Ep. 148 - How to Turn Underutilized Venue Space into Live Entertainment with Jack Slayton

On this episode of the Memory Makers Podcast, Russ is joined by Jack Slayton, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Game Show Studio. Together, they explore the shift toward live entertainment in Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) and location-based venues. Jack shares how transforming underutilized space into an immersive Hollywood-style game show experience drives customer engagement, creates repeat business, and delivers a unique draw for corporate outings and group events alike.

"It brings in the groups and brings in people who are looking for fun, and you can almost share the customer inside those four walls… Hopefully they leave the show having so much fun that they want to stay and play with all their friends."

— Jack Slayton

Jack also dives into why great live entertainment isn't about hiring a showstopper; it's about finding an empowering host who can read the room, connect with guests, and bring out the absolute best and funniest in every group.