No More Bad Events

Scott Bloom, eSpeakers, Joe Heaps

From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned. Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time. Hosted by Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events provides an inside look into the world of flawless event execution, insider secrets, non-traditional approaches, and must-have tactics, as shared by legendary event organizers and contributors. Each episode also provides key insights to ensure your next event is met with rave reviews and resounding success. Tune into No More Bad Events on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. No More Bad Events is produced and presented by eSpeakers.

  1. 3d ago

    The Promise to the Audience (ft. Jason Hewlett | Hall of Fame Speaker, Author and Entertainer)

    GUEST BIO: Jason Hewlett is the world's only keynote speaker using musical impressions and comedy to teach leaders how to capture their unique Leadership Promise and Signature Moves. One of the youngest inductees in the Speaker Hall of Fame, he's delivered over 2,000 presentations worldwide and performed in every major Las Vegas casino. Jason is also the author of the acclaimed "The Promise To The One."   HIRE THEM TO SPEAK: Follow Jason Hewlett: eSpeakers Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   PRODUCED BY eSpeakers: When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.   SHOW CREDITS: Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

  2. Aug 19

    Ninja Warrior Wisdom: A High-Performance Event Strategy (ft. Ty Bennett | World-renowned Speaker, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur) [Re-Release]

    GUEST BIO: Ty Bennett, world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, redefines leadership and performance. Author of The Power of Storytelling and Partnership Is the New Leadership, he’s addressed 2,000+ audiences worldwide. At 21, he built a $20 million business in 37 countries and now leads Leadership Inc. and the world’s largest Ninja Warrior gym.   HIRE THEM TO HOST OR SPEAK: Follow Ty Bennett: eSpeakers Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   PRODUCED BY eSpeakers: When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.   SHOW CREDITS: Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

  3. Aug 5

    Your Next Events Starts on LinkedIn (ft. Davang Shah | VP of Marketing | LinkedIn)

    GUEST BIO: Davang Shah is a seasoned senior marketing leader with a proven track record building world-class brands at LinkedIn, Google, Procter & Gamble, and Ford. With over two decades of experience leading global teams of 100+ marketing professionals, he's known for strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and fostering cultures of collaboration and innovation that drive impactful results and profitability.   HIRE THEM TO SPEAK: Follow Davang Shah: LinkedIn Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   PRODUCED BY eSpeakers: When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.   SHOW CREDITS: Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

  4. Jul 22

    With a Little Help from My Friends (ft. Rob Lawless | Human Connection Keynote Speaker | Meeting 10K People)

    GUEST BIO: Rob Lawless is on a mission to spend one hour, one on one, with 10,000 different people. Over 10 years, he's met over 7,600 people across 90+ countries, sharing their stories on Instagram. Featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show and TODAY Show, Rob inspires audiences to treat human connection as an experience rather than a transaction.   HIRE THEM TO SPEAK: Follow Rob Lawless: eSpeakers Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   PRODUCED BY eSpeakers: When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.   SHOW CREDITS: Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

  5. Jul 8

    Let’s All Pause for a Moment (ft. Tim Richardson | Keynote Speaker | Author & Leadership Expert)

    GUEST BIO: Tim Richardson is a nationally recognized leadership, sales, and customer experience speaker with over 30 years entertaining and engaging audiences worldwide. Drawing from his background with IBM, resort management, and consulting across healthcare, hospitality, and financial services, Tim helps leaders and teams maximize peak performance. Clients include Abbott, Merrill Lynch, Nokia, and State Farm. He's also the author of Jump Starts, Wit, and Wisdom to Super Charge Your Day.   HIRE THEM TO SPEAK: Follow Tim Richardson: eSpeakers Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   PRODUCED BY eSpeakers: When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.   SHOW CREDITS: Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

  6. Jun 24

    What’s Neuroscience Got to Do with It? (ft. Rich Kuepper | Founder & President L.E.A.D. U.S.A. | Leader & Team Development Expert)

    GUEST BIO: Richard Kuepper is Founder and President of L.E.A.D. U.S.A., a Connecticut-based corporate learning and development company. For 28 years, he's delivered dynamic programs across North America, Asia, and Europe in leadership and team development, optimal performance, growth mindset, and well-being. Rich creates high-impact customized programs through his expertise, contagious energy, and interactive approach. He's a former Master Trainer for Tony Robbins.   HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:   Follow Rich Keupper: LinkedIn Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   PRODUCED BY eSpeakers: When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.   SHOW CREDITS: Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

  7. Jun 10

    Inside the Experience Design Report: What 447 Event Pros Want You to Know (ft. Julius Solaris | Founder, Boldpush | Events Consultant and Creator)

    Guest Bio Julius Solaris is founder of Boldpush, a management consultancy, and one of the most influential voices in the event industry. A 2024 EIC Hall of Leaders inductee, he advises Fortune 500 companies and event industry CEOs. His content reaches 9 million readers annually, with over 300,000 professionals downloading his research. Julius has delivered keynotes across 15 countries to more than 250,000 attendees.   Hire Them to Speak Follow Julius Solaris: LinkedIn Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   About the Host A veteran comedian and television personality, Scott has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor. He has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for organizations of all sizes, hosted his own weekly VH1 series, and 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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   Produced by eSpeakers When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.   Show Credits Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

  8. May 27

    Be Distinct: Don’t Just Stand Out, Stand for Something. (ft. Scott McKain | Hall of Fame Speaker, Cavett Award Recipient, Best-selling Author)

    GUEST BIO: Scott McKain is the author of Beyond Distinction and seven books on business distinction and customer experience, including two named among the year's ten best by Forbes. A member of both the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame, Scott has delivered over 2,000 keynote presentations worldwide, helping leaders create cultures grounded in clarity, purpose, and consistently delivered experiences.   HIRE THEM TO SPEAK: Follow Scott McKain: eSpeakers Bio Follow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers Bio Follow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace   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. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com.   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? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com   PRODUCED BY eSpeakers: When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events. The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can. Learn more at eSpeakers.com.

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From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned. Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time. Hosted by Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events provides an inside look into the world of flawless event execution, insider secrets, non-traditional approaches, and must-have tactics, as shared by legendary event organizers and contributors. Each episode also provides key insights to ensure your next event is met with rave reviews and resounding success. Tune into No More Bad Events on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. No More Bad Events is produced and presented by eSpeakers.