Rick Barsness
America’s Incredible Pizza
Selling and turning non-sales people into sales people
2016 Experience
A brief recap of 2016 F2FEC
10X Better
Face 2 Face Entertainment Conference (F2FEC) was three days of intense, interactive business discussions, led by an array of the most accomplished professional in the industry. Through powerful group sessions and the willingness to share wisdom for the success of each other, you had exclusive access to the insights and trade secrets that keep your FEC profitable, relevant, and memorable.
See More Photos2016 Venue
San Diego, CA
Kona Kai Resort & Spa
The 2016 F2FEC event was hosted at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego, California, February 23-25, 2015. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa is chock full of activities, adventures, and amenities. From lazing on our private beach, to enjoying cocktails poolside. From paddle boarding and kayaking to chartering a sailboat or fishing off the pier. From badminton to bonfires, your request is our desire. Images provided by the Kona Kai Resort & Spa.
2016 Speakers
To view the presenter’s talk click on the film icon below each speakers picture.
2016 Partners
Please view partner’s Showcase video by clicking on the film icon below each company’s logo.
A Special Thanks
Ann Marie
Advisor / CJ Barrymores
Power Point Design and Build.
Billy Warr
Family Entertainment Group
Video asset collection and compilation. Good guy. Always supportive.
Brad Brown
Worldwide Video
Real-time feedback. Invaluable timing. Friend.
Christopher Jones
Professional Recording Artist
Lyrics, music remix, recording and performance: Behind the Conference Welcome and Sam & Dave Thank You video
Debbie Majchrzak
Sterling Graphics
Badge and other printing. Power Point slide backgrounds. Seriously cool person.
Friends of the Amigos
Nationally
Research. Ideas and feedback. Thank You. From the Heart.
Jolly Mateo, Curran MacMillan and Danielle Staths
SDSU Students
Set-up. Mic – Runners. Cool Kids. (Thanks Professor Sipe).
Jonathan Roberts and Victor Vongpraseuth
Bright Bokeh
Videography on-site. Year two.
Karen Jones
Intermission music selections and compilations. F2F Playlist. Creative writing.
Kimberly Jones
Everything.
Mia Bowery
Creative writing and design. Photo formatting and administrative support.
Nick Kales
Script writing, Editing, Creative Direction for Video Productions. Third year collaborating.
Partners – Alliance and Media
Alliance and Media Partners
Content development. Ideas and creative input. Can’t do this without you.
Rhonda Perry
FedEx, Pointe Hilton, Phoenix.
Standee and printing. Wonderful to work with.
Presenters – VIPs
Sharing with a passion. Brad Little. Rick Barsness. Jim Kessler.
Sam Dando
Family Entertainment Group.
Pre, on-site and post conference support. Amazingly positive, super individual.
Sean and Donovan Stauder
Innovative Presentations
On-site stage, lighting and AV.
Stuart Mandelbaum
Corporate Graffiti
Swag
Tim Sealy
Clever Monkey Studios
Photography. Year two!
Zak Jones
Rock Star.
Lyrics, recording and performance: Behind the Conference Welcome and Sam & Dave Thank you videos. Video asset collection and ideas.
Annette “Kay” Anderson
Writing, proofing and creative counsel. We Manifest ideas and editing. Soul support.
Bob Cooney
Blue Laser Interactive
Amazing support and in-the-room contributions. Friend.
Cassie Donovan
Kona Kai Resort and Spa
On-site event planning.
Dane Taylor
Taylor Voice
Voice narration on the videos: Behind the Conference, Jumpstart and We Manifest.
EPIC Participants
Industry Gurus
F2FEC 2015 Debrief. Ideas and directional input for F2F 2016.
John Myers
C J Barrymore’s
Pre, post and on-site conference logistics, set up and in-the-room logistics and support Bottom Line – The Man in the Middle. Go-to-Guy. Big Heart. As good as it gets. Love This Guy!
Jon Lotoczky
Script writing, Editing, Creative Direction for Video Productions. Third year collaborating.
Kaelin Stone
Video asset collection. Beautiful spirit.
Katie Decker
Collideascope
F2FEC website, registration and preconference communications. On-site and in-the-room support. DPI Reports and presentation. Friend.
Mark Nesfeder
Family Entertainment Group
Inspiration for Break Videos. On-site assistance. Great person to hang out with.
Michele Keck
Database management and administrative support.
Pam and Lance Thompson
Bagpipe Luau
Free lance writers, supporters. Friends.
Paul Chambers
Element5
F2FEC website design and development. Pre and post conference logistics. Poll Everywhere. DPI Reports and presentation. Friend.
Presenters – Professionals
Amazing Hearts
O. Lee Mincey, Bruce Nussbaum, Lori Sipe, Joe Vajda. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Ruth Ann Gleason
D&R Services
Administrative, secretarial and layout services. Our 22nd year together.
Sara Kauten
Element5
F2FEC logo and identity development.
Stacey Mackinnon
AMI Graphics
Signage design and development.
Tim Ahlers
PCRM, Inc.
Image asset research, power point slide deck compilation. Great perspective. Our 11th year collaborating. Great friend.
Veronica Ochla
District Publishing
Graphic arts and design.