The Business of Meetings

We are thrilled to have Haggai Klorman joining us today!  Haggai is a tech entrepreneur and EO. He has consulted with and built social media and word-of-mouth campaigns for major brands, including L'Oreal, Revlon, and Unilever, and has advised Bain Capital Private Equity. He also owns a digital business card company. In our conversation today, we discuss technology, the pros and cons of TikTok, an...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 203 - The Journey of Belonging: An Immigrant's Path to Nine-Figure Success with Dan Berger  We are thrilled to engage in a discussion with Dan Berger today!  Dan is an industry legend and a true entrepreneur! After a successful exit a few years back, he is now writing a book called The Quest , where he focuses on the theme of belonging.  In our conversation today...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 202 – Voice of the Innocents: Lori Cohen's Battle Against Child and Human Trafficking We are honored today to speak with a remarkable individual at the forefront of a child-protection organization.  Lori Cohen is the CEO of PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking), the leading policy organization in the nation on child sex trafficking. She has been instrument...

We are thrilled to engage in a conversation with George Bandarian today. George is an AI expert, a well-informed and seasoned Venture Capitalist, and a member of various communities focused on the future of entrepreneurship. He has owned several companies and now assists people in implementing AI.  Get ready to be amazed as we explore the remarkable possibilities AI holds! Connect with Eric Rozenb...

We are both delighted and honored to have a legend in our industry joining us for our 200th podcast episode!  Geoff Freeman is the President and CEO of the US Travel Association. He is with us today to share his perspective on leadership and explore the strategic use of data in shaping the future of the travel industry. Get ready for an insightful conversation with a phenomenal leader. You will no...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 199 - Tech and Israel Advocacy: A Conversation with Hillel Fuld We are honored today to engage in a discussion with the extraordinary Hillel Fuld!  Hillel is a tech journalist, technology expert, and startup marketer who has been instrumental in transforming Israel from a startup to a scale-up nation. Forbes has named him Israel's top marketer.  Since October 7th...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 198 – 7 Key Domains to Grow and Run Your Event Business with Eric Rozenberg   Today, Eric explains how he builds businesses and helps other business owners build theirs.  Drawing from his extensive experience, he reviews the seven key areas crucial for growing and operating an event business. He also suggests one book for each domain that will be helpful in that...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 197 – Shalom Motherfu**er with Eitan Chitayat We are honored to have Eitan Chitayat joining us today! Eitan spent many years in advertising and now owns a branding agency. In our conversation today, Eitan discusses his journey in advertising and the big names that have influenced him and offers insights into branding. He also shares his thoughts on leadership, co...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 196 - Prepare to Unlock a Year of Unparalleled Success!  Would you like to learn a magic formula that will ensure you pave the year ahead with success? Eric shares a strategy today that will guarantee you stay on track for prosperity in the coming year. In today's episode, he explains how he organizes his time, sets his priorities, and, most significantly, holds...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 195 - Differentiation: The Golden Key to Your Success with Mark Levy We are delighted to have Mark Levy joining us today to discuss differentiation. Mark is the differentiation expert! He has worked with big names like Simon Sinek and Marshall Goldsmith, and he is the author of Accidental Genius , a book about using writing to stimulate great ideas, available in...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 194 – Two Easy Ways to Increase Your Sales with Eric Rozenberg Today, Eric is excited to share two simple yet effective strategies to boost your sales substantially. He will also explain how to fortify your pipeline and refine your pitch.  These strategies are not only straightforward but also incredibly efficient. Get ready to reap the rewards after using these...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 193- Five Steps to Define Your Business Vision with Eric Rozenberg Today, Eric shares a game-changing tool he uses for helping and advising people and coaching business owners. He used the same exercise to help him visualize and map out the future course of his current business. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible results and clarity of direction this process...

We are delighted to introduce the multi-talented Nir Zavaro as our guest on today's episode!  After running his own agency, Nir decided to shift his business and go into teaching. With a multifaceted background working for various companies in sales, business development, novel writing, and teaching thousands of students, he has become an expert in communication and marketing. He is now launching...

We are delighted to have Darcy Luoma joining us today! Darcy is the author of the book Thoughtfully Fit . She has spent many years as a coach, training teams and organizations to work better and achieve thoughtful fitness in all their professional endeavors. Today's discussion is based on Darcy's extensive research, coupled with her practical experience. She joins us to shed light on the principle...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 190 - A Life Leading the Exhibitions Industry with David Dubois We are delighted to be speaking with an industry legend today!  David DuBois has a career spanning several decades in the industry. He now holds the positions of CEO, President, and Publisher of the Exhibitor Group. In today's enlightening conversation, David shares his insights on workforce developm...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 189 – Empowering Women and Heart-Centered Leadership with Suzette Bravo  We are delighted to have Suzette Bravo joining us on the show today!  Suzette is an empowerment coach dedicated to helping women and young ladies journey toward self-discovery and personal growth. With a passion for nurturing heart-centered leadership, she guides individuals to unlock their...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 188 – How to Measure Behavioral Changes and Learning and Development with Chris Taylor Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Chris Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Actionable.co, a company at the forefront of revolutionizing how organizations measure the impact of their investments in learning and development.  There are many parallels and commonalitie...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 187 – How People and Culture Build Value with Aaron Bludworth We are delighted to be speaking with Aaron Bludworth today! He is a true thought leader who has massively impacted our industry! Until recently, Aaron was the CEO of Fern Expo. He joins us today to discuss his process of managing the company and selling it. He also shares his views on the future of the...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 186 - A New Approach to Online Marketing with Nicholas Kusmich We are delighted to have Nicholas Kusmich back on the show today! Nicholas is truly phenomenal! He is a seasoned expert in Facebook advertising and online marketing. He describes his role as one who helps information entrepreneurs scale their revenue and attract more clients effortlessly through fun m...

We are delighted to have Judson Laipply joining us on today's show! Judson is a legendary speaker who achieved viral stardom on YouTube with his video, The Evolution of Dance! Today, he shares the story behind his iconic video and offers us a glimpse into his fascinating journey after his video went viral. Judson has appeared on the Today Show, Ellen, Tosh. O, GMA, Oprah , and more. He is the worl...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 184 – How Do 58+ Million American Households Spend their Holidays? Today, we are delighted to speak with David Basler, Chief Strategy Officer of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). In an industry boasting a trillion-dollar economic footprint, with 12 to 13,000 sites across America, and serving the vacation ambitions of over 58 million hou...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 183 - 15 Minutes of Shame with Des Hague Today, we are both honored and delighted to have Des Hague joining us on the podcast! Des was enjoying a fascinating career in the hospitality industry when his life took an unexpected twist and he found himself entangled in the pervasive web of cancel culture. He courageously chronicled his experience in a book he wrote c...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 182 – The Meeting Show is Coming to Asia with David Blansfield We are delighted to introduce David Blansfield today! He is a prominent figure who has been instrumental in molding the events and meetings industry! David is the Executive Vice President and Group Publisher for Northstar Meetings Group. He joins us to share how he got to where he is today, discuss th...

The Business of Meetings –  Ep. 181 My Summer Readings - Ten Books I Enjoyed Today, I am delighted to present you with a selection of ten diverse books I read and savored during the summer months! All of these books impacted me profoundly! I sincerely hope you will take as much pleasure in reading them as I did, and I trust they will inspire and stir you as much as they did me!  Please share your...

Step into the world of coaching brilliance today as we embark on an extraordinary journey with coaching industry rockstar, Michael Bungay Stanier!  Michael's reputation precedes him! Armed with a treasure trove of simple and remarkably effective ideas, he has left an indelible mark on countless individuals seeking growth and transformation. From the resounding success of his bestseller, The Coachi...