audio visual production and succession planning with Niki McKay - Blue Danube Productions

The founder of one of the fastest-growing private companies in Washington shares her story of how she created this audio visual production company in her garage, her worst event horror story, and how she thought about succession planning as she sold her company last year. Niki McKay has over 20 years experience running large scale events around the world including clients like Macklemore, Alaska Airlines, and more. In this episode Rachel and Niki also discuss the price gouging happening in the industry due to a monopoly, and what needs to be done about it.All of this and your top local business news stories!Top Stories:1. Inside the audio visual production industry2. Publisher of Seattle Times passes the torch to his son3. Seattle Ferries: wi-fi coming, new ferries, and ferries for sale!4. Ross is closing its downtown locationAbout guest Niki McKay - Founder & former CEO of Blue Danube Productions:Niki started her company in 2007 in her garage. She has successfully ran Blue Danube Productions until she sold it late last year. Blue Danube was recognized as the #1 fastest-growing woman-owned companies in the state in 2023 and again this year. It was also ranked ranked the second fastest-growing private company in the state by the Puget Sound Business Journal in 2023.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: [email protected]: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com