Fun In Fundraising is a podcast that gives you behind the scenes access to those behind top fundraising galas and cocktail parties. These events raise large sums of money through producing fun, memorable experiences that have guests and attendees coming back year after year. Each episode, host Rob Giardinelli talks with top gala and non-profit fundraising event chairs, honorees, producers and non-profit executives. These conversations highlight how top leaders facilitate raising large sums o ...
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Welcome to Entrepreneurs Visiting Victor with Victor Dedaj, where you will hear stories and strategies to help increase your sales and grow your business.
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This podcast is a platform for sharing expertise on how to improve communication skills, both personally and professionally. Soft skills in the workplace are crucial for job promotions, C-suite and entrepreneurship. Developing and mastering them also improves the quality of your personal relationships. These human-centered skills are not usually the focus of tertiary institutions. Whether you are interviewed for your dream job or climbing the corporate ladder - these skills will be the deter ...
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How do you network effectively at social events? Meet Rob Giardinelli. Rob helps client-facing professionals to overcome anxiety and awkwardness at business, social, and networking events to improve confidence, grow sales, and develop deeper customer relationships. Listen as Rob shares: - Overcoming social anxiety at business, social, and networkin…
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Interview with Rob Giardinelli, who is an introvert who has spent the past 15 years attending over 2,000 business, social, and networking events. Before this, Rob spent 16 years in the technology industry in various national and global client-facing roles. Along the way, he has learned that the key to any successful event is having a mix of introve…
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How do you turn a small, intimate brunch into a seven-figure fundraising event? Today, I talk with Sky High For Kids Founder Heather Bellino about the organization's signature fundraising event Ladies Who Brunch. Ladies who Brunch began as an small brunch for a couple of dozen people where Brittany could get to know the spouses of her board members…
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How do you manage difficult people? Meet Brenda Neckvatal! Brenda is an HR Pro who helps leaders master people problems and build high-performing teams. She is a 3X Best Selling Author and Transformational Speaker. In 2022 Brenda became a contributor to Entrepreneur.com and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc, US News and World Reports, …
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Interview with Luis Hernandez, who despite being born into an immigrant family with little resources in under-privileged, inner-city communities, was the first in his family to graduate go to college and get out of "the hood" and become a successful businessman and family man. He broke the cycle of poverty for his future generations and gave back b…
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What does it take successfully engage your audience at a gala or signature fundraising event that features multiple acts in an evening? Today, I talk with Dallas Symphony Orchestra Director of Events and Volunteer Services J. Denton Bricker and Patrick Means, co-chair of the 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala. Long of of North Texas' most popular …
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Why are soft skills so crucial for tech professionals? Meet Evgeniy Kharam! Evgeniy is an Author, Cybersecurity Architect and Podcaster who's latest bestselling book, "Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales". Evgeniy ascended from a firewall deployment engineer to the Vice President of Architecture at the Herjavec Group. Hi…
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How do you bridge the communication gap between you and your pre-teen? Meet Marcus Aurelius Higgs! Marcus is a Communication Coach for Parents of Preteens (10-14 y.o.). He supports caregivers to connect with their distancing adolescence without fear or frustration. Marcus works with Certain Future to support parents of preteens (10-14 y.o.) so they…
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What does it take for an organization to run a successful gala and get to the all-time the $100 milliion fundraising mark? Today, I talk with 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball co-chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Zabihi Henderson. The largest single-night fundraiser each year for the American Cancer Society, the Cattle Baron's Ball has been one of Dallas' (and …
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How do you make sales magical? Meet Craig Andrews! Craig helps high-ticket B2B service businesses close MORE deals FASTER at HIGHER PRICES using First-Time Offers that will break your cash register. He is also a Podcast host and Bestselling Author! Craig's latest bestselling book, Make Sales Magical: Close More Deals Faster and at Higher Prices, dr…
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How can steady and passionate leadership help take your gala or signature fundraiser to become a must-attend event that raises seven figures? Today, I talk with Texas Advocacy Project CEO Heather Bellino about the organization's signature fundraising event The Black & White Ball. For over 20 years, Heather's tireless advocacy and passion to provide…
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Interview with Roger Martin, who has built a 30-year career in sales, marketing, and C-level leadership. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of two national franchise brands, RockBox Fitness and beem® Light Sauna, as well as various other businesses. Roger has led teams as large as 500 people, and knows the importance of clear and high impact communicatio…
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How do you use traumatic experiences for a greater purposes? Meet Yahne Sneed! Yahne is an inspirational Keynote Speaker, Mindset Coach and Author who helps women over 30 break free from fear and doubt to bounce back and conquer adversity. She herself grew up under very traumatic and abusive circumstances. She found a purpose through all that pain …
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How does a successful gala celebrate a milestone to honor key people who have made the event a success? Today, I talk with Lisa Tynan, the Events Manager for Houston PetSet about the 20th Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soirée. Founded by nationally known animal advocates Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust, Houston PetSet has long been one of the cit…
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Interview with John Burdett, who is the CEO and Founder of Fast Slow Motion, a consulting firm specializing helping businesses grow & scale using technology. Burdett founded FSM in 2014, it has grown to a fully remote team of more than 130 people, & has completed more than 2,000 projects for 900 clients & counting across the U.S. For five consecuti…
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Why do you need to also focus on communication and relationship building while in college? How important are relationship-building skills to your professional and entrepreneurial journey? Meet Dr. Tim Newman! Dr. Newman is a Public Speaking Coach, Creator of Formula For Public Speaking , Podcast Host and BIS Sport Administration at Georgia State Un…
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What happens when we build structures of superiority one over another? Meet Seth Randall! Seth is a White South African who grew up under the apartheid system, now living in the US. Listen as he shares his profound eye-opening experiences, how oblivious he was to how the system affected the majority and what exactly happens to both the powerful and…
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How does an organization take their annual fundraising gala from four figures to seven figures? Today, I talk with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas CEO Kedrick Jeffries and CMO Brenda Lindfors to talk about the 20th annual Big Brothers BIg Sisters of Central Texas Ice Ball. In its first year, the Ice Ball raised a little over $6,000. After…
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Interview with Kisha Wynter, who is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and trailblazer in women’s leadership strategy, and has over two decades of corporate experience in Fortune 500 companies. As the visionary Founder and CEO of Wynter Rich Enterprises, she has an impressive track record of developing and training leaders in over 50 countri…
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How do you improve your relationships? By tapping into the inner gifts that you already possess! Meet June Edward! Connect with June: Website: https://juneedward.com Additional Resources: "All's Fair In Love And Karma" by June Edward on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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One key element of any successful gala or signature fundraising event is a signature cocktail that helps make your event fun and memorable. Today, special guest cohost Lance Avery Morgan and I talk with André Darlington, author of a dozen cocktail books including his latest book Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West. One of the…
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Interview with Barb Davids, who is the founder of Compass Digital Strategies since 2018, is a digital marketer with over 25 years of experience. She's not here for the fluff – Barb's passion lies in providing direct, results-oriented digital marketing solutions for ambitious business owners. When she's not behind the laptop, she's out running with …
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Why do you sometimes feel unworthy or not good enough? Meet Denise Miceli! Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor who creates space for women ready for personal growth and change. The core of her work is to guide women to what is possible when they align their external world with their internal desires in work and life. She is kno…
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Are you an engineer or tech professional who struggles to get their ideas across? Do you experience your brilliance being undermined? Meet Dagna Bieda! Dagna is the CEO & Founder of "Been In Your Shoes" Coaching. She is an Engineer turned Career Coach. She makes her clients realize that improving their soft (but essential) skills and shifting their…
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What key steps can nonprofits take to host fun and profitable galas and signature fundraising events? Today, I talk with event producer turned nonprofit fundraising thought-leader AJ Steinberg. Based in Southern California, AJ has been involved in the nonprofit fundraising scene for over 20 years. Her company, Queen Bee Fundraising works with nonpr…
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How do great leaders communicate and serve? Meet Dr. Wayne Pernell - Your Exponential Success Coach! Dr. Pernell is the founder and president of DynamicLeader®, Inc. He is a highly sought speaker, an International Best-Selling Author of multiple publications, blogger, and podcast host of One Sharp Sword. Dr. Wayne Pernell is a member of the Forbes …
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What is a unique way to hold a signature fundraiser without holding an inperson event? Today, I talk with Kit Moncrief and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten of The Saving Hope Foundation to talk about their annual signature fundraising book, Hope & Friends. The Saving Hope Foundation is a successful nonprofit in Fort Worth that serves as a rescue to find fo…
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Connect with Michael: Website: https://www.michaelmojo.com Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-failure-into-success-w-michael-mojo/id1614151066?i=1000660790188 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vXYMkh6nfqDNvQ8m4vuHP YouTube: https://youtu.be/vt3OqMgqSCE…
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Interview with Mickie Kennedy, who is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through tier-1 press release distribution. Mickie founded eReleases 25+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to …
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Working With Talent At Your Nonprofit Events With Actor, Singer, And Director Nicholas Rodriguez
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One of the biggest questions often ask when planning their nonprofit event: How do I find and work with talent? I could not think of a better person to talk about this subject with than today's guest, actor, director, and singer Nicholas Rodriguez. This talented artist is a veteran of a multitude of film, television, and stage performances. Over th…
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How do you use the Reframe Method in order to solve problems? Meet Dr. Frank Douglas, Ph.D. Dr. Douglas is the CEO of Safe Haven Dialogues. He is also the Author of Until You Walk in My Shoes: A Reframing Methodology to Overcome Systemic Discrimination, Originator of the Equity, Inclusion, and Individual Engagement Principle, Former Pharmaceutical …
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Interview with Philip Blackett, who is an author, consultant and entrepreneur who previously has worked with FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Chick-Fil-A. He got his Masters of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Political Science and Eco…
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How can a nonprofit gala or signature fundraising event create a great experience for their guests and donors? Provide keepsakes that have your guests thinking about your event long after it has ended. Today, I talk with Stephanie Schiller, owner of Vogue Vignette. Vogue Vignette is a team of seven artists led by Stephanie who provide custom sketch…
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What role does your gut microbiome play in your overall health? Meet Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki! Dr. Rutecki is a visionary Pharmacist with a passion for health and wellness. With a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Board Certification in Functional Medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine, Dr. Rutecki is dedicated to uncovering the root cause of …
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How does fire walking transform every area of your life? Listen to the World's Number 1 Firewalk Expert - Dave Albin! Dave was personally trained by Tony Robbins himself! Connect with Dave: Website: https://firewalkadventures.com Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/firewalking-…
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Interview with Philippa Gamse, who owners and marketing executives of small to medium-sized companies hire to find actionable insights in their digital analytics, and to make recommendations that will grow their business and reduce wasted spending, because many are missing those “hidden gems”. She has over 20 years of experience in translating the …
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What is one of the most critical things you can do to host a successful event? Find an emcee that sets the tone you want to set to ensure the event's success. Today, special guest co-host Lance Avery Morgan joins me to talk with media personality and presenter Holly Mills-Gardner. Holly Mills-Gardner is one of the very best emcees in the business. …
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How do you apply the knowledge gained from books? Meet Nick Hutchison! Nick is the CEO and Founder of BookThinkers, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker and Top-Rated Podcast Host. He works alongside 100s of authors, from first-time writers to best-selling authors, to help get their book in front of the right reader. His focus is books on personal g…
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Interview with Debra Bowers, who is a seasoned marketing guru with decades of experience in all forms of advertising and marketing. She specializes in creative strategy, creating campaigns that drive business & sales coaching. Her spiritual healing journey has been crucial to her success. Debra is committed to sharing her struggles and helping othe…
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How do leaders optimally make decisions and effectively delegate? Meet Donna Dude! Donna is a Certified Director of Operations and Business Growth Strategist. With several years of experience in project planning and strategic growth planning with 6- & 7-figure businesses, she has seen the momentum that can happen in a business when the CEO leverage…
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What does it take host a successful Fund-A-Need to help your gala meet its fundraising goals? Today, I talk with TK Kenney, Founder & Principal Auctioneer of Astounding Auctions, as well as the auctioneer for the Dell Children's Ball. Dell Children's Ball made the decision post-COVID to pivot to a Fund-A-Need from the traditional Auction and/or Auc…
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What executive skills are essential for your career advancement? Meet Christina Lopez! What does college not teach you that you need to invest in? Connect with Christina: Website: https://www.amazon.com/Degree-Without-Losing-Your-Mind/dp/1636981968 Additional Resources: "Get The Degree Without Losing Your Mind" by Christina Lopez Listen to the Podc…
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How do you create a profitable personal brand? Meet Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr! Tonya Eberhart is the Founder and CEO of BrandFace, LLC, a personal branding company focused on helping coaches, consultants, and other experts become sought after authorities in their industry. She is also a speaker, podcaster, and international bestselling author…
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Interview with Ed Kowalski, who is a BPO/REO Specialist, Team Builder, Lead Generation Expert, Realtor Coach. With unwavering determination and a resilient spirit, Ed rose to become one of the top REO agents in the Northeast region, consistently achieving sales figures exceeding $10 million annually for over five consecutive years. Ed's journey is …
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How do we adapt to this fast-changing world? Meet Jane Applegath! Jane is the Founder of Epic Vision Zone and a Creative Intelligence Coach. The Epic Vision Zone is a series of inspiring conversations with super female entrepreneurs; empire builders who are lighting a path for those female dreamers who are ready to rock the planet. Jane believes ev…
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What does it take to successfully host a gala or signature fundraising event when you unexpectedly have to change the venue...with 48 hours notice? Today, I talk with Jessica Cardenas, Director of Annual Giving for The Seton Fund, and Event Producer Maryam Fernandez about the organization's signature fundraising event: Elizabeth Ann Seton Board's L…
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How do you de-escalate conflct? Meet Gina Simmonds Schneider, Ph.D.! Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider is a licensed psychotherapist, award-winning blogger, certified coach, and corporate trainer. She is the author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology (Central Recovery Press, March 2022)…
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How do you launch a podcast? How do you know what to talk about? Meet Alesia Galati! Alesia is the Founder of Galati Media, who takes the overwhelm out of starting your own podcast. Her mission is to help her clients create messages that make a difference. Alesia is a Podcast Strategist & Host of Top 100 Marketing Podcast - Listeners to Leads. Her …
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How does Broadway teach you how to make a presentation? Meet Lisa Nicole Wilkerson! Lisa is a Professional Speaker, Communication Consultant, Presentation Specialist, Motivational Speaker and Voiceover Artist. She is the only Broadway-awarded communication strategy and presentation skills coach, helping business leaders with her Broadway Confidence…
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Interview with Bandhul Bansul, who is an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, speaker and mentor. He is a blockchain maximalist who believes and endorses the power of decentralization and community-driven initiatives in every sphere of life. Bandhul is a driven, self-motivated professional with deep expertise in growth, engagement and marketing, manage…
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