Madison Brooks is the Corporate Partnerships Manager for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. We talk about what it takes to maintain strong partnerships at one of the largest shows in the nation and how she came to land this role. Plus, if she had to relive one day over and over, which day would it be? Find out on today’s episode.

This week I’m joined by AJ & Carolyn Ross, independent concessionaires from Ross Concessions. We discuss the joys and challenges concessionaires face, PLUS, we talk about the upcoming arrival of Baby Ross!

Bryan Schulz from the Kansas State Fair joins me to discuss the state of the fair industry, how he landed in New Mexico during the pandemic and what brought him to Kansas. Plus! We talk about how entertainers and fairs can strengthen their partnerships with each other. If you’re an entertainer you do not want to miss this episode.

Sarah Jean from the Wayne County Fair in New York joins us on today’s show. We have a great discussion about fairs, how she balances her career and her volunteer fair life and what to expect from the 2024 Wayne County Fair.

This week the Fair Game Podcast welcomes Jenni Axelson to the show. Jenni is the president of the board for the Sherburne County Fair in Minnesota. We discuss her plans for the upcoming Sherburne County Fair plus we delve into what it is she loves about what she does. Oh! And the red hair? There’s a story there too. All that and more on this week’s episode.

On Fair Game 331 we welcome Hypnotist Benjamin Jackson. Jackson specializes in comedy hypnosis that is a smash hit at fairs across the country. We talk about his entry into the industry and history in the entertainment industry.

Website: https://www.hypnotistbenjamin.com/

On today’s episode we welcome Jodi Buresh from Saffire. As an event industry leader, Saffire provides digital services to fairs and events including web design and online ticketing. We discuss the state of event technology and how fairs and events can stay on top of the rapidly changing tech environment.

Web: www.saffire.com

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

On this episode we are joined by Jerry Ross, CEO of Harmony Artists, an esteemed entertainment agency that has been instrumental in providing exceptional shows for fairs, festivals, corporate partners, and performing arts events for nearly 50 years.

Jerry Ross takes us through the exciting history of Harmony Artists and shares some of the most quirky and delightful stories encountered along the agency's remarkable journey. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the entertainment industry and gain insight into the evolution of fair entertainment. From the highs to the unexpected twists, tune in to better understand the past, present, and potential future of the fair industry.

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Laura Jaye, the star of the one-woman Strong & Amazing Show. With incredible demonstrations of strength and power, Laura Jaye has captivated audiences and carved out a unique niche in the fair industry.

We delve into Laura's foray into the fair industry, exploring her early experiences and the challenges she faced. From her first convention to gaining traction, Laura shares the trials and triumphs of her journey.

We discuss the breakout success of the Strong & Amazing Show, exploring the key moments and strategies that propelled it to widespread acclaim. Laura provides insightful perspectives on the dynamics of captivating an audience and building a successful one-woman show.
Join us for a fascinating conversation as Laura Jaye takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable career and shares valuable insights into the world of strength exhibitions and one-person performances.