307: If You're Feeling Stuck, You're Not Alone - But Here's What Actually Works with Eric Rozenberg
Release Date: 01/27/2026
320: Inside the Mind of Elite Resilience: Lessons from the Mossad to the Boardroom - Part 2 with Glenn Cohen
The Business of Meetings
Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Glenn Cohen, former head of psychology for the Mossad. In Part 1, we explored how resilience is built and how to prepare yourself before the pressure hits. Today, we take it further. Building resilience is one thing. But most leaders struggle to make clear, effective decisions when everything is on the line, and they’re facing uncertainty, risk, and real consequences. In this episode, Glen explains how elite performers think and act under pressure, how they navigate uncertainty when there are no clear answers, and what you, as a business owner...
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319: Inside the Mind of Elite Resilience: Lessons from the Mossad to the Boardroom - Part 1 with Glenn Cohen
The Business of Meetings
Real resilience is forged when the stakes are high- under pressure, in uncertainty, and when there’s no margin for error. Today, we’re excited to have Glenn Cohen, former head of psychology for the Mossad, joining us for the first part of a two-part series. With years spent in some of the most extreme environments imaginable, Glenn brings a rare understanding of how people think, react, and perform when it matters most. In this episode, he breaks down his elite program for executives, clarifying what it truly takes to build mental strength and how those lessons translate to business...
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318: Smarter Events: Where AI Meets Human Judgment with Ashleigh Cook
The Business of Meetings
We are delighted to welcome Ashleigh Cook, the Chief Marketing Officer of RainFocus, as today’s guest. In this episode, Ashleigh focuses on strategy, data, AI, and the aspects of events that must change. Stay tuned to learn how, with the right strategy and data foundation, events can truly become impactful drivers of business growth. Ashleigh’s Journey Ashleigh began her career in the research and advisory space at companies such as Gartner and Forrester, where she managed marketing programs and consistently tracked events that drove the strongest growth. She joined RainFocus in...
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317: From Consultant to CEO: How Real Leaders Scale Companies with Natalie De Fazio
The Business of Meetings
We are delighted to welcome Natalie De Fazio, Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Live, as today’s guest. Natalie is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in leadership and consulting, including roles at consulting firms such as KPMG. Over the years, she has collaborated with many leading names in AV production within the meetings and events industry and is now focused on building and growing her new brand. Stay tuned to hear Natalie’s story and the insights she shares today. Natalie’s Journey Natalie began her career in consulting after studying business and economics,...
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316: The Goal Is Not Better Events, It’s a Business That Works Without You, with Eric Rozenberg
The Business of Meetings
Today, we’re taking a closer look at what it truly means to build a business that works. We’re moving beyond the notion of being busy, booked, and indispensable, and instead focusing on how to create a business that delivers real value. Stay tuned as we explore why so many business owners still operate like highly paid freelancers, and what needs to shift to build something scalable, transferable, and sustainable. Busy and Booked If your business stops when you stop, you own a job, not a business. Being busy and booked does not mean you’re successful. Revenue is not the same as...
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315: Something Big Is Happening, with Eric Rozenberg
The Business of Meetings
AI is no longer just a tool. It is changing how we work, how we deliver value, and how we run our businesses. In this episode, Eric discusses a major shift happening in our industry. He breaks down what is really happening and how you, as a business owner, can remain relevant and competitive. Major Change We are in a period of significant change. This shift is not only about technology. It’s about the value we bring and who will capture that value moving forward. It brings both opportunities and challenges. Beyond Assistance In the past, AI mainly assisted with small tasks....
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314: The 3 Wake-Up Calls Every Event Business Owner Eventually Faces with Eric Rozenberg
The Business of Meetings
Building a successful business can be an exciting, energizing, and deeply rewarding experience. But it often comes with unexpected lessons. In this episode, Eric shares three pivotal moments that profoundly shaped his entrepreneurial journey. If you’re an entrepreneur building, growing, or scaling a business, these insights will help you understand why you must stop trying to do everything yourself and, instead, start leading and building structured systems that will allow your business to grow. A Trap In the early years of building a business, success can feel exciting and...
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313: Leading Through Uncertainty: How Event Business Owners Take Back Control with Eric Rozenberg
The Business of Meetings
Today, Eric addresses the uncertainty we’re experiencing in the world. Uncertainty has become the new normal, and our industry has shifted fundamentally with buyers being more cautious, procurement tighter than ever, and AI reshaping how we work. However, that uncertainty also provides opportunities. Our Industry Has Changed Permanently You must be cautious about every buying decision. Procurement teams are asking tougher questions. AI is transforming how work gets done. At the same time, as technology increases, so does the desire for real human connection. With many owners retiring...
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312: From Vegas Nights to VC Dinners: Building Rooms that Move Capital with Megan Gross
The Business of Meetings
Today, we are excited to welcome entrepreneur Megan Gross, founder of The Bonsoir, a boutique events firm that curates high-touch small events to bring startups and investors together. Megan is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is expanding into South Florida. In this episode, she shares her journey, highlighting small, personalized events as the future of business relationships. Megan’s Journey After college, Megan moved to Las Vegas to work for nightclubs, restaurants, and a major pool party. Drawn by a lifelong dream to live in Paris, she worked at the exclusive...
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311: Overwhelmed is Not a Time Problem, It Is a Leadership Problem!
The Business of Meetings
As a business owner, are you feeling overwhelmed? Eric believes that overwhelm is seldom about having too much to do. It happens when business owners fail to structure their time as a CEO should and instead react emotionally rather than lead strategically. Overwhelm Overwhelm often comes from reacting instead of leading. Jumping in to fix problems, answer clients, and put out fires feels productive, but it keeps you stuck working in the business instead of on it. Responsiveness is often mistaken for leadership, but constant firefighting is not a strategic approach to leading a team. ...
info_outlineToday, we’re exploring the resilience entrepreneurs need to navigate the uncertainty we’re all experiencing right now.
In this episode, Eric explains that navigating uncertainty requires resilience, which is strengthened by taking action, embracing continuous learning, and serving others. He shares personal stories to illustrate that every business or career inevitably faces doubt, setbacks, and challenges.
Tune in to discover how you can keep moving forward, even when everything feels unpredictable.
Starting a Business Requires Action, Not Certainty
When launching a business, there are no guarantees. Belief matters, but execution matters more. Progress comes from putting your head down, working consistently, and surrounding yourself with people who are honest, supportive, and willing to challenge you rather than flatter you.
Complacency
Growth stops the moment complacency begins. Staying slightly uncomfortable keeps you alert, curious, and engaged. Continuous effort and self-reflection are essential for staying sharp and avoiding stagnation.
Crisis Exposes Character
Coming close to losing everything during a significant event because of someone else’s dishonesty was a hard lesson for Eric. What saved the situation wasn’t luck or wishful thinking, but taking responsibility, being honest with his clients, and moving fast.
Problem-Solving
No major project ever goes exactly as planned. The ability to respond, adapt, and find solutions is not an exception in this industry. It is the job. Those who enjoy action under pressure are the ones who last.
Economic Crises
During downturns, survival depends on protecting top talent, staying visible, and actively maintaining relationships. Retreating increases risk. Engagement builds resilience even when timelines and recovery remain uncertain.
Adaptation Is a Strategic Skill
Every crisis requires assessing the environment, forming hypotheses, taking action, and adjusting along the way. Waiting for perfect information only prolongs uncertainty. Decisions create clarity.
Learning
Growth requires deliberate, consistent learning. Times like COVID revealed how little time most professionals dedicate to learning. Skill development, deep thinking, and education matter more than passive exposure to occasional industry content.
Focus on What You Can Control
We cannot control geopolitics, tariffs, and global instability. Action, learning, and contribution can. Progress comes from directing your energy toward improvement, simplification, and making a meaningful impact rather than speculation.
Technology as a Tool for Growth, Not Fear
AI and automation create uncertainty, but also opportunity. The goal is not to resist change, but to allow technology to simplify your processes, operate more effectively, and serve people better.
The Three Anchors in Uncertainty
Taking action, learning continuously, and helping others will create stability even when the world remains unpredictable. Those habits don’t remove uncertainty, but they will make it more manageable.
A Growth Mindset Changes Everything
A growth mindset turns challenges into fuel rather than barriers. Stress, change, and disruption always bring opportunities for those willing to adapt and stay curious.
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