#40 - John Chimento

John Chimento is an entrepreneur who’s been immersed in the entertainment industry since he was practically in diapers, standing on a milk crate while learning to DJ under the guidance of his older brother. Today, he owns multiple businesses in the event industry and has successfully produced well over 5,000 events—and counting. From DJs and photo booths to lighting, special effects, and just about every entertainment service imaginable, John has built a one-stop destination for unforgettable events. I first met John back in 2016, a story I briefly touched on in my The Grid & Me episode. While searching Instagram for fellow fans of Midway’s The Grid, I came across his Perfect Deejay page after spotting a photo of a Grid arcade cabinet. The rest is history. Since then, I’ve purchased my last three Grid cabinets and my Triple Topper from him. At one point, John owned an incredible 14 Grid cabinets, and over the years we’ve become great friends. I wanted to bring John onto the show not only to talk about our shared passion for The Grid, but also to explore how he built his entertainment empire from the ground up. His work ethic, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset are truly inspiring, and I’m excited for you to hear his story.   *Mixed & Mastered by Carson Kopp ( @carson.kopp )                                                                                                         **Intro Music by N3str0 ( @n3str0 ) https://thesaucetalkpodcast.com