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Cheerful Soundman Podcast

Ep. 24. From Competitors to Partners: A Merger Story

In today's episode, Eric chats with Justin Nelson from Bearded Brothers Events, an event planning company right here in Gainesville, Florida. They chat about working with vendors, how the latest COVID spike is impacting event planning, and even some tricks and tech to work smarter.  Show notes:  Follow @TheCheerfulSoundman on Instagram Follow @beardedbrothersevents on Instagram Honeybook Wedding Photo Swap --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 23: Bearded Brothers Events

Eric looks back on 2021, looks forward to 2022, and shares some 2022 advice for event planners and professionals. Show Notes: Follow @TheCheerfulSoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 22: Looking Both Ways (2021 & 2022)

Today we hear Eric's thoughts on what should have been done differently at the ASTROWORLD Festival to prevent the tragedy that occurred.  Show Notes:  70 Minutes at ASTROWORLD Follow @TheCheerfulSoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 21: ASTROWORLD

We asked our crew to share the biggest mistakes they see event plannners and venue owners making. Here's what they said. Do you agree? Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 20: The Biggest Mistakes Event Planners Make

On this week's mini-episode, Talia and Eric fire off their quick answers to a round of random questions. We're asking these same questions on our Instagram account, so follow along there! Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Connect with Talia Rogers on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 19: Quick Questions with Talia and Eric

Today we get to talk to Talia Rogers (@theluxeplanner) about moving from freelance event planner to corporate event planner and back again – and about balancing professionalism with expressing yourself. Such a fun guest to have, we really hope you enjoy it!  Thisis also a great example of why you should always have a backup plan – the main interview audio didn't record properly, but we had an extra mic set up to record and that's what you hear! Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Connect with Talia Rogers on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 18: The Entrepreneur Journey with Talia Rogers

On today's mini-episode, Eric and Drew discuss NFTs and what they might mean for live events in the next few years. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 17: NFTs

Today we get a special chance to let the host do all the talking. Eric switches seats and answers the questions he's been asking all our great guests so far. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Connect with Bunt Backline on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 16: The Cheerful Soundman Himself, Eric Lenasbunt

Today we hear from Eric from a recent interview about just how hard it can be to own and operate your own business. In today's world the entrepreneur lifestyle can be a bit over-glorified, but the truth is: it's not an easy gig.  Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 15: The Reality of Owning Your Business

Today we get to talk to Devin Gregory about just about everything – including but not limited to, growing and adapting your business and the journey of selling your business. Don't worry – You'll get more from this great conversation in the future. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Connect with Devin Gregory on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 14: Adapt To Keep Growing with Devin Gregory

Between our longer interview-style shows, we’re answering YOUR questions. Thank you to those who gave us some great ones to answer this week, and be sure follow Bunt Backline on Facebook or @TheCheerfulSoundman on Instagram to ask us your questions. Enjoy, and see you next week for another great episode. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 13

Today we get to talk to James Tucker of Neato Design about the adventures of producing live events for smaller churches and also some great ways to grow your production business well.  Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Follow @neato.design on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Episode 12: Growing Your Business Well with James Tucker

It's another mini-episode answering your questions about tech, live events, or pretty much anything else! Connect and ask your questions on our Instagram @TheCheerfulSoundman. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Mini Episode 11

Today we get to talk to Jason Decter, a veteran music mixer on tours and in-studio, who has worked with the likes of Weezer, Paramore, and Blink182. It was great to hear about working your way into a touring gig, as well as hear crazy stories about life on the road. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheerfulsoundman/message

Ep. 10: Running Sound on Tour for Blink182

Live Sound and Production Professionals talking latest trends, equipment, challenges and other topics related to live event production and concert and event sound. Geared toward event professionals, event technicians, and those aspiring to become Engineers or Techs in the Live Events industry.