No More Bad Events

Be Distinct: Don’t Just Stand Out, Stand for Something. (ft. Scott McKain | Hall of Fame Speaker, Cavett Award Recipient, Best-selling Author)

Episode Summary

Scott Bloom welcomes Hall of Fame speaker and Cavett Award recipient Scott McKain to No More Bad Events for a conversation about the power of distinction in the speaking and events industry. They explore the evolution of meetings and meeting messages from simply “standing out” to going beyond distinction, adapting to changes in audience expectations and the role of AI in shaping experiences. The conversation offers actionable insights for event planners, speakers, and professionals on integrating content, maximizing engagement, and building authentic, lasting relationships with clients to ensure every event is unique and impactful. Don’t miss out. It’s a good one.

Episode Notes

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Scott McKain is the author of Beyond Distinction and seven books on business distinction and customer experience, including two named among the year's ten best by Forbes. A member of both the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame, Scott has delivered over 2,000 keynote presentations worldwide, helping leaders create cultures grounded in clarity, purpose, and consistently delivered experiences.
 

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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. 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?

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