Start-up Speakeasy

A.C.E. Adventures of Creative Entrepreneurship Episode #021   Host: Kristy OustaletGuest: Katrina Bress - Mardi Gras ProductionShow notes & links can be found at: http://kristyoustalet.com/21 Mardi Gras in New Orleans is known as 'The Greatest Free Show on Earth' but this week's guest, Katrina Brees gives us a taste of the big bucks that goes into pulling it off and the immense amount of time and energy it takes to orchestrate this two week extravaganza. Don't let the 'free show' fool you, the Mardi Gras industry means big business.  One single float starts at $80k and can easily reach a half million dollar price tag.  Yes, just one. Katrina is an ambitious entrepreneur that handles all things Mardi Gras.  Her small business, I Heart Louisiana, never has a dull moment between: parade production, krewe management, krewe branding, booking entertainment and more.  All of the services her company provides, stays true to her ultimate mission to have the industry support local artists, creative solutions to cut