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The Business of Meetings

Eric Rozenberg
Entrepreneurship
Meetings and Events Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Event Planning
Event Industry
Leadership
Mental Health
Resilience
Conscious Leadership
Wellness
Accountability
Emotional Intelligence
Workplace Culture
Event Management
Event Production
Technology
Self-Care
Work-Life Balance
Human Well-Being
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If you are an independent business owner in the meeting and event space, this podcast is for you! Your host, Eric Rozenberg has created this show to bring you strategies, tips, and tactics to help your business grow. With more than 20 years in the event industry and planning events for Fortune 100 companies, Eric is prepared to let you in on the insider tactics so you can be successful too!

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We are delighted to welcome another icon in our industry as today's guest.

Bob Vaez, Founder and CEO of EventMobi, is a true entrepreneur, and his company is widely recognized throughout the events industry.

Stay tuned as Bob shares his entrepr... more

We are delighted to welcome Caleb Ralston as today's guest.

Caleb's journey has been remarkable, and he is currently one of the most prominent voices in our industry in building brands and creating content people can actually apply. In 2025, he re... more

Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Cleo Battle, the President and CEO of Louisville Tourism and the new Chair of the International Board of MPI!

Cleo is an amazing person! He joins us today to share his inspiring journey and dive i... more

Today, we're focusing on navigating the pressure of running a business while staying connected to your bigger vision for your life and business.

Stay tuned as Eric shares a simple five-step exercise to help you gain clarity, direction, and long-te... more

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Caleb Ralston
Brand strategist and personal branding expert
Independent brand consultant / former Team Gary member
Episode: 327: How to Build a Personal Brand that Attracts Clients with Caleb Ralston
Cleo Battle
President and CEO of Louisville Tourism
Louisville Tourism
Episode: 326: Every Seat Matters with Cleo Battle
Lyndsi Edgar
Founder and CEO of eLuminate Marketing
eLuminate Marketing
Episode: 324: Why Referral-Only Businesses Eventually Stall with Lyndsi Edgar
Eddy Arriola
Entrepreneur, founder of Apollo Bank and Inktel; author of It's All About Relationships
Apollo Bank, Inktel
Episode: 322: It's All About Relationships: The Real Currency of Business with Eddy Arriola
Jane Burnell-Fraser
Founder of Enhance Lux
Enhance Lux
Episode: 321: Designing Premium Experiences that Clients Pay For with Jane Burnell-Fraser
Glenn Cohen
Former head of psychology for the Mossad; psychologist and leadership expert
Mossad (former)
Episode: 320: Inside the Mind of Elite Resilience: Lessons from the Mossad to the Boardroom - Part 2 with Glenn Cohen
Ashleigh Cook
Chief Marketing Officer, RainFocus
RainFocus
Episode: 318: Smarter Events: Where AI Meets Human Judgment with Ashleigh Cook
Natalie De Fazio
Founder, CEO of Pinnacle Live
Pinnacle Live
Episode: 317: From Consultant to CEO: How Real Leaders Scale Companies with Natalie De Fazio
Megan Gross
Founder of The Bonsoir, boutique events firm that connects investors, founders, and high-touch experiences
The Bonsoir
Episode: 312: From Vegas Nights to VC Dinners: Building Rooms that Move Capital with Megan Gross

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Eric Rozenberg
Host of The Business of Meetings

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Well Crafted Strategies!

    The Business of Meetings is a must-listen for independent business owners in the meetings and event space. Eric Rozenberg delivers well-crafted strategies and insider tips grounded in experience. In particular, I loved the recent episode on ‘The Art of Saying No’ such a resonant reminder that honoring boundaries is a powerful business growth tool. As an Alignment & Embodiment Coach, I deeply appreciate how Eric weaves business strategy with sustainable leadership. Such valuable, grounded conten... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Reuter (Elevated Exp.)
    United Statesa year ago
  • What our industry needs

    As a past guest and avid listener, I love the caliber of guests and insights from Eric’s podcast. Two thumbs up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magdalena Bonnelly
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast for entrepreneurs

    Great podcast for entrepreneurs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chapel Hill NC Listener
    United States3 years ago
  • One of my favorites!

    Amazing guests and conversations- one of my favorite podcasts about entrepreneurship.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C2_CEO
    United States3 years ago
  • Digestible mastery.

    I am not in the Busienss of meetings but I’m every episode, I pick up some nuggets of wisdom I can definitely apply to my own business as I drive across America in my RV.

    I appreciate that Éric is always able to bring the conversation back to some tangible actions listeners take actions on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    airfare lary
    Canada6 years ago

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Great resource for entrepreneurs in the meetings and events space.
Guests and conversations are consistently high-caliber and valuable.
The host weaves practical strategies with insider tips grounded in real-world experience.

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326: Every Seat Matters with Cleo Battle
Q: How will freelancers and the changing workforce affect the industry?
There is no simple answer, but leaders must balance in-person service with flexible work arrangements, maintaining the essential human element in hospitality while adapting to new workforce trends.
326: Every Seat Matters with Cleo Battle
Q: What does the industry need to focus on for growth?
Shift from recovery to growth, address DEI, sustainability, and cost of doing business, while investing in branding to make tourism's impact visible to the broader community.
326: Every Seat Matters with Cleo Battle
Q: How do you view leadership and building a strong team?
He emphasizes hiring well, giving teams resources, empowering them, and fostering an environment where team members feel safe to challenge assumptions and push back in order to generate better ideas.
326: Every Seat Matters with Cleo Battle
Q: What is your journey and how did you get into this industry?
Cleo describes an athletic background that pivoted into hospitality after a college counselor suggested hotel management; he began in entry-level hotel roles, progressed through management training, and found a calling in destination marketing.
309: Leaning In when You Don't Have the Map: Lucy Giovando Watts on Entrepreneurship & Serendipity
Q: Was starting your own business something you always planned or did it come as an opportunity?
Lucy describes a mix of opportunity and learning through experience, from initial venture in event management to a technology startup, with the catalyst of client needs and a pivotal IMEX pitch invitation.

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The show consistently delivers practical strategies, tactics, and frameworks for growing independent businesses in the meetings and events space. Episodes cover content-driven lead generation, client acquisition, scalable systems, high-touch experiences, and the evolving role of AI and data in event strategy. A recurring strength is turning lessons from hospitality, marketing, and leadership into repeatable actions for small to mid-sized firms, often with a focus on sustainable growth, time freedom, and premium client experiences.

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1. Caleb Ralston
2. Cleo Battle
3. Lyndsi Edgar
4. Eddy Arriola
5. Jane Burnell-Fraser
6. Glenn Cohen
7. Ashleigh Cook
8. Natalie De Fazio

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