Interview with Frank Supovitz

19/10/2023 1h 17min Temporada 1 Episodio 11
Interview with Frank Supovitz

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In this episode, host Christian Napier interviews Frank Supovitz, an event management veteran who has produced and directed hundreds of live events over his decades-long career. Guest BackgroundFrank Supovitz is an Event Industry Hall of Famer inducted in 2006. He has authored 5 books on live event management and delivery.Currently founder of Fast Traffic, a company that builds custom teams to work on venue development, design, and event production projects. Formerly Senior VP of Events for the NFL where he managed 9 Super Bowls. Also previously led event production for the NHL and Radio City Music Hall.Key Topics DiscussedFrank's accidental entry into the event management industry starting as a Radio City Music Hall usher in high school Moving from Radio City Music Hall to the NHL to start their first dedicated event production departmentCreating the NHL Heritage Classic, the first ever professional outdoor hockey game Joining the NFL and learning the sport's unique culture as an outsider Managing the team and logistics for NFL events like the Super Bowl and DraftBehind-the-scenes stories from producing Super Bowl halftime showsDealing with unexpected crises like power outages at Super Bowl XLVIILaunching his own company, Fast Traffic, for more variety and flexibilityThe importance of getting involved in events through any entry point opportunityHow to Connect with FrankLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franksupovitz Twitter: @SUPEventsWebsite: https://www.fasttrafficevents.com