The Business of Meetings

115: How to Reduce Financial Risks with Liz Holtby

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Liz Holtby! Liz is a giver! She is the Vice President of Operations for Meeting Escrow.  Liz has s...

114: Acquisition Entrepreneurship with Walker Deibel

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking with Walker Deibel today! Walker is a fantastic individual and the number one name in acquisition entrepreneurs...

113: An Entrepreneurial Journey with Mahoganey Jones

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

113: An Entrepreneurial Journey with Mahoganey Jones We are delighted to be speaking with a rockstar in our industry today! Mahoganey Jones is a truly...

112: Music was My First Love with Darryl Hurs

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Music was My First Love with Darryl Hurs - Episode 112 We are delighted to be speaking with a legend in the music industry today! Darryl Hurs is the F...

111: Innovation in Facilitation with Samme Allen

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation in Facilitation with Samme Allen We have the great pleasure of speaking with Samme Allen today! Samme has been in the meetings and events i...

110: Relentless with Natasha Miller

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Relentless with Natasha Miller We are thrilled to be speaking with a fabulous entrepreneur today! Natasha Miller is the CEO of Entire Productions and ...

109: Life By Design, with Jack Daly

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking with a legend today! Jack Daly is a phenomenal individual! He is known worldwide as a subject matter expert in the sal...

108: Give to Get with John Ruhlin

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are happy to be speaking with the legendary John Ruhlin! John is the founder of Giftology, and he is full of energy and great ideas! In this...

107: Believe in Yourself, with Rushia Brown

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  Today, we are thrilled to be speaking with a phenomenal lady! Rushia Brown is the President and Founder of the Women's Professional Basketball Alum...

106: Incentive Programs in India with Samir Uberoi

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are delighted to speak to Samir Uberoi, one of the three partners of Designer Incentives & Conferences! Samir has had a fascinating journey! ...

105: Hospitality Family with Cerissa Miller

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Cerissa Miller! Cerissa is a leader in our industry. She started the Hospitality Family Facebook Group two y...

104: Take Care of Your Mental Health

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to Sherry Walling, PhD, today. Sherry is an amazing person! She and her husband are both entrepreneurs. Sherry hosts t...

103: Crisis Averted with Evan Nierman

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are happy to speak to Evan Nierman, the CEO, and Founder of Red Banyan! Evan is the guy behind the curtain who helps people in any type of cr...

102: Business Insights and Company Culture with Carrie Ferenac

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are happy to be speaking to an icon in our industry who is also an amazing leader! Carrie Ferenac has been a co-owner of CNTV (Convention Ne...

101: Entrepreneurial Experience and Employee Motivation with Terry Manion

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking to Terry Manion. Terry is another icon in our industry! He spent many years arranging incentive travel a...

100: Raising the Bar with Jayson Gaignard

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for a treat today! We are over the moon to have the phenomenal Jayson Gaignard, the creator of the MMT Community, join us as our guest for ...

99: The Value of Experience with Rémy Crégut

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking to a legend in our industry! Rémy Crégut is the head of the 2m2c Montreux Music and Convention Center in Mon...

98: The Best Investment You Can Make as a Business Owner with Hilmar Tonnemacher

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are very happy to be speaking to Hilmar Tonnemacher, the founder and owner of Abenteuer Afrika Safari! Hilmar is from Namibia, in Southern A...

97: Self-Motivation Through the Tough Times with Joe Calloway

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to Joe Calloway today! Joe is a multi-faceted character who has had a remarkable career as a speaker! Since ret...

96: What You Gain from Empathy-Based Trust with Eric Maddox

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have the pleasure of speaking to someone truly fascinating today! Eric Maddox is the person who led the team in the capture of Saddam Hussein. He h...

95: Why People Naturally Want to Follow Good Leaders with Mary Kelly

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the honor of talking to the phenomenal Mary Kelly! Mary is one of the most sought-after speakers on leadership! She is a retired Comman...

94: Motivating Executive Leadership with Kimberly Gerber

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking to Kimberly Gerber, the Founder and CEO of Excelerate. Kimberly has had a fantastic corporate career! Sh...

93: When Projects Go Wrong with Terry Matthews-Lombardo

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to another rock star in our industry today! Terry Matthews-Lombardo is an experienced professional in the meeti...

92: Reviving the Hospitality Industry with Jochem-Jan Sleiffer

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am delighted to be talking to a long-time friend and fabulous leader in our industry today! Jochem-Jan Sleiffer (JJ) has tons of experience in our i...

91: Authentic Leadership with Keith Roberts

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are excited to speak to Keith Roberts! Keith is a true inspiration! He has had a fascinating journey as an entrepreneur, digital marketer, a...

90: Leveraging Technology to Build Business Relationships with Terry Brock

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are delighted to be speaking to Terry Brock! Terry is a legend in the speaking and meetings and events industries. He has tons of experience...

89: Finding Purpose Through Reinvention with Bruce Turkel

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking to Bruce Turkel once again! Bruce has just published his sixth book called Is That All There Is?. Bruce shares...

88: Sharpen Your Cross-Cultural Communication Skills with Sue Hershkowitz-Coore

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to Sue Hershkowitz-Coore today! Sue is an amazing speaker, full of energy and enthusiasm! She has also authored two bo...

87: Creating a Memorable Customer Experience with Moon Civetz

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are very happy to be speaking to Moon Civetz today! Moon is the Vice President of Global Sales for Maverick Helicopters. His kindness and consisten...

86: Make Mindfulness a Part of Your Day with Holly Duckworth

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking to Holly Duckworth! Holly is a Mindfulness Specialist who has had a fantastic career in the meetings and event...

85: Understanding Your Business as an Investment with Greg Crabtree

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are delighted to be speaking to one of the most solid and savvy people ever when it comes to finances and business!  Greg Crabtree is a par...

84: The Move Towards Invisible Technology with Miguel Neves

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I am delighted to be speaking to another icon in our industry! Miguel Neves, the Editor-in-chief of EventMB, is joining us. Miguel has had an a...

83: Overcoming Life's Setbacks with Courtney Stanley

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to a rockstar in our industry today! Courtney Stanley has received many awards. She is a keynote speaker, an em...

82: Staying Passionate About What You Want to Achieve with Don Welsh

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are happy to speak to Don Welsh, the President and CEO of Destinations International!  Don is an energetic leader who has had a fantastic ca...

81: What's on the Other Side of COVID for Meeting Professionals with Carl Winston

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to an amazing leader in our industry today! Carl Winston is the Founding Director of the Payne School of Hospitality a...

80: Building a Culture with Freelancers with Meg Fasy

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to finally have the opportunity to talk to Meg Fasy from eventsGIG! Meg is a star in our industry! She is a long-time member of the in...

79: Adapting and Looking at the Future with Gus Vonderheide

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are delighted to be speaking to a true professional! We have Gus Vonderheide, the Vice President of Global Sales for Hyatt, joining us. Gus ...

78: A Passion for Transformation with Janet Dell

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are delighted to speak to a great leader in our industry! Janet Dell, the President and COO of Freeman, joins us today to talk about people,...

77: Motivation, Mentorship, and Management with Dr. Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are delighted to be speaking to an amazing and inspiring leader in our industry, Dr. Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen! Dr. Debbie was chosen as th...

76: Where to Start Your Journey of Learning with Amy Calvert

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have the great pleasure of talking to Amy Calvert, the CEO of the Events Industry Council! Over time, Amy has gained a unique perspective on ...

75: Using Tourism to Empower Communities with Jason Dunn

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to an amazing leader in our industry today! Jason Dunn is the Vice President of Diversity Sales and Inclusion f...

74: Find Your Financing Comfort Zone with Ami Kassar

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of The Business of Meetings Podcast! We are delighted to have Ami Kassar joining us today! Ami is a knowledgeable finance e...

73: Get What You Want From Your Business with Cesar Quintero

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to another amazing entrepreneur today! Cesar Quintero coaches and advises people with the Entrepreneurial Operating Sy...

72: Revolutionizing Air Travel with Richard Kane

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you are in for a treat! We are excited and honored to be speaking to Richard Kane, the CEO of VeriJet. Richard is also the CEO of the Inc. 500 ...

71: How the Meetings and Events Industry Changes the World with Mike Massari

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are honored and happy to be speaking to an incredible businessperson today! Mike Massari is the Chief Sales Officer of Caesars Entertainment and th...

70: How to Find the Ideal Virtual Assistant with Melissa Smith

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking to Melissa Smith! Melissa is a pioneer in the world of virtual assistants. She is the Founder and CEO of...

69: Leadership While Navigating Change with Vince LaRuffa

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to be speaking to another inspiring leader in our industry today! Vince LaRuffa is the Senior Vice-President of Resort Marketing at the U...

68: What Will Change for Venues? with Brad Mayne

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to be speaking to a highly respected icon in our industry today! Brad Mayne is the President and CEO of IAVM (International Association o...

67: An Exciting Renaissance is Coming! With Maureen Andersen

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to be speaking to a rockstar in the ticketing industry today! Maureen Andersen, the CEO of INTIX (International Ticketing Association),...

66: How Technology is Changing the Meetings & Events Industry with Corbin Ball

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great honor of speaking to an icon in our industry today! Corbin Ball, aka Mr. Technology, is an influential leader who has been sharing h...

65: Tap into Your Network to Grow Your Business with Nicholas Kusmich

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to the one and only Nicholas Kusmich today! Nicholas is an entrepreneur who has had tons of experience with Fac...

64: A Once in a Lifetime Experience with Kevin Kirby

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking to another amazing person! We are delighted to have Kevin Kirby, the Executive Director of the MPI Foundation,...

63: The Three Sins of Sales Management with Jack Daly

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're delighted to speak with an icon of sales today! Jack Daly is a fascinating individual with an amazing track record! He is all about numbers. Jac...

62: Adapting to Change with Panos Tzivanidis

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to be speaking to Panos Tzivanidis, the Director of Corporate Events and Services for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), today. ...

61: How to Use Intent to Create Ownership with L. David Marquet

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We feel honored and privileged to be speaking to a fascinating leader today! Captain L. David Marquet is the founder and owner of a company called Int...

60: The Future is Bright for More In-Person Events with David DuBois

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to an icon in our industry today! David DuBois, the current President and CEO of the International Association of Exhi...

59: Flourishing in an Ever-Changing World with Randy Pennington

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are both honored and delighted to be speaking to Randy Pennington today! Randy is very well-known in our industry. Not only is he a great thinker, ...

58: The Future of Event Tech in Business with Julius Solaris

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to the one, and only, Julius Solaris today! In this episode, Julius tells us his story. He talks about his care...

57: How to Leverage the Power of Collaboration with Ola Awofeso

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are honored to be speaking to Olamide "Ola" Awofeso today! Ola started her career in Public Relations, and she later created her own consulting com...

56: Creating Autonomy in the Work Culture with Ron Lovett

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to Ron Lovett today! Ron is a fascinating entrepreneur! He built a unique security company in Canada and then sold it....

55: Creating Diversity Through Consistent Visibility with Ashanti Bentil-Dhue

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for a treat today! We are delighted to be speaking to Ashanti Bentil-Dhue. Ashanti is the CEO of EventMind, which provides training and con...

54: Leadership Advice from Winston Churchill with Randy Otto

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the honor of speaking to Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, as impersonated by Randy Otto. Randy has been playin...

53: Leveraging Social Media for Your Online Visibility with Sabrina Meyers

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are happy to be speaking to a well-known world traveler, Sabrina Meyers, from the Hot Hospitality Exchange. Sabrina has worked in different ...

52: The Future of Diversity and Inclusion within DMOs with Elliott Ferguson

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to yet another icon in our industry today, Elliott Ferguson. He is the President and CEO of Destination DC and ...

51: Building Partnerships in Trying Times with Jill Garcia

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are thrilled to be speaking with the poster-child of entrepreneurship, Jill Garcia. Jill is the President and Owner of The Hutton Group. She ...

50: Learning to Pivot with Jeff Fugate

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the great pleasure of talking to Jeff Fugate. Jeff is an icon in our industry and a rock star in sales and marketing. He never gets tir...

49: The Future of Event Marketing with Ori Lahav

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to be speaking to Ori Lahav today. Ori is the Vice-President of Clients and Operations for the Kenes Group and is also the current Presid...

48: Standing Up as a Business Leader with Roger Rickard

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to be speaking to Roger Rickard today. Roger is an icon of advocacy in our industry.  In this episode, Roger talks about what we can do ...

47: Revolutionizing the Industry with Heather Mason

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to Heather Mason today. Heather has tons of energy and lots of great ideas. She created her company, Caspian Agency, i...

46: Growing Memberships Through ROIs with Ed Rigsbee

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking to another icon in our industry, Ed Rigsbee, of Rigsbee Research. Ed has spent his entire career helping assoc...

45: Business Trends and Insights for 2021 with Joel Block

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking today with Joel Block, a rock star in the worlds of speaking, finance, and real estate! Joel has a background as a ven...

44: How to Successfully Move Your Events Portfolio to Virtual with Melanie Bradshaw

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are extremely grateful to be speaking with Melanie Bradshaw, the Vice-President of Global Events for the direct sales company, SeneGence.  ...

43: Maximizing Your Effectiveness in a Remote Role with David Burkus

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking with David Burkus today. David is an amazing human being with a great mind, and he is full of very concrete ideas that...

42: Developing and Maintaining a Mindset of Abundance with Megan Grant

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are extremely happy to be talking to Megan Grant. Megan is an amazing entrepreneur! She started her business after getting laid off four tim...

41: The Ingenuity In Using a Models System with Simon Bowen

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are extremely happy today to be speaking with Simon Bowen, the founder of The Models Method. Simon is an amazing man! He is a true genius in sales ...

40: Regaining Momentum in the Events Industry with Aaron Bludworth

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are pleased to be speaking to one of the leaders in our industry today! Aaron Bludworth, the President and CEO of Fern, is joining us as our guest ...

39: How to Keep More of What You Make with Noah Rosenfarb

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are very happy to have Noah Rosenfarb as our guest! Noah is a third-generation CPA, an investor and entrepreneur, and an incredibly knowledg...

38: Doing the Things That Light You Up with Mike Brcic

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to be speaking to a fabulous and fascinating entrepreneur today! We have Mike Brcic, the creator of Wayfinders as our guest. Mike sta...

37: So You Want to Be a Speaker? With Brian Palmer

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to have an amazing individual as our guest for today! Brian Palmer, the former President of the International Association of Speakers...

36: Encouraging Female Leadership in Event Strategies with Angeles Moreno

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking to Angeles Moreno, the founder of the specialist consulting firm, The Creative Dots. Angeles is a spirit...

35: Small-Scale Efficiency with Paul Jarvis

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to Paul Jarvis today! Paul has been an entrepreneur for the last twenty years. He is the Cofounder of Fathom An...

34: Nurturing Your Dreams to Success with Nathalie Cadet-James

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have the privilege of speaking to another amazing entrepreneur today! Nathalie Cadet-James is joining us. She has lived a full life, and she has a ...

33: Embracing the Power of Change with Dave Wakeman

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You're in for a treat today! We're speaking to Dave Wakeman, aka the Revenue Architect. Dave is a star in the ticketing and entertainment industry, an...

32: How Adaptability Contributes to Success with Ivan Artolli

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are delighted to have a gem of a conversation with an icon in the hotel and meetings and events industry! Ivan Artolli is currently the Gene...

31: Using Engaging Content for the Win with Sharon Fisher

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to have Sharon Fisher, the CEO and Founder of the company, Play With A Purpose, joining us on the show today! Sharon has been playing wit...

30: Opening New Doors of Opportunity with Mike Gamble

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're delighted to have Mike Gamble, the Co-founder, President, and CEO of SearchWide™ joining us on the podcast. Mike has had a tremendous amount o...

29: What Is Next For Our Industry? with Roger Dow

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is an honor and a pleasure to be speaking to Roger Dow today. Roger is the president and CEO of U.S. Travel. He has had an amazing career, and in t...

28: Designing Your Virtual Event for Maximum Impact with Liz King Caruso

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are delighted to have the honor of speaking to Liz King Caruso! Liz is an icon, a thought-leader, and an innovator in our industry! She is a...

27: Make Your Branding All About Them with Bruce Turkel

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of speaking to an amazing person today! Bruce Turkel, the Guru of Branding, is joining us as our guest! Bruce Turkel is ent...

26: Exactly What to Say with Phil Jones

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome Phil Jones as our guest for today's podcast! Phil is brilliant! He is a true Master of Words, and it is fascinating to find...

25: Friday Forward with Robert Glazer

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to have the opportunity to talk to an amazing serial entrepreneur today, Robert (Bob) Glazer. Bob has a passion for helping individua...

24: Growing Your Business Through Challenges with Erik Huberman

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're delighted to welcome a successful rock star entrepreneur as our guest for today's podcast! Erik Huberman is the founder and CEO of Hawke Media. ...

23: The First Principle of Entrepreneurship: Profit First! with Mike Michalowicz

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have the great pleasure of interviewing another amazing guest on today's podcast! We're having a conversation with Mike Michalowicz, and he is very...

22: The Secret to Getting Unstuck is Starting Ugly with Chris Krimitsos

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm delighted to be speaking to another amazing entrepreneur today! Chris Krimitsos is the creator of the Podfest Multimedia Expo. And he is joining m...

21: The Brain Science Behind Optimizing Your Work Performance with Janet Sperstad

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are delighted to have a conversation with Janet Sperstad, another icon in our industry. Janet has had a huge impact on the entire meetings a...

20: People First: The Company Culture That Explodes Your Business with Michel Falcon

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been to Toronto? If so, you must be familiar with Baro Restaurant.  We're talking to an amazing entrepreneur today. Michel Falcon is th...

19: Christy Haussler: How to Design the Life You Want with Podcasting

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have an amazing guest today! We're excited to welcome Christy Haussler, from Team Podcast. Christy is the queen of podcasts, and she has a fascinat...

18: Lara McCulloch: How Small Businesses Can Leverage a Fractional CMO

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're delighted to have Lara McCulloch joining us today! Lara is an experienced marketer, having consulted with some of the world's largest companies,...

17: The Pandemic Legal Environment for the Events Industry with Tyra Warner

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

**This podcast was recorded in April, during the early phase of the global pandemic. Today, we're happy to be speaking to one of the best-known and mo...

16: How Entrepreneurs Can Maintain Their Mental Health with Dr. Sherry Walling

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're delighted to be talking to Dr. Sherry Walling today! Sherry helps smart people do hard things and she also has a wealth of knowledge. In today's...