Matt is a VIP coordinator who is currently working at 237 Global Inc.. They help create VIP experiences for artists such as Shawn Mendes, Hella Mega Tour, and Wiz Khalifa to name a few. In today’s episode explore how artists have created bigger and better experiences for their fans and how you can work in VIP.
In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:
• How Matt became a VIP coordinator
• What a VIP coordinator does
• How to get on the road as a VIP coordinator
• What it’s like to work for 237 Global Inc.
(00:00) Intro
(01:49) Patreon
(02:28) Matt gets on the bus
(03:41) How Adam and Matt met
(05:55) How Matt started working as a VIP Coordinator
(07:55) What VIP experiences use to be
(16:54) The rise in popularity of VIP experiences
(21:41) 23/7 Global Global
(24:50) Who has VIP experiences on tour today
(29:44) How VIP works
(36:48) How to get on the road as a VIP coordinator
(42:15) Average day working for 23/7 Global
(47:26) Skills that transfer over to other touring jobs from VIP
(50:47) Wrap up notes
(50:52) Shower Shoes
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Matt Jara - Guest
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Adam Elmakias - Host
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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey
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