On this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott Bloom sits down with Hall of Fame speaker, entertainer, and author Jason Hewlett for a candid conversation about reinvention, integrity, and what it really takes to create memorable experiences. Jason opens up about his willingness to say yes to things that scare him - from headlining Las Vegas shows and delivering inspirational keynotes to now selling out theaters with his Elton John and Billy Joel tribute performances. He shares the story behind his pivot from high-energy entertainment to inspirational keynote speaking, and how leaning into discomfort has been the through-line of his entire career. Scott and Jason get into some real talk about accountability in the events industry - the broken promises, the ignored AV requests, and the communication breakdowns that undermine even the best-planned events. Jason makes a compelling case that thorough communication and team trust are the foundation of every great experience. Jason also introduces one of his most powerful concepts - "signature moves." These are the unique traits or talents that make individuals or events memorable, and he shares how event professionals and leaders can identify and magnify their own to truly stand out.
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Jason Hewlett is the world's only keynote speaker using musical impressions and comedy to teach leaders how to capture their unique Leadership Promise and Signature Moves. One of the youngest inductees in the Speaker Hall of Fame, he's delivered over 2,000 presentations worldwide and performed in every major Las Vegas casino. Jason is also the author of the acclaimed "The Promise To The One."
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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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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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