From the Firehouse to the Hot List (ft. Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President | Cerbelli Creative)

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From the Firehouse to the Hot List (ft. Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President | Cerbelli Creative)

Guest Bio

Michael Cerbelli | CEO and President | Cerbelli Creative

Founder of Cerbelli Creative, an industry-leading, NYC-based events & entertainment company, Michael is known for producing wildly imaginative and successful events for over four decades. He’s also known for generously sharing his knowledge of event trends and insights via his now-famous Hot List™. And it’s been said that how ‘The Hot List™’ goes, so goes the industry.

Opening Quote

“I'm going to keep my eye on the ball and watch what's going on and be able to not only bring it into my client’s events, but I hope to bring it to the world with a hot list and my postings and just new ideas that I get out there.”

Summary

There’s no other way to put it. Today’s guest is an event industry GOAT. For four decades, he’s been a powerhouse of creative events and an industry philanthropist, so to speak. Via “The Hot List™,” Michael’s proprietary idea-sharing method that offers transparency to all in the business, “The “Hot List™” event showcases top industry insights and trends.

This is Michael’s second appearance on No More Bad Events. And this time, it gets personal. Scott and Michael start the conversation at the firehouse – the Cerbelli corporate headquarters, which also doubles as an event venue, and as Michael puts it, a venue with a heartbeat to it; and it’s from there that Michael tells heartfelt stories about his marriage, strategic work relationships, work-life balance and about stepping down as CEO to become Creative Director. It's a surprising turn of events, but Cerbelli says it all makes sense. He’s ready to let go and let his sensational team of employees run the show so that he can better manage his time, fully embrace his creative side, and find the next great ideas. All of which honors both his professional ambitions and his cherished family life. His story is evocative and compelling.

Scott and Michael also unpack 21 years of “The Hot List™" and how it has become an essential cutting-edge resource to event professionals. They talk about the upcoming “Hot List” event, which promises to be awesome. After a two-year hiatus, it returns bigger and brighter than ever to the Catersource + The Special Event conference on February 15 in Austin. And there’s so much more.

So stay tuned to this episode. It’s filled with heart, transformation, and the kind of industry expertise that only Michael Cerbelli can provide… ensuring your next event burns bright and is anything but ordinary.

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