8 episodes

Talent Agency owners, Louis Epstein, and Victoria Barclay discuss the untold stories of wacky, comedic, unbelievable, and entertaining talent bookings and events you have to hear "from those who were there" to believe! Also, get insights from top industry professionals on how to improve your events, weddings, corporate gigs, and more as we enter this "new normal" for the event industry. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to "SURVIVE" the entertainment business for over 40 years. It includes patience, professionalism, and a great sense of humor!

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Talent Agency owners, Louis Epstein, and Victoria Barclay discuss the untold stories of wacky, comedic, unbelievable, and entertaining talent bookings and events you have to hear "from those who were there" to believe! Also, get insights from top industry professionals on how to improve your events, weddings, corporate gigs, and more as we enter this "new normal" for the event industry. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to "SURVIVE" the entertainment business for over 40 years. It includes patience, professionalism, and a great sense of humor!

    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #10 - "Billy, Liza, and The Great American Songbook"

    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #10 - "Billy, Liza, and The Great American Songbook"

    Victoria & Louis talk to Billy Stritch about his love of the Great American Songbook and how his love for music gave him the opportunity to work with legends such as Liza Minelli, Marvin Hamlish, Linda Lavin, and Reba Macintire.

    • 45 min
    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #7 - Frank Miles "How a "literal" fall from the sky helped launch his career"

    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #7 - Frank Miles "How a "literal" fall from the sky helped launch his career"

    Victoria & Louis talk to Frank Miles of Americas's Got Talent and Vegas fame.  Frank explains how studying Physics at Berkeley and then a hand-gliding accident put him in a place to truly soar in the next stages of his entertainment career.  Frank shows us how you never take "no" for an answer, and how to always persevere when engaging your passion.

    • 44 min
    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #6 - "Super Events with Debbie Elias"

    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #6 - "Super Events with Debbie Elias"

    Louis & Victoria talk to the Award Winning & International Event Planner "Debbie Elias"!
    Debbie has won the equivalent of an Oscar within the Event & Production Industry and sits down with Lou and Vic to talk shop.  A veteran in the arts & entertainment field, we find out how her hard work and determination allowed her to make it this far and what keeps her motivated to keep producing some of the best events in the world!

    • 50 min
    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #5 - "Dan Dunn - The Art Of Performing"

    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #5 - "Dan Dunn - The Art Of Performing"

    Dan Dunn has been seen on Jimmy Fallon and Ellen DeGeneres with his high energy speed painting show - Paint Jam!   Vic & Lou discuss how honing your craft from small beginnings and staying true to your craft can get you hired by the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Simon Cowell, and the National Football League.

    • 46 min
    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #4 - "Powerful Partnerships is a key to success!"

    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #4 - "Powerful Partnerships is a key to success!"

     Vic & Lou talk about their 15+ year "power" partnership with Ernie that changed the landscape of interactive party DJs and puts in perspective the importance of trust, respect, and communication when building powerful partnerships within the entertainment industry!

    Dedication to their clients is why 40 years later Best Entertainers is one of the most successful Talent Agencies in the country.

    Connect With Us!
    www.bestentertainers.com

    • 51 min
    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #3 - "Crafts During Covid" an Event Story!

    "Talent Gone Wild" by Louis & Victoria Episode #3 - "Crafts During Covid" an Event Story!

     Vic & Lou talk about "Crafts During Covid" Best Entertainers is a national talent agency based in Houston, TX.  But sometimes there is more to a show than just booking and managing the talent.

    Vic explains how they went the extra mile for a client during covid by creating a teacup arts project which included filling over 2000 bottles of paint by hand. Their efforts helped their client engage their attendees during a scheduled event in a safe and socially distanced way right in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Dedication to their clients is why 40 years later Best Entertainers is one of the most successful Talent Agencies in the country.

    Connect With Us!
    www.bestentertainers.com

    • 25 min

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