In Part 1 of this two-episode feature, Bruce sits down with George Fontes — AV veteran, entertainment industry insider, and the personality behind the champagne-and-cigar lifestyle.

This episode focuses on the man before the microphone:

His early path into events and AV

The realities of high-pressure entertainment production

What he learned managing crews, venues, logistics, and expectations

How that world shaped his mindset, personality, and creative direction

And of course — the origin stories behind his signature lifestyle of champagne, cigars, and unapologetic indulgence

George breaks down the rituals that keep him grounded, the mentors and mistakes that defined his career, and what it takes to stay sharp in an industry that never sleeps.

This episode is a deep dive into craftsmanship, personality, and the making of a unique American storyteller.

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