The Event Guys Podcast

Ep007 The Event Guys Detroit Podcast Nikki Nuckols

We're so lucky this week to talk to Nikki Nuckols of DoodleDog Creative. We get deep into some fun, awesome topics focused around creativity, building a business, marketing, social media and so much more! She tells us how she has built her company, we talk about being involved in the event industry, and hear about life in Texas. This one was so much fun! ----------- Check us out: Web • https://theeventguysdetroit.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJxVzlady13cFAzMm9MUVE4RUg2cVlrcThuUXxBQ3Jtc0ttZkE0TktBM3N0RHpEMWppMjFySG81dmd4aktjV01XMW1jblE1UWt3ZTRNamtPNDhTT2trdU1MMDdsbndGOU1lN2pCT3pYeWJWdUJHVTFQTkpGRTYyZXRsMnlwODFVck9QLXJzb1BiaUFXRm9jQk1sUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheeventguysdetroit.com] Social • @theeventguysdetroit ----------- Nikki Nuckols is a brand and web design expert who marries innovation and creativity with digital-strategy. With a degree in Advertising and Marketing, Nikki started her career as an Advertising Firm Art Director, working with corporate giants such as Target and Best Buy, but soon realized her passion for small business growth and success. Now, more than a decade after starting her first business,  and with over 400 brand and website launches in her portfolio, Nikki leads her team as the Founder and Creative Director of the strategic digital agency, Doodle Dog Creative.   Being selected as a brand and web designer by wedding and event businesses around the world has given Nikki the opportunity to master the aesthetics and needs of the industry demographic and focus on providing small businesses a perfected strategy for digital success. Nikki takes pride in creating smile-worthy concepts, that capture personality, and inspire brands. When the away message is on, you can likely find this born-again Texan, with her husband, 2 little ones, and their giant dog, poolside, and loving life. URL: www.doodledog.com [http://www.doodledog.com/] IG: @doodledoginsta

Ep006 The Event Guys Detroit Podcast Matt Radicelli

This week the guys talk with Matt Radicelli, founder of Rock The House Entertainment out of Cleveland, OH. Matt and his partners have built an amazingly successful company, and now Matt is evolving his career into building his personal brand, coaching and more. We talk about all of this and then get into things like building processes, systems and other geeky business stuff! It's a great conversation! Check us out: Web • https://theeventguysdetroit.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJxVzlady13cFAzMm9MUVE4RUg2cVlrcThuUXxBQ3Jtc0ttZkE0TktBM3N0RHpEMWppMjFySG81dmd4aktjV01XMW1jblE1UWt3ZTRNamtPNDhTT2trdU1MMDdsbndGOU1lN2pCT3pYeWJWdUJHVTFQTkpGRTYyZXRsMnlwODFVck9QLXJzb1BiaUFXRm9jQk1sUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheeventguysdetroit.com] Social • @theeventguysdetroit ----------- Fondly known as “The Business Handyman”, Matt Radicelli is quite literally a “Matt Of All Trades”.   With a unique blend of creative and analytical talents, Matt’s strengths lie in his ability to focus energy only on the things that truly need it; and bringing the clarity needed to discard the rest. Executive Coaching, Business Consulting, and Project-based ad-hoc work of all types always keep Matt asking, “What’s Next?”   He’s best known for his credo “Decline. Delegate. Do.”, he works hard every day to build people, not things – but Matt keeps his priorities straight – family first….because his most important job is to be the best husband and dad he can be.

Ep005 The Event Guys Detroit Podcast Ingrid Nagy CSEP

This week The Event Guys are so fortunate to have a conversation with Ingrid Nagy, CSEP, Co-Owner of Catering By Design out of Denver, Colorado. Ingrid is a true leader in the Event Industry and has influenced the careers and successes of so many #eventprofs [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eventprofs]. Too many nuggets to narrow it down to a few bullet points so just jump in and enjoy! Check us out: Web • https://theeventguysdetroit.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTA1ZWw0S2RwRUo0cHNyRENwTTBPV3g0bjRKd3xBQ3Jtc0tuUUxyNG9DanI4MkVtV3RIRjJlZUkyRmRBVkY1eldCNUJLNXV3QThFOWlOX3lPdUtublRuaHBjUHY4TnB4Y05LYUFLOWwyMmRxZ25aUnBPTS1JSkhKcjVoZ2poMkJ5d05SYzNNcG1CSzd0WnRvcmtGQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheeventguysdetroit.com] Social • @theeventguysdetroit ----------- About Ingrid: Ingrid Nagy, CSEP, brings over 30 years of experience in the catering and events industry.  Ingrid and her Executive Chef husband, Cade Nagy, co-own and operate Catering by Design, a full-service event company specializing in executing highly customized event experiences, including design & décor. Together Ingrid & Cade have grown their small start-up catering firm to a $10M dollar company, with over 300 employees.  As CEO of the company, she oversees day to day operations and administrative functions, including financial management.  Ingrid’s fiscal, strategic and management skills balance the creative genius of her husband and they are celebrating over 25 years together in business. Ingrid is an active member of International Live Events Association (ILEA) representing the Denver Chapter.  She has served on the local board (including chapter President) as well as on the International Board of Governors and served as the International President in 2017-2018. Ingrid holds a BS in Foods Merchandising from Valparaiso University.  She and Cade live in Greenwood Village with their two kids, Trae & Breck.  In her free time, she values yoga, fitness, gardening and wine!

David C McKnight // Emerald City Designs

#eventprofs #weddings #events On this week's episode, The Event Guys welcome in David C. McKnight, Founder & President of Emerald City Designs. They have a fantastic conversation discussing: • How & why you should put so much effort & attention on developing your personal brand. • How to create amazing events for our clients • Tapping into your Creative Voice and harnessing it in your events • So much more! Check us out: Web • https://theeventguysdetroit.com Social • @theeventguysdetroit ----------- About David: ----------- David C. McKnight, owner and founder of Emerald City Designs, THE SPECIAL EVENT GROUP, has operated his business since 1993, and has built his reputation on “exceeding expectations” and creating events with “personality and style.”  From wedding receptions and mitzvahs, to corporate parties and charity fundraisers, David C. McKnight provides high-end floral designs, accessory rentals, unique stationery concepts and full planning and event coordination. McKnight has grown his business with the commitment of “bringing visions to life,” and combines his cutting edge originality and attention to detail with innovative and creative floral designs. The end results are often referred to as over the top and totally unique. From a one person operation (1993) to a vibrant, highly regarded event firm with staffing dozens of employees seasonally, Emerald City Designs sets the standard for professionalism within the special event industry.   About Emerald City Designs: ----------- Emerald City Designs pride ourselves on being an all-encompassing design and rental studio for your floral, rental, stationery, planning and coordinating needs. Emerald City Designs has been recognized locally and internationally for excellence in the event industry and featured by icons such as the knot, The Special Event Gala Awards, Michigan Meetings + Events, WeddingWire and Hour Magazine. Allow our event specialists to offer décor suggestions that will provide the wow factor you are looking for. Our team of professionals will design, deliver, install and pick up the rental items with professionalism, efficiency and ease.

Carol Galle // Special D Events

#eventprofs #weddings #events On this week's episode, The Event Guys invite Carol Galle into the studio and the guys discuss: • Getting into the event industry from another field • Starting and building your own successful event company • Connecting & networking with event profs and becoming a leader in the industry Check us out: Web • https://theeventguysdetroit.com Social • @theeventguysdetroit ----------- Carol Galle is the co-founder, president and CEO of Special D Events, a live and virtual strategic event management agency and Detroit destination management company (DMC). For nearly 30 years she has led the company’s production of events in each of the 50 United States as well as internationally.  Her contributions to the event industry include: * serving as a columnist and Editorial Advisory Board member for Michigan Meetings + Events magazine.  * co-founding the Detroit Events Council  * co-founding the University Event Planners organization * launching and leading the Detroit Chapter of the Live Events Coalition  Carol was inducted into the Hall of Fame as “Best Meeting Professional” by Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. She is a recipient of the LASSO 2020 Top 100 Women in Events award, the Lynne Shivers Leadership Award, SPIN 40 Over 40 Award, and Corp! Magazine’s Most Valuable Professional Award. Most recently she was named by Biz Bash magazine as one of 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry. She is a Certified Meeting Planner and Certified Virtual Event and Meeting Manager. Additional Achievements: * LASSO 2020 Top 100 Women in the Event Industry * Biz Bash 2019 Top 1000 Most Influential Event Professional * Lynne Shivers Leadership Award * Corp! Magazine MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Award * Michigan Meetings + Events 2013 Hall of Fame - Best Meeting Planner * Senior Planners Information Network (SPIN) 40 over 40 Award * Contributor to the Michigan Safe Meetings in Michigan report through Michigan Society of Association Executives