Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
From LA Dodgers to George Clooney’s Cocktail Hour: How Jeff Krauss Plans Iconic Events
Thu, 26 Dec 2024
Jeff Krauss went from being a shy kid with no prior experience in event planning to a trusted name in celebrity event management. Despite facing setbacks, including financial struggles and failed ventures in nightlife, Jeff learned the ropes of event planning and built a reputation for trust and hospitality. Over time, he expanded his network by forging key relationships and organizing high-profile events for celebrities like George Clooney and Saturday Night Live. In this episode, Jeff shares how he navigated career challenges, the importance of networking and perseverance, and his pivot to creating impactful projects like Fan Room Live, a virtual event series that blends entertainment with charitable impact. Jeff Krauss is a renowned celebrity event producer, entrepreneur, and influencer marketer. He is the President of IE Group, an event management and production company specializing in high-profile events. In this episode, Ilana and Jeff will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:41) How a Shy Kid Leaped Into Event Promotion (05:24) Finding Mentors Who Shaped His Promotion Skills (07:20) Transitioning to Larger Events Through Strategic Networking (12:50) Navigating Financial Struggles in the Lounge Business (15:20) Tips for Breaking Into Celebrity Circles (19:21) The Long Road to Working with Saturday Night Live (25:17) Moving Past Rejection Without Overthinking It (29:18) Pivoting During the Pandemic to Launch FanRoom Live (32:34) How FanRoom Live is Positively Impacting Lives (36:00) Jeff’s Shift from Nightlife to Other Ventures (38:37) Why Ignoring the Noise Is Key to Thriving in Business (40:09) Balancing Humility and Confidence in Business (41:38) Why a Strong Social Media Presence is Crucial for Success (43:23) Creating Quote Notes, a Platform for Spreading Positivity Jeff Krauss is a renowned celebrity event producer, entrepreneur, and influencer marketer. He is the President of IE Group, an event management and production company specializing in high-profile events. Jeff is also the co-founder of FanRoom Live, a virtual event series that connects celebrities with fans while supporting charitable causes. In addition, he serves as the Chief Inspiration Officer at QuoteNotes, a platform dedicated to sharing positivity and inspiration. Today, Jeff continues to innovate within the events industry, focusing on impactful projects and creating memorable experiences for audiences and clients. Connect with Jeff: Jeff’s Website: https://www.iegny.com/ Jeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-krauss-86745353 Jeff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iegroupnyc Resources Mentioned: Quote Notes’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quotenotesofficial/ Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training
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Patience can be a dream killer. If you don't have patience and you're an entrepreneur, that's really bad.
How does a shy kid with no connections in the entertainment business leap into such a career? I want you to meet Jeff Krause, the founder of IE Group, creating massive experience and events for stars, celebrities like George Clooney, Saturday Night Live, the LA Dodgers, and many, many more.
I have failed many times in my career. The only difference between me and maybe somebody else is that I always got back on the horse. Ignore the noise because people who thrive, they have to jump over hurdles to get where they are. If you can stay humble and still do your thing with confidence, you'll be great.
So how do you get to people at the top?
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If you've been curious about how we get into the celebrities, into events with stars, I want you to meet Jeff Krause, the founder of IE Group, creating massive experience and events for stars, celebrities like George Clooney. Oh my God, I would love to meet him one day. Saturday Night Live, the LA Dodgers, and many, many more.
He's also the creator of Fan Room Live, which is a platform that connects fans and celebrities through virtual events. Amazing, Jeff. But how does a shy kid with no connections in the entertainment business leap into such a career? Take us back in time, Jeff.
Well, first and foremost, thank you for having me on today. It's great to be here. To give you a little bit of a snippet, I did grow up in Long Island, Was and still am a very introverted, shy person, I guess you could say. And when I was in college, my friends and I would always go to nightclubs. And I would drink a little bit, but not too much, enough to drive home kind of thing.
So we would be online at a club, you know, and it's just me and my guy friends and we're just pay to get in, whatever. And one day we're just standing there and this promoter that we knew from back home walks up, cuts the line, walks in with all these women. And my friend just says to me, who's more extroverted, Jeff. We got to do that. I go, do what? He says, we have to promote parties.
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