a sale

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show supporters:

Tarsus Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tarsus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

tfconnect ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tfconnect.global/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Terrapinn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com/  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Jo-Anne Kelleway, International Industry Ambassador for Freeman Company, the world’s largest exhibition services, logistics and technology company

Jo-Anne lives in Sydney, Australia and is the founder & former CEO of The Info Salons Group, which in 2018 after 31 years Jo-Anne 2018 sold to The Freeman Company.

The Info Salons Group is now involved in over 750 events per year worldwide, assisting major event organisers such as Informa, Reed Exhibitions, Messe Frankfurt, VNU and Diversified Exhibitions, with the development and growth of their events.

Jo-Anne is on the Digital Innovation & International Partners committees of UFI, and was a previous Board Member for the International Association of Exhibitions & Events in USA and the Exhibition & Events Association of Australia

The wide ranging conversation includes:

• Jo-Anne's journey as an entrepreneur
• The challenges of building a business whilst the juggling the demands of being a parent
• Her experiences of gender bias in the exhibitions industry and how she overcame them
• What a great registration experience looks like
• What excites her most about the impact of digital innovation in the events industry
• The biggest challenges facing the tradeshow & events industry today
• What she loves most about working in events and exhibitions

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show supporters:

Tarsus Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tarsus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

tfconnect ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tfconnect.global/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Terrapinn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com/  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My guest for this episode is Jonny Baynes, a partner at Plural Strategy, a strategy consultancy for the media, information and technology industries.

Jonny has over 25 years of experience in the media and events sectors and leads Plural’s Events practice, working with leading corporates, investors and venues in the sector globally to drive growth and innovation. He is a keen musician and plays in the company band!

The conversation includes;

• Merger and Acquisition trends in the live events and event technology sectors
• Moving beyond the live event
• The continued appetite of private equity in the B2B live events sector
• Trends and opportunities in event technology
• How important it is for event businesses to continue to embrace technological innovation
• How to overcome the challenges face on the digital transformation journey
• Insights into the process Jonny goes through with clients on the design of a new event
• The concept of customer taxonomy and it's significance in understanding customer behaviour and preferences
• What Jonny loves most about working in the events industry

The Dan Assor Show Headline Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

https://jonas.events/

The Dan Assor Show Venue Sponsor is conference and exhibition venue, Business Design Centre which has just become B Corp Certified, showing it’s high standards of social and environmental impact.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show supporters:

Tarsus Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tarsus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

tfconnect ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tfconnect.global/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Terrapinn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com/  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email ⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠ for information

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In this episode I speak with Oliver Smart, Managing Director of Jonas Event Technology, a provider of event registration for organisers of trade shows, consumer events and conferences.

Oliver spent 4 years as a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets , and is a Reserve in the British Army.

He joined Jonas Event Technology in 2017, and has risen through the ranks, being appointed Managing Director in May 2023.

In 2018 he was awarded the Event Supplier & Services Association, "ESSA" Young Person Award, and in July 2023 was appointed to the ESSA board.

Discussion Includes;

• Oliver's journey into the events industry
• What parallels can be drawn between his experience in the Royal Air Force and leading a business in the events industry?
• What key trends Oliver has seen in the events industry since the pandemic?
• Oliver's views on what an organiser can do to improve the experience of exhibitors and attendees
• With an explosion of event technology, how can an organiser determine which solution to use?
• Oliver's view on the impact of the advances in AI on the events industry
• What does Oliver believe are the key ingredients of a good event?
• What Oliver hopes to achieve as a board member of the Event Services and Supplier Association
• How can we ensure more diversity in the events industry?
• What more can the events industry be doing in the area of sustainability?
• The differences in attendee, organiser & exhibitor behaviour in the US compared to the UK?
• Who Oliver would like to meet that is no longer alive and why?

The Dan Assor Show official venue sponsor is carbon neutral conference and exhibition centre, BDC London, who are currently setting their sights on reaching net zero before 2030

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dan Assor Show supporters:

Tarsus Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tarsus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

tfconnect ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tfconnect.global/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Terrapinn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com/  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can watch and subscribe to The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠

Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email dan@danassormedia.com for information

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