The Dan Assor Show #eventprofs podcast

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In this episode, I sit down with Dodge Woodall, the mastermind behind Bournemouth 7s Festival, host of the Eventful Lives podcast, and a serial entrepreneur. From selling nightclub tickets as a 10-year-old to building one of the UK's most successful independent festivals, Dodge shares his raw, unfiltered journey of risk-taking, resilience, and relentless ambition. He shares the highs, lows, and brutal realities of entrepreneurship and how at one point, he had to remortgage his house, risking everything to keep his dream alive. Tune in for real business lessons, and high-energy insights on building brands, the future of events, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and why he believes "naivety is a superpower." About The Guest Dodge Woodall is a British entrepreneur, festival founder, podcast host, and business mentor. He is best known as the creator of the Bournemouth 7s Festival, often called the "Sporting Glastonbury," attracting 30,000 attendees annually. He also hosts the Eventful Lives podcast, featuring inspiring guests from diverse backgrounds, ranking in the top 0.5% globally with over 100 million views. With over 25 years of experience, Dodge has built successful brands in nightlife, events, and online education. He co-founded Event Crowd , an online events management course, and regularly shares business insights on social media. The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner is Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show to be notified first about future episodes. The Dan Assor Show is also available to watch on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/danassor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn /danassor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠…

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EP130: EXCLUSIVE! Hugh Jones, RX CEO- "Managing Gas Stations, Leadership, Trump & Navigating the Future of Trade Shows" 51:51

6 weeks ago51:51

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Dive into an insightful conversation with Hugh Jones, CEO of RX, as he unveils his journey through the dynamic world of trade shows and exhibitions. From his unexpected start managing gas stations to leading one of the largest B2B event organisers globally, this episode highlights Hugh’s leadership in transforming RX, and his unique perspective on the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Unconventional Career Pathways: Learn how Hugh Jones's early experiences managing gas stations provided him with unique management insights that propelled his rise in the trade show industry. Navigating Through Crisis: Discover the strategies Hugh employed to steer RX through the challenges of the global pandemic, highlighting resilience and adaptability in crisis management. Innovation in Trade Shows: Explore how RX is integrating cutting-edge technology like AI to transform traditional trade show experiences, making them more engaging and efficient. Focus on Sustainability and Inclusivity: Gain insight into RX’s initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and inclusivity at trade shows, ensuring they are accessible and enjoyable for all attendees. Revolutionizing Sales and Marketing Strategies: Understand how RX is shifting from traditional sales tactics to value-based pricing and consultative selling to better meet the needs of exhibitors and visitors. Leadership Insights from a Top Executive: Hear directly from Hugh about the qualities that define effective leadership in today’s fast-paced business environment, including transparency, humour, and a willingness to embrace failure as a path to success. About The Guest Hugh’s philosophy in life? Every executive has to place bets in order for the value propositions to remain relevant to the customers, but not every bet has to work. That philosophy has served him well over the years since joining RELX in 2011, following the purchase of Accuity where he was Chief Executive Officer. In addition to leading Accuity to become one of the world’s largest and most significant companies in the payment routing and Anti Money Laundering sectors, he has also led Fircosoft, NRS, I.C.I.S, Estates Gazette (EG) and Cirium; and before joining RX he was Global Managing Director within the Risk and Business Analytics Division. Hugh’s philosophy has seen him lead large scale acquisitions and subsequent integrations of many companies that now reside and prosper within the RELX portfolio. Hugh joined RX as CEO at the start of 2020 bringing with him plenty of experience in public company protocol and all facets of business management including P&L oversight, talent development, forecasting, sales execution, technology innovation and product discovery, launch and growth. Hugh’s experience has been invaluable in navigating RX’s response to challenges and his strategic understanding of technological innovation has accelerated the use of digital and data products and services across RX events, as an ongoing core component of RX face to face events. Passionate about building a culture of collaboration, exploring, risk taking, accountability and courage, Hugh champions the creation of a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace for all. The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner is Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to this channel to be notified first about future episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/danassor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn /danassor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠…

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EP129: "Risk, Resilience & Reinvention: The Eman Pulis Story: Founder SiGMA World" 38:48

9 weeks ago38:48

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In this episode, I sit down with Eman Pulis, the visionary founder of the SiGMA Group, a global media and events company focused on the gaming and emerging technology sectors. Since its inception in 2014, SiGMA has rapidly evolved from a small, niche event to a global powerhouse. The brand redefined itself through rebranding initiatives, strategic acquisitions, and the establishment of new pillars, such as SiGMA Foundation and Ikigai Ventures. Catering to over 1,200 exhibitors and 80,000 industry delegates, SiGMA Group hosts 7 international summits today, as well as 30 ancillary networking events annually - including poker tournaments and iGatherings. From humble beginnings in Malta to building a global events powerhouse, Eman shares his remarkable journey of resilience, risk-taking, and reinvention. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: How Eman’s Olympic dreams shaped his entrepreneurial mindset The pivot from organising parties to running world-class gaming conferences Launching SiGMA World with zero experience – and scaling it to 100,000+ delegates Surviving the pandemic and using it as a catalyst for global expansion Why "glocalisation" is key to successful event expansion The philosophy behind Ikigai Ventures and what Eman looks for in start-ups Powerful lessons on leadership, growth, and dealing with failure https://sigma.world/ https://ikigaiventures.io/ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner is Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to this channel to be notified first about future episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/danassor ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn /danassor ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠…

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EP128: "From Introvert to Executive” Yancy Weinrich on Leadership, Growth, and Industry Trends" 36:07

12 weeks ago36:07

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Join me as I sit down with Yancy Weinrich, President of North America & Board Director at CloserStill Media, to uncover her remarkable journey in the trade show and exhibition industry. From her early days as an exhibitor to leading one of the fastest-growing event companies globally, Yancy shares insights into leadership, innovation, and the future of events. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Her career journey from Reed Exhibitions to CloserStill Media. ✅ The transformative impact of the pandemic on the industry. ✅ How CloserStill Media has doubled in size and achieved global recognition. ✅ Trends in event technology, audience development, and AI. ✅ The importance of advocacy and shaping government policy through the ECA and SISO. ✅ Leadership lessons, team building, and advice for aspiring professionals in the event sector If you're passionate about b2b events, leadership, or industry trends, this episode is for you! The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner is Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK ⁠⁠⁠https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to this channel to be notified first about future episodes: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/danassor ⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dan on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn /danassor ⁠⁠⁠ Website ⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠…

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EP127: " We're having the time of our lives": The Secrets Behind the Phenomenal Growth of Nineteen Group, with CEO Peter Jones 34:38

17 weeks ago34:38

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In this special year-end episode, I sit down with Peter Jones, CEO of Nineteen Group, one of the UKs fastest growing B2B event organisers, to reflect on a ground breaking year for the business and explore what lies ahead for 2025 in the trade show and exhibitions industry. Peter delves into the key milestones of 2024, including Nineteen Group’s acquisition of Oliver Kinross and the transformative sale to the Growth Partnership Fund. He shares his thoughts on how these events have shaped the company’s direction, along with insights into their innovative initiatives like the Academy of Excellence for Sales and the company’s peer-to-peer KADI Awards, which celebrate living the values of Kind, Agile, Driven, and Inclusive. We also explore the challenges of maintaining a strong company culture while scaling rapidly and discuss the trends shaping the industry in 2025, such as the evolving role of technology, the push for sustainability, and the demand for more personalised, high-value events. On a personal note, Peter opens up about his growth as a leader, lessons learned from his personal journey, and what turning 50 in 2025 means to him. To wrap up, we add a festive twist with a rapid-fire Christmas quiz where Peter shares his favourite holiday traditions and preferences. This episode is packed with inspiration, insights, and a touch of holiday cheer. Don’t miss it! The Dan Assor Event Technology Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show event industry supporters: Nineteen Group ⁠⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com⁠⁠ Terrapinn ⁠⁠https://www.terrapinn.com ⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner is Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK ⁠⁠https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/ ⁠⁠ Subscribe to this channel to be notified first about future episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/danassor ⁠⁠ Connect with Dan on ⁠⁠LinkedIn /danassor ⁠⁠ Website ⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠…

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EP126: "From Party Planner to Event Pioneer! Duncan Reid, CEO & Co-Founder at Reset Connect, on Shaping the Future of Events" 47:59

18 weeks ago47:59

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Duncan Reid’s journey in the events industry is nothing short of extraordinary. From organising house parties as a teenager to nearly 25 years at global giants UBM and Clarion Events, Duncan has been a force in reshaping how events are conceived and delivered. Recorded on the show floor at Event Tech Live 2024 in London ExCel, this episode dives into his career, the pivotal lessons he’s learned, and his thoughts on the next big trends shaping the future of events. We explore Duncan’s early influences, his entrepreneurial mindset, and how he navigated the challenges of launching his own event, Reset Connect. As a passionate advocate for sustainability and innovation, Duncan also shares his thoughts on integrating technology to improve event experiences and how AI is revolutionising the industry. Whether you’re an event professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the evolution of the events sector, this conversation is packed with actionable insights, inspiration, and valuable advice. Discover the secrets to building successful events, adapting to change, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. The Dan Assor Event Technology Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. ⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show event industry supporters: Nineteen Group ⁠https://www.nineteengroup.com⁠ Terrapinn ⁠https://www.terrapinn.com ⁠ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner is Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK ⁠https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/ ⁠ Subscribe to this channel to be notified first about future episodes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/danassor ⁠ Connect with Dan on ⁠LinkedIn /danassor ⁠ Website ⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠…

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EP125: "In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events." with Enrico Gallorini, CEO of GRS Research and Strategy 44:54

21 weeks ago44:54

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Join me for an insightful conversation with Enrico Gallorini, CEO of GRS Research and Strategy, as he shares his journey in the events industry and discusses his new book, In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events. Enrico reflects on the history of gatherings, the impact of culture on events, and the future of in-person connections in a digital age. Discover how his upbringing in Italy, personal challenges, and professional experiences have shaped his passion for creating meaningful, impactful gatherings. A must-watch for event professionals and anyone curious about the transformative power of human connection! Purchase the book today here https://amzn.eu/d/drPYWfJ Key Takeaways: The impact of family and Italian culture on Enrico’s love for gatherings. How ear ly event experiences led him to create one of Europe’s largest dealer ex hibitions. Reflections on the historical role of rituals and spirituality in events. Why in-person events remain irreplaceable in a digital, hyper-isolated world. The future of events as "portals to the future" showcasing innovation and fostering community. Advice for young professionals on authenticity, passion, and purpose in the events industry. The Dan Assor Event Technology Sponsor is Jonas Event Technology - an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. https://jonas.events/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show event industry supporters: Nineteen Group https://www.nineteengroup.com Terrapinn https://www.terrapinn.com The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner is Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity who brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/ Subscribe to this channel to be notified first about future episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/danassor Connect with Dan on LinkedIn /danassor Website https://www.danassor.com…

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EP124: "From Acquisitions to Advocacy: Insights into the exhibition industry" - Doug Emslie, Chairman Cuil Bay Capital & Raccoon Media Group 43:01

23 weeks ago43:01

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In this episode, I welcome Doug Emslie, former CEO of Tarsus Group, and current chairman of Cuil Bay capital and Raccoon Media Group. Doug shares insights into his recent investment in Jacobs Media, a leader in travel media and events, to support its expansion into global markets, particularly the Middle East and U.S, and the launch of an animal health division at Raccoon Media, highlighting the growing demand for passion-led events in areas like pet care and equestrian shows. This move signals Raccoon Media’s commitment to expanding B2B events in the thriving pet and animal health sector. We examine the trade show industry’s ongoing M&A boom, debating whether current acquisition levels are sustainable or risking a potential market bubble, and discuss the recent UK budget and its potential impact on business, and the US election, and the pros and cons of a Trump or Harris presidency. This episode is essential viewing for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry insiders alike. Tune in for Doug’s in-depth take on the forces shaping the future of trade shows, exhibitions, and global business. The Dan Assor Show Event Technology Sponsor Jonas Event Technology is an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Supporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terrapinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rays of Sunshine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Speaking or Sponsorship opportunities Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for information Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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EP123: "Taking Risks Shaped My Career" - Global Growth & Leadership - The Geoff Dickinson Story - CEO dmg events 53:40

25 weeks ago53:40

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Join me in this insightful episode as I sit down with Geoff Dickinson, CEO of DMG Events, to explore his incredible career journey, from humble beginnings and studying law to becoming one of the most influential leaders in the global events industry. In this candid interview Geoff talks about his his background, and the fact that he wasn't worried about taking risks because he grew up with limited financial resources. Coming from a place where he had "nothing to lose," he felt that taking risks was easier, as there was little downside. This upbringing gave him an entrepreneurial spirit and made him more open to trying new things. Geoff shares his thoughts on the growth of the exhibition sector around the world with a focus on the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the post-pandemic resurgence of face-to-face events, the importance of mentors, and his strategies for leading a global team. We also delve into his leadership evolution, how he overcomes moments of self-doubt, and the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in his success. Whether you're in the events industry or just love hearing inspiring stories of leadership and growth, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to hear Geoff’s unique perspective on the future of the events industry, his reflections on a career spanning decades, and his advice for emerging leaders! The Dan Assor Show Event Technology Sponsor Jonas Event Technology is an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Supporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terrapinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rays of Sunshine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Speaking or Sponsorship opportunities Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for information Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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EP122: "Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship! with Kate Disley, CEO & Founder of TEMBO" 40:34

27 weeks ago40:34

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In this episode, I sit down with Kate Disley, founder and CEO of TEMBO, a specialist marketing agency for event organisers, to explore her incredible entrepreneurial journey. Kate shares how a simple misunderstanding launched her into the world of exhibitions and events, turning an unexpected twist into a thriving business. We dive into the challenges she faced as a single mum navigating the corporate world, her leap of faith into entrepreneurship, and how she built TEMBO from the ground up. Kate also opens up about the unique challenges of being a female founder in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She reflects on how the landscape for women in business has evolved over the past decade, offering valuable insights into overcoming gender barriers and building a support network. Kate offers candid advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, discusses the importance of proving your concept before taking big risks, and talks about how she’s grown as a leader over the last 10 years. If you’re interested in hearing about the ups and downs of running a business, leadership lessons, and insights into the fast-paced events industry, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! The Dan Assor Show Event Technology Sponsor Jonas Event Technology is an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Supporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Terrapinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rays of Sunshine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Speaking or Sponsorship opportunities Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for information Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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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

29 weeks 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 powerhouse serving the world’s biggest brands. Hear Rick’s candid reflections on the challenges, high-stakes moments, and key lessons learned along the way—including how he once thought “we were going to kill Tiger Woods” at a major event! We also dive into his next exciting chapter with The Power of Events, a platform born out of 'One Industry One Voice' initiative during the pandemic, aiming to better understand, value, and respect the UK events industry. Visit https://www.thepowerofevents.org/ for more information. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a veteran in the events industry, or just curious about building a thriving business, Rick’s journey is packed with valuable insights and a whole lot of heart. The Dan Assor Show Event Technology Sponsor Jonas Event Technology is an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences, ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Supporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Terrapinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Rays of Sunshine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-assor-1707841097461⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for information Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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

31 weeks 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 sales executive to co-founding one of the leading platforms connecting public sector professionals across the globe, Ross shares valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of growing a global business. We explore his path from Essex to Australia, the importance of relationships in business, adapting to international markets, and maintaining a purpose-driven company with B Corp certification. For anyone interested in entrepreneurship, global business, or public sector innovation, this conversation is packed with advice and reflections. About the Guest Ross is an experienced events and media professional with over 20 years’ experience in sales and leadership roles across the globe. He is most comfortable in customer facing roles and working alongside his team to upskill capability/uplift capacity across the business. Ross role as CEO of PSN is to set the vision, lead the organisation, and ultimately empower the team to deliver for their global community. About Public Sector Network Public Sector Network is an accredited B Corporation and social learning platform, created to improve the life of public sector employees - and the citizens they serve. We help government executives to connect with relevant peers, benchmark their programs, and establish best practice on a global scale – we do this via research events and training (online and in-person) Our platform is only open to government professionals who want to learn through best practice and example, in a safe, secure network. https://publicsectornetwork.com/ The Dan Assor Show Event Technology Sponsor Jonas Event Technology is an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences, ⁠⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Supporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Terrapinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dan Assor Show Charity Partner - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Rays of Sunshine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-assor-1707841097461⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for information Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/danassorpodcast…

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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

38 weeks 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 journalism led him to Asia, where he transitioned into publishing and eventually the dynamic world of events. Michael delves into the formation and growth of CloserStill Media, detailing the pivotal moments and strategies that have driven the company's success. He highlights the formation of the company alongside Andy Center, Phil Nelson and Phil Soar, the importance of mergers and acquisitions, the role of private equity, and the innovative approaches that have disrupted traditional exhibition models. Beyond business, Michael discusses his recent venture into football club ownership, revealing his deep personal connection to Torquay United and the parallels between managing a football club and an events business. Listen in for valuable lessons on leadership, the significance of team dynamics, and the power of trusting your instincts. Whether you're interested in the events industry, business growth strategies, or the world of football, this episode offers a wealth of insights and inspiration. Event Technology Sponsor Jonas Event Technology is an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences, ⁠⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠⁠ Show Supporters ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Terrapinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Charity Partner - ⁠⁠ ⁠Rays of Sunshine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-assor-1707841097461⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for information Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/danassorpodcast…

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

40 weeks 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 that fuelled this success, including the expansion of their Solar and Storage Live brand and significant contributions from their Dubai and Saudi Arabian markets. Greg discusses the challenges and triumphs of pivoting from a conference-centric model to large-scale trade shows, the importance of innovation in attendee experiences, and the role of acquisitions in their growth strategy. Hear first hand how Terrapinn has navigated the competitive landscape, the benefits of maintaining a vibrant, fun company culture, and the exciting future prospects for the company. Whether you're in the events industry or just love a good business success story, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear how Terrapinn has become the largest privately-owned, non-private equity events company in the world and their plans to keep scaling up. Show Sponsor Headline Sponsor Jonas Event Technology is an award-winning event registration supplier for organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences, ⁠https://jonas.events/ ⁠ Show Supporters ⁠ Terrapinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nineteen Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Charity Partner - ⁠⁠ Rays of Sunshine⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ who brighten the lives of thousands of seriously ill young people and their families by fulfilling dreams through granting wishes and by providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. If you enjoyed the podcast and my content please consider making a small donation Visit the Just Giving Page; ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-assor-1707841097461⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can watch The Dan Assor Show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/danassor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Speaking, or Sponsorship opportunities email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dan@danassormedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for information Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danassor.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danassor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/danassorpodcast…

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

42 weeks ago42:58