No More Bad Events

By: Scott Bloom eSpeakers
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  • 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 More Bad Events provides an inside look into the world of flawless event execution, insider secrets, non-traditional approaches, and must-have tactics, as shared by legendary event organizers and contributors. Each episode also provides key insights to ensure your next event is met with rave reviews and resounding success. Tune into No More Bad Events on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. No More Bad Events is produced and presented by eSpeakers.
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  • Who’s Your Event Wingman or Wingwomen? (ft. Liz Lathan | Co-Founder | The Community Factory and Club Ichi)

    Who’s Your Event Wingman or Wingwomen? (ft. Liz Lathan | Co-Founder | The Community Factory and Club Ichi)
    Sep 18 2024
    Title: Who’s Your Event Wingman or Wingwomen? (ft. Liz Lathan | Co-Founder | The Community Factory and Club Ichi) Bio: Co-founder of the Community Factory and Club Ichi, Liz is passionate about creating belonging at events through transformational gatherings that activate, grow, and engage communities. The Factory creates peer conversations through spontaneous think tanks, experiential field, and small event programs while Club Ichi is a membership club for B2B event professionals offering tailored content and exceptional networking opportunities.Opening Quote: “What's crazy, there's actually people that do this as their real job. If you look up Shana Harrison, she's incredible. She's based in Sweden but will fly anywhere. She is a professional event wingwoman. You can give her the target list of people that you want to meet. She will go find them and introduce you to them, even if she doesn't know you or that, like, she, like, this is her job, and she makes those business connections for you. This is freaking brilliant. She can just come with me to events and introduce me to people. It’s amazing.”Summary: Welcome to No More Bad Events. In this episode, Scott is joined by the dynamic Liz Lathan, the driving force behind The Community Factory and Club Ichi. As it concerns the Factory, Liz shares her expertise in building and sustaining impactful business communities. From community design services to enablement programs to employing professional facilitators – also fondly referenced as event wingmen or women – the Factory churns out amazing work.Liz also delves into the unique philosophy of Club Ichi, a community for B2B event marketers centered on growth and connection. Furthermore, Liz discusses the principles that guide her work. She talks about the “5 S’s to Success”— show, site, series of gatherings, sounding board, and shareable moments; as well as the “Five C’s to Community”— care, collaborate, co-create, converse, and connect, all of which work together to foster ongoing engagement as well as a caring approach to building strong, interactive networks.And in general, she breaks down the core emotions at the heart of all successful events— coined as HAAAM— to the actions of being hopeful, active, accepted, adventurous, and motivated.There’s a lot to learn from Liz. So stay tuned as Liz and Scott explore the essentials of creating exceptional events and thriving communities … all of which leads us, of course, to no more bad events.HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Follow Liz Lathan: Liz Lathan's LinkedIn BioFollow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers BioFollow eSpeakers: eSpeakers MarketplaceABOUT 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.comABOUT 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.comPRODUCED 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 ...
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    38 mins
  • New Kids on the Bloch (ft. Jeremy Driesen | President and Partner | Ray Bloch Productions)

    New Kids on the Bloch (ft. Jeremy Driesen | President and Partner | Ray Bloch Productions)
    Sep 4 2024
    Title: New Kids on the Bloch (ft. Jeremy Driesen | President and Partner | Ray Bloch Productions) Bio:A renowned event professional, Jeremy Driesen has been with RBP for nearly 30 years. Jeremy has worked closely with many Fortune 500 companies to develop compelling, message-driven events. Also an accomplished drummer, award-winning photographer, and featured speaker at the Harvard Business School, NYU, Jeremy brings an upbeat tempo of creativity and passion to all his ventures.Opening Quote:“And I have some strong philosophies about how we hire and who we hire. My thing is, hire really good people. Treat them well; treat them like adults. Pay them, and then, most importantly of all, get the hell out of their way. Let them do what they do well.”Summary:Welcome to Episode 53 of No More Bad Events. In this fast-paced episode, Scott sits down with Jeremy Driesen, a renowned event professional and chief executive who has been in business with Ray Bloch Productions for nearly 30 years. RPB, as they go by today, is celebrating its 70th anniversary and, as such, is a force within the industry that has outlived many others. According to Jeremy, it’s because they continue to lean into their experience while being especially adept at attracting self-driven, ambitious, talented young people to keep things fresh and trending—the New Kids on the Bloch, so to speak.Driesen emphasizes the value of bringing in employees straight out of college to infuse fresh perspectives into his projects. Driesen's strategy of nurturing young talent is reflected in the success of his major projects, like the annual upfront for NBC Telemundo and events for the American Heart Association, both of which involved high-profile celebrities and had significant business objectives.Jeremy also addresses transparency in budgeting, setting clear financial boundaries, and the evolving nature of audience expectations and technology in live events.No doubt that this episode offers a wealth of insights into the importance of nurturing new talent and maintaining strong client relationships, all while focusing on creating engaging and memorable experiences.HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Follow Jeremy Driesen: Jeremy Driesen's LinkedIn BioFollow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers BioFollow eSpeakers: eSpeakers MarketplaceABOUT 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.comABOUT 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.comPRODUCED 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.comSHOW CREDITS:Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.comJoe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com
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    35 mins
  • AI – The Heavy Lifter. The Lifeline. The Ultimate Assistant. (ft. Nick Borelli | Director of Marketing, Zenus)

    AI – The Heavy Lifter. The Lifeline. The Ultimate Assistant. (ft. Nick Borelli | Director of Marketing, Zenus)
    Aug 21 2024
    Title: AI – The Heavy Lifter. The Lifeline. The Ultimate Assistant. (ft. Nick Borelli | Director of Marketing, Zenus) Bio:A thought leader and passionate visionary in the world of marketing and engaging experiences, Nick leverages his background in experience design, event tech, and digital marketing. His background includes decades of contributions to live and digital communication. As an instructor at the PCMA Event Leadership Institute, Nick currently offers an AI Certificate course tailor-made for event organizers looking to bring the power of AI into their work. Opening Quote:“And what I was teaching myself and them was iteration, like, don't stop with whatever it gives you. Keep going, keep going further, make it more fun, make it more creative. And, like, that's the sort of skill we all need to be able to have, is just keep going and just be more curious and just get more creative. And if you could find a fun way into that, you'll do it more, and if you do it more, you'll get better at it.”Summary:In this lively episode of No More Bad Events, Scott and guest Nick Borelli dive into the exciting interplay of AI and human creativity in event planning. Kicking things off, Nick assures us that while AI is a fantastic tool, it's our human touch—empathy, curiosity, and creativity—that truly makes events extraordinary. With that in mind, simply think of AI as your new, super-smart, and fast assistant, sparking fresh ideas and offering new perspectives but never stealing the show. It’s just an amazing time-saving resource that pushes the envelope.Furthermore, Nick discusses the need for education in AI to fully unlock its potential. This educational push will help event organizers use AI to its fullest, from streamlining mundane tasks to enhancing creative brainstorms. And to that end, Nick talks about learning to modify AI responses by asking for iterations (aka prompt engineering) to help get you to your objective. Nick also chats about and clears up the differences between facial recognition and facial analysis. While facial recognition handles security and check-ins, facial analysis offers insights into attendees' expressions and sentiments without recording any data—super useful for understanding crowd vibes in real-time. It’s fascinating.Concluding, Scott and Nick encourage everyone to embrace AI as a game-changer in event planning. Use it to optimize processes, personalize experiences, and make your events more engaging and accessible. Just remember, it's the human touch that keeps everything exciting and innovative!HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Follow Nick Borelli: Nick Borelli's Linkedin BioFollow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers BioFollow Speakers: eSpeakers MarketplaceABOUT 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.comABOUT 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.comPRODUCED 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...
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    35 mins
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