Calling all small business warriors who feel chained to their business! Do you run your business or does your business run you? You’ve poured your blood, sweat and tears into it and it is time to set yourself free. I’m Bobby Mascia – owner of a wealth management firm, family office, manufacturing business, 18 store Dunkin Franchise, and de facto business coach. My goal? To liberate your business— whether it be operationally, prep for a sale, a legacy handover, or self-management. The roadmap to this freedom is something we will uncover together in Business Unchained.” Join me as I learn about fellow entrepreneurs, dissecting their past, present, and future.
About Maria Falzo
Maria Falzo is a PR and events expert, entrepreneur, and founder of The Hip Event, a boutique agency specializing in luxury brand experiences, high-profile events, and strategic marketing. With a career rooted in retail marketing and public relations, Maria has worked with top-tier brands such as Neiman Marcus, Hugo Boss, and luxury real estate firms, connecting high-net-worth individuals with meaningful brand experiences.
Her expertise lies in crafting high-impact events, from black-tie galas to intimate brand activations, always ensuring that clients receive an ROI-driven approach. Maria's entrepreneurial journey has allowed her to balance her professional success with her role as a devoted mother, shaping a business that fits her lifestyle.
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Episode Highlights:
What makes an event truly unforgettable? Is it the grand venue, the meticulous details, or the emotions it evokes? In a world where luxury events are becoming more extravagant, what does it take to create magic behind the scenes?
In this episode of Business Unchained, host Bobby Mascia sits down with Maria Falzo, a top event planner specializing in high-net-worth clientele, to discuss her journey from the corporate world to launching her own agency.
(29:04) ”People will spend more money on personal events than they will on corporate events. It's that emotional connection”— Maria Falzo
The conversation also explores the challenges that come with planning high-profile events, including last-minute changes, difficult clients, and the pressure to deliver perfection. Maria explains how she stays grounded and maintains balance between her demanding career and personal life.
(04:15) ”I think a lot of people have a hard time dealing with high-net-worth individuals, and I think for myself, it took me a few years of just seeing a lot of zeros and a lot of digits before numbers just really didn’t matter to me anymore.” — Maria Falzo
At its core, Maria’s story is about passion, resilience, and the ability to turn a vision into reality. Whether you're planning your own wedding, hosting a corporate event, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Let’s dive in!
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About Joe Meglio
Joe Meglio, the founder of GameChanger Fitness, has transformed his passion for fitness into a thriving boutique brand that specializes in helping busy adults over 40 enhance their strength, happiness, and health. Starting from humble beginnings, Joe bootstrapped his business to impressive growth, now boasting 13 GameChanger locations. He is also an accomplished author with three books to his credit. Beyond his professional achievements, Joe is a dedicated husband and father to two children, balancing his entrepreneurial spirit with family life.
Episode Highlights
Some say the hardest pitch to hit in baseball is the curveball. It’s coming and then it’s not. You think you’ve got a good read on it and then at the last minute, it curves, you swing, you miss! Hitting the curve is what often separates those who make it to the big leagues with those who don’t … It’s true in life and in baseball.
“When you make bad-people decisions, it’s like making a bad investment. Right? And, you’re putting your energy into something that you should never have done in the first place. Those are always the biggest challenges. It’s always the people-side of things, which is the biggest strength at the same time. – Joe, (10:45).
Today we talk to a man who had goals of making it to the majors, but instead of hitting home runs on the playing field, he threw a curve … and shifted to business. Joe Meglio is a one-time baseball prospect who realized he might never make it to the World Series, but he could still hit homers in business. Joe is the founder of GameChanger Fitness, a revolutionary fitness brand that’s changing the way people of all ages approach getting and staying in tip top shape!
When we’re looking to hire . . .experience is not necessarily one of those things that we look for because we know we could teach a lot of the skills that we expect if they have the right behaviors or the right core values. – Joe, (13:49).
Joe stops by to share insights he’s learned along the way, where he sees his business going, how he made it this far. It’s an interesting conversation with a guy who has truly smacked it out of the park, Joe Meglio, today on Business Unchained.
To succeed you need a “bias towards action, because you’re just going to learn so much quicker than if you’re just standing on the sidelines. – Joe, (38:07)
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