Bollotta-FIDE is finally back with our first episode of 2025. Anthony and Alex catch up on and talk about a new gig Anthony has taken on this year as the teacher "Live Events in Entertainment" class at San Diego State University for the semester. Joining the conversation today is the Director of Events at the Forward Hospitality Group. FowardHG has 17 venues in 5 major markets where Rick is flexing his experience and passion in special events via sales and event production in the corporate, social and public arenas. They chat about Forward Hospitality Group's themed venues and creative concepts with their impeccable attention to detail, day-to-day up keep, and flair for high-end experiences. They also get into some of Rick's personal history working for industry greats like Andrea Michaels of Extraordinary Events and how the pandemic changed the course of his professional life and his volunteer work with the SEARCH Organization helping those in the event community in need. Listen now.Plan an Event with Rick (Rick@forwardhg.com) at and See the Venue Concepts https://www.forwardhg.com/ (https://www.forwardhg.com/)Learn more about the SEARCH FOUNDATION at searchfoundation.org (https://searchfoundation.org/)Submit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcast (http://www.bollotta.com/podcast)Follow @bollottaentertainment (https://www.instagram.com/bollottaentertainment/)on Instagram