This episode is off to a smashing start as Anthony fills Alex in on the fate of his Mother's good china. Anthony's TIPSY about "WE ARE WHAT WE CONSUME" (not just food based) and Alex's Yaiyai-ism about the direction of your tooth brush. Today's guest is Chris Vance, Creative Initiatives Manager for Sycuan San Diego Casino Resort (https://www.sycuan.com/resort/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=&plc=&pkw=&pmt=&cvosrc=ppc.google.&utm_campaign=&utm_adgroup=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5rGuBhCnARIsAN11vgQkikm2yGY6t4poEn2Uvc-9gSAUgU0CZiCMiIQsq6gQaxxANO9k_34aAvPwEALw_wcB), They touch on his creative projects at the resort like the San Diego Padres-themed guest suite, the Tribe's philanthropic Right to Dream Soccer Camp initiative and even the new "Sycuan Pride" Weekend the first week of June. They also touch base on Chris's uber-successful extracurricular nightlife brand "Bear Night San Diego (https://www.instagram.com/bearnightsd)" and he has kept the dance floor full over 16 years through venue challenges, rain and the pandemic. Enjoy.Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)

Anthony kicks things off with a TIPSY about the "Willfully Wandering Welcome" and Alex has a YaiYai-ism about the ownership of Tears and Smiles. They are joined this week by Nikki Arnold (Senior Event Manager, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina). Nikki gives boots on the ground insight on the average day of a Event Manager at one of the most popular hotels in San Diego. She goes over the importance of the first impression, what is "slippage", and the cross section of theater and special events. She also answers the Bollotta-philes questions about what trend she is seeing the most and what question she gets asked the most by clients.Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)

Anthony and Alex are in the pod with Producer (with an emphasis on Environmental and Brand Experiences and Pubic Space Consulting and Activations, Design and Hospitality Management) Brooksie Hughes from BAH Productions. The Bollotta-philes start with a TIPSY with a checklist for adding SOUND to your event and a YaiYai-ism about how her yaiyai would yell at sound guys. Now the main course, Brooksie Hughes is not only a producer but she also is a public space strategist ie. she does festivals and multi-day programs. They get into the basics like what is a Line Producer or PSM and how the vernacular of positions names change per region and industry. They also get deeper with her experiences with surprises onsite (both good and bad). They get into planning in 4 months vs 4 years, how infrastructure can cost the client more, managing public spaces and even how she got her chops touring with legends. There is a reason why today's guest has charted multiple times on a few of BizBash's "Best of" lists. Listen now, there is a lot of good stuff in here.Connect with Brooksie Hughes: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brooksiehughes (http://www.linkedin.com/in/brooksiehughes) or http://www.bahproductionsinc.com/ (http://www.bahproductionsinc.com/)for faster response give her a ring at 917.647.7621Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)

Second Episode of the year and we have the one and only Bernie Gaps (CEO of Absolutely Fabulous Events & Productions INC. and Spandex USA) on the pod. Before they kick off their chat Anthony has a TIPSY about rethinking your approach to "Breakout Sessions" and Alex'i YaiYai-ism all about doing not just watching. In their research the Bollotta-philes learned how Bernie is one of the foremost innovators in the special event industry and Alex and Anthony get into how he has made it happen all starting with his invention of battery operated table top neon to eventually include his own design innovation with spandex linens. Boots on the ground stories designing some of the features for Paris Hilton's wedding celebration on the Santa Monica Pier, Super Bowl Halftime Shows and pushing the envelope.Connect and plan an event with Bernie http://absofab.net/ (http://absofab.net/)Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Anthony and Alex are back with a very Opa!-licious episode to kick off the year. Anthony has a TIPSY about “baby steps” in the new year and Alex has a YaiYai-ism about even smaller steps. Jackie Loeb (Comic/Emcee/Host) joins us on the line direct from Down Under for our first show of the year. Jackie brings the fun as she answers the Bollotta-philes questions about her first paid gig, her television experiences on Superstore and the animated Netflix series Trash Truck. How she prepares for hosting gigs different than a stand up or acting project. Jackie indulges Anthony’s request for a sample of an American accent, she breaks down the importance of being honest and vulnerable to be funnier on stage, and how there is not a “right” way to do comedy (but there is a correct way). Connect with Jackie http://www.jackieloeb.com/ (http://www.jackieloeb.com/)Book Jackie for your event contact [email protected] ([email protected])Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)

Anthony and Alex catch up and discuss their recent holiday musical discoveries and then Anthony has a TIPSY about the importance of your local BBB and Alex has a Yaiyai-ism about parts and wholes. They are joined by Jay Sheehan (Cue One Productions). Listen in as this multi-talented university educator, mentor, production manager and author of “The Production Manager’s Toolkit-Successful Production Management in Theatre and Performing Arts” answers Anthony and Alex’s questions about his trajectory in the performing arts and special event industries. Hear about how Jay’s preparation met the unexpected opportunities because of his curiosity and willingness to take calculated risks. All this and boots on the ground stories working with Olympic Horses, country music stars and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. They also hear about writing a book, handling new opportunities and his teaching style. Listen in! Connect with Jay www.cueoneproductions.com (https://cueoneproductions.com/)Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)

Bollotta-Fide's Bollottaphiles kick off this week with Anthony's TIPSY about taking a deeper dive into the client to benefit the sale and project, Alex has a Yaiyai-ism about listening to nothing. Bollotta-Fide Musician, Educator and Performer Bill Fleming stops in for a discussion about following the music across the country (literally). Bill talks about his passion for learning his craft, playing at night in the clubs and in the mornings at mass. BIll Fleming has a great story and outlook. Listen and enjoy!BOOK BILL FLEMING NOW! [email protected] (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-1438506/episodes/e-120861845/edit/[email protected]) Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)

Anthony kicks off things with a TIPSY about Psychographics from an event professional perspective (article here: https://blog.hubspot.com/insiders/marketing-psychographics (https://blog.hubspot.com/insiders/marketing-psychographics)) and Alex's YaiYai-ism is about a watch. Rachel Wood (CEO of RSVP EVENTS (https://www.rsvpsdevents.com/index.html)) sits down to chat with the Bollotta-philes about her past experiences in the hospitality world and non-profit events sector lead to her eventual ownership of RSVP Events. Rachel gives insight in current trends in the Mitzvah market, keeping clients in the know about potential challenges on the horizon and which favor needs to STOP now (but she has a solution for that too). Listen in. Learn. Love!Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)Contact Rachel at RSVP https://www.rsvpsdevents.com/contact.html (https://www.rsvpsdevents.com/contact.html)

This is the second part of our interview with our guest Chris Lashua the Founder and Creative Director of Cirque Mechanics. Make sure you go back and start with part 1. In this part they discuss insurance and venue challenges with booking circus acts, audience participation good and bad (think: throwing things on stage), building the shows that he wants to build while still making the sale, and the change he wants to see in the world.Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)Connect with CIrque Mechanics at https://cirquemechanics.com/ (https://cirquemechanics.com/)

Bollotta-FIDE is back after a short hiatus the Bollotta-philes are back behind the mic. Alex catches us up on her new status as an "Inked Woman" and Anthony gives us a TIPSY inspired by My Name is Barbara by Barbra Streisand and a YaiYai-ism about You. What happens when you run off and CREATE your own circus? Our guest Chris Lashua the Founder and Creative Director of Cirque Mechanics did! Hear about how he started his career with Cirque Du Soleil, creating new contraptions and pushing the limits of his imagination to fit client expectations and the space given. Enjoy Part 1 of our interview NOW! (Part 2 drops tomorrow)Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on InstagramSubmit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)Connect with CIrque Mechanics at https://cirquemechanics.com/ (https://cirquemechanics.com/)