The Business of Meetings

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 the ZenFounder podcast, which has produced 300 episodes so far, and she is also the owner of a company called ZenFounder. Sherry offers mental health advice for entrepreneurs. She has a new book coming out soon, called Touching Two Worlds. It is about...

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 crisis! He is an amazing individual with tons of experience in communication, crisis, and public relations. He is the author of the bestselling book, Crisis Averted: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line . In this episode, Evan t...

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 News Television) for fifteen years and is currently the chairwoman of the board of directors of IAEE.   In this episode, Carrie tells her story and talks about her business. She shares her business experience and insights, offers advice for business ow...

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 and is currently President of the Toronto-based consulting company Inspire Consulting. He is the immediate past President of the SITE Foundation.   In this episode, Terry shares some insights from a survey being done currently by the SITE Foundation....

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 the 100th Episode of the Business of Meetings Podcast!  Jayson is an incredibly inspiring individual and fantastic entrepreneur whose name we have often mentioned on the show! In this episode, he tells his motivating story, discusses the value of rel...

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 Montreux, where the Montreux Jazz Festival is held. He also started the MPI chapter in France and is an active ECM member. Rémy has had some wonderful life experiences! He had a fantastic career in the hotel industry and did various jobs within the Meetin...

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 Africa. In this episode, Hilmar tells his story, talks about Namibia, and shares his knowledge and experience. We talk about enjoying life and incentive trips, and Hilmar shares some valuable nuggets that are particularly helpful for preparing for the...

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 retiring from the speaking industry, he has involved himself in many different ventures.  Whenever Joe speaks, there is always something to learn! In this episode, he tells his fascinating story and shares some valuable nuggets from his vast experience....

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 has had a tremendous impact on the world and has received numerous prestigious awards for his achievements!   In this episode, Eric tells his story, talks about his experiences, shares his methodology for the art of Empathy Based Listening, and discus...

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 Commander of the US Navy, a Ph. D., CSP, and a CPAE.  Mary has a fascinating story to tell and some great insights and experiences to share! In this episode, she talks about good leadership, planning, and building a culture to encourage decision-making. Sh...

Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking to Kimberly Gerber, the Founder and CEO of Excelerate. Kimberly has had a fantastic corporate career! She started with Starbucks and became a COO before the age of 32. Twenty years ago, she started a company that focuses on executive leadership.  In this episode, she talks to us about the great resignation, how to motivate your team and the kind of com...

We have the great pleasure of speaking to another rock star in our industry today! Terry Matthews-Lombardo is an experienced professional in the meetings and events industry. She plans meetings all over the world and recently wrote a book called Meetings Mayhem , in which she shares real-life stories to teach planners how to cope when projects go wrong.   In this episode, Terry tells her story. Sh...

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 industry! He is the Area President of Operations for Hilton for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.  In this episode, JJ discusses his career, shares his thoughts on what will happen in the industry in the future, and talks about skills needed within...

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, author, and Founder of the OAK Journal. His tools have helped change the lives of many, and are sure to do the same for many more going forward. In this episode, Keith discusses his purpose in life and inspires others to become the very best version o...

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 as a speaker. He has traveled to more than 44 countries to talk about technology and earned almost every award you could imagine for speaking.  In this episode, Terry talks about his fascinating experiences, shares plenty of tips, and explains how t...

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 many heart-warming stories in the book about people who have made changes in their lives that are sure to move, motivate, and inspire you! In this episode, Bruce discusses his journey and his latest book. He also talks about change and figuring out...

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 books about writing and choosing the right words to convince whoever you are talking to.  In this episode, Sue talks about her journey and tells some amusing stories about how she got into public speaking. She shares her knowledge about creating emotio...

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 consistent presence at trade shows have resulted in Moon becoming a well-known figure in our industry.  In this episode, he shares his fascinating journey and talks to us about the unique and memorable experiences he has created for his customers.  We hope yo...

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 events industry! She has spent the last decade working in the mindfulness space. Holly has written several books and recently formed the American Mindfulness Association. In this episode, Holly tells her story, talks about what she does, and shares some g...

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 partner at Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, and he is the author of Simple Numbers . Greg knows how to make accounting and cash-flow management very clear, easy to understand, and efficient.  He is joining us today to share his journey, discuss his views on what...

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 amazing career in the meetings and events industry! In his current position, he oversees everything going on in the industry across the world.  In this episode, Miguel shares his insight and talks about what we can expect, what we should focus on, and...

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 emcee, and the founder of the women-inspired podcast, Dare to Interrupt. Courtney started a business just before the pandemic and is full of ideas and optimism! She is joining us to share what she has learned about the importance of being authentic and...

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 career! He is joining us to share his experiences, offer advice to everyone in the industry, and give us hope for the challenges we will be facing in the future!  We hope you enjoy our fabulous conversation with Don today! Don Welsh's bio A seasoned tou...

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 and Tourism Management at San Diego State University and acts as Senior Advisor to the Caspian Agency. Carl enjoys volunteering and educating people in the industry. He is a thought leader who loves to challenge traditional ways of thinking.  In this...

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 industry and has a vast amount of experience. Meg is joining us today to talk about the freelance economy, the changes happening in our industry, and opportunities for the future. We hope you will enjoy listening to Meg's inspiring story today! Meg Fa...