Russell Grant, a prominent figure in Barbados's marketing, event production, and cultural scene. The conversation covers Grant's diverse background, including his brief career as an aircraft mechanic before pursuing his passion for events. Grant discusses the origins and evolution of his company, Event Hub, which began by building event infrastructure to reduce rental costs and has expanded into providing various event necessities like tents. He emphasizes the satisfaction he gains from creating enjoyable experiences for others and shares insights into the challenges of event promotion, such as managing high costs, securing human resources, and the importance of listening to feedback. The discussion also touches on the differences between Barbadian and international event scenes, the challenges of the pandemic on the industry, and Grant's motivation, primarily his daughters, for continuing in his demanding career.

Chapters: 

00:00 - Teaser  

01:24 - Intro  

01:51 - Welcome  

02:43 - Aircraft Mechanic  

04:18 - The Beginning of a New Journey  

08:25 - Starting the Event Company  

11:10 - Pain But Passion  

15:53 - Event Production  

21:56 - Event Expenses  

25:29 - The Experience  

29:43 - Hennessy Artistry  

31:45 - Marketing  

35:03 - Source of Inspiration  

39:17 - Proud Moment  

40:42 - Crossfit  

42:53 - State of Mind  

49:06 - Advice for Young Promoters  

50:20 - Being a Girl Dad  

51:52 - Gem Pull  

52:36 - What's Next  

57:14 - Listening to Feedback  

59:39 - First Impression  

1:03:30 - Last Words