Episodes
The AV Advantage, Part 2- Boost Value and Efficiency for Every Event
Welcome back to The Event Pro Show, your podcast for everything corporate events! Host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, continues part two of the five-part “AV Advantage” series. If you’ve ever wondered how to secure better pricing,...
Finding Your Voice with Mitch Savoie Hill
Back on The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi sits down with Mitch Savoie Hill. Mitch is a dynamic first-generation Cuban American, CEO, TEDx speaker, published author, and corporate trainer with three decades of leadership ex...
The AV Advantage, Part 1- Design It Right
Join us on The Event Pro Show as host, Seth Macchi, launches a five-part series called “The AV Advantage.” Today’s focus is on why involving your AV partner early in the creative process sparks better brainstorming, reduces r...
Navigating Event Industry Ebb and Flow with Bluefox’s Michael Collins
The Event Pro Show is a production of LEMG is a leading event production company known for delivering exceptional experiences. From site planning and event design to technical production, staging, lighting, sound, and more—we do it all. As a...
The AV Advantage Series Kickoff: Collaborate Early, Stress Less
Welcome to The Event Pro Show, your trusted resource for corporate planning done right. In this episode, host Seth Macchi, CEO of Charlotte-based event production company LEMG and president-elect of MPI Carolinas, tackles one...
Enhancing Events Through Thoughtful Food and Beverage Planning with T…
This episode of The Event Pro Show features host Seth Macchi in conversation with Tracy Stuckrath, founder and president of Thrive Meetings and host of the Eating at a Meeting podcast. With over three decades in the field and...
Why the AV Project Manager Might Be Your Event’s Secret Weapon
Thanks for tuning in! I’m Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, a Charlotte-based event production company. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a corporate event to life from the AV side of things. Ever...
Transforming Blank Spaces: Christa Hovis Talks Event Process, Creativ…
Welcome back! In this episode, host Seth Macchi chats with Christa Hovis, a force in event planning, design, and production. From a background in industrial engineering to becoming an independent consultant, Christa shares ho...
The Future of Events and Technology: Reflections from WEC 2025
Welcome back! In this conversation, host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, shares key takeaways from WEC 2025, the World Education Conference hosted by Meeting Professionals International in St. Louis. He reflects on the importance o...
Small Business Empowerment and Creativity in Events with Rah-mah Pelz…
Welcome back to The Event Pro Show- your trusted podcast for all things corporate events, experiential marketing, and the creative craftsmanship that brings gatherings to life. This week, host Seth Macchi chats with the dynam...
Cutting Costs or Cutting Corners: The Truth About AV in Events
On this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi, tackles a common question in the world of corporate events: “It’s just AV… does it really matter who we use?” With budgets tighter than ever and teams stretched thin, S...
Leading With Heart: Ricardo Hicks on Mentorship, AV Production, and B…
You're listening to The Event Pro Show! Host Seth Macchi sits down with Ricardo Hicks, a veteran audio visual executive with more than 20 years in the field, to explore the world of AV, event production, and mentorship. Ricar...
How to Prepare Your AV RFP to Get the Best Proposals
The Event Pro Show is your trusted source for everything corporate events. In this edition, host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, tackles one of the biggest challenges event professionals face: building a clear, effective AV Request...
The Art of Asking the Right Questions in Event Production with Julie …
On this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi sits down with one of his production favorites, Julie Leithoff. With nearly 30 years of experience in live events and an impressive track record managing audiovisual com...
Time is Your Ultimate Budget-Saver
Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Event Pro Show! Host Seth Macchi, CEO of Charlotte-based AV production company LEMG, gets to the heart of how to stretch your event budget by using one of your most powerful to...
The Power of Live Music in Events with Key Signature Entertainment’s …
Get ready for an episode packed with stories and advice from the world of corporate events! On this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi sits down with Brandon Crumpton, owner of Key Signature Entertainment—a compa...
Virtual Event Refresher: From Simple Zooms to Complex Hybrid Experien…
On today's episode on The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi discusses turning live events into virtual experiences—a topic that’s top of mind in uncertain economic times and beyond. Whether you’re an experienced planner lookin...
Uniting an Industry: Wendy Porter on Event Codes, Lobbying, and Long-…
Welcome to The Event Pro Show, your go-to resource for all things corporate events, experiential marketing, and live event production. In this episode, host Seth Macchi sits down with Wendy Porter, founder and chief event strategist of Wendy...
Beyond RFPs: Creativity with Your Event Partners
Welcome to another episode of The Event Pro Show—the ultimate guide for corporate event professionals seeking to elevate their experiences! In this episode, host Seth Macchi dives into a timely topic: why so many events end up being, well, a little...
The Power of Comedy in Events: Insights from Speaker and Emcee Lauren…
In this episode of The Event Pro Show, we welcome Lauren Ansley, a professional speaker, corporate emcee, and presentation skills trainer who brings a unique twist to the world of corporate events with her background in stand-up comedy. Join...
Deciding Between In-House and Outside AV: Is It Time to Level Up?
In this episode of The Event Pro Show, our host Seth Macchi dives into the world of in-house AV for corporate events and the circumstances in which an external AV provider might be a better fit. Seth shares insights into determining when you've...
Strengthening Planner-Project Manager Partnerships with Joy Harley
Welcome to The Event Pro Show, where today, our host Seth Macchi engages in an insightful conversation with Joy Harley, a senior project manager at LEMG. Joy shares her expertise on building successful relationships with event planners, emphasizing...
Growing Your Event Service Business: Five Essential Skills You Need
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Event Pro Show, where we take a closer look at the skills that help event service businesses thrive. Today, our host Seth Macchi is unpacking the five essential components that are pivotal for growth and...
Unlocking Event Success: Proven Strategies by Deanna Griffith House
Welcome to The Event Pro Show! Today, we’re joined by Deanna Griffith-House, an experienced professional in event strategy. With a background in large-scale corporate productions, she’s here with host Seth Macchi to share insights into global...