NANCY SHAFFER's guest appearances

NANCY SHAFFER

The Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business

The VisualWOW Podcast

Bollotta-FIDE

MICHAEL CERBELLI

Jaclyn Bernstein

DAVID ADLER

Robert Sherman

Meryl Snow

Liese Gardner

Steve Kemble

Martha Stewart

Jordan Lee

BRUCE RUSSELL

ALEJANDRA POUPEL

RACHEL BIRTHISTLE

JOSE VILLA

Adam Schaeuble

Doug Sandler

OwlTail

This week on Bollotta-FIDE Anthony and Alex are joined by CEO and Founder of BRAVO! Events, Nancy Shaffer. Nancy is also the President of the Board of Directors for the LIVE EVENTS COALITION.  The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer organization that was created in response to the pandemic and advocates on behalf of the industry to ensure that we are seen, heard and understood by lawmakers that are directly impacting the lives and businesses of the millions of people in the event industry.  Please listen, enjoy and JOIN! ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/podcast Follow @BollottaEntertainment on Instagram JOIN THE LIVE EVENTS COALITION at www.liveeventscoalition.org

This week on Bollotta-FIDE Anthony and Alex are joined by CEO and Founder of BRAVO! Events, Nancy Shaffer. Nancy is also the President of the Board of Directors for the LIVE EVENTS COALITION.  The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer organization that was created in response to the pandemic and advocates on behalf of the industry to ensure that we are seen, heard and understood by lawmakers that are directly impacting the lives and businesses of the millions of people in the event industry.  Please listen, enjoy and JOIN! ASK ANTHONY at <a href="http://www.bollotta.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bollotta.com/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.bollotta.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BollottaEntertainment</a> on Instagram <a href="http://www.liveeventscoalition.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JOIN THE LIVE EVENTS COALITION at www.liveeventscoalition.org</a>

42. Impacting the Industry with Nancy Shaffer (Live Events Coalition & BRAVO! Events)

Andy is bringing us a very important interview pertinent right now in the weddings and events industry. The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it's devastating impact on the live events industry to provide advocacy, resources, and a network that connects and supports businesses, contractors, and the general event industry workforce. It established a national Facebook group that wants to connect, share stories, opportunities, or just support the live event's mission, with its members now reaching 23,000.   Nancy Shaffer is the Founder and CEO of Bravo Events and the Board President and Director of the Live Events Coalition. Listen as Nancy discusses how the Coalition got started, what the Coalition is doing to advocate for and support the live events industry, and what is specifically being discussed and done for the industry as a whole.   Nancy shares ways that people can become a member, start a localized chapter, and/or volunteer. Over 12 million people are being deeply and adversely affected in the live events industry, and Nancy and the Coalition want you to know that you are not alone. They are fighting for you every day.    Don't forget to listen to Andy's other podcast, The Music Makers. It's behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most influential music industry pros around, including artists, recording engineers, record producers, songwriters, managers, record industry executives, and more. You can find The Music Makers podcast by searching for that term in your cell phone's podcast app or by going to www.themusicmakers.com.    SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show: If you are so inspired: contribute.    Show Highlights: [01:53] Welcome to the show, Nancy! [02:23] Nancy shares how her own company has evolved since the pandemic. [04:10] Listen as Nancy speaks about how the Coalition got started. [07:05] Nancy was assigned to be the point of contact to work with the Live Events Coalition. [07:38] Nancy shares the two-fold mission of the Live Events Coalition. [08:43] What is the Coalition doing to advocate for and support the live events industry? [10:53] Nancy discusses how the industry of over 12 million people is being hit in multiple ways. [11:46] What is specifically being talked about and done for the industry as a whole? [12:42] Nancy shares the five things that the Coalition is advocating for. [16:07] Listen as Nancy speaks about what people can do if they want to start a localized group. [18:47] Besides starting a chapter, becoming a member of the Live Events Coalition is another way you can support the cause. [20:00] If you want to volunteer, a box will pop-up when you become a member of the Coalition on the site. [21:30] Nancy's final words are, remember you are not alone. We are fighting. [22:33] Thank you for being on the show!   RESOURCES   Find the Live Events Coalition Website Get Involved  Donate @liveeventscoalition Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   Find Nancy Nancy Shaffer Bravo Events @bravoeventsdc Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedIn   Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here.    Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment  www.KushnerEntertainment.com

Andy is bringing us a very important interview pertinent right now in the weddings and events industry. The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it's devastating impact on the live events industry to provide advocacy, resources, and a network that connects and supports businesses, contractors, and the general event industry workforce. It established a national Facebook group that wants to connect, share stories, opportunities, or just support the live event's mission, with its members now reaching 23,000. Nancy Shaffer is the Founder and CEO of Bravo Events and the Board President and Director of the Live Events Coalition. Listen as Nancy discusses how the Coalition got started, what the Coalition is doing to advocate for and support the live events industry, and what is specifically being discussed and done for the industry as a whole. Nancy shares ways that people can become a member, start a localized chapter, and/or volunteer. Over 12 million people are being deeply and adversely affected in the live events industry, and Nancy and the Coalition want you to know that you are not alone. They are fighting for you every day.  Don't forget to listen to Andy's other podcast, The Music Makers. It's behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most influential music industry pros around, including artists, recording engineers, record producers, songwriters, managers, record industry executives, and more. You can find The Music Makers podcast by searching for that term in your cell phone's podcast app or by going to <a href="http://www.themusicmakers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.themusicmakers.com</a>.  SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheWeddingBizNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patron</a> and support Andy and the show: If you are so inspired: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheWeddingBizNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">contribute</a>.  Show Highlights: [01:53] Welcome to the show, Nancy! [02:23] Nancy shares how her own company has evolved since the pandemic. [04:10] Listen as Nancy speaks about how the Coalition got started. [07:05] Nancy was assigned to be the point of contact to work with the Live Events Coalition. [07:38] Nancy shares the two-fold mission of the Live Events Coalition. [08:43] What is the Coalition doing to advocate for and support the live events industry? [10:53] Nancy discusses how the industry of over 12 million people is being hit in multiple ways. [11:46] What is specifically being talked about and done for the industry as a whole? [12:42] Nancy shares the five things that the Coalition is advocating for. [16:07] Listen as Nancy speaks about what people can do if they want to start a localized group. [18:47] Besides starting a chapter, becoming a member of the Live Events Coalition is another way you can support the cause. [20:00] If you want to volunteer, a box will pop-up when you become a member of the Coalition on the site. [21:30] Nancy's final words are, remember you are not alone. We are fighting. [22:33] Thank you for being on the show! RESOURCES Find the Live Events Coalition <a href="https://www.liveeventscoalition.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.liveeventscoalition.org/get-involved/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Involved</a> <a href="https://members.liveeventscoalition.org/Outside-Support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Donate</a> @liveeventscoalition <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiveEventsCoalition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/liveeventsco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/liveeventsco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Find Nancy <a href="https://www.liveeventscoalition.org/nancy-shaffer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Shaffer</a> <a href="https://www.aboutbravo.com/about-c1i1t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bravo Events</a> @bravoeventsdc <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BRAVOeventsdc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bravoevents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/organization-guest/company/bravo-events-by-design?challengeId=AQEKzIPZzVkHsQAAAXUts166EnnH8wVa88b5Qhhn-J39TaTTAl8TYqqsTqRMV2IolbhfjH4tPj0OqH_ClSMH8z09a0TXusYQjQ&amp;submissionId=3871ba24-9640-3e16-c3f7-480102f2d34f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wedding Biz</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weddingbizshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeddingBizShow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz</a> Support The Wedding Biz by clicking <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheWeddingBizNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment<a href="http://www.kushnerentertainment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://www.kushnerentertainment.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.KushnerEntertainment.com</a>

300 NANCY SHAFFER: The Live Events Coalition, Board President & Director

Nancy Shaffer - BRAVO!Events - https://www.aboutbravo.com/ - 202-543-7388IG - https://www.instagram.com/bravoevents/FB - https://www.facebook.com/BRAVOeventsdc/Jaclyn Bernstein - Empire Force Events - https://www.empireforce.com/212-924-0320ALL-IN NYC - https://edc.nyc/all-in-nycThe Live Events Coalition is a volunteer-run, nonpartisan, not for profit organization created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the live events industry. We exist to provide advocacy, resources, and a network that connects and supports all of the businesses, contractors, and our workforce of 12 million people – the lifeblood of every event.The Coalition advocates for and supports the many voices that make up the live events industry. We are hospitality, planners, caterers, talent, musicians, producers, technicians, general contractors, engineers, suppliers, manufacturers, and so much more.We are the live events industry.

Nancy Shaffer - <a href="https://www.aboutbravo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BRAVO!Events</a> - <a href="https://www.aboutbravo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aboutbravo.com/ - </a>202-543-7388<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bravoevents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bravoevents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bravoevents/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BRAVOeventsdc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BRAVOeventsdc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BRAVOeventsdc/</a><a href="mailto:jbernstein@empireforce.com">Jaclyn Bernstein</a> - <a href="https://www.empireforce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empire Force Events</a> - <a href="https://www.empireforce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.empireforce.com/</a>212-924-0320 <a href="https://edc.nyc/all-in-nyc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ALL-IN NYC</a> - <a href="https://edc.nyc/all-in-nyc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://edc.nyc/all-in-nyc</a>The Live Events Coalition is a volunteer-run, nonpartisan, not for profit organization created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the live events industry. We exist to provide advocacy, resources, and a network that connects and supports all of the businesses, contractors, and our workforce of 12 million people – the lifeblood of every event.The Coalition advocates for and supports the many voices that make up the live events industry. We are hospitality, planners, caterers, talent, musicians, producers, technicians, general contractors, engineers, suppliers, manufacturers, and so much more.We are the live events industry.

Nancy Shaffer, BRAVO! Events and Jaclyn Bernstein, Empire Force Events "Virtual is NOT a Zoom Call, Virtual is NOT Easy"