Introduction

In Part 3/3 we talk the wider industry - health and safety, poor Government engagement, a lack of influence and leadership from event press and trade bodies, and moonlighting at The Ministry of Sound.

Episode notes

Part 3

• 0:29 - Talking case studies
• 5:46 - Industry licensing and regulation 
• 10:37 - Defining our industry. 
• 11:30 - Raising our profile through the media and trade associations
• 14:58 - Expanding overseas - we need better support from Government. 
• 17:09 - Two Jobs Stainton - Mixing the Ministry of Sound and the day job.

Starring

Guest: 

Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle

Host: 

Randle Stonier

Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

Introduction

In Part 2/3 we talk a ‘modest Rick Stainton’, ‘400 projects/year’ and go behind the scenes of Smyle.

Episode notes

Part 2

• 26:20 - The team
• 27:48 - Breaking my neck
• 32:09 - Sustainable events
• 33:27 - Hertford, Islington, San Francisco
• 36:13 - Women in Smyle
• 38:16 - Growing. Recruiting 
• 41:13 - Awesome culture
• 45:32 - Charitable causes 
• 48:28 - What projects 
• 51:14 - Why Clients come calling
• 52:50 - Responding to briefs.

Starring

Guest: 

Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle

Host: 

Randle Stonier

Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

Introduction
In Part 1/3 we talk award fever, ‘secrets of success’, new shareholders and some changes at Smyle.

Episode notes

Part 1

• 02:02 - Winning Agency of the Year and securing a place on the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic FastTrack
• 04:51 - Sold, some, but not all of us. Putting the record straight.
• 08:51 - Awards are important and why shouldn’t they be?
• 11:38 - Who goes into a great award submission?
• 16:04 - Celebrating success
• 19:58 - Smyle - The story so far - the ups, downs and ups.

Starring

Guest: 

Rick Stainton, CEO of Smyle

Host: 

Randle Stonier

Three Blind Mice is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

Introduction
In Part 2/2 we share today's popular speaking topics and I persuade Maria Franzoni to name a few names and share some clips of popular speakers - Angela Oguntala, Dr Beau Lotto and Caspar Craven, plus anecdotes, budgeting and the changing face of the professional speaker business.

Episode notes

01.10 - Today’s big topics, speakers and trends

Maria shares 3 speakers and clips:

2:32 - Angela Oguntala

6:27 - Dr Beau Lotto

13:00 - Caspar Craven

18:29 - Anecdotes

20:43 - Buyer beware

21:42 - Budgeting

23:10 - The changing face of the speaker business

25:02 - The future of public speaking is bright

Starring

Guests:

Maria Franzoni - Maria Franzoni Limited speaker bureau

Spoken appearances from:

Angela Oguntala

Dr Beau Lotto

Caspar Craven

Host: 

Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

Introduction

In Part 1/2 we talk the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of hiring keynote speakers for events, conferences and meetings with Maria Franzoni - a speaker bureau professional of some 20+ years.  Full of tips and sound advice. We follow this up in Episode 10 - Part 2/2 discussing hot speaking topics and share some clips from 3 very different speakers.

Episode notes

0:32 Introduction

2:16 Getting into the Speaker business

6:12 Before booking speaker talent

9:15 Benefits of using a speaker bureau

15:19 What do speakers cost? Cost v Value

19:05 What extras to think about

20:30 Do’s and Don’ts

22:35 Finding the right speakers, the wow factor

30:10 Pre event arrangements

34:08 The speaker briefing

35:30 The big day

38:14 Post event

Starring

Guest: 

Maria Franzoni - Maria Franzoni Limited 

Host: 

Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

Introduction
We catch-up with futurologist, keynote speaker and former IBM Global Managing Partner, Andrew Grill on the business of Social. Making Social come to life for our listeners, whether that's the social in social media, social sharing, social selling or social business in general.

We talk Linkedin, the 'sanity versus vanity' of Instagram, your digital first impression, how to rise above that noise, quality content and Sir Tim Berners-Lee. His practical and actionable insights are well worth a bit of ear-time.

Episode notes
03:12 – Sanity vs Vanity on Instagram
03:42 – Social scoring
04:04 – Brands are buying reach not real influence
04:56 – Digital first impressions
05:27 – Social has gone beyond just a way to communicate
08:12 – Event bots providing on demand content
12:50 – Personal brand
13:45 – Rise above the noise – getting more from Linkedin
15:27 – Creating content that is worth sharing, content that resonates…
17:17 – You want to be owning the front page of Google
18:44 – Thought leadership is earned just as influence is earned
21:32 – ‘But what will you do differently?’
23:46 – Current hot topics and how to contact Andrew

Starring
Guest: Andrew Grill
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

Introduction
In this podcast, I catch-up with the very busy futurologist, keynote speaker and former IBM Global Managing Partner, Andrew Grill as we chat digital disruption and events.

We talk how to get digital, Bitcoin, Betty the Bot, off-loading the tedium, the role of personal digital agents, attracting high profits, data in the cloud or in a Swiss bank, poor event apps, the 15 people you should really network with and Arthur C Clarke.

Episode notes
O2:22 – To get Digital, you need to be Digital

03:32 – (Bitcoin) Coinbase

05:21 – Disruptional transformation

11.04 – Regulators and empowered consumers

13:05 – Sir Tim Berners-Lee is concerned

13:41 – The rise of Digital Agents

15:02 – GP at Hand

16:44 – Setting up your own Bot

17:17 – Betty the Bot in events

20:25 – Event apps have failed to evolve

23:02 – Who are the 15 people that I should really network with at this event

23:16 – Augmented Intelligence 

Starring
Guest: Andrew Grill
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events 

Introduction
Three Blind MICE talk with Julius Solaris, founder of the Event Managers Blog about what event technology we should be aware of and considering as part of event solutions.

Episode notes
00:42 - What event tech and marketing tech should we have on our radar screens?
01:15 - AR, VR and Mixed Reality
04:12 - 360° degree live video is an opportunity that's being missed by event professionals
08:06 - Facial recognition and how that could impact events
12:47 - Ticket scalping at events
14:39 - Event chatbots - what are they and how can they help event organisers?
23:22 - Voice is the next big enabler for event organisers
25:21 - Live transcription/translation of speakers at events
27:18 - We'll see larger event tech tools shipping with great vertical integration (more functional modules added on)
27:40 - Smart badges
28:56 - EMBlog.com, Event Tech Bible, Event Trends, 29 Event Case Studies from around the world, EMBlog on YouTube
31:44 - Personal advice from Julius
34:11 - A reflective comment and thoughts for the Events Industry from the Honorary Doc
40:35 - How you can help support Three Blind Mice
Until next time

Starring
Guest: Julius Solaris
Host: Randle Stonier

Three Blind MICE is edited and mixed by Sam Williams at RightRoyalAudio.com
Produced by www.radio.events

© Copyright 2018 Radio.Events