No More Bad Events
From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned. Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time. Hosted by Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events provides an inside look into the world of flawless event execution, insider secrets, non-traditional approaches, and must-have tactics, as shared by legendary event organizers and contributors. Each episode also provides key insights to ensure your next event is met with rave reviews and resounding success. Tune into No More Bad Events on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. No More Bad Events is produced and presented by eSpeakers.
Episodes
GUEST BIO:
Jon Petz is the world's only Amazement Artist™, a bestselling author, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and award winning emcee. Former corporate executive and tech entrepreneur turned professional magician, he combines real-world business expertise with masterful storytelling and incredible entertainment. Featured in USA Today and Wall Street Journal, Jon delivers powerful strategy, personal inspiration, and incredible engag...
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An award-winning TV host, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker with 30+ years of audience engagement experience; Jeff is a Second City Theater alum and Virtual Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. Today Jeff is an acclaimed event emcee and owns The Players Workshop. His improvisation expertise has benefited numerous Fortune 500 companies, transforming team dynamics through interactive entertainment.
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Anne is a meetings industry master with extensive experience across agency operations, strategic management, and sales. Now in a key leadership role driving revenue growth strategies, her solid foundation makes her a trusted partner to clients and colleagues. Anne leads with determination, delivering strategic guidance that transforms business goals into extraordinary events.
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Two Emcees Double Down on Event Success (ft. John Di Domenico | Event Emcee | Impersonator | Keynote Speaker)
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Emmy-nominated actor and 5X Best of Las Vegas winner John Di Domenico brings comedy and impressions to corporate events. Featured on Conan, Kimmel, and Howard Stern, he's collaborated with Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, and American Express as a professional emcee, delivering memorable e...
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Strategic Content, Industry Shifts, and Cross-Border Trends (ft. Jason Koop | VP of
Business Development | Canadian Special Events)
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Jason Koop is VP of Business Development at Canadian Special Events, building the
largest corporate event professional network in Canada. After 15 years managing
accounts for Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vanity Fair Corp, he pivoted to events,
combining relationship expertise with mark...
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The Speaker Effect (ft. Amy Eddy | SVP & Strategic Account Advisor | BigSpeak Speakers Bureau)
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Amy Eddy is a Senior Vice President and Strategic Account Advisor, where she advocates for her clients, empowers them to make the right investment and is energized by the potential of the human spirit. A Westmont College graduate with dual business and social science degrees, Amy excels under pressure—once securing a keyno...
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Meet a Pragmatic Creative (ft. Daniel Roth | Senior Creative Director | Host & Founder, Event Explorer Podcast)
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A seasoned Senior Creative Director with expertise in experiential marketing and event design, Daniel Roth has led high-impact projects for global brands like GM, Nike, and Audi, blending strategic storytelling with immersive experiences. Daniel’s innovative approach to live experiences ensures seamless ex...
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A Trusted Advisor Sounds the Alarm (ft. Howard Givner | Senior Advisor, Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips | CEO of the Heathcote Advisory Group
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Howard Givner is a serial entrepreneur and business strategist in the events and ed-tech industries. He’s the CEO of Heathcote Advisory and a Senior Advisor at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips. With three successful business exits and a passion for innovation, Howard advises industry leaders ...
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Together We’ve Got This (ft. Leslie Fenton & Natasha Miller | Partner, FLIRT Communications | CEO, Entire Productions)
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Leslie Fenton, VP & partner of FLIRT Communications, specializes in employee motivation, communications strategy, and event production. Natasha Miller, CEO & founder of Entire Productions, is an expert in experiential event production and corporate events. Both bring decades of experience helping org...
Title: Mind over Matter (ft. Wayne Lee | Peak Performance Expert | Hall of Fame Speaker and Entertainer)
Bio: A peak performance expert, Wayne Lee helps individuals and teams break free from self-limiting beliefs to unlock their full potential. With over 20 years of experience, his dynamic keynotes and interactive hypnosis shows inspire audiences to embrace change, take risks, and achieve their maximum potential.
Opening Quote: Life ...
Title: Festivalizing the Conference (ft. Marco Mendolia | Senior Program Manager for E-Commerce Events and Event Emcee)
Bio:
Marco Mendolia is a long-time festival producer, host, event marketer, and Senior Program Manager with 24 years of experience in event production. His work spans many categories and includes major clients like Paramount and Budweiser. With expertise in production, sales, and impactful partnerships, Marco brings...
Title: MOVE Hearts. MOVE Minds. MOVE the Needle (ft. Seth Friedman | Senior Creative Director | Multi Image Group)
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Seth Friedman is a creative director, writer, lyricist, and composer with over 25 years in the events industry. He’s worked with top brands like IBM, Google, and Amazon, crafting memorable corporate, expo, and experiential events. Seth has also earned a Grammy and multiple award nominations for his theatrical work.
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Abracadabra! Creating Meeting Magic (ft. Bill Herz | President & Co-Founder | Magicorp Productions)
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Bill Herz is a world-renowned magician and founder of Magicorp, the largest agency specializing in magic, mentalism, and illusion. With over 35 years of experience, Bill has performed at top events worldwide, blending his expertise in magic with a passion for creating unforgettable client experiences.
Opening Quote:
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Event Success Revealed: Secrets from a Top Speaker Agent (ft. Randy Ehman | VP Bureau Relations | Keppler Speakers)
Bio:
Randy brings over 35 years of experience in the speaking industry to the speakers, fellow bureaus, and customers he serves. A key figure in managing those relationships, his extensive experience also provides him with a nuanced understanding of the evolving demands and complexities faced by today’s event prof...
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Trust and Rethink What’s Possible (ft. Lisa Mendenhall Johnson | SVP Sales | EideCom)
Bio:
As SVP of Sales at EideCom, Lisa works with her clients to craft engaging and memorable event experiences through the art forms of audio/visual production and creative media. Her clients span Fortune 500, private sector, and non-profit with audiences of 200-20,000+. Lisa's true passion is making a difference in her clients' lives and bein...
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An Event Production Masterclass (ft. Dawn Martin | VP Meetings & Shows | BI Worldwide)
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With decades of experience as a business theatre Executive Producer in NYC, Dawn, a winner of many prestigious creative awards, is known for bringing drama and theater to major corporate events. Her clients include dozens of Fortune 500 companies. Today, her role as VP allows her to focus on forming exceptional teams while her ongoing g...
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Two Emcees and a Microphone (ft. DanRam | Event MC | 5x TEDx Speaker | Executive Coach)
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An event emcee, 5X TEDx speaker, native speaking moderator, keynote speaker and startup coach, DanRam has shared the stage with extraordinary changemakers like Barack Obama and Sir Richard Branson. His eclectic background of growing up in 10 countries on 4 continents as well as his work in diverse industries ensures his clients are on t...
Title: Meals. Movement. Mindfulness. And Meaning. (ft. David T. Stevens | Co-founder | Olympian Meeting)
Bio:
A 20-year veteran planner and 6x Fittest Male #EventProf, David is the co-founder of the event-wellness consulting firm Olympian Meeting — where he co-authored a white paper on the increased ROI that can result from incorporating wellness elements into a meeting. David has also been on the speaking circuit since 2022 and has...
Title: How to be Unstoppable (ft. Alex Weber | International Keynote Speaker)
Bio:
An international keynote speaker, award-winning host for NBC, acclaimed author, and competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Alex helps leaders, individuals, and organizations to be relentless, to gain their competitive edge, and to unlock new levels of achievement. His contagious positive energy immediately impacts audiences to be unstoppable!
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Klik. Klik. Boom! (ft. Will Curran | Head of Klik | Bizzabo
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At the vanguard of wearable event technology innovation, Will Curran is not only the Head of Klik, but the visionary founder of Endless Events and the host of several industry-renowned podcasts. Will's accolades include being recognized as one of the “40 under 40” event industry leaders as well as one of the 35 entrepreneurs under 35.
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“We far too of...
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