Trump owed me $100,000 | Prof Joe Goldblatt |
In this inspiring episode of On The Map, we welcome Professor Joe Goldblatt, one of the world’s leading pioneers in events management, author of 40 books, educator, entrepreneur and creator of experiences that have shaped the events industry worldwide.
Joe shares his remarkable journey — from performing as a mime artist and street entertainer in Washington DC, meeting his future wife Nancy through the world of circus and clowning, to building a successful events production company that delivered major international events, including the opening of the iconic Taj Mahal Casino for Donald Trump.
We explore the lessons behind his extraordinary career:
• How creativity can become a successful business
• Why planning and defining your desired outcome matters
• The importance of recognising your value and charging accordingly
• Building a company through relationships, reputation and trust
• Knowing when it is time to sell a business and start a new chapter
• How lifelong learning led Joe back into academia and helped establish events management as a recognised discipline Joe also shares powerful reflections on leadership, entrepreneurship, family, resilience and why he believes “life is a special event”.
With decades of experience working across events, education and business, Professor Joe Goldblatt has truly helped put events management on the map. 🎙️ On The Map celebrates the people whose ideas, achievements and creativity have made a lasting impact.
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