Fair Game 240 - Jennifer Giesike, Washington Town & Country Fair

David Grindle, the new CEO of IAFE joins me today. We talk convention, his background, and goals for the future of IAFE. Plus - what's the hill he's willing to die on? All that and more.

6 Mars 51min

Charlie Kirk was an American icon who engaged with college students in civil discourse on college campuses across the United States. He was assassinated in front of his two children and the world on S...

22 Sep 202528min

This week I’m joined by outgoing IAFE CEO, Marla Calico. After nearly 5 decades serving our fair industry in various capacities, Marla retires effective December 31, 2024. We talk about the upcoming I...

26 Nov 202434min

Robert Nash is an accomplished entertainer, prop designer and actor. He also the creator of The Living Zultar fortune machine. Yes, that make him a direct competitor to my company’s Conjurer Fortune M...

20 Nov 20241h 17min

This week we check in with a young man who is making a name for himself in the fair industry. Cody Rosenbalm is the fair manager for the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, TX. We talk about the fairs mov...

12 Nov 202438min

This week I’m at the Hillsborough County Fair in Florida. I got to hang out with Danny & Lindsay Grant for a bit before the fair opened. The two entertainers bring the Cowboy Circus and Cowgirl Circus...

9 Nov 20241h 15min

The IAFE Trade Show can be overwhelming. There’s hundreds of booths, everyone is vying for your attention and it can feel like you’re being pulled in every direction. On this week’s show I’ve got 7 ti...

29 Okt 202428min

In today’s episode we’re talking 7 tips and tricks for the IAFE Trade Show. This episode is geared toward the tips that associates might need to help make their IAFE Trade Show more successful. We’ll...

23 Okt 202426min