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LA Photo Party: Vivi, Director Software Sales

LA Photo Party: Vivi, Director Software Sales

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Holly Verbeck: Make Your Business Cook

Holly Verbeck: Make Your Business Cook

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Hailey Fadden: ASU, Event Professional of the Future

Hailey Fadden: ASU, Event Professional of the Future

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Jeff Kay: My Digital Memories

Jeff Kay: My Digital Memories

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Trish Simitakos: President NACE Washington, D.C.

Trish Simitakos: President NACE Washington, D.C.

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David Hercenberg: Documented Video

David Hercenberg: Documented Video

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Wally Carnes: Darkroom Software

Wally Carnes: Darkroom Software

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Tye-Ler_Jae

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Chad Everett:

Chad Everett: "Ignite the light!"

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Michael Cerbelli:

Michael Cerbelli: "The man who made the hot list!"

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Marvelless Mark:

Marvelless Mark: "His name says it all... Say it loud and say it "MARVELOUS"!"

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Karen Gordon:

Karen Gordon: "How to be a helper, not a hustler..."

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Meryl Snow:

Meryl Snow: "We're all start-ups again, just with a lot more experience now..."

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Robert Hulsmeyer,

Robert Hulsmeyer, "Since January, I’ve been setting up vaccination sites..."

A deep reflection of the events community pre and post Covid-19 from Senior Partner of Empire Force Events - Robert Hulsmeyer. From his early days as an audio engineer, meeting Jaclyn Bernstein, building the most well known event production company in NYC, to setting up and implementing vaccination centers - this event pro knows his stuff and has a lot to share.

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Purnell Thurman,

Purnell Thurman, "I committed that I will deliver the best experience possible..."

From New York to the Nation’s Capital, PURNELL has been over-delivering for years. He is 6? tall, dark and handsome. Your kids and adults alike will be “lovin’ life” and “dancin’ the night away” with this incredible entertainer. A team leader and integral part of So FRESH Entertainment, PURNELL has the team support of FRESH, DJ Tim, CHAD, Moses and many others as the backbone of the energy he brings to every event. Dancers, lighting, stage and give-a-way are always a part of a PARTY with MC PURNELL.

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Gabrielle Bosche,

Gabrielle Bosche, "You only have one light to live and one light to give..."

Gabrille Bosche - The most soght after speaking in the world trying to bridge the generation gap between Millennials and those that came before them. - Why we should stop pursuing Passion - What the pandemic taught us about pursuing what matters - How to use your purpose to increase your income, establish yourself as an expert, and actually love what you do

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John Harrington,

John Harrington, "No Picture is worth Life or Limb"

A powerful episode about finding yourself in the middle of an Insurrection at the US Capitol - January 6, 2021.

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Brett Guterman,

Brett Guterman, "The Man Behind the Bag"

Brett Guterman is a Junior at the George Washington University and is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of OTGbaby Inc. OTGbaby Inc. was born out of a shark-tank style competition at Brett’s high school in 2018. In early 2020, Brett became the sole owner of the company and has since assembled his own management team of five professionals, received a utility patent, launched a successful Kickstarter campaign ,and is continuing to work with his forward-thinking team to bring OTGbaby Inc. to market.

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Purnell thurman,

Purnell thurman, "Stepping-up, it's all I know how to do..."

Purnell's most important thoughts: How Awesome I Am How Awesome You Are How Awesome We Are Together

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Marvelless Mark,

Marvelless Mark, "I don’t think anyone thought this would be going on a year later..."

Marvelless Mark has been helping businesses achieve Rock Star Results for over 20 years. His wisdom from years of sales, small business and entrepreneurial experience blends in perfect harmony with his success as an internationally touring entertainer, Las Vegas Headliner, reality TV star, and best selling author. My message these days are how businesses or industry professionals can " Find Their Way Back". We were on tour and selling out arenas and were forced back into garage band status. So how do we get back on tour after a pandemic? How do we Unleash our Inner Rock Star in the New World as we know it? How can Drive Change in a Pandemic rather than Ride It? Why it's important to seek out unheard-of collaborations?

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Hunter Kieserman,

Hunter Kieserman, "The Man Behind Our Podcast"

Hunter is a multi-faceted creator and producer from Olney, Maryland. Offering an eclectic sonic experience rooted in hip hop and R&B, his original production is known to favor lush tones, spacey synthesizers, and electronic drums. In addition to his own catalog, his work as a composer and audio engineer has spanned everything from local radio hits to indie film. He has notably appeared as a top disc jockey performer for Washington Talent Agency since 2011, as well as opened for acts such as Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Rico Nasty.

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Hope Katz Gibbs,

Hope Katz Gibbs, "This is a Fantastic Time to be thoughtful of what You want to turn back on."

Hope Katz Gibbs is the president and founder of Inkandescent™ Inc., a national PR, and publishing company she launched in 2008: www.InkandescentPR.com. In the years since, Hope has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs’ supersize their small businesses and reached thousands more through her book, “PR Rules: The Playbook,” available on Amazon at www.PRRulesPlaybook.com. Hope’s mission in 2021 and beyond is to shine a spotlight on women, help them build their companies, and also create more health and wellness in their lives. So she has re-focused Inkandescent™ to serve female entrepreneurs. She spreads the word about their amazing work through her two online magazines — www.InkandescentWomen.com and BeInkandescent Health & Wellness at www.BeInkandescent.com, which get hundreds of thousands of visits monthly.

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Mina Habibi,

Mina Habibi, "I can talk with somebody and get a feel for their vibe..."

Niching down and how while it's good in some ways it can also take away the love of what you do in general which leads to ... Doing your business your way vs thinking you have to do it the way others are doing it And how self-care is the number one must do every single day as a business owner/photographer

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Samara, Kellie and Jack

Samara, Kellie and Jack

Jack & Co-Host Samara Hurley of ActionistaLIVE have a roundtable conversation with NACE President Kellie Mendoza.

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Mark Zucker,

Mark Zucker, "We've become a Boutique Outsourcing Company that can handle any type of job function."

Outsourcing has long been proven to help businesses of any size get more things done faster, at a lower cost. With a sales office in Chicago and BPO staff in the Philippines, MCVO Talent Outsourcing Services provides outsourced IT, data entry, virtual assistance, digital marketing, and bookkeeping/accounting services that offer not only cost and time efficiency, but topnotch quality as well.

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Aisha Khan & Federico Alessandro Galli -

Aisha Khan & Federico Alessandro Galli - "TOGETHER with BIG News!"

Federico Alessandra Galli Photography Partners at Galli Productions LIVE from Milan, Italy Mentions/Shout Outs: National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) Kat Creech Events

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Adam Bultz,

Adam Bultz, "Everyone said, If you build it, They will come!"

Jack and Co-Host Samara Schwartz-Hurley, CEO & Founder of ActionistaLIVE and Adam Bultz, Founder, President & Producer at C3 Events discuss events in 2020 from a Canadian perspective. Adam and Samara met while they were coordinating the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ (CIJA) Words & Deeds Fundraising Dinner Honouring David & Brenda McLean; and sons Sacha & Jason McLean. Event held at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, BC, Canada, where their very first Kosher catering event took place.

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Ritz Carlton Pentagon City,

Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, "Newly Renovated and Ready for Business in 2021!"

After having the pleasure of capturing the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City associate party (COVID safe), Jack and Monica sat down with management to catch up on what's been going on. Everything from handling of the pandemic to their beautiful renovations. It is clear to see that they are ready for business in 2021 and beyond.

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Roman Guzman - Radio Personality - The RIVER, 105.5 FM & Comedian Too!

Roman Guzman - Radio Personality - The RIVER, 105.5 FM & Comedian Too!

Radio Broadcasting Personality Roman Guzman joins Jack for a candid interview over the holiday break about Prog Rock, Fires in California, Comedy and LIVE Events. ** The state of the stand-up industry ** Alternative ways to continue doing shows ** What the future of live events might look like

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LIVE from TIMES SQUARE, NEW YEARS EVE with Jaclyn Bernstein, Empire Force Events

LIVE from TIMES SQUARE, NEW YEARS EVE with Jaclyn Bernstein, Empire Force Events

LIVE Excitement from Times Square - NYC with Jaclyn Bernstein Check out the LIVE Video @ https://www.facebook.com/718350705/videos/10157475434280706/

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What Listeners are Saying:

Jack’s a wonderful host , 07/11/2021
Loved being a guest!
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Had a fantastic experience being a guest on this podcast. Jack not only knows photography and events- he knows how to host a winning podcast! Glad to see him sharing his engaging, lively conversations with the world.
Meryl Snow , 06/30/2021
Great Energy
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Jack brings together thought leaders of the event industry. Really enjoyed the podcast.
chad Ricardo , 01/22/2021
Absolutely loved being a guest on the Viz Wow Podcast.
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Jack Hartzman is an amazing host — his topical knowledge mixed with conversational interviewing style allow the setting to be as relaxed as just “catching up with an old friend”. In addition, Hartzman is building a brand, thus not only is the interview fun, but it also serves as a vehicle to introduce you/your product to a Jew audience. Full disclosure, I loved Jack before our interview — I love him even more now 🙌🏽
marzulloassociates , 01/13/2021
Creative Format
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Love this show. Jack brings great energy to every episode!
TheRealRHulsmeyer , 10/16/2020
Event GOLD!
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I’ve listened to the first 20 or so episodes and each has given me insight and inspiration for my own career in the Live Event industry! I have know Jack, Monica and many of their guests for years and I still learn more about all of them listening to these great interviews, stories and conversations. If you are in anyway involved or interested in Live Events, this is a great opportunity for an inside look from the perspectives of true industry leaders!
Jellinport , 09/17/2020
Great listen!! Worth the time!!
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I’m a subscriber of many podcasts and was very excited to see this new podcast come on board. Jack and Monica are a king and queen in the industry and have decided to use their expertise during these difficult times to help others. Episodes ive listened to bring other industry experts to talk about how they have pivoted their business during Covid and how they see the future. Each episode has wonderful lessons, helpful hints and tidbits. I highly suggest if you were in the entertainment and hospitality industry To subscribe.
Googlemop , 09/17/2020
Audio wow too!
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Jack’s humor coupled with his compassionate depth makes this podcast always a worthy listen with his diverse guests! You walk away a better human after listening!
Event Firecracker , 09/16/2020
Informative and Inspiring
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I have known Jack and Monica for over 22 years. They even photographed my wedding 20 years ago!! But I also worked with them on corporate events in NYC. They are well-connected, evolve with improvements in technology and most importantly, a blast to listen to. We can talk for hours and laugh nonstop. I love the variety of featured guests on their podcast. Enjoy learning, connecting and get inspired in our new world of technology and COVID with this podcast.
Kimberly Weitkamp , 08/26/2020
The WOW needed for creatives
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Jack has decades of experiences in the photography industry and is sharing such powerful tips for how to pivot. He's got the business and creative podcast you need to listen to for anyone in the creative industry right now.
Robin O'Donovan , 08/18/2020
A true events pro!
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You'd be hard pressed to find more seasoned event professionals than Jack and Monica, and the fact that they've managed to pivot so beautifully in this industry, during a year when events have plummeted, is awe-inspiring. Don't miss their interviews with event pros on the cutting edge of what is possible now.
L, Jordan , 08/18/2020
Can you say BOOM!
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This is a fun podcast that I am so excited to listen to. The fun appeal is very explosive. The stories are very colorful and provide a dive to the stories of our life. I can’t wait to hear more stories of those a pat of this adaptation, I feel the WOW inspiration. The future is with us.
Zach Dalin , 08/18/2020
Can’t wait to hear more!
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Jack has decades of experience in the event industry. This is a must listen for event pros (photographers, planners, DJs, HMU artists, etc.). Great stuff!
Susan Dascenzi , 08/17/2020
This is definitely a WOW itself!
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I absolutely LOVE the name of this podcast because it's really about how to pivot and shift in this ever-changing world we're now living in! And knowing his experiences, his expertise, the way he views the world through the metaphoric and literal lens, this is truly going to be a WOW for anyone who wants to learn and grow...not just those in specific business industries...business and personal...it's going to be a true WOW indeed! Thank you Jack!
Erica Ross-Krieger , 08/15/2020
Wow What a Welcome!
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Jack's Welcome is a big Wow! If you are an entrepreneur anywhere in the creative or event industry, this is the podcast for you. Stuck because of this pandemic and time in history?, Jack is an inspiration on How to break out of the box of the usual usual and step into new territory. I'm in the coaching industry, but this still makes major sense for me and I'll be listening to more episodes! Loved it!
Homeschoolmom9318 , 08/14/2020
This is going to be a total WOW
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No kidding. I’m so excited to hear more about visual wow and creating those wow moments. After hearing of Jack’s background, I know this is going to be an epic podcast! I’m not a professional photographer but I’m a pretty dang good amateur one. I’ve made the mistake of hiring or not hiring the right photographer for events that needed to have those wow moments captured on film for eternity, and I’ll regret those decisions for as long as I live. I’m looking forward to hearing Jack especially with this ‘new normal’ for the next little while.
DJ Doug Sandler , 08/13/2020
A pros pro. This show takes the industry to the next level
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Whether you want to get event industry content or simply great business advice, Jack Hartzman and Monica Vidal deliver — BIG TIME. Never before has the economics of the events industry been changed so dramatically — this show brings reality to the expression “pivot or perish.” If your livelihood is in events, this is a MUST listen. Well done Jack and Monica! I’m looking forward to hearing Jack especially with this ‘new normal’ for the next little while.

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