18 Apr April 18, 2024 – Meetings Mean Business Coalition Stephanie Glanzer, Canadian Entrepreneur Wayne Elliott and Creativity Unleashed Jonathan Fanning
Stephanie Glanzer – Chief Sales Officer & Senior Vice President for MGM Resorts International and Co-Chair of the Meetings Mean Business Coalition
Stephanie Glanzer
Stephanie Glanzer is the Chief Sales Officer & Senior Vice President for MGM Resorts International. She is responsible for the company’s overall sales strategy and operations comprised of group, industry relations, global sales, transient and luxury sales strategy as well as property operations including catering and convention services. She is also co-chair of the Meetings Mean Business Coalition. The way we do business continues to evolve. When the world went virtual in 2020, we did our best to maintain relationships and make connections, both personally and professionally. While virtual meetings may be convenient, they are proven to be much less effective in developing lasting relationships. Face-to-face meetings are the best way to capture a person’s full attention. In-person meetings, events, and conventions build mutual respect, drive education and personal growth, foster creativity, and build long-lasting connections. Critically, they also boost the U.S. economy. In 2023, $119 billion was generated nationally through in-person meetings and events-related travel spending in the United States, which directly supported 600,000 American jobs. For decision-makers looking to boost their company’s visibility and bottom line, there is no substitute for face-to-face meetings. Global Meetings Industry Day – an international day of advocacy showcasing why #MeetingsMatter – spotlights the incredible professional opportunities associated with in-person business travel, meetings and events.
Wayne Elliott – Ship Recycling and Strauss Naturals Advocate
Wayne Elliott
Wayne Elliott has been in the ship recycling business for 40 years. His company can take a 1000-foot-long ship and reduce it to a pile to reusable materials. He has grown into other areas such as battery recycling. He recounts his life-changing experience with SHD, a health supplement he stumbled upon after battling angina and its debilitating symptoms. Struggling with leg cramps, shortness of breath, night sweats, and chest pains, Wayne also grappled with anxiety and a lack of energy, resigning himself to the fate of heart-related issues that plagued his family. However, upon learning about SHD through a friend in Vancouver and being inspired by studies from renowned institutions like Harvard, Wayne decided to give it a try. Astonishingly, within two weeks of taking SHD, he noticed improvements in unexpected ways – his hearing returned, and his respiratory system cleared, leading to a significant boost in energy. Over the course of three months, Wayne transformed into a revitalized version of himself, feeling as energetic as he did decades ago. This transformation propelled him into a new phase of life where he actively engaged with others, becoming a spokesperson for Jim Strauss, the creator of SHD. Wayne’s involvement extended to radio shows and lectures, allowing him to share his incredible journey with thousands of people suffering from various health issues. His enthusiasm and dedication to natural health solutions led him to become a regular guest on radio networks in the USA and Canada, where he continued to spread the word about his positive experiences with SHD and its miraculous effects on individuals dealing with diabetes, heart disease, low energy, and clogged arteries. Wayne’s story highlights the power of painless, safe, and affordable health products, emphasizing the beauty of solutions that genuinely work. His gratitude towards Jim Strauss and the Strauss Heart Drops is profound, as he believes that without this intervention, he might not have been alive today, reinforcing the transformative impact of natural health remedies in the face of life-threatening conditions. Strauss Naturals is sponsoring the show with support for our radio-minute segments. Wayne says very simply that their products saved him. He became an advocate for the company and has been working with them for 29 years.
Nathan Fanning – Leadership Development Expert and Author of
Jonathan Fanning
Jonathan Fanning is an entrepreneur, internationally acclaimed speaker and leadership expert based in New York. A recent TEDx talk on this topic was voted best of the conference. He has been helping organizations and leaders find and implement game-changers for over 2 decades. He has also built several successful businesses, including a national children’s fitness franchise and Entrepreneur Adventure, to help young people experience business start-up and ownership. Jonathan is the author of several books, including Who are you BECOMING? and I Once Was Lost. He has been coaching leaders – from Fortune 500 executives to sole proprietors – for almost 20 years. A traumatic car accident and several other “Frying Pan” moments in the middle of Fanning’s career as a management consultant to Fortune 500 companies triggered a quest for a deeper sense of purpose, meaning, and significance. “Who are you BECOMING?” and “Who are you helping the people around you to BECOME?” became central to Jonathan’s life, writing, and speaking. He has also built several successful businesses, including a national children’s fitness franchise and Entrepreneur Adventure, which helps young people experience business start-up and ownership. He has inspired and challenged audiences with his message in 49 states and on 3 continents.