Podcast appearances and mentions of michael cerbelli

TitleFrom the Firehouse to the Hot List (ft. Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President | Cerbelli Creative)Guest BioMichael Cerbelli | CEO and President | Cerbelli CreativeFounder 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.”SummaryThere'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.HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Follow Micahel Cerbelli: LinkedIn BioFollow Scott Bloom: Scott's eSpeakers BioFollow eSpeakers: eSpeakers MarketplaceABOUT 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. Learn more at: nomorebadevents.comABOUT 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. Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs as a comedian. 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.comPRODUCED BY eSpeakers:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 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. 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Heart & Soul (ft. Michael Cerbelli, Cerbelli Creative)Michael Cerbelli's remarkable career of sharing, inspiring, & listeningOPENING QUOTE:“Give it your all or don't accept the job. It's that simple. Do it the right way.” -Michael CerbelliGUEST BIO:Michael Cerbelli, founder of Cerbelli Creative, is known for producing wildly imaginative and successful events for over four decades. Michael is also known for generously sharing his knowledge of event trends and insights with others in the business via his now famous Hot List™. And it's been said that how ‘The Hot List™' goes, so goes the industry.Links:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitterCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[5:50] - COVID in New YorkTaking changes head-onMichael discusses how he went into 2020 ready to have a banner year at Cerbelli Creative, and then COVID hit. But where many leaders and businesses raged against the changes and longed for the way things were, Michael and his team immediately shifted— having twice-daily Zoom meetings to stay on track and keep moving forward. The result is that they didn't lose a step throughout the pandemic.[15:41] - The Hot ListNaming the trends before they're trendsThe Hot List is an annual event that showcases Michael's annual list of the hottest and newest event & entertainment ideas before they take off.  While it's a thrilling, can't-miss event, it's also representative of something deeper— Michael's commitment to sharing his knowledge, experience, and insights with the world. Rather than a zero-sum, competitive approach, he's chosen to focus instead on how all people in the event industry can elevate each other.[23:22] - Vital Advice for Rising StarsWhat you should know entering the event industryMichael leaves listeners with an emphasis on ‘heart and soul.' Don't just give your vendors start times— form a relationship and help them understand how they can excel. Don't walk into a meeting and start spitting ideas— listen first. Understand the people and their goals and vision for an event.[24:53] - Toothpaste Lids: On or OffKnow your clients & watch relationships blossomMichael calls the early stages of working with an organization the ‘newlywed stage.' Too many event organizers see this phase as a one-off, an opportunity to extract value and move on. But you should always be learning everything you can, under the assumption that you may be capable of a long and successful relationship together. Make the effort to listen and get to know what they're looking for, and they'll reward you with a long and valuable partnership.RESOURCES:[3:00] - The Hot List[20:39] - Jordan Kahn Music Company[21:10] - Brett Culp's Stage Story[22:22] - Meetings TodayFOLLOW:Follow Michael Cerbelli:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitterFollow Scott Bloom:WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeVimeoABOUT 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. Learn more at: nomorebadevents.comABOUT 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.comABOUT eSPEAKERS:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements. 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.Learn more at: eSpeakers.comSPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. Learn more at: impacteleven.comPRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. 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Michael Cerbelli is the very definition of international events. For over 43 years, Michael has done more than change the paradigm of prestigious happenings – Michael has become the paradigm.If you have been one of the fortunate invitees to a Cerbelli creation, you know who he is. But more importantly, you have experienced first-hand Michael's breathtaking creativity and mad technical expertise. His success is the result of more than just his mind-blowing concepts, it's also because his events go off with a military – yet transparent – precision. Though a fixture in the New York City events scene, Michael's influence is worldwide; from the Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to a birthday party for the King of Morocco, to a signature event at the palace of Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia, Cerbelli Creative's events are legendary.Michael's recent multi-million-dollar ‘Brooklyn Bar-Mitzvah' at the Barclay Center grabbed the attention of the worldwide press from CNN to the BBC. Still, Michael's passion is to do more than create incredible experiences. He would much rather be ‘giving back' to the event community than fielding calls from the press. Michael's heart is expressed through his wildly-successful, “Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™” events. With “The Hot List™,” Michael works to inspire producers throughout the industry, reveal the latest trends, and fill their creative toolbox with the latest event resources.In 2019 Michael was inducted into the event industry Hall of Fame by BizBash a respected multi-million readership for his decades of experience working in event design and production, meetings, hospitality and sponsorships, corporate events, rentals, and more. Connect with Michael Cerbelli:Website: https://www.cerbellicreative.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcerbelliFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cerbellicreative/?ref=hlTwitter: https://twitter.com/teamcerbelli?lang=en

Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis are joined by Michael Cerbelli (Cerbelli Creative & The Hot List) in an insightful conversation and catch up session. They discuss the Cerbelli Creative Team weathering the storm of 2020 and their success in pushing the needle into the future. They talk about how the trend pacing and industry anticipated "Michael Cerbelli's The HOT LIST" is celebrating it's 20th year with a new twist at The Special Event(TSE)/Catersource Show (July 2021) in Miami and Michael gives Anthony and Alex some insight on what to expect on the MC APPROVED stage this year. They discuss how 2021 is the learning curve year, how it's the time to charge properly for services and how giving away all of your creativity during the RFP process isn't beneficial. The group also talks about meeting client goals with entertainment, managing artist riders and a HOT LIST 2021 DEEP TEASE! This episode is BOLLOTTA-FIDE! ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/podcast Follow @BollottaEntertainment on Instagram Connect with Michael at www.cerbellicreative.com Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™ is happening on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center – Show Floor Stage

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Live from Cerbelli Creative office in NYC we chat it up with the ladies behind the scenes that bring Michael Cerbelli's visions to life. We talk about how a relationship with great vendors (like US..LOL) help make their job easier to accomplish! Great convo on execution of events and what the future brings for these awesome event pros! We also talk a little bit about one of the most anticipated shows of the year in the event industry...Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™: 2020. We will be there at The Special Event in Vegas with the Crew!! Should be a incredible SHOW!!

The Next Level welcomes Sean Low, Founder, and President of The Business of Being Creative LLC, which focuses on providing practical advice to those in the business of being creative. He has worked with many prestigious clients in both the design community and the wedding and event industry. Michael is the founder of Cerbelli Creative, an event design and production company, and the creator of The Hot List, a list of the best ideas in the industry, and was inducted into the Event Industry Hall of Fame in 2019 by Bizbash.  Andy and Sean discuss Michael's passion for the industry and his belief that the size of the event doesn't matter as long as it creates long-lasting memories for the clients. They deliberate on Michael's knack for challenging everyone around him to be an artist, and his need to inspire people to take risks. Sean examines Michael's philosophy of paying his people well, letting them grow, and the importance of recognizing them for a job well done. This is taking Andy's interview with Michael to the next level, diving in, and discussing some of the juiciest parts of the conversation...you will be glad you listened in!   Show Highlights: [01:12] Welcome to the show Sean, it's great to have you back. [03:11] Andy and Sean discuss the passion Michael has for what he does. [04:08] They speak about how Michael feels that it doesn't matter what size the event is. It's the memories that need to last. [05:26] Michaels believes that entertainment is the pulse of the event. [07:01] Sean thinks that Michael is challenging everyone to be an artist, to inspire everyone to take well-calculated risks. [08:56] They like the idea that Michael has about keeping his team informed about the contracts and did they charge enough to get it right? [10:51] Michaels philosophy is to pay his people well and let them grow. Give them shares in the profit and recognize when they are performing above and beyond. [13:41] They speak about how important it is to give recognition for a job well done, not just monetarily but also verbally. [14:28] Sean loves Michael's need to serve others. [16:39] Check out Michael and Sean on their social media pages. [17:50] Sean describes The BBC Collective and who it's for. Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment  www.KushnerEntertainment.com   Follow Michael Cerbelli Website: Cerbelli Creative Michael:@MCApproved Facebook | Twitter   Michael:@MichaelCerbelli Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn   This Week's Guest Co-Host, Sean Low, Founder and President of The Business of Being Creative LLC. Sean Low on the Wedding Biz The Business of Being Creative LLC Email Sean: sean@thebusinessofbeingcreative.com Sean:@seanlow Twitter | Instagram 

The Wedding Biz welcomes Michael Cerbelli, a paragon in the events industry for over 42 years. He is the creator of The Hot List, a list of the best ideas in the industry, and was inducted into the Event Industry Hall of Fame by Bizbash in 2019. He has worked with several high profile clients and in some fantastic venues all over the world.  Michael started at the tender young age of 13 as a DJ for parties in his neighborhood. He purchased turntables from Radio Shack and a crate full of records and proceeded to market himself as a DJ. He did this for several years until he met his first business partner and they built the biggest Mitzvah DC/MC/Dancers company in the nation. Listen as he shares his progression from DJ and MC into event management and creation.  Michael prides himself on the level of preparation he and his team put into every event. No matter the size or cost of the event, his goal is to create lasting memories for his clients, and he credits his team for the success of his company. Finding and keeping the right talent has been the key to his longevity in the industry. This was a fantastic conversation full of excellent business advice and industry gems. Michaels reason for creating The Hot List alone speaks to his willingness to create a more collaborative environment in the events industry. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss!   Show Highlights: [01:42] The guest for this episode is Michael Cerbelli, the founder of Cerbelli Creative and The Hot List. [03:26 Learn about Michael’s childhood and why he loves the spotlight. [05:06] Michael shares how he became a DJ after his dad passed away. [07:00] Hear about the collection of odd jobs he did throughout his adolescence that turned into events as a DJ and MC. [08:05] In 1984, Michael and his partner in Long Island took off in the events space. [10:01] The Wedding Singer was based on one of the companies Michael worked with. [11:38] Learn about how a legacy client opened his eyes to corporate clients. [12:30] In the early 2000’s he decided to quit being an MC and get into entertainment production. [14:56] Michael says that events are about creating memories. [15:44] He believes that most people want intimate events with people they care about. [17:27] Learn Michael’s start-to-finish process for creating weddings & events and why most of his clients are legacy clients. [20:17] Michael expands on what the “Cerbelli Flare” is and why it’s not your experience that matters, it’s the experience you’re creating for the client. [24:47] How can the food segment be turned into entertainment? [27:19] Why engaging the talents of the entire team creates the best events. [31:16] Does Michael ever feel the pressure of creating high profile, high dollar events? [32:48] Preparation is the key to an unforgettable event. [36:54] How has technology impacted the industry and Michael’s company and events? [40:37] Why is a solid business structure the key to longevity and success? [43:19] You can’t do it all! You need to establish a good team and great partners. [44:47] How do you find the right people for your team?  [47:22] Michael shares his impetus for creating and maintaining the Hot List over 19 years ago. [49:04] What kinds of people, products, and companies are on the Hot List? [53:29] Connect with Michael.   LINKS & RESOURCES Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by PartySlate - the first website designed specifically for event professionals and venues!   Michael Cerbelli Video: Cerbelli Creative on Vimeo Website: Cerbelli Creative Michael:@MCApproved Facebook | Twitter   Michael:@MichaelCerbelli Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn   Mentioned during the interview: Joe Goldblatt Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration by Joe Goldblatt The Three Waiters Dancakes Elegant Affairs: Andrew Corielli Marcia Selden Catering: Jeffrey and Robin Colin Cowie’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1  and  Part 2 David Monn on the Wedding Biz Marcy Blum on the Wedding Biz Toni Galante AllSeated PartySlate Lenny Talerico Cirque Mechanics: Chris Lasher

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Michael Cerbelli, ringleader of Michael Cerbelli's The Hot List™, about the hottest new event products and performance trends, and how planners can incorporate them into their events. Check out more of Michael Cerbelli's Favorite Finds as showcased in The Hot List™ newsletter from Meetings Today! Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What do you get when you combine decades of hiring great entertainment with an industry craving new ideas? "Michael Cerbelli's Hot List". Getting the #MCApproved hashtag is a badge of honor in this world of events. We sit down with Michael Cerbelli himself to talk about what it takes to make the cut.

For the 25th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Michael Cerbelli, one of the premier event planners in New York City and the founder of The Hot List! As the president of Cerbelli Creative, Michael has designed and executed first-class events from New York to New Delhi, Los... The post WII 025: Michael Cerbelli Discusses the Importance of Transparency and Constant Growth appeared first on Timeline Genius Blog.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Michael Cerbelli, CEO & President of Cerbelli Creative. Michael, lives in NJ with houses in Fairlawn and Woodland Park, and is a legendary event guru with over 38 years of experience and produced the birthday party and New Years' Eve celebrations for the King of Morocco as well as created a Cerbelli Signature event at the palace of Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia. Most recently Michael produced an extravagant Bar Mitzvah at the Barclays Center, which featured carnival rides and special guest performer Pitbull. He always has his pulse on the latest event and wedding trends, and is also the creator of "The Hot List", where he takes the hottest, newest and most inspiring event and entertainment  products and showcases them for industry professionals in a 90 minute presentation. Michael supports many industry organizations including the International Special Events Society (ISES), Meeting Planners International (MPI), The SEARCH Foundation, and Event Professionals Take Action (EPTA), just to name a few. For more information please check out www.cerbellicreative.com.