In this episode, host Christian Napier interviews Frank Supovitz, an event management veteran who has produced and directed hundreds of live events over his decades-long career.

Guest Background

• Frank Supovitz is an Event Industry Hall of Famer inducted in 2006. He has authored 5 books on live event management and delivery.
• Currently founder of Fast Traffic, a company that builds custom teams to work on venue development, design, and event production projects.
• Formerly Senior VP of Events for the NFL where he managed 9 Super Bowls. Also previously led event production for the NHL and Radio City Music Hall.

Key Topics Discussed

• Frank's accidental entry into the event management industry starting as a Radio City Music Hall usher in high school
• Moving from Radio City Music Hall to the NHL to start their first dedicated event production department
• Creating the NHL Heritage Classic, the first ever professional outdoor hockey game
• Joining the NFL and learning the sport's unique culture as an outsider
• Managing the team and logistics for NFL events like the Super Bowl and Draft
• Behind-the-scenes stories from producing Super Bowl halftime shows
• Dealing with unexpected crises like power outages at Super Bowl XLVII
• Launching his own company, Fast Traffic, for more variety and flexibility
• The importance of getting involved in events through any entry point opportunity

How to Connect with Frank

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franksupovitz
• Twitter: @SUPEvents
• Website: https://www.fasttrafficevents.com