How a Local Plumber Turned a Small Backyard Party With His Friends to a 10,000 Capacity Festival – Corey Topp

Today I sit down with Corey Topp, the visionary behind "Reminisce," a festival that grew from backyard parties to 10,000-strong events. Corey shares his incredible journey, from building social proof to scaling operations and fostering resilience in the face of challenges. Discover his secrets to event marketing, creating meaningful partnerships, and balancing personal growth with professional success. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a festival-goer, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable insights.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Power of Music and Memory 02:46 Core Identity and Purpose 06:09 The Journey of Reminisce 09:05 Scaling Success: From Backyard to Festival 11:46 Building Partnerships and Selling the Dream 15:08 Art vs. Science in Event Marketing 18:03 Creating Social Proof and Brand Advocacy 21:12 Navigating Rejection and Resilience 24:02 Mindfulness and Personal Growth 26:53 Sober Living in a Party Industry 46:42 Scaling Challenges in Event Management 53:55 The Importance of Co-Founder Relationships 01:01:16 Resilience in the Face of Adversity 01:10:46 Mindset and Perspective on Life 01:21:55 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations 🔗 FOLLOW COREY: https://www.instagram.com/coreytopp/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreytopp/?originalSubdomain=au https://x.com/coreytopp ✌🏼 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY PURCHASING PRODUCTS WE LOVE: Legacy — A men's health company with the most advanced at-home fertility analysis test. Understand your sperm health and freeze your youngest, healthiest sample today — Use the code 'TOT' to get 10% off your purchase @ www.givelegacy.com Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins (Sleep / Hydration / Focus & Collagen) — Use the code 'TOT' to get 25% off your purchase @ https://www.vitadrop.com.au/TOT GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 Our website: www.thatonetimepodcast.com 🌍 Advertise with us: [email protected] 🌍 Book us: [email protected] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP62dkT4JUozGGlk7zT1afQ?sub_confirmation=1 🗣️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CDS3KOgOSwmKCvK6BWS8B?si=e5916dc892c84387 🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-one-time-with-adam-metwally/id1657317674 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatonetime_podcast/ 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/itsadammetwally 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatonetime_podcast 💭 ABOUT US:

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