The Business of Meetings

154 – Where Do We Go From Here with Michael Dominguez Today we have the pleasure of speaking with a legend in the industry! Michael Dominguez is the President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). He has a gift for explaining very complex economic issues simply. He joins us today to discuss the economy and where we are going. We hope you enjoy listening to today's informative c...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 153 – The Power of Storytelling with Andy Henriquez Today we have the great pleasure of speaking with Andy Henriquez, founder of Master Storyteller Academy! Andy's journey has been an interesting one. He is an amazing storyteller, and is adept at linking his stories to the business! He joins us today to tell his story and share his secrets to success. Andy's bio:...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 152 – The Amazing Story of the Savannah Bananas with Jesse Cole We are excited to have the legendary Jesse Cole joining us today!  In today's episode, Jesse shares the incredible story behind how he and his wife, Emily, started the famous Savannah Bananas, the year-round baseball team! He also gets into where they are today, their vision, and how he leverages the...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 151 – Every Seat Matters with Cleo Battle Today, Eric is joined by Cleo Battle, the President, and CEO of Louisville Tourism and the new Chair of the international board of MPI!  Cleo Battle Biography:  Cleo Battle, a hospitality industry veteran of nearly 35 years, currently serves as President & CEO of Louisville Tourism. Before coming to Louisville, he spent 1...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 150 – Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell We have the great pleasure of speaking with Dan Martell, the founder of the SaaS Academy, today. Dan has just launched a book called Buy Back Your Time . Dan became a millionaire at twenty-seven and he joins us to tell his story and share his understanding and experience. We hope you will enjoy listening to today's insigh...

Today, we are happy to be speaking with Matt Wolff, the Founder, and CEO of the Ticket Time Machine!  In this episode, Matt gets into how his niche is taking him in the opposite direction from where the rest of the market is going. We hope you enjoy listening to today's captivating conversation with Matt Wolff! Bio: Matt is the Founder & CEO of Ticket Time Machine™, a souvenir ticket company that...

Today, we are honored and delighted to speak with Mark Divine, a former Commander of the SEALs!  Mark is an amazing individual! He is spent 20 years with the Navy SEALs and is a business entrepreneur and a New York Times Bestselling author! In this exciting episode, he discusses how to get to know yourself, knowing how to breathe, how to focus, and how to control your thoughts. We hope you enjoy l...

Today, Eric Rozenberg is excited to share with you, the listeners, ten books that impressed and impacted him. He sincerely hopes that you will read and enjoy them and that they will inspire you as much as they did him!  Bio: Eric Rozenberg has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow and manage their businesses better. His purpose is to inspire people with integrity and honesty, help them take actio...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 146 - From Corporate to Convention Bureau with Christoph Tessmar Today we have the great pleasure of speaking with Christoph Tessmar, the Director of the Barcelona Convention Bureau!  Christoph is well-known all over the world in the meetings and events industry. He has had an incredible journey, from pharmaceuticals to events to becoming the head of the Barcelon...

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Cindy Lo, another rockstar in our industry! Cindy is the Founder and current CEO of RED VELVET in Austin, TX. Cindy is an incredible entrepreneur! She used to have a DMC and has planned meetings all over the world. She joins us to dive into her experience over the last twenty years, talk about coping with change during Covid, and discuss how she manages...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 144 – BounceBack Leadership with Brian Wagner We are delighted to be speaking with Brian Wagner from Radical Vision today!  Brian experienced a major setback at 43 that left him blind, apart from having a slight bit of vision in one eye. He joins us to share his unique and encouraging story and to discuss how he uses his life-changing experience to influence and...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 143 – How to Keep Your Best People with Mike Desjardins We are delighted to be speaking with Mike Desjardins today! Mike is an amazing development leader! He created a company called ViRTUS that works with large corporations to help them with leadership development.  Mike is with us today to discuss his business and developing a company culture.  We hope you enjo...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 142 - Find Your Voice with Caroline Goyder   We are delighted to be speaking with Caroline Goyder today! Caroline is a well-known speaker coach who helps her clients find their voice.  Caroline is based in the UK and is known internationally and is the author of three books. She also did a TED Talk that has reached more than nine million people! In today's episod...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 141 – The Challenges Faced by Senior Planners with Shawna Suckow   We are delighted to speak with Shawna Suckow today! Shawna is the founder of SPIN (Senior Planners Industry Network). She is also a writer and speaker.  Shawna joins us today to share her insights, discuss her take on what is happening within the industry, and talk about mental health, finding bal...

The Business of Meetings – Episode 140 - All About Psychedelics with Matt Zemon Today, we are speaking with Matt Zemon, the Founder, and CEO of HAPPŸŸ. He is joining us to discuss a fascinating topic most of us know nothing about, even though many are curious about it. Matt has just written a book called Psychedelics for Everyone . He has a degree in psychology and neuroscience and is a member of...

Episode 139- Representation Matters with Kevin Iwamoto Today, we are delighted to speak with another icon in our industry, Kevin Iwamoto!  Kevin has received many awards! He is the Chief Customer Officer of Bizly and is also a speaker, singer, and writer. He joins us today to talk about our industry, changing careers, and racism against Asian people and people from the Pacific Islands. We hope you...

138: From Cinderella to CEO with Cary Broussard Cary Broussard, the Founder, and CEO of From Cinderella to CEO is today's guest! Cary is an amazing industry leader! She started her career in Corporate America and is now an entrepreneur. She joins us today to talk about her journey and share her insights and experiences as a woman in the industry and an entrepreneur. We hope you enjoy listening to...

Episode 137- The Critical Role of Education with Dr. Krzysztof Celuch We are delighted to be speaking with another rockstar in our industry today! Dr. Krzysztof Celuch has recently been awarded a place in the Hall of Leaders of our industry! He has had an awesome career in academics. He has been with the Convention and Business Bureau and volunteered for many different organizations.  He joins us...

 How to Leverage Human Connections with Riaz Meghji   Today we are delighted to be speaking with Riaz Meghji, the author of Every Conversation Counts!  Riaz has had a fascinating career! He switched from being a broker to speaking about human connections. He has worked on TV and radio and is also a podcaster and TEDx speaker. He joins us today to tell his story, talk about human connection and sha...

Episode 135 – True Modern Leadership with JeVon McCormick   We are delighted to speak with an amazing individual today! JeVon McCormick is a phenomenal person and an incredible leader! He is the CEO of Scribe Media and the author of the bestselling book Modern Leader.  JeVon is top-ranked with Glass Doors and received Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year. He was named Best CEO in Austin and...

Today, we are honored and happy to speak with Kim Praitano, the CEO of Gilda's Club in South Florida! Each year, Gilda's Club helps 5000 people affected by cancer. Kim is an interesting person with a fascinating story to tell! She has tons of experience and many health insights to share! She is joining us to talk about Gilda's Club, how they use meetings to help raise funds and awareness, and how...

133: Another Day Above Ground with Carolyn Strauss We are delighted to speak with Carolyn Strauss today!  Carolyn has had a fantastic career! She has had an apparel collection and was CEO of a multi-million-dollar company. Now, she is a podcaster, speaker, and emcee.  Carolyn has loads of energy and tons of business experience! She joins us today to offer her advice and share some great tips and i...

We are delighted to speak with Dr. Lalia Rach, the Executive Managing Director of Strategic Consulting Services for ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International), today!  Lalia has just written Managing the Book on You . She talks about her experiences, discusses why she wrote her book and shares some great stories and insights about leadership. We hope you enjoy listening to today's riveting conv...

We have the great pleasure of speaking with Pierre-Henri Perrin, the General Manager of the new Marriott at the Geneva airport, today!  Pierre-Henri has a very inspiring story to share! He joins us today to talk about leadership, opening a new hotel, and what it means for a property to align with sustainability.  We hope you enjoy listening to today's captivating conversation with Pierre-Henri Per...

  We have the great pleasure of speaking with the education guru, Nancy Snowden today! She is the Lead Manager of Educational Experiences for Meeting Professionals International (MPI). Nancy joins us for a fully-packed session where she shares her insights and experience. We dive into mental health, emotional intelligence, financial literacy, humor, improvisation, and unschooling. We hope you enjo...