In this episode, host Christian Napier interviews Frank Supovitz, an event management veteran who has produced and directed hundreds of live events over his decades-long career.
Guest Background
- Frank Supovitz is an Event Industry Hall of Famer inducted in 2006. He has authored 5 books on live event management and delivery.
- Currently founder of Fast Traffic, a company that builds custom teams to work on venue development, design, and event production projects.
- Formerly Senior VP of Events for the NFL where he managed 9 Super Bowls. Also previously led event production for the NHL and Radio City Music Hall.
Key Topics Discussed
- Frank's accidental entry into the event management industry starting as a Radio City Music Hall usher in high school
- Moving from Radio City Music Hall to the NHL to start their first dedicated event production department
- Creating the NHL Heritage Classic, the first ever professional outdoor hockey game
- Joining the NFL and learning the sport's unique culture as an outsider
- Managing the team and logistics for NFL events like the Super Bowl and Draft
- Behind-the-scenes stories from producing Super Bowl halftime shows
- Dealing with unexpected crises like power outages at Super Bowl XLVII
- Launching his own company, Fast Traffic, for more variety and flexibility
- The importance of getting involved in events through any entry point opportunity
How to Connect with Frank
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franksupovitz
- Twitter: @SUPEvents
- Website: https://www.fasttrafficevents.com
