Champagne, Cigars & Showbiz: The George Fontes Story (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this two-episode feature, Bruce sits down with George Fontes — AV veteran, entertainment industry insider, and the personality behind the champagne-and-cigar lifestyle.
This episode focuses on the man before the microphone:
His early path into events and AV
The realities of high-pressure entertainment production
What he learned managing crews, venues, logistics, and expectations
How that world shaped his mindset, personality, and creative direction
And of course — the origin stories behind his signature lifestyle of champagne, cigars, and unapologetic indulgence
George breaks down the rituals that keep him grounded, the mentors and mistakes that defined his career, and what it takes to stay sharp in an industry that never sleeps.
This episode is a deep dive into craftsmanship, personality, and the making of a unique American storyteller.
