Best Dan Felton Podcasts (2024)

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EP121: "I thought we were going to kill Tiger Woods! Rick Stainton's Journey from Start-Up to Success, to Shaping the Future of the Events Industry" 55:48

10h ago55:48

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In this episode, I sit down with Rick Stainton, the visionary founder of The Smyle Group, one of the world’s leading creative creative agencies delivering live and digital brand experiences globally. Rick shares his inspiring 20-year entrepreneurial journey, from the early days of launching Smyle with a bold vision, to growing it into a global powe…

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EP120: "From Dining Table to Global Enterprise! A Founder's Journey with Ross Ashman, The Public Sector Network" 54:55

23h ago54:55

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In this episode, I sit down with Ross Ashman, co-founder and CEO of Public Sector Network, a multi-million dollar social learning platform based out of Australia, created to improve the life of public sector employees - and the citizens they serve. Ross takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial experience. From his beginnings as an event sa…

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EP119: "From Journalism, to Events to Football: Inside The Life of Michael Westcott, Co-Founder CloserStill Media, Co-Chair Torquay Utd" 48:20

2M ago48:20

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In this episode, I sit down with Michael Westcott, Co-Founder and Board Director of Global Trade Show & Exhibition Organiser CloserStill Media and Co-Chair of Torquay United Football Club in the UK. Michael shares his inspiring journey from a budding journalist to a key player in the global events industry. Discover how Michael’s early passion for …

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EP118: "Building a $143m Events Business! The Explosive Growth Story of Terrapinn with CEO Greg Hitchen" 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show where I chat with Greg Hitchen, CEO of Terrapinn, a global trade show and conference organiser. In this episode, Greg shares insights into Terrapin's impressive growth trajectory, with revenues skyrocketing from $68 million in 2019 to an expected $143 million in 2024. We delve into the strategies …

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EP117: "From Pub Meetups to The World's Largest SEO Conference : The Brighton SEO Story with Kelvin Newman" 42:58

3M ago42:58

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Welcome to another episode of The Dan Assor Show. In this episode, we sit down with Kelvin Newman, the mastermind behind brightonSEO, the world's largest search marketing conference & Trade Show. Kelvin shares his incredible journey from a small meetup in a pub in Brighton, England, to organising events in the UK and US attended by thousands of dig…

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EP116: "From Sandwich Shop to Global Brand: Neil Felton's FESPA Story" 39:25

4M ago39:25

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Welcome to the latest episode featuring Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, a global federation of national trade associations and organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen, digital and textile printing industry. In this insightful conversation, Neil shares the fascinating journey of FESPA, from its humble beginnings above a sandwich shop to b…

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EP115: "From Acting School to Event Mastermind: Jessica Webber, Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences" 48:11

4M ago48:11

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For the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show podcast for eventprofs, I interviewed Jessica Webber, the Global Head of Bloomberg Live Experiences. The conversation is a dive deep into the world of event management, community building, and the future of live events. Key Highlights: Creating Memorable Experiences: Jessica shared her unique journey fro…

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EP114: "A Personal Journey to Revolutionizing Workplace Inclusion & Diversity" - Ray Rhodes, Head of Inclusion & Diversity, RX 45:51

5M ago45:51

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Ray Rhodes, the Head of Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) at RX, shares his journey from personal struggles as part of the LGBTQI+ community in a conservative setting to spearheading global I&D initiatives. Through the establishment of employee resource groups and a focus on psychological safety, Ray illustrates the significant cultural transformation …

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EP113: "From Start-Up to Scale-Up: The Founder's Journey with Amy Baker, CEO & Co-Founder, The PIE" #eventprofs 33:02

7M ago33:02

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My guest for this episode is Amy Baker CEO and Co-founder of The PIE, a media, recruitment and events business created to inform, inspire and connect a global community of leaders in international education, edtech and global language learning. The PIE’s flagship news website reached one million users in 2023 and Amy is a regular commentator and ho…

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EP112: Exclusive! “Trixie LohMirmand, 18 years at the helm of the Dubai World Trade Centre!"#eventprofs 46:07

7M ago46:07

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For almost 2 decades, Trixie LohMirmand has been at the helm of the UAEs leading event venue, the Dubai World Trade Centre.For the latest episode of The Dan Assor Show I had the privilege to discuss a range of topics with Trixie, with highlights including; Trixie's experience arriving in 2005 as a young female leader in Dubai and her personal journ…

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EP111: "Exclusive! Mike Seaman, CEO Raccoon Media Group, on M&A strategy and the recent acquisition of Abilities Expo USA!" #eventprofs 19:02

8M ago19:02

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Raccoon Media Group (Raccoon) is set to double its portfolio in the first year since it was acquired by Cuil Bay Capital (CBC) with the acquisition of Abilities Expo in the USA. This announcement brings Raccoon’s UK and US show portfolio to 17 events with more launches and acquisitions to be announced later in the year. In this exclusive interview …

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EP110: "Mike Costain, MD Lyrical Communications, 20 years in events, working with founders and transforming the InstallerSHOW" #eventprofs 39:08

8M ago39:08

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My guest for this episode is Mike Costain, MD of Lyrical Communications, organisers of InstallerSHOW, the UK’s number one destination for influential installers and specifiers of heat, water, air and energy technology. In 2022, after a period of rapid growth, Lyrical was acquired by Nineteen Group, the UK based events and media business, and Mike s…

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EP109: "Helen Woodbridge, Easyfairs, M&A strategy + the acquisition of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics" #eventprofs 15:49

8M ago15:49

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In early January 2024, Easyfairs, the world’s largest privately owned exhibition organiser, announced the acquisition of European Trade & Exhibition Services, organiser of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, bolstering its already extensive engineering and manufacturing portfolio that incorporates Advanced Engineering as well as many other brands…

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EP108: "Global Exhibition Industry Update with Trevor Foley(Chairman), Miranda Martin (MD), from tfconnect" #eventprofs 15:56

9M ago15:56

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My guests for this episode are the new Managing Director of tfconnect Miranda Martin, and founder and now Chairman, Trevor Foley.tfconnect is the events and exhibitions industry's recognised global recruiter and senior executive search and selection specialist. https://www.tfconnect.global/Miranda and Trevor discuss M&A, Private Equity, the evoluti…

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EP107: "Data Powered Revenue Acceleration for Event Organisers" with Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO H2K Labs #eventprofs 37:03

10M ago37:03

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My guest for this episode is Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO & Founder of H2K Labs. Based out of Florida, H2K Labs helps events, media, marketing, and technology companies develop data-powered revenue growth.https://www.h2klabs.com/ Conversation includes: What is meant by a data first approach? What are the first steps businesses can make in utilising d…

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EP106: "From Start Up to Scale Up: The Founder's Journey with Ruth Yarnit, Co-Founder & CEO of LeadDev 43:11

10M ago43:11

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My guest for this episode is Ruth Yarnit Co-Founder and CEO of LeadDev (formerly White October Events). Ruth co-founded LeadDev in 2013 with Dave Fletcher. Started as a small UK conference, the LeadDev team have developed their content function for their community as well as now running conferences in London, Berlin, New York and the West Coast of …

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 23 Bob Hayward 36:29

10M ago36:29

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Bob Hayward shares some great insights that I immediately put to work in my business. We covered a range of topics related to sales and business growth. In this episode Bob emphasizes the importance of providing value to customers and understanding the cost of doing nothing, along with the critical role of trust and trust-building skills in sales a…

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EP105: "Josh White, Founder, CanO Water, on how events fuel their mission to reduce single use plastic!" #eventprofs 46:02

11M ago46:02

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My guest for this episode is Josh White, Co-Founder and Global Brand Director of CanO Water. A remote island. Plastic bottles everywhere. This sight changed everything for three friends from London. There had to be a more recyclable and recycled solution.Spotting a lot of brands they knew from home, bottled water seemed to be the biggest culprit. T…

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EP104: "How we built the largest event on the planet for talent acquisition" with Jamie Leonard, Founder & CEO RecFest #eventprofs 42:00

11M ago42:00

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My guest for this episode is Jamie Leonard, Founder & CEO, of The Recruitment Events Co. who create engaging experiences that empower, connect, and inspire talent acquisition professionals worldwide. RecFest, which now takes place annually in the UK, Knebworth, and USA, Kentucky, stands as a testament to their dedication to innovation and collabora…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 21 Howard Lim 42:55

11M ago42:55

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I had a really great conversation with Howard Lim. Howard simplifies concepts to make them quickly understandable and evident due to his amazing insights and long experience. Howard is an Award-winning Business and Brand Architect™ and acclaimed author of Authentic Branding® . He designs businesses from the inside-out. A disruptive innovator, Mr. L…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 20 Chris Felton 37:43

11M ago37:43

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Chris Felton is an Amazon bestselling author and a financial services entrepreneur. In his company he is known as the Mindset Guy. He wrote Think and Grow You. In this episode we talk about how to get out when you get stuck. Chris lives near Denver, CO. You can reach Chris at: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ChrisFelton.me For more about Sturdy visit ⁠⁠⁠SturdyCoaching.…

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EP103: "Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer, on 35 years of running South by Southwest, one of the most important events in the USA!" #eventprofs 40:58

12M ago40:58

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My guest for this episode is Hugh Forrest, Co-President and Chief Programming officer of South by Southwest “SXSW” Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference an d festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for 300,000+ global professionals…

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EP102: Exclusive: "Peter Jones, CEO Nineteen Group discusses the recent acquisition of Oliver Kinross" #eventprofs 18:02

12M ago18:02

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On October 3rd Nineteen Group announced that it had acquired London and Hong Kong-based global trade show organiser, Oliver Kinross. Formed in 2008, the Oliver Kinross business includes a series of Build Expos in New York, Chicago, Sydney and London.In this exclusive interview Peter Jones, CEO of UK based Nineteen Group, discusses why he believes N…

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EP101: "Overcoming The Fear of Change with Dahlia El Gazzar" #eventprofs 48:05

12M ago48:05

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My guest for this episode is Dahlia El Gazzar, who lives and works out of Melrose Massachusetts in the USA. Dahlia is the owner of Dahlia + Agency, brand + experience + marketing agency. With more than a decade of experience in the meetings and events sector, working on both the professional planning side and as an association collaborator, Dahlia …

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EP100: "From Start Up to Scale Up To Exit: The Founder's Journey with Terry O'Dwyer, Founder & CEO of LSX" #eventprofs 54:54

1y ago54:54

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My guest for this episode is Terry O'Dwyer Founder and CEO of LSX which since 2014 has established itself as a global powerhouse in life science deal making events by growing a collection of partnering and strategy events that have played a crucial role in fundraising and M&A for global Biotech, Medtech and Healthtech companies. In August 2023 it w…

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EP99: "Jo-Anne Kelleway: The Event Wizard from Oz! From Sydney Start-Up to Global Game Changer" #eventprofs 43:15

1y ago43:15

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My guest for this episode is Jo-Anne Kelleway, International Industry Ambassador for Freeman Company, the world’s largest exhibition services, logistics and technology company Jo-Anne lives in Sydney, Australia and is the founder & former CEO of The Info Salons Group, which in 2018 after 31 years Jo-Anne 2018 sold to The Freeman Company. The Info S…

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EP98: "Driving Growth & Innovation In The Events Industry" with Jonny Baynes, Partner, Plural Strategy #eventprofs 45:48

1y ago45:48

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My guest for this episode is Jonny Baynes, a partner at Plural Strategy, a strategy consultancy for the media, information and technology industries. Jonny has over 25 years of experience in the media and events sectors and leads Plural’s Events practice, working with leading corporates, investors and venues in the sector globally to drive growth a…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 19 Kate McCauley 17:37

1y ago17:37

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Kate McCauley is an educator, speaker, coach, and course creator who specializes in mindset and the power of retraining your brain. With over twenty years of experience as an educator, Kate has honed her skills in helping individuals and organizations shift their limiting mindsets towards opportunities for success. You can reach Kate at: Booking In…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 18 Lois Barth 31:10

1y ago31:10

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Lois Barth is a Human Development Expert, Speaker, Life, Business, and Leadership Coach, and author of the book, Courage to SPARKLE. She sees the Courage to SPARKLE as a metaphor to shine bright, share your gifts, and make a difference. Lois works with heart-centered go-getters & mission centered leaders who crave greater meaning, fulfillment, and …

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 17 Luci Gabel 22:48

1y ago22:48

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According to Luci Gabel, MA, MBA reaching your next level in leadership depends on the healthy habits you create—personally and with others. Research and experience working in leadership roles with hundreds of people has strengthened her conclusions that • contrary to popular belief, we aren’t born leaders, we learn leadership. • your skills get be…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 16 Ty Grady 24:42

1y ago24:42

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Ty Grady is a real estate investor, consultant, coach, speaker, author, and Founder of Freedom Financial Institute. He is passionate about your wellness, taking control of your company, and managing the financial stresses of both you and your employees. Connect with Ty at https://www.freedomfinancialinstitute.com Ty@FreedomFinancialInstitute.com Fo…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 15 Paul Newton 45:14

1y ago45:14

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Paul Newton is a cybersecurity expert, consultant, entrepreneur, Magician, hypnotist, and mind-reader who specializes in the security of the mind. I challenge you to find a more entertaining and interesting security expert anywhere. Connect with Paul at https://mentaltheft.co.uk linktr.ee/mentaltheft @mentaltheft For more about Sturdy visit ⁠⁠Sturd…

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EP97: "From Royal Air Force To The Events Industry" with Oliver Smart, MD, Jonas Event Technology #eventprofs 56:28

1y ago56:28

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In this episode I speak with Oliver Smart, Managing Director of Jonas Event Technology, a provider of event registration for organisers of trade shows, consumer events and conferences. Oliver spent 4 years as a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets , and is a Reserve in the British Army. He joined Jonas Event Technology in 2017, and has risen …

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EP96: "Navigating the start up jungle with Gaby Mendes, Founder Talk Twenties" #eventprofs 38:05

1y ago38:05

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In this episode I spoke with Gaby Mendes, founder of Talk Twenties, an award-winning media and events platform that helps young people navigate the rollercoaster years of their adult life.Discussion Includes; Gaby's background and where the ambition to start her own business came from The journey of developing the idea for Talk Twenties & TwentiesF…

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EP95: "Towards a Greener Future: Navigating the Path to Net Zero in the Events Industry" #eventprofs 46:46

1y ago46:46

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Originally broadcast live on the Yoonity Connect virtual events platform on Tuesday 4th July, I had the privilege to host a webinar with a stellar panel of event industry professionals who came together to discuss how to Navigate the Path to Net Zero in the Events Industry. The webinar was a partnership between The Dan Assor Show and the Business D…

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EP94: "Leadership, Culture & Connecting Communities with Duncan Wood, CEO Rapid News Group" #eventprofs 43:53

1y ago43:53

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In this episode I spoke with Duncan Wood, CEO of Rapid News Group who operate trade shows and publish magazines all over the world, including TCT 3Sixty, TCT Asia, TCT Japan, Med-Tech Innovation Expo and Interplas. Discussion Includes; Duncan's personal journey & lessons learned during the pandemic How best to serve & mobilise communities including…

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Dan Cockerell - S2 Ep. 14 Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

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Dan Cockerell has held various executive operations roles at the Walt Disney World Resort, both in the theme parks and resort hotels, and retired as the Vice President of the Magic Kingdom where he led 12,000 cast members and entertained over 20 million guests annually. He earned his MBA in 2001 at the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College.…

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S. Paul Moerhing - S2 Ep. 13 Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

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S. Paul Moehring is the "Growth Guy," a Business Growth Coach, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of "Get Squared." With 27 years of experience, he provides support and accountability to business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales managers seeking balanced growth, hence the title "Get Squared". His systems, including the Get Squared Goal Getting Proces…

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EP93: "The Solopreneurs: Perks & Challenges of a Start-Up with Anna-Marie Trzebinski & Charli Briggs" #eventprofs 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

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Charli Briggs and Ann-Marie Trzebinski are event industry entrepreneurs who set up their businesses in the summer of 2020. In this episode they talk to me about the journey they have been on as a small business owner, including; Why they took the decision to start their business The challenges they have faced both personally and professionally, and…

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Manuj Aggarwal - S2 Ep. 12 Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

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Manuj Aggarwal is a thought leader in AI, and startups who has impacted over 10 million lives and generated over $500M in value. With experience working with clients like Microsoft and IBM, he's spoken at the UN alongside the Secretary-General and Noble Peace prize winner and his work has been mentioned by President Obama and Bill Gates. With 4 pat…

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EP92: Exclusive! "The Big Interview with Stephen Carter, Group CEO Informa Plc" #eventprofs 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

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I had the privilege to speak with Lord Stephen Carter, Group CEO of Informa Plc, directly after the release of Informa’s 2023 AGM trading update on 15th June.Informa is a leading Business Intelligence, Academic Publishing, Knowledge and B2B Events Group, listed on the FTSE 100 in UK, has offices in more than 30 countries, and employs 11,000 staff.S…

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EP91: "An Eventful Career! Memories, Learnings & The Future of Business Networking with Simon Foster" CEO Arc network & former CEO UBM EMEA & Comexposium #eventprofs 42:26

1+ y ago42:26

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This week I spoke with with Simon Foster, Group CEO of the private equity-funded, B2B group Arc network, which launched in 2021. Simon has more than 20 years experience managing B2B business globally including CEO of UBM EMEA (now Informa) & CEO of Comexposium.The company, backed by EagleTree Capital, of New York, has completed a number of acquisit…

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Evan Rudowski - S2 Ep. 11 Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

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Evan Rudowski, with nearly 40 years of digital sector experience, has significantly contributed to the success of businesses worldwide. A key player at Silicon Valley pioneer Excite.com, he led its subsidiary City.net to become a premier travel website and expanded Excite Europe, generating over $30 million in annual revenue. Co-founder of SubHub, …

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Jamey Schrier - S2 Ep. 10 Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee 40:38

1+ y ago40:38

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Jamey Schrier, P.T. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practice Freedom U, a business coaching and training company. He’s an executive business coach and leadership trainer. Founder of Lighthouse Leader®, Jamey helps physical therapy owners create self-managing practices that allows them the freedom they want and the income they deserve.…

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EP90: "The CEO from Down Under: An Insight into the Australian Exhibition Industry" with Brad Langton, CEO National Media 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

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This week I spoke with with Brad Langton CEO of Australian events business, National Media.National Media, headquartered in Gold Coast, Queensland own and operate a portfolio of market-leading events and data-driven marketing products across a range of industries and professional sectors.Brad provides an insight into the Australian exhibition indus…

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Christopher Salem - S2 Ep. 9 Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

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Christopher Salem is a seasoned CEO, Business Growth Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Trainer, and Radio Show Host. His focus is on empowering business leaders to elevate their brands and businesses from ordinary to extraordinary. Chris helps businesses enhance employee engagement and retention, acquire more clients, improve custo…

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E89: "The Future of B2B Events: Exploring Trends & Challenges" with Duncan Kirk, CEO ROARB2B 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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This week I spoke with with Duncan Kirk, CEO ROAR B2B, who operate events in the Care, Health, Business Technology & Environment Markets, including Naidex, UK Cyber Week, Flexpo, Legalex & Flood Expo.Duncan founded ROAR B2B in 2019, when he secured investment from Apiary Capital to fund the acquisition of a portfolio of leading events from Prysm Me…

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E88: "Unpacking the In-Person Event Boom: Trends & Challenges" (previously broadcast live into LinkedIn) 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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Welcome to the on demand version of a special panel debate, which was previously broadcast live into LinkedIn on 20th April. Over 700 event professionals from around the world registered for this virtual event.I was joined by co-host Julius Solaris, founder of Boldpush, a management consulting agency for the events industry, and a stellar panel of …

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E87: "The Running Man - How a Media Group is Disrupting the Health & Wellbeing Markets" with Mike Seaman CEO Raccoon Media Group #eventprofs 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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This week I spoke with with Mike Seaman, CEO Raccoon Media Group, a dynamic, high-growth media business focused on health and wellbeing markets. The business launched in 2017 and is dedicated to getting people from all backgrounds healthy, outside and active via its portfolio of events and media properties which include The National Cycling Show, N…

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Episode 10 - The Storytellers (Part 2) 1:09:13

1+ y ago1:09:13

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It's the Season 1 Finale... Dan's in some trouble after finding out what's been going on all season. With Rupert Murdoch in his crosshairs, Dan must make his case. Is there any difference between the kind of narrative weaving that the media moguls of the world take part in, and what an everyday podcaster does? Or is it just a difference in the size…

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