Helping Create Momentum Every Day - With Richard Smith

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jack and Karen chat with Richard Smith, a passionate events professional whose journey started with a defining moment on a balcony overlooking Hall 3 at Birmingham’s ICC.Now Chief Commercial Officer at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Richard leads the commercial strategy across a diverse 400-acre site, driving growth across training venues, conference spaces, and serviced offices. With past roles at Compass Group, Yarnfield Park, and nearly a decade at the NEC Group, Richard brings a deep understanding of what makes venues , and people thrive.He shares insights on leadership, venue strategy, and why creating momentum (for yourself and others) is the key to long-term success in this fast-paced industry.From quiet moments of clarity to boardroom decision-making, Richard’s story is one of purpose, progress, and people-first thinking.Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via; www.theeventsinsight.com/www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/See more about our Season Sponsor NEC Birmingham  via;https://www.thenec.co.ukFind out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Wavecast via;https://wavecast.ioOur Season Quickfire round Sponsor is the Charity Mommy's Boy ;https://mommysboy.co.ukOur partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/Music Credits go to;Artist: Cathrine RannusTitle: The Events Insight Theme MusicMusic from #Uppbeat:Forever - Sega Williamshttps://uppbeat.io/t/sega-williams/foreverLicense code: 7F5KY293FYDFNVEVhttps://uppbeat.io/t/moire/summerLicense code: WNFODRXZ1ITXJS3HFly Away - Mountaineerhttps://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: EKN0IYNUKGUXMCTWClarity - Zoohttps://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarityLicense code: GL25RXVDXIBQWSWL