Episodes

Anthony and Alex start with a discussion about attitudes and the PRINT Survey that Anthony had to complete recently at his Master’s program orientation. In this supersized episode they are joined by Principal and Founder of Kaleidoscope Vue Consulting, Wayne Harth. In 2020 when the pandemic hit and after being furloughed for 8 months from his corporate hotel job, Wayne was presented with a new opportunity to take his experience and expertise and create a new path. Wayne found a way to take his d...

Anthony and Alex start with a discussion about attitudes and the PRINT Survey that Anthony had to complete recently at his Master’s program orientation. In this supersized episode they are joined by Principal and Founder of Kaleidoscope Vue Consulting, Wayne Harth. In 2020 when the pandemic hit and after being furloughed for 8 months from his corporate hotel job, Wayne was presented with a new opportunity to take his experience and expertise and create a new path. Wayne found a way to take his d...

Recently Anthony had a challenging situation that left a bad vibe concerning his longstanding membership in a special event association, that situation lead to this week’s episode of Bollotta-FIDE. Anthony and Alex are joined this week by a panel of leaders from 4 different distinguished Special Event Industry Organizations & Associations to discuss their purpose, specific audience, their value and even some of their evolutions post pandemic. They touch upon what an individual should consider be...

Recently Anthony had a challenging situation that left a bad vibe concerning his longstanding membership in a special event association, that situation lead to this week’s episode of Bollotta-FIDE. Anthony and Alex are joined this week by a panel of leaders from 4 different distinguished Special Event Industry Organizations & Associations to discuss their purpose, specific audience, their value and even some of their evolutions post pandemic. They touch upon what an individual should consider be...

Recently Anthony had a challenging situation that left a bad vibe concerning his longstanding membership in a special event association, that situation lead to this week’s episode of Bollotta-FIDE. Anthony and Alex are joined this week by a panel of leaders from 4 different distinguished Special Event Industry Organizations & Associations to discuss their purpose, specific audience, their value and even some of their evolutions post pandemic. They touch upon what an individual should consider be...

This one is VITAL for gig workers and independent contractor and anyone who hires them in the state of California. Don't be afraid! Bollotta-FIDE tackling the subject of AB5 in California (and the influence of the national PRO ACT). Some of today's episode may sound foreign to you, but they are going to break it down for you. Alex and Anthony begin with some details about new AB5 ABC Test and then they are joined by Brandon Watterson (Owner & President of BWatt Entertainment and Disc Jockey Perf...

This one is VITAL for gig workers and independent contractor and anyone who hires them in the state of California. Don't be afraid! Bollotta-FIDE tackling the subject of AB5 in California (and the influence of the national PRO ACT). Some of today's episode may sound foreign to you, but they are going to break it down for you. Alex and Anthony begin with some details about new AB5 ABC Test and then they are joined by Brandon Watterson (Owner & President of BWatt Entertainment and Disc Jockey Perf...

This one is VITAL for gig workers and independent contractor and anyone who hires them in the state of California. Don't be afraid! Bollotta-FIDE tackling the subject of AB5 in California (and the influence of the national PRO ACT). Some of today's episode may sound foreign to you, but they are going to break it down for you. Alex and Anthony begin with some details about new AB5 ABC Test and then they are joined by Brandon Watterson (Owner & President of BWatt Entertainment and Disc Jockey Perf...

This week on Bollotta-FIDE Anthony and Alex are joined by CEO and Founder of BRAVO! Events, Nancy Shaffer. Nancy is also the President of the Board of Directors for the LIVE EVENTS COALITION. The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer organization that was created in response to the pandemic and advocates on behalf of the industry to ensure that we are seen, heard and understood by lawmakers that are directly impacting the lives and businesses of the millions of people in the event industry. Pleas...

This week on Bollotta-FIDE Anthony and Alex are joined by CEO and Founder of BRAVO! Events, Nancy Shaffer. Nancy is also the President of the Board of Directors for the LIVE EVENTS COALITION. The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer organization that was created in response to the pandemic and advocates on behalf of the industry to ensure that we are seen, heard and understood by lawmakers that are directly impacting the lives and businesses of the millions of people in the event industry. Pleas...

This week on Bollotta-FIDE Anthony and Alex are joined by CEO and Founder of BRAVO! Events, Nancy Shaffer. Nancy is also the President of the Board of Directors for the LIVE EVENTS COALITION. The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer organization that was created in response to the pandemic and advocates on behalf of the industry to ensure that we are seen, heard and understood by lawmakers that are directly impacting the lives and businesses of the millions of people in the event industry. Pleas...

Bollotta-FIDE is back to basics this week with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis. They are giving some updates on what is happening right now in business a year and a half after the first shutdown. No guests this week, but we do have some feedback from some Friends of the Bollotta Pod: Sherrill Kinsler (RSVP Events), Tracy Fuller (InnovativEvents), Jennifer Ross (JR Global), Nicole Matthews (The Henley Co.) and Jaclyn Bernstein (Empire Force Events). Enjoy. ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/p...

Bollotta-FIDE is back to basics this week with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis. They are giving some updates on what is happening right now in business a year and a half after the first shutdown. No guests this week, but we do have some feedback from some Friends of the Bollotta Pod: Sherrill Kinsler (RSVP Events), Tracy Fuller (InnovativEvents), Jennifer Ross (JR Global), Nicole Matthews (The Henley Co.) and Jaclyn Bernstein (Empire Force Events). Enjoy. ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/p...

Bollotta-FIDE is back to basics this week with Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis. They are giving some updates on what is happening right now in business a year and a half after the first shutdown. No guests this week, but we do have some feedback from some Friends of the Bollotta Pod: Sherrill Kinsler (RSVP Events), Tracy Fuller (InnovativEvents), Jennifer Ross (JR Global), Nicole Matthews (The Henley Co.) and Jaclyn Bernstein (Empire Force Events). Enjoy. ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/p...

Anthony and Alex are back with the 40th Episode of Bollotta-FIDE. In this supersized episode the crew is joined by CEO, Heidi Brumbach (Technisch Creative & BeWell TV). Recorded on location in South Beach Miami the day after The Special Event + Catersource trade show commenced. Together the group discusses the highs and lows of their experiences at showcasing and social events. We also find out about Technisch Creative's online tv network Be Well TV. Enjoy! Find Heidi on http://www.bewelltv.onl...

Anthony and Alex are back with the 40th Episode of Bollotta-FIDE. In this supersized episode the crew is joined by CEO, Heidi Brumbach (Technisch Creative & BeWell TV). Recorded on location in South Beach Miami the day after The Special Event + Catersource trade show commenced. Together the group discusses the highs and lows of their experiences at showcasing and social events. We also find out about Technisch Creative's online tv network Be Well TV. Enjoy! Find Heidi on http://www.bewelltv.onl...

Anthony and Alex are back with the 40th Episode of Bollotta-FIDE. In this supersized episode the crew is joined by CEO, Heidi Brumbach (Technisch Creative & BeWell TV). Recorded on location in South Beach Miami the day after The Special Event + Catersource trade show commenced. Together the group discusses the highs and lows of their experiences at showcasing and social events. We also find out about Technisch Creative's online tv network Be Well TV. Enjoy! Find Heidi on http://www.bewelltv.onl...

This is PART 2 of the Bollotta-FIDE Meeting Goal$ episode. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). In this second part of this interview Megan and Tracy discuss the growth of their live (and now virtual) fundraising event through engagement, their attention to the fine details, trusting the talent, community partnerships and the "power of friendship"....

This is PART 2 of the Bollotta-FIDE Meeting Goal$ episode. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). In this second part of this interview Megan and Tracy discuss the growth of their live (and now virtual) fundraising event through engagement, their attention to the fine details, trusting the talent, community partnerships and the "power of friendship"....

This is PART 2 of the Bollotta-FIDE Meeting Goal$ episode. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). In this second part of this interview Megan and Tracy discuss the growth of their live (and now virtual) fundraising event through engagement, their attention to the fine details, trusting the talent, community partnerships and the "power of friendship"....

Anthony and Alex are off to The Special Event Conference in Miami this weekend, but don't fret they are leaving you with a special 2 part Bollotta-FIDE. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). Recently Bollotta Entertainment had the opportunity to work with Tracy and Megan on the MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2021 and in this episode the grou...

Anthony and Alex are off to The Special Event Conference in Miami this weekend, but don't fret they are leaving you with a special 2 part Bollotta-FIDE. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). Recently Bollotta Entertainment had the opportunity to work with Tracy and Megan on the MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2021 and in this episode the grou...

Anthony and Alex are off to The Special Event Conference in Miami this weekend, but don't fret they are leaving you with a special 2 part Bollotta-FIDE. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). Recently Bollotta Entertainment had the opportunity to work with Tracy and Megan on the MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2021 and in this episode the grou...

Today's guest called from the middle of a storm, literally! Dorene Collier (Founder, CEO and Creative Director) of Event Show Productions calls in from "ELSA" and joins Anthony and Alex for a riveting conversation. They discuss a recent contract Dorene accepted and the challenges her team faced onsite the day of the event when dealing with last minute Covid-19 protocols, optics therein and who is actually ready to go back to LIVE events. Dorene and Anthony wax nostalgic about their days dancing ...