48: Developing, Hiring, and Retaining People with Russ Callahan

Richie brings on Russ Callahan to share his expertise in developing, hiring, and retaining people. They discuss keeping an organization as flat as possible, making connections that last the rest of your life, and training your team to their potential. Russ has been active in Live Events and Expositions for 20 years. Before the Expositions and Events world got into his blood, he owned his own sound and light company while working in marketing and promotions. This unique combination of experience has formulated how he looks at his role in the world of Live Events. He is always looking for a way to excite the attendee and streamline the process to make all stakeholders successful. Russ deeply believes that whether it is a large meeting in an arena or a 10 x 10 tradeshow booth, all shows deserve a complete approach that makes Raving Fans of everyone participating. Russ was named to The BizBash 500: 2021's Most Influential Event Professionals. Russ received his CEM from IAEE in 2013. He is on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Chapter of IAEE and the Live Event Coalition. Russ is Currently, Vice President of Sales and Operations for Quest Events. Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event or how he can implement the Next Play™ Accountability System in your organization: https://www.relentlessrichie.com Learn more about the Relentless Warrior Fitness accountability and coaching program: https://relentlesswarriorfit.com Free Access to Relentless University: RelentlessUniversity.com Download the Relentless University app free: http://onelink.to/6cjar9 Follow Richie on Social: IG: @RelentlessRichie Facebook: @RelentlessRichie