Coffee Talk…a Venue Managers Guide

Happy Fall y'all! Today Sarah & TJ get to sit down with Rob Hitchcock, GM at the Grand Stafford Theatre to tell them all about the venue, future renovations, and the great things this Live music venue can accommodate! Did y'all know Sarah can do more than just play air guitar? SARAH, TJ, & ROB CHAT ABOUT Tell us about the venue.  Tell us about your role at the Grand Stafford Theatre&n...

Dionna was a marketing intern here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in Telecommunication Media Studies and earned a Certificate in Strategic Communication. Dionna is from Dallas, Texas. She was the first employee to keep a 2 year secret from us…how’s your twin brother?! TJ & SARAH ASK DIONNA... How are you?  Where are you now? Where are you work...

Sarah & TJ overview their on-site venue visits in Episode 1 of SEASON 5! Join them for lots of season 5 trip shenanigans... Why are they allowed in public? SARAH & TJ CHAT ABOUT Upcoming Season Episodes  The Grand Stafford Theatre  D'Vine Cuisine  Caffe Capri  Vino Boheme - The Village  APCC Facility Upgrades RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://g...

Wendi Arant Kaspar is a Professor in International Affairs at Texas A&M University. She has a MLS from the University of Washington and a MS in Management from Texas A&M University. She teaches information-intensive and research strategies courses to both graduate and undergraduate students. Her research interests include management and innovation in library services and information strate...

Hope was a marketing intern here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in University Studies. Hope was born and grew up in Plano, Texas. She is a free spirit and the best damn “coffee runner!” TJ & SARAH ASK HOPE... How are you?  Where are you now?  Where are you working now?  How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC? Hav...

Today, Sarah & TJ chat with Rosa V, owner of the gorgeous Reserve at Cottonwood Creek venue. Sitting on around 9 acres, they tour the grounds, venues, and vineyard and get the scoop on all the great events hosted and to be hosted! SARAH, TJ, & ROSA CHAT ABOUT What is the Reserve at Cottonwood Creek? What different of buildings and amenities do you have?  What interested you in opening...

The research shows that you should join TJ & Sarah today as they round out chatting with the FINAL full-time staff member of the Center for Non Profit & Philanthropy... Nicole Collier!! Diagrams, graphs, chickens, and Bush School antics... join for all the fun! SARAH, TJ, & NICOLE CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was the main...

Whitney, owner of Downtown 202, chat with TJ & Sarah about the lovely event venue. From student org events to weddings to meetings this space can accommodate any event (within capacity of course)! SARAH, TJ, & WHITNEY CHAT ABOUT How long have you been open?  What type of events do you host?  What are you restrictions regarding vendors? Do you require event insurance?  What i...

What do squirrels, Continental airline, the Bush School and a lawyer have in common? Professor Andrew Morriss! Come join TJ & Sarah as they adventure down the career path of Professor Morriss, from lawyer to Bush School professor and all the mosquitoes in between. SARAH, TJ, & PROFESSOR MORRISS CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was...

Laura & Jason give Sarah & TJ the scoop on the amazing KinderHill Brew Lab; venue, catering, custom brews, dog birthday parties, music bingo and what's the deal with the plants? SARAH, TJ, LAURA, & JASON CHAT ABOUT Why did you open KinderHIll?   What type of events do you host?   How do you market the facility?   What catering options do you have?   What is capacity...

Academic Advisors, Tamara Hitt & Catherine Vinson join Sarah & TJ to chat about the work they do contributing to the Office of Extended Education's growing student pool! SARAH, TJ, TAMARA, & CATHERINE CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was the main draw to the School? Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are wor...

Chatting with Abi & Mo with Destination Bryan about renting the Sale Depot in Downtown Bryan. Join Sarah & TJ for catering, trains, cost, and Wi-Fi! SARAH, TJ, ABIGAIL, & MORGAN CHAT ABOUT What is the Sale Depot? How much does it cost to rent?  Where is it located?  What amenities are included?  Where is parking?  Can you hear the train in the building?  What a...

Bush School IT student technician, Brandon, schools Sarah & TJ on how printers actually work, how his tech journey began, and where he plans on going with it! The Bush School family really does have the best student workers. SARAH, TJ, & BRANDON CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was the main draw to the School? Can you tell us what...

The first couple to be interviewed on Espresso Shots, Denise & Jerry Parker! Learn about their amazing past and current works, and their obvious love of helping others. SARAH, TJ, & THE PARKERS CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was the main draw to the School? Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on? Wh...

Sarah & TJ chat with Lisa Brown today, DOCTOR Lisa Brown, Director of the Office of Extended Education. Join them as Dr. Brown explains her role, passion, and joys of working at the Bush School. SARAH, TJ, & LISA CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School?  How long have you worked here?  What was the main draw to the School?  Can you tell us what major projects...

Sarah & TJ crash the Bush School Graduation pre-grad gathering to ask random Graduates rapid fire questions to get the feel of how it REALLY is to be a part of the Bush School. SARAH, TJ, & THE GRADUATES CHAT ABOUT •  What is your most favorite memory at the Bush School?  •  What does your future hold?    •  What class was your favorite?  •  What adv...

Help Sarah & TJ welcome their dear friend, colleague, and client Kelley Robbins; the Bush School's very own Unofficial Interim Assistant Dean of Tacos. Today Kelley takes them on the fabulous journey of her past up to today, her love of the Bush School, and who her favorite person is at work. SARAH, TJ, & KELLEY CHAT ABOUT • What is Kelley's position within the Bush School? • How long have...

Take 2! Today, Sarah & TJ chat with the PCC's very own Event Manager, Steven Sisk! They will get the run down of past & current work, future goals, and of course how much he enjoys his coworkers! SARAH, TJ, & STEVEN CHAT ABOUT • Steven's main draw to the Bush School • Major projects, papers, etc. that Steven is working on • What direction he hopes to see the APCC go in the future • Adv...

Today Coffee Talk hosts, Sarah & TJ, are interviewed by the APCC's 5 student workers/intern/basically family. Join them as Sofia, Ruth Ann, Jimmy, (other) Sarah, and Megan ask the questions, hear the tales of past, present, and future, as well as the sage wisdom learned throughout their old, long lives. SARAH, TJ, AND THE STUDENTS CHAT ABOUT How Sarah and TJ got into the events industry, their...

Join TJ & Sarah as they fan girl over Dr. Leslie Ruyle's amazing work throughout the world (and laugh at TJ's inability to know acronyms or pronounce anything ). Hang on tight as they are schooled in Leslie's passion for her research, work, and connection to students. SARAH, TJ, & LESLIE CHAT ABOUT • Leslie's main draw to the Bush School • Major projects, papers, etc. that Leslie is workin...

Today, Sarah & TJ connect with Matt Upton, Assistant Dean of Diversity & Student Affairs at the Bush School. Hang out as they get a lesson in what exactly it means to be the Assistant Dean of Diversity & Student Affairs as well as the expansive web connecting current and former Bush School students, faculty, and staff. SARAH, TJ, & MATT CHAT ABOUT • Matt's main draw to the Bush Sch...

On this episode, Sarah & TJ chat with Bush School International Affairs student Will Watson as they find out what it's like in the life of a Bush School student, what the future holds, what stains, and who his favorite professor is!! SARAH, TJ, & WILL CHAT ABOUT Will's main draw to the Bush School Major projects, papers, etc. that Will is working on Will's favorite part about being a Bush...

Join TJ & Sarah as they chat with their lovely student employee #girlboss Sofia Patino. Laughs, stories, work & school life... join in on the fun and go read up on all of Sofia's great research! SARAH, TJ, AND SOFIA CHAT ABOUT Sofia's role within the Conference Center Her main draw to the job Major projects, paper, etc. Sofia is working on Her favorite part about the position What Sofia ho...

Today, Sarah & TJ get to chat with one of their very own! Jamie Burns has an extensive background within the music industry as well as in events! She shares her experiences of online ticket sales, scalpers, and what's new post-COVID! SARAH, TJ, AND JAMIE CHAT ABOUT Jamie's Experience with the Music Industry Interesting Venue Processes to Combat Scalping - Red Rocks Amphitheater, White Oak Musi...

Dr. Kenny Taylor joins Espresso Shots today to tell Sarah & Tj all about the amazing things he has and is accomplishing within the Bush School. Please read up on his bio and listen on for laughs and lessons! SARAH, TJ, AND KENNY CHAT ABOUT What is Kenny's position within the Bush School?  How long he has worked at Texas A&M? What his main draw to the  Bush School was?  Major...