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No More Bad Events

No More Bad Events

By: Scott Bloom eSpeakers Joe Heaps
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Summary

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.2024 No More Bad Events. All Rights Reserved. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Reading Rooms Before Reading Minds (ft. Joshua Seth | Award-Winning Mentalist, Keynote Speaker & Emcee)
    May 13 2026
    GUEST BIO: Mentalist Joshua Seth creates corporate event experiences audiences remember as an engaging conference emcee and entertaining keynote speaker. He blends high-energy performances with practical insights on human connection to captivate audiences and elevate live events. Joshua is the winner of the Magic Olympics at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and star of the theatrical touring show Mind Magic LIVE. OPENING QUOTE: "I want to live the experience that the attendees are having. So when I jump up on stage, I'm one of them. Just with a more refined ability to deliver the insights or funny anecdotes, what have you than they may have because of our background. But how are you supposed to do that if you're just sitting backstage in the green room on your phone or something?" HIRE THEM TO SPEAK: Follow Joshua Seth: 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
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    32 mins
  • Half a Million Reasons to Listen (ft. Raegan Smythe | CEO & Executive Producer | CYT Productions)
    Apr 29 2026

    GUEST BIO:

    Raegan Smythe has provided production consultation and brokered AV services for event and meeting planners for over 25 years. As a former association meeting planner, she understands nonprofit budget limitations, political structures, and volunteer involvement. Raegan spearheaded MPI Potomac's 'ABCs of AV' event and actively volunteers as Director of Member Engagement & Recognition. She's also Past President of the Greater Washington DC Chapter of ILEA.

    HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

    Follow Raegan Smythe: 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

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    32 mins
  • Dancing in the Discomfort Zone (ft. Anne Bonney | Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Emcee, Podcaster and TEDx Presenter)
    Apr 15 2026

    GUEST BIO:

    Anne Bonney, CSP, was born to speak. Today, she helps overwhelmed professionals build resilience, emotional intelligence, and courage in the messy reality of change. A high-energy keynote speaker, dynamic conference emcee, two-time author, and host of the Dancing in the Discomfort Zone podcast, Anne blends sharp humor, real-life stories, and practical tools. She challenges people to own their reactions, tackle tough conversations, and move through change with confidence.

    HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:

    Follow Anne Bonney: 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

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    30 mins
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