Welcome to The Event Pro Show, a practical resource for event planning expertise. In this episode, host Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, introduces a five-part series, "The AV Playbook for Corporate Event Planners." He explains why early communication with your AV team matters and how timelines influence creativity, talent, equipment, and logistics. You'll also hear clear direction on building your AV team and defining requirements so your event starts on the right track.

The Event Pro Show is a production of LEMG.

LEMG is a leading event production company known for delivering exceptional experiences. From site planning and event design to technical production, staging, lighting, sound, and more—we do it all. As a second-generation company, we're proud of our rich history and commitment to innovation. Whether it's a corporate meeting, conference, convention, or live event, we're the team our clients trust to execute their vision flawlessly.

Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of The Event Pro Show!

Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, is back with Cameron Magee, founder and operator of avad3 Event Production, one of the top event production AV companies in the country. From his early days working in a church sound booth in Arkansas to building a national company serving clients like Walmart and the White House, Cameron brings a teacher's heart and a wealth of event expertise to the conversation.

In this episode, he and Seth break down what it really takes to work effectively with AV partners, offering practical guidance that helps planners make smarter decisions and avoid common missteps. This discussion touches on budget strategy, clearer RFPs, and stronger collaboration, along with a look at where live and hybrid events are headed. It's a grounded, behind-the-scenes exploration built to help event professionals plan with more clarity and confidence.

Resources:

avad3

Cameron Magee Linkedin

The Event Pro Show is a production of LEMG.

LEMG is a leading event production company known for delivering exceptional experiences. From site planning and event design to technical production, staging, lighting, sound, and more—we do it all. As a second-generation company, we're proud of our rich history and commitment to innovation. Whether it's a corporate meeting, conference, convention, or live event, we're the team our clients trust to execute their vision flawlessly.

In this episode, Seth Macchi sits down with Kirk Hendrickson to explore how accessible, multilingual events are changing the way audiences connect. Kirk Hendrickson, COO and co-founder of Wordly, explains how real-time, AI-powered translation and captioning are helping remove communication barriers across live and virtual experiences.

Kirk shares his path as a hands-on entrepreneur focused on solving practical challenges, along with Wordly's rapid growth and its expanding role in global conferences and large-scale gatherings. The discussion highlights how multilingual technology is improving accessibility, broadening audience reach, and being adopted across industries far beyond meetings and events.

This conversation offers practical guidance for planners, producers, and AV professionals who want to create more inclusive experiences. Seth and Kirk also discuss implementation considerations and a future where speakers can confidently present in their native language, allowing audiences to engage more fully without language standing in the way.

Resources:

Wordly

Kirk's Linkedin

The Event Pro Show is a production of LEMG.

LEMG is a leading event production company known for delivering exceptional experiences. From site planning and event design to technical production, staging, lighting, sound, and more—we do it all. As a second-generation company, we're proud of our rich history and commitment to innovation. Whether it's a corporate meeting, conference, convention, or live event, we're the team our clients trust to execute their vision flawlessly.

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