Russell Grant, a prominent figure in Barbados's marketing, event production, and cultural scene. The conversation covers Grant's diverse background, including his brief career as an aircraft mechanic before pursuing his passion for events. Grant discusses the origins and evolution of his company, Event Hub, which began by building event infrastructure to reduce rental costs and has expanded into providing various event necessities like tents. He emphasizes the satisfaction he gains from creating enjoyable experiences for others and shares insights into the challenges of event promotion, such as managing high costs, securing human resources, and the importance of listening to feedback. The discussion also touches on the differences between Barbadian and international event scenes, the challenges of the pandemic on the industry, and Grant's motivation, primarily his daughters, for continuing in his demanding career.

Chapters:

00:00 - Teaser

01:24 - Intro

01:51 - Welcome

02:43 - Aircraft Mechanic

04:18 - The Beginning of a New Journey

08:25 - Starting the Event Company

11:10 - Pain But Passion

15:53 - Event Production

21:56 - Event Expenses

25:29 - The Experience

29:43 - Hennessy Artistry

31:45 - Marketing

35:03 - Source of Inspiration

39:17 - Proud Moment

40:42 - Crossfit

42:53 - State of Mind

49:06 - Advice for Young Promoters

50:20 - Being a Girl Dad

51:52 - Gem Pull

52:36 - What's Next

57:14 - Listening to Feedback

59:39 - First Impression

1:03:30 - Last Words