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Episode Synopsis
Russell Grant, a prominent figure in Barbados's marketing, event production, and cultural scene. The conversation covers Grant's diverse background, including his brief career as an aircraft mechanic before pursuing his passion for events. Grant discusses the origins and evolution of his company, Event Hub, which began by building event infrastructure to reduce rental costs and has expanded into providing various event necessities like tents. He emphasizes the satisfaction he gains from creating enjoyable experiences for others and shares insights into the challenges of event promotion, such as managing high costs, securing human resources, and the importance of listening to feedback. The discussion also touches on the differences between Barbadian and international event scenes, the challenges of the pandemic on the industry, and Grant's motivation, primarily his daughters, for continuing in his demanding career.Chapters: 00:00 - Teaser 01:24 - Intro 01:51 - Welcome 02:43 - Aircraft Mechanic 04:18 - The Beginning of a New Journey 08:25 - Starting the Event Company 11:10 - Pain But Passion 15:53 - Event Production 21:56 - Event Expenses 25:29 - The Experience 29:43 - Hennessy Artistry 31:45 - Marketing 35:03 - Source of Inspiration 39:17 - Proud Moment 40:42 - Crossfit 42:53 - State of Mind 49:06 - Advice for Young Promoters 50:20 - Being a Girl Dad 51:52 - Gem Pull 52:36 - What's Next 57:14 - Listening to Feedback 59:39 - First Impression 1:03:30 - Last Words
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