Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being

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EventNewsDXB Ep. 07 Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being

EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.
Join host Ian Carless and seasoned event professional, Mike Wain, as he shares his insights on Dubai’s ever-evolving event industry and the challenges of entrepreneurship.

It's a candid discussion that shed's light on the rise and fall of Mike's previous company, Action Impact and see's him advocate for stronger industry standards and pre-qualification processes to create a more sustainable business landscape.

The conversation also explores the mental health toll of the industry, with Mike emphasising the need for empathy, rest, and healthy client relationships.

It's an engaging and honest discussion that provides valuable insights into the realities of building and sustaining a business in Dubai’s competitive events scene.

Podcast rundown

• Mike Wayne recounts his journey into Dubai's event industry.
• Closing Action Impact and how COVID-19 reshaped event planning and engagement.
• The importance of maintainng industry production standards.
• Exploration of the need for mental health awareness in the event industry.
• Insights into future trends and the sustainability of the events sector.

Production Credits:

Presented by: Ian Carless
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producers: Ian Carless & Joe Morrison
Produced by: EventNewsDXB & W4 Podcast Studio

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Chapters

1. Event Industry Insights and Stories (00:00:00)

2. Entrepreneurial Drive in Event Industry (00:12:19)

3. Promoting Mental Health in Event Industry (00:18:15)

4. Mental Health and Industry Outlook (00:25:40)