Pushing Boundaries to Produce the Best | (ft. Chris Janese | Co-CEO, The Green Room)

No More Bad Events

OPENING QUOTE:

“That last mile is about standing there with the CEO, with the Chief Marketing Officer, with the product people that are on stage, and saying how can we take this script that we have right now, these pieces of content, and just create a bigger bond with the audience over those things.”

SUMMARY:

Chris Janese is the CEO and head of client strategy at The Green Room, an extraordinary event production agency with roots in the entertainment industry. And it’s from that perspective that we learn more about what it takes to produce the best events.

Chris believes in the power of entertainment. He believes that by incorporating elements of surprise, emotion, and performance, you can create a profound and lasting impact on your audience. And one other thing. He believes that by going beyond what clients initially want, you can push boundaries and create events that truly exceed expectations. He calls it-- albeit tongue-in-cheek-- violating expectations!

He also addresses the importance of the “last mile,” that final stage of any event where true magic happens. The place where you keep yourself open to creativity and make a tweak at the last moment that changes everything for the better.

And Chris also talks about trust. That attribute allows the boundaries to be pushed and magic to happen. Chris says it takes an abundant amount of patience, understanding, negotiation, and a push towards a process-driven approach that yields trust. Still, once you get there, exceptional events that leave lasting impressions will follow.

So, if you're looking to create extraordinary, unforgettable events, then you will want to catch this episode. Tune in and be amazed!

GUEST BIO:

Co-CEO and head of client strategy at The Green Room (TGR), an event production company, Chris has been at the forefront of some of the largest and most intricate productions in the industry over the past 30 years, including events for such globally recognized companies as CA Technologies, Juniper Networks, Intel, SAP, Allergan, Acura, and Starbucks and Ariel Investments.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

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. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. 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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SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

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