Prestige AV & Creative Services

Prestige AV & Creative Services is a Cincinnati-based audio-visual rental, production, and creative service provider, producing experiences for live, virtual and hybrid events, corporate meetings, private parties, receptions, and fundraising events. 

I have been with Prestige in a sales management leadership role since 2013, when I was the sales manager. After four years, I was promoted to Director of Business Development in 2017 and then promoted to my current role less than a year later in 2018. In each role, I led a team of passionate sales and marketing professionals, ensuring they 

‣ Listen to the customer
‣ Put the customers’ needs first
‣ Create amazing customer experiences 

During this time, I:

‣ Successfully secured two major convention center contracts in new markets, valued at $10M.
‣ Efficiently led teams, raising contract renewals with venues from 50% to 90% in two years.
‣ Boosted revenue by $1M annually through the development of new markets.
‣ Improved company performance by launching a national marketing campaign.

Everything was great, but then COVID-19 happened. 

Business went from strong to scarce in a matter of weeks. As a result, layoffs occurred, and we were forced to change the way we looked at the event industry. 

Not knowing if things would ever go back to how it was, we reimagined what Prestige could become with a focus on virtual events, and planning for the eventual return of virtual and live events. 

It was a rough couple of quarters, but we came out on the other side. 

I am proud of my role as a guide in this evolution – a guide both for my company and for our clients. 

I helped Prestige find footing by reimagining the industry and how to approach it through amazing virtual and, eventually, hybrid events. With focus and determination, I was able to help Prestige regain its:

‣ Team members
‣ Customer Base
‣ Focus

Today, we are now stronger and more resilient than ever.

Let's connect >>  bmonahan at PrestigeAV dot com

Vice President of Sales and Business Development ► Event Producer  ► Live, Hybrid & Virtual Events

Director Of Business Development

I specialize in connecting meeting and event planners with the latest in AV technology to create memorable experiences.

I work with mid- to large-size associations, corporations and organizations to host first-class meetings, events, trade shows, conferences and conventions. 

And, with Prestige AV & Creative Services, meeting and event planners have a one-stop resource. We have a large inventory of the finest equipment. But what sets us apart is that we partner with our clients to determine what you really need to make your meeting or event successful.

To make it easy for you, Prestige does it all, including:

• AV planning and production
• Creative direction
• Project management
• In-house design, video and post-production
• Writing services
• Cost-effective budgeting

National Sales Manager

BRIAN MONAHAN

Owner & Founder ► Motivator & Inspirer ► Writer ► Speaker ► Connector

Are you living the life you dreamt about when you were younger, the life you want to live, the life of your dreams? 

If yes, congratulations, and keep at it! And if not, read on.

First, know you are not alone. Too many people feel stuck where they are and aren’t sure of the steps to take to get to a place they want to be. And that’s where I can help.

I’ve always had a passion for living an authentic life and helping others do the same. 

My 20+ years in the events industry have provided the opportunity to watch and absorb the words and perspectives of the thousands of speakers I helped support. 

Those presentations shaped my thinking, my actions, and my motivation. Each helped me realize that I don’t have time to live small, and that I have a drive to do more. I found the courage to act and unleash my passion, and now, I want to help others do the same. 

Through keynote speeches, articles and books, team training, and one-on-one sessions, I am building a foundation to help you live bigger. 

While your approach may look different than someone else’s, that’s OK because there is no one size fits all solution. One thing that rings true across the board, however, is that it’s not easy and can be scary. But the result is worth it. 

If you are ready to act, let’s talk. 

Let’s also talk if: 

‣ You are in the events industry and looking to do more with your life
‣ You are in any industry and want to take charge of your life
‣ You are looking for a keynote speaker on leadership 
 
Please feel free to reach out to me or email me at 
Brian at BrianMonahan dot me

Personal / Small Business Coach

ITA AudioVisual

Responsibilities included leading the company’s senior directors; purchasing; capital expenditures; recruiting staff; inventory management/control; preparing the company for major software upgrade. 

Created training platform for mentoring and training ITA’s regional managers and frontline employees across 30+ locations.

Assistant General Manager

Director of Business Development/Senior Project Manager – Director of Audio Visual Sales & Operations 

Responsibilities included: operations manager; account management; new business development; execution and planning AV for meetings and events for 10-5000 attendees; creating content for events; marketing support

Director of Business Development

United States Marine Corp

-Leader of Marines
-Oversaw Audio Visual Library for Recruit Training Base
-Manager Commanding Generals Board Room
-Managed Recruit Training Cable Broadcast Library and Scheduling
-Managed Repair and Maintenance Division

Audio Visual Specialist

545/730 🎤 #Eventprof by Day 📘 Book Writing Coach by Passion 🎸 Air Guitarist

Are you following your passion? Are you taking action every day to unleash it? Most people believe passion precedes action, but I believe it’s the other way around. To find your passion, you must act first, but sometimes taking the first step is difficult. 

I help those who want to take that first step. 

Being in the event industry for the past 20 years, I’ve had amazing access to authors, speakers and world dignitaries. True, my job is to ensure their presentations go off without a hitch, but it also provides the opportunity to watch and absorb every single one of those motivation speakers I helped support. 

Those presentations helped shape my thinking, my actions and my motivation. Each has helped me realize that I don’t have time to live small, and that I have a drive to do more. Each has helped me find the courage to take action, unleash my passion and I want to help others do the same. 

This revelation is nothing new, actually. I’ve always been interested in personal and professional development and have taken small steps to support that interest. In doing so, I have found my stage as an author of a book and as a speaker at numerous conferences. 

Now, as I continue to support my corporate clients with Prestige, I also work with those who are looking to find and embrace their stage. 

Do you have a calling to write a book, become a speaker or rise to the top of your profession? If so, let’s talk. 

I help my clients own their life and their brand through whatever stage they prefer to be on. 

After all, life is too short to not do what you feel you’ve been called to do. It may be scary to take those first steps, but it’s worth it to live an amazing life and you deserve it. 

However, I understand it may be daunting to take those first steps onto your stage alone. Let me be your guide by providing you with the motivation you need to act so your passions will follow. 

Please feel free to reach out to me here or email me at  
Brian at BrianMonahan Dot Me . 

I look forward to connecting.

Brian Monahan

IncredibleContent.net

I have been writing content for well more than a decade in the health care, technology, and wellness industries. What I have found is that for many businesses, creating content is a chore. Still, it is something they need. 

With a focus in three primary areas, I can help you establish and maintain their credibility by writing the following: 

** Case Studies that tell stories about your customers, the challenges they faced, and how you helped them. They are told from your customer’s point of view and let your target market understand how you can assist them with the same or similar challenges. They are a powerful and objective tool and speak to your credibility.

** Compelling website content that welcomes your target market to your business. It guides them through the different sections they need to visit to understand whether or not you can help them. It helps develop a relationship and engage your customers and prospects, whether they are ready to buy or not. And, it enables you to build and maintain your credibility. 

** Articles that help you engage with your target market on a different level. Through them, you are speaking with your audience on an array of topics that are of interest to them, helping them see why you are a viable option. These articles may reside on your blog, in a trade publication or elsewhere. Regardless of where they are, they not only educate and inform but also help you solidify your credibility. 

Do you see a trend here? Case studies, website content and articles all speak to your credibility, and I love writing content that elevates the credibility of my clients. 

Want to learn more? Please reach out to me on LinkedIn or via email.

Content Planning + Writing | B2B Content Writer | Storyteller | Website & Article Writer

Minneapolis Happening

Minneapolis Happening, a division of Happenings Media, is an online magazine featuring information on what's happening in Minneapolis and the surrounding area. With relevant, timely and engaging articles, it's the source that locals and tourists alike turn to when they want to know what's happening in the city. And, with flexible, and cost-effective advertising programs, it enables local businesses to connect with the local community. 

I grew the viewership from 0 to over 35,000 monthly viewers in three years, and the website continues to be a resource for people wondering "what's happening" in Minneapolis and the surrounding area.

Publisher | Content Creator | Social Media | Digital Marketing

Pineapple RM

PineappleRM is a reputation-management agency in the Twin Cities area. As a senior account executive, I worked with a variety of businesses, helping with their public relations needs. 

Some of what I did on behalf of my clients include: 

* drafted press releases
* distributed press releases to local, regional and national media
* counseled on brand messaging
* secured speaking engagements

Senior Account Executive

Eat Generation

Responsible for all sales and marketing efforts behind this new-concept food start-up. Communicated the benefits of the service with top businesses professionals in the area, and demonstrated the system to large groups through out the Twin Cites. Achieved account penetration in several Fortune 100 companies as well as the top law firms. Managed the relationship within these key accounts, as well as crafted the weekly email newsletter to all customers. Coordinated daily responsibilities with key personnel to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Grew revenue over 150% in first six months. 

Despite these successes, Eat Generation fell victim to the recession and the bad economic climate and shut its doors in May, 2009.

Director, Sales and Marketing Communications

Your content is your credibility. I firmly believe that, and that's why I named my business Incredible Content (see that "credible" inside "incredible"? Yeah).  

You know it, too. 

You understand the power of content and how it helps you connect with your audience. You believe it's critical in establishing trust and credibility with your audience. You know it's a superpower waiting to be unleashed, but you just don't have the time or the resources to give it what it deserves. 

And that's where I come in. I'll either take the content piece off your plate entirely or work seamlessly with your team to create content that your audience wants and needs, enhancing trust and credibility.

For 17+ years, I've been helping B2B businesses establish, build and maintain credibility through content that connects with their audience. I love helping my clients reap the rewards of content (an engaged audience that leads to more sales), and I'd love to help you, too. 

Here's how I help you do that: 

➤ CONTENT PLANNING: I help create a manageable content plan that's based on more than what National Day it is. It's based on your business initiatives and objectives, customer challenges, success stories, competition, industry trends and more.

➤ CONTENT WRITING: I create different types of content based on the various stages of your customer's journey. That includes:

✓ Case studies: A case study tells a great story, and who doesn't love a great story? They are relatable and enable your target market to see themselves because, chances are, they are facing the same challenges that you address in the case study.

✓ Websites: Your website is about much more than the layout and images. It's about the words on the page and how you communicate with your audience.

✓ Articles: Blog posts and articles in trade/consumer publications are a great way to connect with your target market while building your credibility.

How we work together is based on what makes the most sense to you, your goals and your budget. You can hire me to help with planning, writing, or both. 

Who are my clients? You can find them in the following industries: professional services, financial services, food and ag.

If you need help planning or creating high-quality, strategic content, let's talk. 

Please feel free to send me a message here on LinkedIn, or you can email me at wendy@incrediblecontent.net.

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