Building successful business ecosystems and organizing impactful community events, such as conferences and conventions, are pivotal for organizations seeking sustained growth. However, despite their reputation, consulting firms like Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and McKinsey often fall short in executing these endeavors effectively. This blog post delves into the reasons behind...

For three years leading up to the Great Recession I had the privilege of working alongside a master of business. His name is Gary Wollerman, known as the architect behind Ruth’s Chris’ explosive international growth throughout the 1990s. In 2001 Gary had ventured out on his own and opened New Orleans’ best restaurant, GW Fins with fellow Ruth’s Chris alum...

A recent PULSE Survey of event planners around the globe by Northstar Meetings Group reports that 81% of meeting and event planners are ready to host live in-person events in 2021 despite COVID challenges. Nearly 25% of the 1,000 planners who responded to the survey also confirmed they’re eager to host their first in-person event by the end of 2021’s second quarter. Yet...