Eliza recently took over as CEO of this historic 1908 Capitol Hill venue from the former owner of Century Ballroom. In this episode we'll talk about how to balance executing your own vision, while still paying tribute to what made the venue successful before. We learn from her remodeling hiccups and why there were construction delays, we discuss the different business models for arts venue spaces, and finally we get vulnerable about how lonely being an entrepreneur can be. All this and your weekly top business news stories! Top Stories: 1. Reverie Ballroom opens in Century Ballroom space 2. Multiple experiential entertainment venues open PSBJ article and another one about a Rage Room 3. Woodinville hotel opens after construction delays PSBJ article 4. New CEOs: Hawaiian Airlines, Darigold, and T-Mobile Hawaiian Airlines , Darigold and T-Mobile About guest Eliza Wilder - CEO & Owner, Reverie Ballroom: Eliza has her BFA in Theater Directing from Cornish College of the Arts and has spent the past decade producing sold-out theater and circus productions, directing large-scale corporate events, and founding High-Fidelity Fusion, and international dance festival. She's a lifelong dancer, award-winning filmmaker, and a nationally recognized dance instructor. She took over as owner of this historic space earlier this year. Learn more: https://www.reverieballroom.com/ About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Rachel's event for queer women: Lesbian Chronicles LIVE Saturday, October 18th Reverie Ballroom 7pm: Social Hour 8pm: Show 9:30pm: After Party Buy Tickets Contact: Email:
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