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No More Bad Events

Scott Bloom, eSpeakers, Joe Heaps

From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you"ve planned. Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner"s best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time. Hosted by Scott Bloom, No

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00:31:14

Flying High on Success with a Dynamic Event...

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2023/08/09

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

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00:47:33

Behind the Scenes with a Mega Influencer (ft. Eric...

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2023/07/26

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 hasmade a choice to come and spend time with you. So make sure we, as event producers orpeople in this industry, are always thinking of that.” - Eric RutherfordSUMMARY:Executive Producer at 15|40 Productions, an experience, and integrated activations agency forglobal brands, Eric Rutherford,

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00:32:55

Luxury Brand Events with a French Twist. Ooh la la!...

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2023/07/12

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

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00:30:09

Unlocking the Five Keys to Engagement (ft. Sharon...

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2023/06/21

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 ReusSUMMARY: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,

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00:38:20

Collaboration Artists, Connectors, and Goosebump...

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2023/06/07

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

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00:33:13

Prepare for Impact. Taking Your Event to An Eleven....

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2023/05/24

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

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00:34:26

Getting to Exceptional. (ft. Gary Forman. | Freelance...

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2023/05/10

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

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00:32:31

Start with Why. End with a Win. (ft. Mike Bonheim |...

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2023/04/26

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 BonheimSUMMARY: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

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00:31:50

Screen management. Camera time. And tidy backgrounds...

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2023/04/12

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 MorganSUMMARY:A long-time Silicon Valley resident, Rebecca Morgan has witnessed,

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00:28:37

Flaming chainsaws. Slam poets. And the great...

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2023/03/29

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 ScepkowskiSUMMARY: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

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00:31:30

Big Apple Events with a Little Side of Chutzpah. (ft....

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2023/03/15

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 BernsteinSUMMARY: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

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00:24:04

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

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2023/03/01

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 BrightSUMMARY: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

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00:28:47

Wants, Needs, and a Desire for Difference. (ft. Mike...

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2023/02/15

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 SchugtSUMMARY: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

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00:29:12

Be Hospitable, Hug Someone and Embrace the Change....

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2023/02/01

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

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00:26:33

Culture, it’s the competitive advantage that...

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2023/01/18

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

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00:29:37

Authenticity and Keeping it Human are the Keys to...

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2022/12/14

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

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00:27:43

Science, Serotonin, and Saving the Hotel Industry...

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2022/11/02

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 worldOPENING 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 DominguezGUEST BIO:Michael Dominguez is President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International,

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00:32:22

Cruising with Carina Bauer: Part II

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2022/10/21

Cruising with Carina Bauer: Part IIWe catch up with IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer after IMEX AmericaOPENING 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 BauerGUEST 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

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00:18:25

Cruising with Carina Bauer: Part I

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2022/10/05

Cruising with Carina Bauer: Part IIMEX CEO Carina Bauer joins us before IMEX AmericaOPENING QUOTE:“We put a real emphasis on both industry— events 101— as well as personal and professional development.”-Carina BauerGUEST 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 +

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00:29:25

Where Virtual and Live Meet (ft. Mark Herring,...

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2022/09/21

Where Virtual and Live Meet (ft. Mark Herring, President of Signature Production Group Southeast)Mark Herring is blurring the line between in-person and online eventsOPENING QUOTE:“And the real challenge for the companies and the agencies that are being asked to produce these is how to keep the end audience engaged in the virtual environment. And a lot of the ways you do that is to heighten the broadcast experience.”-Mark HerringGUEST BIO:Mark Herring, president of Signature Production Group

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