New Kids on the Bloch (ft. Jeremy Driesen | President and Partner | Ray Bloch Productions)

No More Bad Events

Title: New Kids on the Bloch (ft. Jeremy Driesen | President and Partner | Ray Bloch Productions)

Bio:

A renowned event professional, Jeremy Driesen has been with RBP for nearly 30 years. Jeremy has worked closely with many Fortune 500 companies to develop compelling, message-driven events. Also an accomplished drummer, award-winning photographer, and featured speaker at the Harvard Business School, NYU, Jeremy brings an upbeat tempo of creativity and passion to all his ventures.

Opening Quote:

“And I have some strong philosophies about how we hire and who we hire. My thing is, hire really good people. Treat them well; treat them like adults. Pay them, and then, most importantly of all, get the hell out of their way. Let them do what they do well.”

Summary:

Welcome to Episode 53 of No More Bad Events. In this fast-paced episode, Scott sits down with Jeremy Driesen, a renowned event professional and chief executive who has been in business with Ray Bloch Productions for nearly 30 years.

RPB, as they go by today, is celebrating its 70th anniversary and, as such, is a force within the industry that has outlived many others. According to Jeremy, it’s because they continue to lean into their experience while being especially adept at attracting self-driven, ambitious, talented young people to keep things fresh and trending—the New Kids on the Bloch, so to speak.

Driesen emphasizes the value of bringing in employees straight out of college to infuse fresh perspectives into his projects. Driesen's strategy of nurturing young talent is reflected in the success of his major projects, like the annual upfront for NBC Telemundo and events for the American Heart Association, both of which involved high-profile celebrities and had significant business objectives.

Jeremy also addresses transparency in budgeting, setting clear financial boundaries, and the evolving nature of audience expectations and technology in live events.

No doubt that this episode offers a wealth of insights into the importance of nurturing new talent and maintaining strong client relationships, all while focusing on creating engaging and memorable experiences.

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ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:

Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events.

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ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh?

Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com

PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:

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Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

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