by RobertL | Feb 4, 2025
About Tom Chelednik
Tom Chelednik has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, with 16 specifically in the wedding industry. From 2008 – 2020, Tom held several sales positions at The Knot, including Regional Director of Sales and Director of Training and Enablement. He led teams instrumental in growing and retaining new business across 20 states and Canada, ultimately helping wedding professionals book more weddings and grow their businesses. During his time at The Knot, Tom traveled the country 70% of each year to speak with and learn from wedding professionals. Tom is passionate about sharing the knowledge he has gained over the years and continues to coach pros, specifically to help them increase their leads and bookings. In addition to The Knot, Tom was the COO of The Treasury Venue Collection in St. Augustine, Florida, where he learned firsthand what it was like to operate a wedding venue. During that time, he also helped build an online learning platform called Venue Profit Pro, designed for wedding venues nationwide to improve their marketing and sales results. Tom rejoined The Knot Worldwide in the summer of 2022 and is now The Director of Vendor Engagement. When he’s not traveling around the country, Tom can spend time with his family, which now includes three grandchildren.
by RobertL | Nov 20, 2024
Scott Faver has been an integral part of PBX since its inception. He not only ensures that the show runs smoothly from a technical standpoint, but he also manages all the introductions and is always ready to step onto the stage if needed. Entertaining is second nature to Scott, as he has been speaking at DJ events from coast to coast for over two decades. Throughout his career, he has helped countless DJs and Photo Brothers enhance their businesses by providing exceptional customer service and high-quality performances. Bring your own breakfast and take advantage of the experience and wisdom of the GameMaster!
by RobertL | Nov 20, 2024
With over 25 years in sales, marketing, and sales management, Alan Berg is uniquely qualified to help wedding and event businesses succeed. He was included in the “Top 100 Speakers To Watch in 2024” by Motivator Music on LinkedIn, alongside Tony Robbins, Gary V, and Dave Ramsey. He’s the wedding and event industry’s first Certified Speaking Professional™, the highest earned designation conferred by the National Speakers Association, and one of only 44 Global Speaking Fellows worldwide!
Alan’s the host of the Wedding Business Solutions podcast, a weekly show on YouTube and allcast platforms (over 250,000 downloads), giving you ideas on how to sell more, profit more, the popular pod and have more fun doing it.
Alan is a featured presenter every year at major industry conferences in North America and internationally. He has extensive sales, sales management, and marketing experience, from publishing two wedding magazines to Vice President of Sales and Education at The Knot (the largest wedding website). Now, in addition to public speaking and consulting with venues, caterers, entrepreneurs and local businesses, Alan is also a contributing Educator for WeddingPro from The Knot and WeddingWire. He also speaks and consults for websites in Ireland, Dubai, India, Australia, the UK, as well as countless venues, hotels, bridal shops, planners, entertainers and more.
Following a personal passion, Alan is now an Executive Bourbon Steward, and he combines and ages whiskeys to make his own blends.
Alan has presented in 14 countries, 5 in Spanish and recently in French (both of which he taught himself). He’s the author of 11 books , including his most popular books: “Shut Up and Sell More Weddings & Events“, “Why Are They Ghosting Me?”, “Stop Selling and Help Them Buy Weddings and Events“ and his latest book “From Browsing to Booking”.
Alan speaks to thousands of entrepreneurs and business professionals annually through live and virtual presentations, small-group Mastermind Days and remote and on-site sales training. Wedding and event pros in over 110 countries have tuned in to hear Alan’s speaking, consulting, podcast and sales training.
by RobertL | Nov 20, 2024
Ursula McKinley is a seasoned marketer with 20 years of experience in public relations, branding, marketing, and event management. She has worked with major global brands such as Hilton, Subway, and Google, establishing herself as a leader in the industry.
A member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ursula also holds a Google certification and served on the Marketeers board for Facebook in Europe. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership.
In 2015, Ursula began freelancing with Ireland’s first mirror photo booth company and co-founded Media Lab NI in 2016. The company now offers 19 photo booth products and handles around 300 weddings and 200 corporate events annually across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
Ursula also supports 22 photo booth companies worldwide and, with her partner Sammy English, created a subscription website to help booth owners market their businesses. To date, they have produced over 650 marketing videos, 9,000 images, and 250 hours of training content, while mentoring over 3,000 owners globally. Ursula has also launched 175 photo booth brands, including their marketing materials and websites.
by RobertL | Nov 20, 2024
About Jordan
Jordan St. Jacques is a prominent figure in the industry, dedicated to helping Photoboothers and Disc Jockeys worldwide enhance their online presence and performance. He has been a speaker at PBX since 2018 and has participated in every MEX event, sharing valuable insights on topics such as websites, SEO, social media, and more. Jordan is the owner and operator of Canada’s DigitalMarketingPlus.com and has recently launched a new platform called. He will be present at PBX/MEX 2025 and is always open to conversations. PromPlanner.app
by RobertL | Nov 20, 2024
ABOUT MATT:
Matt Radicelli is a well-known entrepreneur and business coach based in Cleveland, Ohio. He founded Rock The House in 1999, successfully transforming it from a small, home-based business into a nationally recognized entertainment and audio-visual company. In 2019, Matt sold his largest venture, which had hosted over 2,000 events and generated $8 million annually. Following this, he established Mentor Pods Group Coaching, where he focuses on helping executives and business owners in the events industry enhance their decision-making and leadership skills. Matt combines his creative and analytical abilities to offer comprehensive business coaching and consulting. His motto, “Decline, Delegate, Do,” reflects his practical approach to balancing professional success with personal priorities.
