The VisualWOW Podcast
The VisualWOW Podcast
Jack Hartzman
After more than 30 years as a professional photographer in the live events industry, Jack Hartzman has learned all of the tricks and tips of the trade. Follow along each week as Jack discusses important topics such as relationship building, scaling your business, and adjusting with the changing industry. No matter your place in the live events world, we all have a “Visual WOW” moment to share.
David Hercenberg: Documented Video
David Hercenberg is a digital media and marketing specialist with a focus on photography and videography. While a Dean’s List student at Towson University, David produced an award-winning documentary film in Poland and Berlin documenting the atrocities of WWII.After graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Electronic Media and Film, he created Documented Video Productions. Over a decade later, he has produced hundreds of videos and websites for nonprofits, camps, schools, families and various businesses across America.David resides in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and two children.  David has had to shift his business slightly due to in person events being postponed or canceled.  Pivoting to live streaming and collaborating with other organizations for editing needs have been a great way to stay busy during these interesting times.There is a never-ending list of things to do for work but balancing it with family priorities and making sure everyone is okay on the home front allows me to focus on work with a clear mind. Connect with David Hercenberg:Website: https://www.documentedvideo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hercenberg-5b59a118a/
Aug 17, 2021
17 min
Wally Carnes: Darkroom Software
In 1994, a hobby photographer and Windows programmer wanted to find a way to print custom baseball cards on-site at little league games. As the two worked on solutions to the specific challenges of on-site photography, processing and printing the idea of Darkroom was born.Darkroom Software, LLC is owned and operated by the same team that founded Imaging Spectrum, Inc. in 1992. The Woodchek brothers have twenty-five years of experience providing digital photography and printing solutions. The team’s goal is to continue to develop and support the best money-making workflow software for professional photographers. Connect with Wally Carnes:Website: https://www.darkroomsoftware.com/darkroom-software-virtual-learning-event/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wally-carnes-16681310/
Aug 10, 2021
35 min
Tye-Ler_Jae: Actress Model and Influencer
Tye Ler Jae born and raised in the Washington Metropolitan area who is striving to become a national actress, influencer & model.Beginning this journey as an actress on TVOne "ForMy Man" was only the start of her dreams that came true. But, it didn't stop there for this rising star. Tye-Ler Jae recently accepted a lead role in a domestic violence film, Afraid Of The DarkTye Ler Jae was listed for two consecutive years as the state finalist for Miss Maryland / USA pageant. During that segment of her life there were a lot going on. She took upon herself and place the pageant on hold and concentrated on her acting career. Tye-ler Jae went on various acting assignments, including as an influencer, host and etc. Connect with Tye-ler Jae:Website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tye-ler-jae-abbab9110/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Favor1llcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyeler_jae/?hl=en 
Aug 3, 2021
28 min
Chad Everett: "Ignite the light!"
Connect with Chad Everett:Website: https://www.eventwowfactor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGalaxyProductions/?ref=page_internal
Jul 21, 2021
32 min
Michael Cerbelli: "The man who made the hot list!"
Michael Cerbelli is the very definition of international events. For over 43 years, Michael has done more than change the paradigm of prestigious happenings – Michael has become the paradigm.If you have been one of the fortunate invitees to a Cerbelli creation, you know who he is. But more importantly, you have experienced first-hand Michael’s breathtaking creativity and mad technical expertise. His success is the result of more than just his mind-blowing concepts, it’s also because his events go off with a military – yet transparent – precision. Though a fixture in the New York City events scene, Michael’s influence is worldwide; from the Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to a birthday party for the King of Morocco, to a signature event at the palace of Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia, Cerbelli Creative’s events are legendary.Michael’s recent multi-million-dollar ‘Brooklyn Bar-Mitzvah’ at the Barclay Center grabbed the attention of the worldwide press from CNN to the BBC. Still, Michael’s passion is to do more than create incredible experiences. He would much rather be ‘giving back’ to the event community than fielding calls from the press. Michael’s heart is expressed through his wildly-successful, “Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™” events. With “The Hot List™,” Michael works to inspire producers throughout the industry, reveal the latest trends, and fill their creative toolbox with the latest event resources.In 2019 Michael was inducted into the event industry Hall of Fame by BizBash a respected multi-million readership for his decades of experience working in event design and production, meetings, hospitality and sponsorships, corporate events, rentals, and more. Connect with Michael Cerbelli:Website: https://www.cerbellicreative.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcerbelliFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cerbellicreative/?ref=hlTwitter: https://twitter.com/teamcerbelli?lang=en
Jul 19, 2021
21 min
Marvelless Mark: "His name says it all... Say it loud and say it "MARVELOUS"!"
His name says it all…say it out loud and it is “MARVELOUS”! If you want to energize, engage and empower your audience to develop a rock star mindset and significantly up their level of performance, then let Mark, “The Business Rock Star” show you how to do just that. No one else in the industry is doing what Mark is doing. He is unique, effective, and results driven.Mark makes your meeting, conference or convention a combination of rock concert excitement and life changing lessons. He incorporates unique and valuable business content from your favorite rock stars with a cutting-edge multimedia back up band for an experience that engages, entertains and inspires to realizable action.He has performed in 24 countries, headlined a show on the Las Vegas Strip, is a reality tv star, and a hit radio personality. Mark’s high energy and engaging speaking style, business relevant content and interactive drumming activities show the audience, who have now become active participants, how to create their own rhythms, develop emotional connections, transform relationships, and unleash their own personal rock star.Mark is a CEO, Business Owner, Best Selling Author, Sales Professional and World Class Performer. He understands every aspect of business, and business improvement. He guarantees your participants will be inspired to create own their framework for rock star results and be prepared to take immediate action to overcome any challenge. And to keep the learnings tops of mind, each participant will head home with their very own conference branded drumsticks, adding a continuing emotional connection to the message. It is the very definition of ROI. Connect with Marvelous Mark:Website: https://www.marvellessmark.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvellessmark/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MarvellessMark/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarvellessMarkRocksTwitter: https://twitter.com/marvellessmarkYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarvellessMark/about
Jul 17, 2021
18 min
Karen Gordon: "How to be a helper, not a hustler..."
Karen Gordon has spent her career growing both event and technology companies through consultative sales and strategic growth strategies. She’s developed client and brand experiences for companies such as LivingSocial and Surprise Ride (as seen on Shark Tank). Now, as the Senior Vice President at Goodshuffle Pro, she combines her love of both events and technology to drive the company’s growth in revolutionizing the event rental, design, and production industries with modern technology. She was the NACE National Business Development Committee Chair for 2019 and 2020 and speaks nationally about events, event tech, and business strategy. Connect with Karen Gordon:Website: https://pro.goodshuffle.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodshuffle/Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Goodshuffle/
Jul 15, 2021
29 min
Meryl Snow: "We're all start-ups again, just with a lot more experience now..."
Meryl has spent 28 years in the special event & catering industry as co-founder of Feastivities Events, along with its subsidiaries OffShoots Decor and Philadelphia's Picnic Company. She also is the author of Booked It!, Cha-Ching, Becoming a Sales Superstar, and three how-to Style & Design videos; in addition, she is the creator of the Triangle Method Sales Training Platform. Connect with Meryl Snow:Website: http://merylsnow.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowconsultantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merylsnow1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merylsnow/?hl=en
Jul 14, 2021
37 min
Robert Hulsmeyer, "Since January, I’ve been setting up vaccination sites..."
A deep reflection of the events community pre and post Covid-19 from Senior Partner of Empire Force Events - Robert Hulsmeyer. From his early days as an audio engineer, meeting Jaclyn Bernstein, building the most well known event production company in NYC, to setting up and implementing vaccination centers - this event pro knows his stuff and has a lot to share.
Jul 10, 2021
31 min
Purnell Thurman, "I committed that I will deliver the best  experience possible..."
From New York to the Nation’s Capital, PURNELL has been over-delivering for years. He is 6? tall, dark and handsome. Your kids and adults alike will be “lovin’ life” and “dancin’ the night away” with this incredible entertainer. A team leader and integral part of So FRESH Entertainment, PURNELL has the team support of FRESH, DJ Tim, CHAD, Moses and many others as the backbone of the energy he brings to every event. Dancers, lighting, stage and give-a-way are always a part of a PARTY with MC PURNELL.
Jul 2, 2021
22 min
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