Get ready for another edition of The Event Pro Show, your go-to podcast exploring the world of corporate gatherings. This time, host Seth Macchi chats with Michael Collins, a Kansas City native and co-founder of Bluefox Production. Michael's roots in music, theater, and audio have shaped a thriving AV company known for innovation and impact.

Michael shares how early gigs sparked a lifelong passion, what it takes to grow a production business in a constantly shifting industry, and why mentoring the next generation of talent matters more than ever. He also reflects on the REM concert that first lit the spark. And later in the conversation, breaks down how planners and AV teams can build better, more collaborative relationships.

So, if you're new to the field or just looking to refine your approach, this conversation delivers inspiration, creative ideas, and practical advice from one of the Midwest’s most trusted AV professionals. It’s a lively, honest, and energizing chat that celebrates creativity, resilience, and making work feel like play.

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Bluefox Production

Michael Collins Linkedin

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