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Join your host, 30-year Events Industry Veteran, Terri Walters as she talks with a diverse crew who live, eat and breathe Live Events.

Terri is Founder and CEO of Moonfish Production, a media and live event production company.  A Technical Producer, Events Consultant and Show Caller, she considers herself just techie enough to be dangerous.

Sep 27, 2020

Mike Aug is an amazing example of resiliency. As a Project Manager and a Production Manager, you have to be. In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 Compliance, and what film and event locations might look like in the coming months. We also discuss courses you can take to get certification as a COVID-19 Compliance Officer, and talk about who pays for your quarantine time, as well as the value and fun of re-inventing yourself in a niche business.

 

Mike Aug

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeaug/

 

Concert Shop:

Website: https://concertshop.store

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/concertshop.store

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconcertshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconcertshop/

 

Chicken Scratch LLC:

https://chickenscrtch.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chickenscrtch/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chicken_scrtch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicken_scrtch/

 

Behind the Scenes Foundation:

https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org

 

Terri Walters

Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters

LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/

Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com

 

Event Yak

Website: https://www.eventyak.com/podcast

Facebook: @TheEventYak - https://www.facebook.com/TheEventYak/

Email: terri@eventyak.com

 

Moonfish Production, Ltd.

Website: http://www.moonfishproduction.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonfish-production-ltd-/

Facebook: @MoonfishCreative - https://www.facebook.com/MoonfishCreative/

Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com

 

Episode 22 By the Numbers:

00:00 | Terri Walters

Meet Mike Aug: Event Production Manager, Certified COVID-19 Compliance/Safety Officer, Entrepreneur and Gadget Geek.

 

04:05 | Mike Aug

Why I stepped off after 22 wonderful years at a staff position.

 

09:37 | Terri Walters / Mike Aug

On being a teacher/staffer vs. being an owner, the challenges of working for yourself, and the key to surviving.

 

12:36 | Terri Walters

Is there a difference between working corporation gigs vs. outdoor, festival-type events?

 

16:33 | Terri Walters / Mike Aug

A COVID-19 silver lining – safety first!

 

22:49 | Terri Walters

What surprised you the most during your COVID-19 safety compliance training?

 

24:39 | Terri Walters / Mike Aug

What happens when an event professional has to quarantine after traveling to an event? Who pays for your mandatory “down-time?” What does the new work model look like?

 

31:48 | Mike Aug

A new niche? The COVID-19 Compliance Officer (CCO) creates an entre for people wanting to get into production.

 

35:06 | Mike Aug

The Gadget Geek takes over and creates the “Concert Shop Store” – everything a black shirt (and dirty handers) needs on-site!

 

43:45 | Mike Aug

Charity Giving with the Behind the Scenes Foundation – helping entertainment technicians in need.