Episodes
Managing Event Chaos: Angela Alea Discusses Lasso and Industry Innova…
In this episode of The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi sits down with Angela Alea, President and Chief Revenue Officer of Lasso, to talk about the evolving operational side of live event production and the growing role technology...
The AV Playbook Part 3: How to Read an AV Proposal for a Corporate Ev…
In this installment of The AV Playbook series on The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi breaks down how corporate event planners can better understand and evaluate AV proposals before signing a contract. He explains why proposals ca...
From 2D Plans to Immersive 3D: Iain Morrison on the Future of Event D…
In this episode of The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi sits down with Iain Morrison, CEO and co-founder of Imagination Collaborative. With more than 35 years of experience across concerts, festivals, touring shows, and public eve...
How to Write an AV RFP for Corporate Events (That Gets Better Proposa…
Back on The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, continues the AV Playbook series with a focus on building stronger AV RFPs for corporate event planners. He breaks down the challenges of comparing proposals, shares pract...
From Hard Drives to Highlights: Sam McDonald’s Guide to Post-Event Co…
The Event Pro Show returns this week with host Seth Macchi , CEO of LEMG, and Sam McDonald , founder of echo, a company focused on unlocking the full value of event content. With more than 15 years in event and video producti...
Why Corporate Event Planners Should Involve AV Teams Earlier in Event…
Welcome to The Event Pro Show, a practical resource for event planning expertise. In this episode, host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, introduces a five-part series, "The AV Playbook for Corporate Event Planners." He explains why ...
The Real Work Behind Great AV with Cameron Magee
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of The Event Pro Show! Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, is back with Cameron Magee, founder and operator of avad3 Event Production, one of the top event production AV companies in the country. From h...
Bridging Cultures at Live Events the Wordly Way with Kirk Hendrickson
I n this episode, Seth Macchi sits down with Kirk Hendrickson to explore how accessible, multilingual events are changing the way audiences connect. Kirk Hendrickson, COO and co-founder of Wordly, explains how real-time, AI-p...
Season One Recap and Season Two Sneak Peek with Host Seth Macchi
Welcome to The Event Pro Show! In this episode, Seth Macchi looks back on a standout first season filled with practical conversations and real-world perspectives from across the events industry. From planners and speakers to ...
Aundrea Hopkins Leads the Conversation on Event Rentals
On this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi talks with Aundrea Hopkins, a marketing and events professional known for her work in social media, public relations, and community engagement. Aundrea reflects on her e...
The RFP Shortcut Guide: Getting Event AV Quotes Without the Usual Bot…
On this episode of The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, addresses one of the biggest time pressures planners face: sending out an AV RFP quickly without losing clarity or quality. If time is tight and you need vendor...
How Brian McGuigan Built a Viral Platform by Bringing Event Tech into…
Welcome to this episode of The Event Pro Show, where we explore the behind-the-scenes world of corporate event production. Today, host Seth Macchi sits down with Brian McGuigan, a production manager, technician, and social me...
Protect Your Event: Music Licensing Advice for Event Pros and Planners
Welcome to this episode of The Event Pro Show! Today, Seth Macchi tackles one of the most common and misunderstood questions in corporate events: Do you need a music license for a private company gathering? As the CEO of an e...
Building Connection: Mark Mallchok’s Audience-First Approach to Corpo…
On this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi and guest Mark Mallchok take listeners behind the scenes of corporate event production, tracing Mark’s path from childhood performances in Hawaii to founding Brella Prod...
Boosting Onstage Confidence with Practical AV Support
Creating memorable corporate events takes more than logistics; it requires supporting the people on stage. In this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, explores the often-overlooked journey of keynote...
Building Your Hospitality Toolbox: Erin Dennis’s Advice for Event Pla…
Welcome to another inspiring edition of The Event Pro Show! This week, host Seth Macchi is joined by Erin Dennis, founder of Evergreen Hospitality Solutions and a true trailblazer in corporate events and hospitality. She brin...
How to Survive Planning a Corporate Event When It’s Not Your Day Job
Have you ever been asked to plan a major corporate event even though it’s not part of your regular responsibilities? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and this episode is designed with you in mind. The Event Pro Show,...
Failing Forward: Lessons in Resilience from Sales and Speaking Pro La…
Today on The Event Pro Show, we’re joined by the one and only Larry Long Jr., CEO (that’s Chief Energy Officer) of LLJR Enterprises, whose life mission is all about motivation, inspiration, and, most importantly, transformati...
The AV Advantage, Part 5- Understanding Your AV Crew
Your go-to resource for anything corporate events is back! In this installment of The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi- CEO of LEMG, a leading event production company- concludes his five-part series, "The AV Advantage." Curious a...
Andrea Doyle Pulls Back the Curtain on Event Journalism
Welcome to The Event Pro Show, your go-to resource for expert tips, industry insights, and inspiring stories from the world of corporate events. Seth Macchi sits down with Andrea Doyle, an award-winning journalist and Executi...
The AV Advantage, Part 4- From Contract to Show Day
This episode of The Event Pro Show features host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, an event production company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He continues in part four of our ongoing series on getting the most from your AV in co...
Inside Experiential Events: Preeya Patel on Bridging Creativity and O…
Join our conversation on The Event Pro Show with host Seth Macchi and the inspiring Preeya Patel, powerhouse producer and founder of PreeProduction Events. With over 14 years shaping unforgettable productions for brands like ...
The AV Advantage, Part 3- AV RFP Essentials
Thanks for joining us on The Event Pro Show! Host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, continues part three of our special five-part AV Advantage series, focusing on how to write clearer AV RFPs so you finally get proposals that fit you...
The Art of Southern Hospitality: Rachel Whitten’s Guide to CVB Partne…
In this episode of The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi chats with Rachel Whitten, Vice President of Sales and Services for the Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau in North Carolina. With twenty five years in man...