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Its all fun and games on this week's episode as we welcome Kenny Zail of USA Game Show to the pod, Join in as we run through some movie trivia with one of Orlando's best game show host Selina is overwhelmed by the grand opening of Lake Nona's newest hotel. Hear what five Orlando chefs made it to the semifinals of the James Beard Awards Find out what Guinness record was recently broken at an i-driv...

On this week's episode, Candace Maser, kinda like a Lazer stops by to talk wine, pictures on the wall, pro tips for universal and remind us all about the Palm Mia's Italian Kitchen, an i-drive hidden gem, steals the show when its host MPI Orlando for its latest event Someone makes Biz Bash 40 under 40, but was the prize a brand new cat? Is strawberry the new Florida fruit, hear who has a say. Plus...

On this week's episode we join Kai Carter at Vine's Wine Bar and Grille to discuss, Bottomless Mimosas, the New Vines, Burlesque, and 60 extra minutes of Happy Hour. As PPN says farewell, we relive some of our favorite moments with the Party Planners. With the new express lanes opening, hear how long it now takes to get from i-Drive to Maitland Jo travels on down to Kissimmee for an Axe Throwing e...

On this weeks episode... Shannon Barry joins the show to talk about Wedding Cake Illuminations, Japan, Hawaii, virtual fireworks and her upcoming stint with the MPI Board Our good friend Suzi Brady welcomes us to the airport as we record live from the fabulous Towneplace Suites by Marriott Orlando International Airport MPI makes stats fun in front of a huge crowd, NACE takes a swing at Lake Mary a...

For the third straight year, #swagandrepeat finds itself atop the Hyatt Regency Orlando to go over the edge This year Jo Fostock returns for a second trip as the swagandrepeat podcast and many swaggers celebrate raising over $3500 in three years for Give Kids the World Omar Elkalyoubie of GKTW joins us for a quick update on the village, some of the future fundraising events they have, including th...

On this week's episode we tee up the conversation with Kelly Sucharski of Lake Mary's Topgolf as we chat about driving around Orlando, where to park downtown and "snacktivity" at the country's second largest Topgolf facility. Who would have thought, MCO is the hottest new destination for Restaurants, find out whose taking flight with their latest culinary experience Jo makes it to the top, with ov...

On this weeks episode Cindi Occhuizzo of Crica swings by to discuss, the latest trends in the DMC world, How contracts and RFP's are changing and makes the case for why a swamp theme might be the best approach for a tradeshow. The PGA Show returns to Orlando and we decide on our favorite golf drinks Science! Selina takes over the Orlando Science center to make the connection between Science and Ne...

On this weeks episode... Gabe Grier of Honest AV pros, shares his technical knowledge and smooth DJ voice to chat about starting his own AV company on the dawn of the pandemic, how he had to pivot into networking once his business started and his passion for bucs football and traveling Some new venues take advantage of Orlando's unknown Tuscan hills. Selina makes the case for a United States of Me...

On this week's episode we return to our roots to reminisce about our first rent, starbucks coffee bars and wrapping stations with Carina Favale of the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando The Alfond Inn announces an expansion of their meeting space over the next two years I said Yes and Experience Kissimmee kick 2022 with some events last week and we have all the details Spain makes the first...

Season 4 kicks off with a wedding episode to highlight engagement season Wedding Venue Expert Shannon Tarrant joins the team to discuss an upcoming boom in weddings, new venues to check out and announce her new direction in podcasting Resolutions are all the rage, here what goals we have on tap for 22 Get your calendar out as we discuss all the events coming up in January, brought to you by Tricia...

We close out the year with the Vocal Talents of Mandi Jacobs, as she dazzles us with her rendition of the Christmas Song Plus Mandi gives us an update on Main Event, Her life long love of Orlando and how she may be the centerpiece of a 2022 Karaoke Networking event. Will five million dollars get Orlando the World Cup? Find out what networking event was voted best of 2021 The industry Holiday Party...

On this week's episode we return from a two week break Kalie Zakar joins us for a discussion on Australia, Hampton Social Cocktail menu, and Fashion for the holiday networking event season Major Job Announcements, A bunch of weddings and two new restaurant openings lead the industry news cycle The top of Disney's board is getting a new look Jo makes the case for overwater bungalows in the US and h...

On this week's episode we welcome Jennifer Selley of the Imprint group to the show. She shares here love for toasted ravioli, planning Harry Potter themed luau's and how good for business a recent trip to IMEX was Hear which "Golf Guy" is bringing a new 18 hole experience to East Orlando Did you miss the Meat and Great? find out how Wedding Venue Map's assigned seating changes the networking game...

On this week's episode we go back to college , for homecoming, as we welcome two of UCF's Rosen College students on to the show. Hear from Jacqueline Perez and Christie Salinas Gorrin as they discuss where the college is heading, how the return to in-person classes has transpired and how we as an industry can help the next generation transition into our industry We talk about the cost of networkin...

On this week's episode... we make a callback to that famous 90's song, Meet Virginia, as Virginia Schwartz, the brand new sales manager at the Pub swings on by to hangout, discuss her quick ascension to this role at the Orlando Pub, shares a success story of the Rosen mentor/mentee program and tells us what it takes to lock in convention business on i-drive these days. NACE and Visit Orlando event...

On this weeks episode you will find us tossing napkins and dancing on tables as Megan White and Megan Garnder of Taverna Opa and Tapa Toro join us for a discussion on Food trucks, family owned businesses and give us the details on their third concept coming to Orlando in Q1 Are conventions starting to party like its 2019, we make the case for a return to a pre-pandemic tradeshow atmosphere at the...

We take a field trip to Lake Nona to chat with brand Lake Nona Wave Hotel Sales Manager Jennifer Corso as she tells about their Billion dollar sculpture garden, Finding your wavelength, singing toilets and when we can expect this crown jewel of Lake Nona to open Shannon Tarrant fills in for Jo Truett, she's got the scoop on what Swag means, makes the case for passing on the purchase of a Thornton...

Crowd favorite Pam Clark brings the beignets and muffeletta for a great discussion on, Selfies, eco tourism, returning to the networking scene, and manatee farts Tricia Henson fills in for Jo and reveals her post networking event secrets 130 conventions roll through a post pandemic Orlando Find out which Top Chefs are taking over some closed and beloved Orlando restaurants Its raining quality even...

On this week's episode we discuss Meetings Mayhem with TML, better known as Terry Matthews Lombardo, who has recently compiled a selection of real life stories from veteran planners throughout the industry into one fun, inspiring and memorable book about what can go wrong and right with your meeting. Disney just hit the big 50 year milestone ; we discuss TML's journey to become a Disney GM, how sh...

On this week's episode, Jeanne Ford swings by to discuss Orlando's role in the upcoming Special Olympics, the process behind finding 10,000 volunteers and just how late can one stay out on a weeknight. Someone celebrates 10 years in business with a big announcement downtown, we got the details in case you missed it Member meetups, Yoga and another serving of chicken and waffles highlight last week...

On this weeks show... we sit down with Dawn von Graff of Expedia Cruises to discuss grocery strategy, how to elevate your vacation experience and what's really going on in the cruise industry post pandemic We recap MPI's latest coffee talk, UCF and Visit Orlando make a great combo for a luncheon, plus where you can find us networking for the rest of the month, our friends at The Bev help us dissec...

Swag returns from a two week break, joined by Tara Drewes of I-Met Management; we tackle the important topics like Publix Subs, Starting a business in the pandemic, networking and finding the right shoes for a lunch meeting We breakdown Visit Orlando's august luncheon, NACE's biggest recent to join and MPI's introductory Social Hour Our friends at The Bev and Osceola Council on Aging help us tackl...

On this weeks episode we gather the leaders behind NACE, ILEA, MPI and HSMAI for our annual presidents episode Hear how membership, events, collaboration and strategy will shake out for the four major event trade associations as Brittney Bouche, Todd Zimmerman, Jo Truett and Jeff Chase team up for one fun and entertaining conversation on the directions of Orlando's meeting industry Plus, is a vacc...

On this weeks episode... We got the deal of a lifetime, well a lifetime of fun at Florida's attractions, hotels and restaurants as trivia expert, dinner show connoisseur and portabella mushroom enthusiast, Keith Charlton swings by to hang with the crew this week Did Selena call into question synchronized swimming and equestrian as an Olympic sports Visit Orlando's return to power lunches, ILEA liv...

On this weeks episode..... We have a pod takeover, as Emily Smith and Michelle Granger fill in for Dave and Selina Jo and Emily graduate i-drive than celebrate with a day at Disney What would your game piece be in an Orlando themed monopoly match. Every DMC in Orlando is bringing on new staff, what does that mean for the local industry? Chicken Wings might be experiencing a shortage, but plenty of...