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Posted on April 10, 2019 / by ibossblog / in Insights

Important Tips to Know When Having Live Music at Your Event

No matter what kind of event you’re having, live music is a great addition to have. Band members are usually great at engaging the audience and can play their own twists to popular songs, which makes the music more interesting. However, there are certain things to take note of before you have live music at your event. Yes, things can go wrong and musicians can have technical issues, which usually end up turning into an awkward situation. To avoid this from happening, here are some important tips to know when you are planning to have live music at your event. Pay attention to the guest list and venue size. You have to plan everything out accordingly for a smooth event, and that includes examining the venue you plan to use. Trying to fit in a six-member band into a small space should probably be avoided. Having a single guitarist playing in a massive venue that can seat over five hundred people is also not a good idea unless he or she is performing on an elevated, well-lit stage. It’s important to be aware of the performance area and how many people are attending. The stage should not be sloped and should be away from the food and beverage area where there is guest traffic. Someone might trip on a cord, especially if the stage area is darker. Performers should be seen clearly and have plenty of space to do their thing. The musicians should be seeing the action. Don’t forget about your performers. It’s important for them to see what’s happening, so they know their cues. Live musicians should not be placed in a certain spot just because they look good there. When the live band can see the crowd, they can read them easily and keep the action alive and well. They should also be able to see their instruments. This is an obvious one, but maybe you might have forgotten about it. It’s important for you to consider the lighting in the venue, specifically the performance area. Musicians should be able to see their instruments and of course, the audience needs to see them performing. If the venue’s lighting is not very promising, you can always have additional lighting props to depend on. Find out what is not allowed. This is probably the most important thing to consider. Some venues, like a house of worship, may not allow certain types of music. If the venue is near a residential area, there might be restrictions regarding the sound level. If so, you might end up being restricted to having acoustic performances only. Make sure musicians can load in easily. You may end up being charged extra for set-up time if the band members have to park a couple of blocks down on a busy road. You might want to plan out parking for your performers to avoid any additional charges. If you need any more assistance with having live music at your event or just booking event entertainment in general, contact Breezin’ Entertainment. They are a Tampa entertainment agency that knows all about bringing the fun to any event. Whether you need a wedding DJ or live band, Breezin’ has got you covered. Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions offers premier service that is sure to both relieve the stress of the event planning process and guarantee that the entertainment that is provided exceeds all expectations. To book your next event contact a Breezin’ representative at 813-463-2272 today or visit https://breezin.com/ [Source]

Posted on April 3, 2019 / by Michael Dervech / in Podcast

Breezin’ Chats – Episode 7: Married to Marketing (Feat. Anna Coats)

On this episode of Breezin’ Chats, we are featuring Anna Coats, who is a finalist from Breezin’ Magazine’s “40 under 40.” She has appeared in several national talk shows like Daytime TV, ABC action news, News Channel 8, and Fox 13. With over fourteen years of marketing experience, she was a finalist for the Tampa Bay Business Journal and named Businesswoman of the Year. However, her major success in serving the Tampa Bay community was achieved through various, unplanned, and unanticipated experiences. So please give a warm welcome to Founder and CEO of Marry Me Tampa Bay, Anna Coats. She grew up in Kentucky and attended Western Kentucky University where she studied news, journalism, and marketing. After school, she spent a year as a financial advisor and worked for an SAT prep company where she taught students on the side. She also helped the company with their operations and marketing for eight to nine years, which made her want to pursue marketing even more. She then received an opportunity to do marketing for Whole Foods Market. At this time, she was planning her own wedding and realized that there were not many local resources for finding wedding vendors and planning weddings. This was the time when she decided to combine her journalism and marketing background and start her own online wedding publication. She did not think this could be possible, but she quit marketing for Whole Foods to pursue her passion, which is now known as Marry Me Tampa Bay. The publication features real weddings in the Tampa Bay, Lakeland, and Sarasota area, advice from local wedding professionals, and more. Want to hear the full story? Tune into Breezin’ Chats episode 7 to hear more about Anna Coats’s journey as an entrepreneur and what’s trending in the wedding industry. —- Breezin’ Entertainment is launching a spin-off podcast series, called Breezin’ Chats. Breezin’ Chats is a wedding, corporate, and social entertainment podcast channel that offers next-level entertainment news to its listeners. Join host, Cindy Dervech and her ambassadors of fun, as they talk about the industry, and even house a few special guests. “If you think it we got it, and if we don’t have it, we’ll find it.”

Posted on April 2, 2019 / by ibossblog / in Insights

45 Activities to Spice Up Your Corporate Event

If the office environment at your company is feeling a little stale, or if you feel like the staff is lacking in their performance, it might be time to host a corporate event with some entertaining activities. Whether they are team-building activities or just pure fun, they are going to completely change the work environment. This is more essential and impactful than you think. Having interesting activities at your corporate event is a great way to enhance or improve your company’s health. You can educate, entertain, and strengthen the relationships between coworkers, which can boost the environment and workforce. Organizing collaborative and interactive activities is the perfect way to help encourage communication and bonding among staff members. This is great to do if your business has recently reached a milestone or is about to take on a large project. The stress levels in an office can build up over time. When this happens, the tension between the staff can arise, which results in an unhealthy team and inefficient work environment. It’s time to resolve the negativity and boost productivity at your company. Here is a list of 45 fun activities to spice up your corporate event. 1. Office field day 2. Scavenger hunt 3. Company trivia 4. Karaoke night 5. Arts and crafts 6. Cook-off 7. Relaxing kick-back 8. Board game challenge 9. Reflection exercises 10. Group photo challenge 11. Improv class / workshop 12. Sports day 13. Beach trip 14. Painting class 15. Go-kart racing 16. Mini-golf tournament 17. Escape room games 18. Laser tag 19. Volunteer 20. Mystery dinner shows 21. Cooking class 22. Holiday-themed party or social event 23. Kickball tournament 24. Nerf challenge 25. Cultural celebration 26. Recognition ceremony 27. Informative seminar 28. Ice cream party 29. Hiking 30. Make a music video 31. Movie night 32. Company dinner 33. Indoor sky diving 34. 2 truths and a lie 35. Bowling 36. Pool party 37. Monopoly 38. Go to an arcade 39. Paintballing 40. Dodgeball tournament 41. Fun Runs 42. Camping trip 43. Charity event 44. Road trip 45. Brainstorming sessions Still in need of more spectacular ideas? If you are looking for other ways to enhance corporate entertainment at your company’s event, be sure to contact Breezin’ Entertainment to create lasting and worthwhile memories for you and your staff. Breezin’ is a Tampa entertainment agency that knows how to bring the fun to any event or corporate event. With over twenty-seven years of experience in the events and entertainment industry, Breezin’ Entertainment offers a wide variety of services and can help make an incredible difference at your corporate party. If you want to host an unforgettable event, leave it to Breezin’. Breezin’ Entertainment & Productions offers premier service that is sure to both relieve the stress of the event planning process and guarantee that the entertainment that is provided exceeds all expectations. To book your next event contact a Breezin’ representative at 813-463-2272 today or visit https://breezin.com/ [Source]

Posted on March 29, 2019 / by ibossblog / in Insights, Uncategorized

Make Wedding Planning a Breeze with Breezin’s “Day Of” Packages

Olivia Roberts was a bride on a budget, and she was perfectly fine with that. She fully believes you can get a beautiful day with all the things you want without a wedding planner and without putting yourself or your parents in debt. That being said, creating the perfect day was not as easy as she expected. Having planned her wedding since she was a little girl there were things she didn’t expect to realize she would have to worry about. Even though she good at finding the best deals for her wedding, she realized there was still so much she hadn’t planned for. The big things were easy, but the small things were the hardest. Some of these small insignificant details need attention, even if you don’t have a preference or know what is best. At the end of it all, you don’t want to be counting down the days because you can’t wait for it to be over. When all of the stress gets put on you it makes your special day less enjoyable. That is why Olivia recommends Breezin’ Weddings. They offer a wide range of packages from the month of to the day before. The month of package gives you access to planners and recommended vendors throughout the entire process. Breezin’ helps keep you and your family from having to stress leading up to your event, as well as the day of by being there to help with any arrangements that need to be done. With over 30 years of experience, Breezin’ is able to adapt to any situation or problem that arises letting you enjoy your special day. Your wedding is supposed to be a special day that you can look back on the rest of your life, but it shouldn’t put you in debt. Breezin’ Weddings is the affordable way to make sure you get hitched without any hitches. To read the full article, please visit: https://bit.ly/2OwA65R For more information, please visit https://breezin.com/magazine/ Want more? We encourage submissions! To potentially be included in the next volume of Breezin’ Magazine, readers are encouraged to submit their experiences or industry stories to marketing@breezin.com About Breezin’ Magazine: Breezin’ Magazine hopes to bring awareness to the unique culture of entertainment and events. It offers its readers a firsthand look at the selection process for entertainers, different types of eccentric entertainment that are not typically seen, and what goes on in preparation of a big event that attendees are often unaware of. For more information, please visit https://breezin.com/magazine/

Posted on March 25, 2019 / by ibossblog / in Insights

Unique Venues for a Memorable Wedding

When looking for a location for your wedding consider looking at unusual and unique locations. A great way to make your wedding stand out is by making it different than the typical venue. Picking a unique venue is a great way to give you a chance to get creative with your decorations and theme. Here are a few unique event spaces to consider. Factory or industrial setting One of the best parts about factory buildings are they are often very big, so you won’t have to worry about fitting everything you want. Whether you want to make your wedding big or small a factory is perfect. You can go for a simple rustic feel and just add the furniture and simple décor. Or you can go big and cover the building with decorations. Having your wedding in an empty factory is a great way to start from scratch and create the wedding you envision. Outdoor From a rooftop in an urban area to a quiet county park, choosing to do an outdoor wedding is always refreshing. Parks are often cheaper than renting a room in a building and often give you more room. If you want to have your wedding outside you need to consider the time of year and weather. Although a light breeze is romantic, strong winds can cause your wedding to get blown away. Having your wedding outside can allow you to get creative with your decorations. If your reception is going to be going till dark add some pretty lights to create a romantic feel. Another way to save money but also have a unique experience is by having your wedding in a backyard. If your backyard isn’t big enough to host a wedding, see if one of your friends would allow you to use theirs. Having your wedding in your backyard can add a homey feel to your event and another bonus is that you can get ready in your own room. Aquariums or Zoos Often aquariums or zoos have rooms they rent for special events. This is a great way to make your wedding stand out to be memorable. Look online for events they’ve held there to determine if the space will be enough for everything you want. Often the event rooms at aquariums have great views of beautiful fish tanks and pretty scenery that you can use to inspire your theme. For recommendations on unique and exciting venues for your wedding, contact Breezin’ Entertainment. They have years of experience and will be able to recommend a place that is perfect for you. [Source]

Posted on March 21, 2019 / by ibossblog / in Insights, Uncategorized

Intrapreneur Boss

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a job that allows you to create new products and services with the financial support of a company, and you don’t have to follow a corporation’s routines and protocols. It’s called being an intrapreneur, and it’s a real thing that you could do. You need to have the drive and innovative mindset of an entrepreneur and the ability to take on a few extra tasks, which can sometimes be risky. You also need to think out-of-the-box to be able to change the strategic direction of the company and help the corporation grow. If you can achieve these things, you can be equipped with the potential to gain leadership positions. For example, massive companies like Google and Microsoft are always looking to come up with new ideas to create long-term benefits for consumers and the company. The outcome of this exploration has resulted in significant technological advances in society. However, there are going to be difficulties being an intrapreneur. One of them is facing the backlash from co-workers who are not immune to change. Another is taking rejection, which is bound to happen. Going through several trials is needed in order for you to grow and get somewhere. You can never give up on projects and must always be willing to put in the extra effort. Being an intrapreneur allows you to watch a business grow from your creative ideas. If you possess the qualities of an intrapreneur, then it’s time you go out and become the driving force for a company. To read the full article, please visit: https://bit.ly/2FqLRI2 For more information, please visit: https://breezin.com/magazine/ Want more? We encourage submissions! To potentially be included in the next volume of Breezin’ Magazine, readers are encouraged to submit their experiences or industry stories to marketing@breezin.com About Breezin’ Magazine: Breezin’ Magazine hopes to bring awareness to the unique culture of entertainment and events. It offers its readers a firsthand look at the selection process for entertainers, different types of eccentric entertainment that are not typically seen, and what goes on in preparation of a big event that attendees are often unaware of. For more information, please visit https://breezin.com/magazine/

Posted on March 20, 2019 / by Michael Dervech / in Podcast

Breezin’ Chats – Episode 6: The Art of Being a Boss (Feat. Dana Blickensderfer)

On this episode of Breezin’ Chats, Cindy and Michael welcome Dana Blickensderfer: a creative, hard-working, and highly involved individual in the Tampa Bay community. Dana was born on Long Island, NY and moved to Tampa in 2001 where she studied public relations at the University of South Florida (USF). She got her start in business at an early age. In middle school, she painted and sold birdhouses around her neighborhood. Little did she know, she was becoming an entrepreneur herself. Now, she runs her own company helping people grow and scale their own businesses and on the side, is an active Artist traveling all across the U.S. showcasing her works. Take note that this did not happen overnight. So please give a warm welcome to Dana Blickensderfer. Upon graduating USF, Dana worked at her parents’ law firm, where she founded and developed its marketing department. On the weekends, she was an abstract painter who sold her artwork online and at art shows. Searching for a clearer direction in her career path, she moved back to New York to attend art school for two weeks, which ended up being two years. Besides pursuing art education, she was also helping a few businesses around New York with their marketing. This side hustle guided her back to Tampa, where she and her business partner established a technology company, iBoss Ventures. Dana is also the owner and founder of Provoke Art and even has her own art salon, The Wandering Masters Art Salon. More recently, she has been working with Breezin’ Entertainment as an artist for booking entertainment events. She even helped launch Breezin’ Magazine as the Editor-in-Chief, and reveals in this episode a few surprises for the magazine’s third volume, which comes out later this year. —– Breezin’ Entertainment is launching a spin-off podcast series, called Breezin’ Chats. Breezin’ Chats is a wedding, corporate, and social entertainment podcast channel that offers next-level entertainment news to its listeners. Join host, Cindy Dervech and her ambassadors of fun, as they talk about the industry, and even house a few special guests. “If you think it we got it, and if we don’t have it, we’ll find it.”

Posted on March 15, 2019 / by ibossblog / in Insights

Tips to Find the Perfect Music for Your Wedding

Finding the right music can make your wedding even more special so take your time on deciding what is best for you and your event. Here are a few different ways you can go with your wedding music to make your special night even more magical. Classical Instruments A harpist or string quartet is a great way to add some sophistication to your big day and will make a great addition to your ceremony or dinner. Just because you are getting classical instruments doesn’t mean you are stuck with classical music. Most musicians can play modern music either an instrumental version or create their own more classical rendition of it. Talk to your musicians and find out what kind of music they can play to make sure you find the perfect fit. Your musicians can play through the ceremony to the appetizers adding a romantic and classy feel to your wedding. Band A band is a great way to add energy to your event. People often use a band for the reception, but you can also ask if they are able to play for your ceremony as well. Every band is different, so it is important that you do your research. Find a band that’s style works well with the theme of your wedding. Make sure they can play the songs you would want to hear, most importantly make sure they can play the song you want for your first dance. DJ The perfect DJ will have your guests dancing all night. The great part about hiring a DJ is being able to play almost any song you request. When hiring a DJ, it is important you ask them a couple of questions. Your first question should be about the playlist. Find out if he takes requests, follows a strict playlist, or if they follow the crowd. If you want only certain songs played, make sure they know that. You should also let them know what songs you don’t want to be played. When it comes down to reception the DJ’s priority is to keep your guests happy and dancing. That means your DJ may change up the music if it seems like your guests are starting to lose interest. Jazz Nothing says smooth and sophisticated like jazz-era music. Jazz music can range from classics like Frank Sinatra to more modern musicians like Michael Bublé. Sax makes great background music for drinks and you can switch it up to a vocalist and soft music during dinner when everyone is sitting. The band can switch it up and play some blues, pop, and R&B for the guests to dance to. When deciding on music for your wedding it is important to do your research. Ask for reviews or if they have videos of them performing at events to see what they are like. You will want to see how they interacted with guests and if they were able to read the crowd and adjust to keep them interested. For help in finding the perfect fit go to https://breezin.com/. [Source]

Posted on March 14, 2019 / by ibossblog / in Insights, Uncategorized

Speak Your Hustle

Founder of Presenting Powerfully, Debbie Lundberg, is a successful entrepreneur who knows all about the art and impact of hustling. Her journey to the business world started when she was in elementary school. She created a circus in her parents’ backyard where she charged ten cents per entry and performed tricks and hosted games. In third grade, she ran a marker-rental business where students could rent markers for a day or a week with a small fee. Debbie’s natural skills in entrepreneurship were clearly evident since she was a child. She continued to lead at the University of Michigan where she and a friend started a shopping service called “Bargain Hunter’s Shopping.” After graduate school, she had another side hustle called “Gift of Rhyme” where she wrote limericks for people based on their responses to questions. Where Debbie and her partner would print and frame them for gifts, announcements, and more. At 33 years old, Debbie was given significant roles at General Motors. One of them was working as an adjunct for Dale Carnegie Training throughout the country. When she moved to Tampa, she was recognized as the Instructor of the Year for the Tampa Bay Sponsorship and made her name known through her volunteer work speaking at panels about communication, behaviors, and relationships. Today, Debbie’s daily life revolves around public speaking and coaching CEOs, lawyers, football coaches, and others on how to become strong presenters. She has become an inspiration to many and a notable member of the Tampa Bay Community. To read the full article, please visit: https://bit.ly/2SI05wG For more information, please visit https://breezin.com/magazine/ Want more? We encourage submissions! To potentially be included in the next volume of Breezin’ Magazine, readers are encouraged to submit their experiences or industry stories to marketing@breezin.com About Breezin’ Magazine: Breezin’ Magazine hopes to bring awareness to the unique culture of entertainment and events. It offers its readers a firsthand look at the selection process for entertainers, different types of eccentric entertainment that are not typically seen, and what goes on in preparation of a big event that attendees are often unaware of. For more information, please visit https://breezin.com/magazine/

Posted on March 13, 2019 / by Michael Dervech / in Podcast

Breezin’ Chats – Episode 5: Speak Your Hustle (Feat. Debbie Lundberg)

On this episode of Breezin’ Chats, the Breezin’ team is welcoming Debbie Lundberg and discussing her long and inspiring journey to becoming the founder and CEO of Presenting Powerfully. She discusses her professional background, experience and advice to be a leader and even some fascinating personal stories. So please give a warm welcome to Debbie Lundberg. Debbie was born in Flint, Michigan and worked for General Motors, which was pretty rough at times, but the experience gave her the opportunities that lead her to where she is today. She was given several leadership positions and traveled all across the country working for Dale Carnegie Training. After fourteen years at General Motors, she realized that coaching in speaking and professional development didn’t really exist and wanted to help fulfill this niche. Today, she is the author of ten books, a public speaker, and a coach for people who want to become strong and confident presenters. She is an influential figure in the Tampa Bay area who advocates the importance of not being afraid to speak up because how you present is how you are remembered. With her company, Presenting Powerfully, she offers many different services including keynotes, strategy and facilitation, training and more. Debbie strives to incorporate value and the lessons she learned in life into her career. As someone who was once afraid to speak up, she is now making a difference for people in the business and corporate world who want to present powerfully.

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Breezin’ Entertainment is launching a spin-off podcast series, called Breezin’ Chats. Breezin’ Chats is a wedding, corporate, and social entertainment podcast channel that offers next-level entertainment news to its listeners. Join host, Cindy Dervech and her ambassadors of fun, as they talk about the industry, and even house a few special guests. “If you think it we got it, and if we don’t have it, we’ll find it.”