TITLE:
A Trusted Advisor Sounds the Alarm (ft. Howard Givner | Senior Advisor, Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips | CEO of the Heathcote Advisory Group
GUEST BIO:
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 on growth, strategy, and M&A.
OPENING QUOTE:
“Our ability to get in front of this stuff and not get too caught up in what's happening, but focus on how are we going to react to this and how are we going to prepare our clients for it, I think is what separates order takers from trusted advisors.“
SUMMARY:
In this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott is joined by one of the top trusted advisors in the industry, Howard Givner. They discuss the challenges currently facing the events industry, describing it as a "perfect storm" of various factors, such as government tariffs, international tensions, and disrupted supply chains. Howard highlights the unpredictability and chaos in the current environment, comparing it to, yet distinctly different from, the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Howard emphasizes the importance for event professionals to focus on demonstrating the ROI of events and being proactive in their approach. He suggests that unpredictability presents an opportunity for event planners to prove their value as trusted advisors, guiding their clients through these challenging times.
Throughout the conversation, Howard shares his insights on the impact of current policies, particularly on government-related events and the relationship with Canada. He encourages event professionals to take action by lobbying or ensuring they can effectively articulate the value their events bring.
The episode offers a reflective yet practical outlook, suggesting that while challenges abound, they also bring opportunities for innovation and leadership within the industry.
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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.
As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh?
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