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John mckenzie of enthuse has a wealth of industry knowledge and skills in terms of press and event management, videographer austin and his company is called enthuse for a reason. John is passionate and connecting with great enthusiasm to function for the users produced, let it be press campaigns or classes and leisure activities. John helps his visitors to successfully communicate with his visitors. He suddenly notices what works and also what happens to be effective and has the press network and contacts to make sure that his consumers are heard. John and his team enthusiastically provide a fantastic service for any event, which always exceeds expectations. He is creative and always finds methods to make an impression both as a mc, speaker and motivator, similarly through various events and team building activities. As a result, john and the concrete company enthuse are engaged in creating memories and providing suggestions to increase the flow of time, and engaging their customers and toy forever fulfilling this challenge with a normal dose of enthusiasm! Lincoln booth, general manager of cookie time
Events
The waiter singers were great. As a conference organizer we are constantly striving to offer our users the best possible entertainment, which is only a chance to make a splash, and the singing waiters made a sensation. Our store also offers those who are aiming for a superb evening of laughter and attractions to book the singing waiters. Tony laker - house of travel - symposium and event organization
John and his team provided a fantastic evening, i have had nothing but positive comments from all sorts of people who attended this dinner and were "served" by the "singing waiters". John and the concrete team were able to create their own schedule around our needs and adapt to the small changes made before the feast and during the course of the evening.The spokes acquired were witty, understood their own audience and made many confused as to the fact whether they were really waiters who knew how to sing a bit, or needlessly poorly trained waiters trying to make a living. I believe that one day we may follow them again angus gardiner, crusaders team manager
The singing waiters are always exciting to work with, their enthusiasm is infectious, their ability to adapt to changing situations and their desire to make our event the most possible made the night a success. I would highly recommend this team of talented entertainers to make your leisure time a "wow factor" and be remembered by people. They create amazing memories.Sally chesterfield; rural fire authority
We rolled out the red carpet and invited the paparazzi to add to the excitement of our silvermoon tactix end of season dinner. John and the enthuse team made every effort to engage our guests from the day they arrived at the birthday party venue to the final act of the evening, providing fantastic entertainment and live music. The evening was a huge success and john and the concrete team adapted to the clientele and our needs. We would always recommend enthuse for your next event! Sally hayes, event equipment and business relationship manager for the mainland netball association
John mckenzie is an excellent presenter, he was able to adapt to the news of the evening and enthusiastically offered suggestions as to how people were able to improve the event. John also remains a warm-hearted and kind person who will make you feel that your event is special. The singing waiters also provide an amazing performance that makes the leisure time experience unique and captures the event with a similar "wow factor".Sally chesterfield; rural fire authority
We invited john and the concrete team to provide an "outstanding" hobby for a triple 70th birthday celebration in hamilton - i can't explain how fantastic the whole experience was, from the initial contact with john, where we discussed the huge variety of suggestions that he would be able to offer, to the clear logistics and briefing on how the event was run. John made three closet changes over the course of the evening, from crazy paparazzi at the oscars to advanced mc in a black dinner suit to an outrageous rocky horror-inspired number. It kept our guests up until deep into the night worrying about who he was , and still many guests are clueless - which represents just one and only one person. The singing waiters were also fantastic and absolutely fooled our guests, but were also too funny. Stories of the evening are still being discussed and most are still laughing. I would definitely recommend john and concrete company enthusiast. Amber maisey. The maisey group
Foodstuffs south island limited turned to enthuse's capabilities to execute a graduation party for the academy of management. Enthuse provided the "paparazzi/red carpet", catering for the evening and live music. The evening was a considerable success and john and the enthuse team did a fantastic job of getting everyone moving on the dance floor and playing. Enthuse were quite skillful and made it easy to collaborate with them, from the options they gave at the start and culminating in the evening itself.Debbie bernes, foodstuffs south island
We wanted to add all sorts of little things really special to the evening of the national conference elementary chapter evening, and the singing enthuse waiters certainly rose to such a task. In fact, they exceeded our expectations, providing a fantastic evening of humor, movies, and notable entertainment for the dance floor after they showed their strengths as a "stand in" band. The instrumentalists were so engaging and "realistic" in their waiter roles, each having a pretty well-defined personality that really made the evening exciting and got everyone thinking about how the "special" waiters operate. After the waiters advanced to the stage, they put on a terrific show, and ended with an unimaginable assortment of the best classic songs to dance to, which got everyone moving on the dance floor - to the the singing waiters' ability to provide a full evening of entertainment, including improvisation and acting minecraft, and subsequently a performance of sorts is easily fantastic. We have built up an endorsement and can't wait to use enthuse again after a while. Alison buck, chartered accountants australia and new zealand
We are delighted with the joint success of the national primary chapter conference, and would like to thank your talents, and the composition of the wonderful team of singing waiters for the clients' time and input in helping such a process. Here is the feedback from attendees about your wonderful entertainment: satisfaction rating: 100%
- Great evening- entertainment was great, food was great. Great evening. Well done for getting so many accountants out on the dance floor! - It was fun to keep track of the fake waiters and waitresses and study people's facial expressions. I quickly figured out what was what for, so it was another reason for me to be entertained.- The relaxation and company was great - great evening- loved the contact with the entertainers at the beginning of the evening.- Great evening. The entertainment was great - anything out of the ordinary- absolutely fantastic! Everyone! Had a wonderful time! - Fantastic food, fantastic antics, and impressive company. Quite an exquisite evening- unfortunate as it was, i got sick so i couldn't attend, but i had heard great things about the evening - very disappointed that i missed it! Alison buckconference coordinator, lifelong learning
One woman at my table went from saying "this is outrageous. This waiter is so unprofessional that he is required to apply for today!" To "wow, what a professional game; so funny and uneducated fun." All of which you will discover in our service in approximately the shortest time possible. Your team were brilliant and made our conference gala dinner a huge success. Many delegates raved about it the other day.Peter reynolds, executive director early childhood council
The evening was fantastic and your team were amazing.James chatterley, event dynamics
Southland sports has now twice known the services of enthuse to carry out ilt southland sports awards. As singing waiters they have been a surprise hit and as paparazzi they have been a fun and entertaining addition to the program. The enthuse team complemented our award ceremonies perfectly, bringing an element of fun to a rather formal evening. Not only did they provide fantastic entertainment, but they also made a solid contribution to the ambience and feel of the whole awards evening. John is easy to work with, he understands our fans and is focused specifically on them. Sport southland recommends enthuse without rush. Brandon mcdermott, executive director sport southland
Our goal was to put on a weekend of fun, humor and entertainment - our staff was not disappointed and is in a position to recommend the singing waiters. Mike grant - southern rural fire department. Nz forest and rural firefighters association annual conference dinner
Good networking on the eve of the event, service execution and excellent entertainment. Guests enjoyed the performance impressively, with many asking if we could continue! Workplace savings nz
I felt comfortable working with the client and jimmy. From my position, everything was wonderfully thought out, organized and executed. You saw our standards and put together a brief that not only suited our legal needs, but also made the evening enjoyable in the process. I think all the knowledge as a dj cannot be underestimated, you both were able to get and then keep each of our professionals on the dance floor, something i didn't think anyone could achieve in a casino. Thanks again for any of your effortsdanicia manning, synlait milk
On behalf of blacks fasteners ltd i would like to thank john beyond his fantastic "you are your brand" presentation; everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. I would also like to thank john and aaron for the fun celebrations that they organized, as well as the design and order of the competitions that were associated with the day's events. The way they tailored the forums and events for the different pe classes and the humour that went along with it was incredible and our staff had a fantastic team building evening. The event will be remembered with warmth and fondness, with this in mind i would recommend enthuse as a serious institution. Roger black, managing director of blacks fasteners ltd the team were very friendly and helpful and managed to get people involved in the game show. Once the '70's nightclub' started they kept everyone entertained, including a shocking special guest. We highly recommend enthuse, they were a pleasure to work with and our staff will definitely contact them for our next event. Matt engel, sinclair knight merz
I am going to take advantage of the offer and thank you when the ceo conference dinner was a success. We were particularly impressed with the extent to which you adapted the role of magazine editor. Our brief was detailed and specific, so we were impressed with the fact that the audience member handled the role flawlessly without a hitch. Those in attendance were fleshed out and found the process hilarious, the stories are still being told! I have no hesitation in recommending you to corporate groups looking to find something great" for your event.Thanks again john, looking forward to next time with excitement. Bronwyn knutson, regional hr manager - new zealand, mantra group (peppers resorts)
The evening was a blast. The singing waiters really knew how to please our specific audience, whether it was their antics with the waiters or their performance on stage! Of any consumer tournaments participated in across the homeland, this was probably the optimal saturday night entertainment, primarily when some of the attendees improvised a fourth singing waiter! Thank you for the terrific entertainment, which undoubtedly did not prevent us from playing well the other day: the southland team won the tournament! Rosie de goldie, evergreen masters softball
The singing waiters were a brilliant addition to the virtual awards evening. They presented the evening with humor and comfort, which was exactly what the attendees requested to receive. As waiters you were hilarious and than entertainment was fantastic. John understood our audience and works with it. The transition from waiters to entertainment was delightful even the dance floor drew a large crowd - we by no means assumed we'd see limbo at our awards evening, however with singing waiters it's required to expect the unexpected! We earned tons of kudos about the festivities, and in addition tons of comments about the singing waiters and the many rule that the models really helped make the awards night such a success. We would easily recommend john and his team for a wide variety of celebrations. Richard hoskin, ceo sport southland
Foodstuffs south island ltd was very pleased to have enlisted the services of enthuse and telephone 'singing waiters' to provide the academy of management graduation party for the twelfth year.From the planning process and finishing on the entertainment at the event, john and his team provided a unique site and games. Their "singing waiters" performance is professional, comical, creative even ultimately, hilariously entertaining. Arron perriam, organizational learning and development manager, foodstuffs
Thanks to enthuse for a wonderful event and evening. The support provided in anticipation of the event was exceptional and had many secrets, going above and beyond to make the organizers' job easier. Enthuse were flexible, friendly, approachable and highly professional. The celebration was phenomenal and over the course of a number of weeks i have received kudos. Our consultants particularly praised enthuse as the entertainment for the event. The enthuse entertainment really managed to liven things up and get everyone dancing, which is not at all easy for the usually conservative attendees. Thank you for your input and well-being (naturally!) - It wouldn't have been the same without enthuse's help. We would definitely recommend enthuse for any celebration, both informal and formal. Thank you so much!!! Grace ryan, sinclair knight mertz
We recently engaged enthuse to put together an entertainment soft in honor of our 30th anniversary. John was fantastic, energetic and motivated about it to make the evening a huge success, and what a night it was! The atmosphere from the ground up, from the red carpet and paparazzi, to meeting the band, was one of laughter and fun. John was a fantastic mc from our theme "it's your being and risk has the power to sing! With bk enthuse i believe the difference: the fact of how not only organized almost all the men are, but also personally entertained from the get go and wholeheartedly. I really feel that the men's 30th birthday party was the defining best evening of my life.Jane diver - peter diver plumbing & drainage ltd
Thank you for a great event at hanmer springs. We received great feedback from everyone who attended the dinner, they really enjoyed the evening and the entertainment provided by you and your team. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to get people on the dance floor, but you guys did a fantastic job and got everyone up and joining in the dancing for the rest of the evening. The way you managed to bring our magical theme to life within our budget was also great, very creative and really brightened up the evening. I hope we have the opportunity to work with you and your team again for another creative, interesting and fun evening! Jenny docherty, ncs marketing consultant
Thanks for a fantastic evening, the whole team had a great time. There was a lot of talk about it in the office this morning and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We are a diverse group with a wide variety of people. The fact that more than half of us didn't break up until 12:00 when you finished was a testament to your musical prowess. It reminded me once again that there is nothing better than live music. An evening like this was much needed and you delivered. Thank you from all of us. Brandon furness - commercial manager, retail, meridian energy limited
John mckenzie from enthuse helped me organize an evening of fun and relaxation for 40 people from marriotts limited and the day was a great success. John is the consummate professional, always well prepared and has many good ideas for planning an event such as we had. John's energy for the event is also a great asset when considering his services.Alan sharr, director
The team of singing waiters were excellent. Performing as waiters, they certainly captured the attention of everyone in attendance, from the "silly", "lazy" to the "totally in-the-moment"! People commented on how inappropriate they were, yet had no idea that they were not part of the restaurant's wait staff team. Aaron as the officious, very campy, busy waiter was great, and john playing the role of frankenfurter was priceless. And i was amazed that at one point everyone started dancing. Sonia kennedy, event manager
Video testimonial from the rural health conference about the singing waiters
I'm still listening to all the guests' stories about their individual experiences with the singing waiters and wonder how many guests still didn't realize that these were paid entertainers.... Yes, many thought ruby and ruben were just two very talented waiters who came to help us!!! Some of the "smarter" guests realized right away when courtney and aaron performed the first song (fantastic voices, btw), but everyone enjoyed singing and dancing the night away..... A conga line even formed at one stage. We were more than pleased with the singing waiters entertainment and the way the evening went. Everything was exactly as we expected, and many guests commented that it was one of the best or the best wedding they had ever attended. I agree with that myself!"Sienna pat
Enthusiast and john have appeared in a variety of roles at first national real estate's regional conference series. Take a look and listen to what first national ceo john stewart had to say about enthuse and john
We enlisted the help of the enthuse team at two of our conferences in 2009 and 2011. Both events were not only fantastically memorable but also great fun for our delegates. Everyone was involved in the party spirit promoted by the enthuse team and it was a great evening of laughter and fun. Both events were unique and surprised and delighted everyone who attended. Thank you enthuse! Lantana wallcroft, triplejump
A huge thank you to you and your team for your tremendous contribution to our employee conference. You were the glue that held all of our key activities and themes together, and certainly added an element of "fun" to the three days. You were a fantastic pleasure to work with from conceptualization to event execution, and i had every confidence that you could deliver what we wanted from day one. Thank you again, and i look forward to working with you again in the future. Donna harper arnott's nz ltd
From the first national real estate conference in wellington:
Event managementjohn made our awards evening easy (again). This is usually the most stressful part of our entire conference, but with john's involvement the last two years it was easier, ran more smoothly, and his attention to detail added that "little extra" that gets overlooked when planning everything. Thank you so much for your help and we look forward to working with you next year and beyond. We can't wait to see what else you come up with!
Entertainment thank you again for your full participation in our conference in wellington. Our delegates really enjoyed your presentations during the day and were simply amazed in the evening. The singing waiters were a real hit, none of our delegates realized that they were not part of the hotel staff, even after they got on stage and sang! It wasn't until the following evening that most delegates realized they were actually part of the organized entertainment and not just overly enthusiastic waiters - brilliant!!! gina fowler, member services manager, first national real estate.
Enthuse and singing waiters were not only an enjoyable job, but an absolute success of the event. The waiters did an amazing job of staying completely in character, even when there were numerous complaints about how poorly they were able to serve the guests. But from my end, it was hilarious to watch! And when they sang a song, there were smiles on the faces of everyone in attendance. I will recommend them again and again! Samantha stirling, operations and special events manager, exclusive events nz ltd
Thank you so much for the service you provided at the meridian christmas party on saturday december 5. The feedback we are receiving is nothing but positive. Everyone seemed to have fun, i saw people dancing who i thought couldn't even move. The evening was certainly a huge success and no doubt largely due to you and your team. You did a fantastic job and really ensured that every table was involved throughout the evening. Thank you again for your services and we will definitely keep you in mind for future events. Emma wooding, meridian energy limited
From marisa maloney of major australian company orica chemnet: enthuse covered several areas and bases for this conference:enthuse organized the entertainment and team building activities for the executive staff conference and provided the theming, event concept and presenter for the awards evening.
Singing waitersyour waiters fooled everyone and complained to me about the interesting yet entertaining service. But as soon as the reveal happened, the mood in the room became electric. I can't believe that by the end of the evening you had everyone singing and dancing! A great way to kick off the conference and set the mood for the next two days.
Lightning scripts - lights! Camera! Action! The feedback from our staff after being behind the camera has been nothing but positive. You have captured and engaged our executives (and they are certainly diverse) in a way that makes them want more! We may have had a few "actors." We even tricked them into thinking the video wouldn't be ready until a couple weeks later. Instead, you edited them overnight to get them ready for the big finale the next night, and i know it was done under very difficult conditions. So thank you for the professionalism and dedication you showed to keep the "show going."
Oscar nightwhat a way to wrap up our 2008 leadership conference! Our attendees entered the function room in style - they walked the red carpet (through the paparazzi) and then were treated to a special screening of the movies they had made the night before. Your hilarious and interactive antics were a lot of fun, and the entertainment at the oscar after party was sensational. Our attendees are still buzzing around the office (2 weeks later)!
John, you have a terrific team at enthuse, and thanks to their energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, dedication, and of course, an exceptionally good sense of humor, our conference was truly a success. I can't emphasize enough how great you all were.... I know we will definitely work with you again!
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Enthuse provides such a great package. John not only provided fantastic entertainment for our event, but also prepared the presentation in no time at all. I don't think we have ever gotten such great feedback on our choice of entertainers! Belinda nyberg, phonak
I just want to thank you and your team for making the annual awards dinners for the new zealand and australian first national networks here in christchurch such a huge success. The concept, presentation, management and enthusiasm of your team have made these events truly special. We look forward to your participation in the nz events in wellington next may. John stewart, general manager first national real estate
The team building event was a challenging experience and everyone is still talking about it. Friday night was fantastic, your professionalism and sense of humor ensured the event was a huge success.Louise edwards, executive director, perpetual trust
John exceeded our expectations. His energy, enthusiasm, creativity and obvious desire to make a difference was impressive and the end result was an incredibly successful conference. I was extremely impressed with john's attention to detail, creativity and professionalism. John designed and delivered our sales training, organized the entertainment, including the theming and concept, and generally brought the "x" factor. He was a pleasure to work with and our christmas cookie sellers found him very motivating and inspiring. We can't wait to use john's services again in the future." Enthusiasm is certainly his middle name. Lincoln booth, ceo of cookie time
At our recent convention in queenstown, we engaged john in several roles - as mc or conference presenter, as entertainer and as conference presenter/presenter. John was able to separate these roles and fulfill each of them to the highest level. His enthusiasm and willingness to create a great show and rally the delegates helped make our conference one of the most memorable in recent years. John is a pleasure to work with, very accommodating and i am sure that anyone who uses his services will find that john "more than delivers" on his promises. Garry mason, ceo of first national real estate network limited
The feedback from staff has been fantastic. Everyone says the evening went great, there were lots of laughs and a good balance throughout the evening. Loved the part where the staff got up and participated in the entertainment. The music and performers were fantastic as always - we loved the oscar theme! As for your role - i think you did a fantastic job of organizing the event, liaising with the hotel, props and myself. It was great that you kept in touch with what was going on when you needed feedback from me, or just kept me updated on where we were at and what you had organized. Your role as silly gun during the evening was really awesome, and you played the part really well!!!! Well done!!!Meeghan ellison, finance now
"A truly adaptable entertainer, john readily accepted the challenge when vodafone were looking for a unique aspect to our annual christmas event. 'Rocky horror' was chosen as the theme and john transformed into frank-n-furter along with his trusty sidekick. The sweet transvestite enthralled our guests and the feedback was fantastic. John was easy to work with, constant communication and lots of great ideas helped the evening run effortlessly. Thank you john for a fantastic evening." Sally goldsmith vodafone
Please accept my thanks on behalf of the yha board of directors and staff for your efforts on saturday evening as a presenter at our 75th anniversary celebrations. You also choreographed a show that had the right mix of formality, theatricality, fun and entertainment. It was an energetic performance that included all the elements we discussed in planning and it was very well received by our staff, yha members, tourism industry representatives and dignitaries. I have already received some great feedback, especially from staff and board members who commented that your role and presentation reflected the values and style of the yha. Well done and thanks for all your hard work, john - this job is never easy, but you've handled it brilliantly! Nikki waghorn, yha national office communications
The performance of the singing waiters took our team by surprise. Everyone was in the dark and thought one of the "planted" waiters would pick a fight with our keynote speaker who had performed earlier in the day - it just so happened to be john. The whole concept was very interesting, and the "reveal" was fantastic.... The waiters turned into a number of well-known performers..... Our team didn't want to leave the dance floor afterwards! Great entertainment, a great time and professionalism. David goppert, national sales manager broker channel westpac nz ltd
The very friendly waiters were the perfect entertainment for a small group of professional women. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the highlight was the beautifully presented entertainment.Lesley dawson, managing director of hill's pet nutrition ltd
Fantastic, energetic, motivational. Intravenous injection of corporate caffeine. A pleasure to work with john and enjoyable again.Wayne evans, finance now
The chatter of the singing waiters took our team by surprise. Everyone was in the dark and thought one of the "planted" waiters was going to pick a fight with our keynote speaker from earlier in the day - it just so happened to be john. The whole concept was very interesting, and the 'reveal' was fantastic.... The waiters turned into a number of famous performers..... Our team didn't want to leave the dance floor afterwards! Great fun, a great time and professionalism.
I was impressed with your attention to detail, and it really showed at the themed evening at the gondola and skyline restaurant. Also, your efforts during the awards ceremony, when we had to ask you to act as host on very short notice, showed that you can react and perform at a high level when you don't know what is required of the stage - you were excellent. I could go on and on with praise, but what i really want to say is thank you. You made my conference as chairman of first national group a memorable experience and for that i thank you. Colin wilson, chairman of first national real estate network limited
We found john one evening at an event where he was speaking and asked him to help us prepare for the management christmas party. He, along with a team of two, organized a real fun evening that everyone enjoyed and talked about for many days after the event. The team performed (like trained seals) from the start as a meet and greet and then entertained with fun bits and pieces throughout the evening, culminating in a performance by the company 'idol', which proved quite challenging for some but very entertaining for the audience. The trio performed many songs from our chosen era, which they presented superbly and with good musical flair. A great evening, good laughs, great memories and fun participation. Rod grote, ceo of pacifica group
"If you want enthusiasm, passion, style and professionalism, you need john mckenzie, and that's without his austin powers image! John is a natural and talented entertainer who is dedicated to his client; his preparation is top-notch, which contributes to a performance that exceeds expectations." Chris rowe promotions manager riccarton park
As a presenter...
Excellent conference presenter - very professional, with terrific enthusiasm and energy. Glenda harding, harding consultants (professional conference organizer)
John was an excellent presenter at the national event conference (eventing the future). Being part of the industry, it is always difficult to speak in front of colleagues, but john listened to the demands of the role and delivered with true professionalism. John took the time to incorporate appropriate theme music and integrate points raised in the sessions. Although the mc's role at the conference was more formal and was to introduce the speakers, his real flexibility was shown when he was mc at the dinner at the beginning of the conference where he "performed" his piece rocky horror. It was a hit!!!Ann hindson, director of eventing the future ltd
I just wanted to say a big thank you to john for his professional entertainment and mc duties which he so aptly performed at our peppers clearwater resort cup day. Our guests and clients left comments and sent us thank yous all day long! Your character "sebastian" was superb as the host, greeting guests upon arrival and giving tips on cup day attire, etiquette and how to walk down the catwalk like a supermodel ..... All of this certainly set the scene for a fantastic day. Your humor and flexibility on the day was great. Your advice and help in creating a memorable event for our clients was great. We definitely set them up for race day, i look forward to working with you again. Emma taurua, marketing manager new zealand, mantra group (peppers resorts)
I would like to thank you on behalf of the directors and everyone who attended our company's 20th birthday celebrations. Your character bob kramer was certainly memorable as host and thank you for keeping the evening going with enthusiasm, humor and professionalism, i think it worked very well. Thank you also for your help in organizing the evening, the audio visual presentations, shipleys and lighting work. I was really able to relax and enjoy the evening knowing that the event was in safe hands. Thanks again. Paul bingham, managing director of black cat group
John is a great mc. He does his homework in gathering facts and figures and entertains and informs the audience on the day of the event. Very professional and enthusiastic! Steve gurney, gurney gears and multisport legend
You came highly recommended to me for your public speaking experience and ability to adapt to any situation while projecting a professional image. I can honestly say that your performance as prince charming, our host for the "cinderella ball" at the cholmondeley children's home, exceeded my expectations!!! You were brilliant and the feedback from those who attended the ball was very positive. I will definitely recommend your services and look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you so much for helping us raise money so that we can continue to support children and families in crisis. Michelle vattez, events and fundraising coordinator cholmondeley children's home
As mc, john was extremely professional, meeting with me prior to the event to go over the plan and discuss the flow of the evening. Like austin powers, he had the entire group eating out of his hand as soon as he entered the room. This is not easy as our group is very diverse, but his energy made him irresistible to everyone in attendance - they loved him! He got everyone interacting with each other, got them moving. He was great and exceeded our expectations and i would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a consummate entertainer and mc.Kim semmens, franchise support manager for the robert harris cafe chain
"John is a very confident speaker/presenter with an enthusiastic personality. He has a great rapport with his audience and is equally comfortable whether speaking or giving a prepared speech. John has a flexible approach that allows him to pick up on what is going on around him and incorporate it into his presentation when necessary."Janet copeland inspiration pr
John managed the announcements and entertainment at the start and finish area, which is outside christchurch city hall on kilmore street, which is closed for the day. He was also our presenter at the awards ceremony which was held in the auditorium of christchurch city hall. We, the sbs marathon participants, were very pleased with john's services. He was very professional and brought a new style of entertainment to both the start/finish area and the awards ceremony. He also proved to be very knowledgeable about the technical equipment we used, which also contributed to the overall atmosphere that was created this year. We have received very good feedback from our sponsors, competitors and fans alike about this aspect of what has now become one of the best events in the south island with a reputation for being professionally organized. Chris cox, race director sbs marathon event christchurch
We were extremely pleased with the mc work you did for the inaugural armstrong prestige festival of cycling. We could not have done it without you and we were very pleased with how professionally you ran the event. Your ability to think, fill in the blanks, and speak when necessary was essential to the success of the event. Great job! Simon hollander, director, armstrong prestige festival of cycling
As a participant for several years in european professional cycling races, including the tour de france, i know how important a professional commentator is to a successful event. Attending the armstrong prestige criterium and having the pleasure of listening to john's commentary, i was riveted to the event from start to finish. His passion, enthusiasm and energy brought back many memories for me, but more importantly he entertained the audience with a level of professionalism that i have not seen from us in new zealand.Eric mckenzie, director emc2 bikes
Team building
Your entertainment and team building was the highlight of our trip - what an amazing time! You guys hit the spot. Very funny and motivating. Some people really tried hard and some even said it was the best thing they had ever done. We will definitely recommend you to others - we already have. Enthuse definitely exceeded expectations on all counts. It was great that you kept the energy and momentum going from start to finish. Kate coombridge, generation developments ltd
The feedback i received from our staff after being behind the camera was nothing but positive. You captured and engaged our executives (and they are certainly diverse) in a way that made them want more! We may have had a few "actors." We even tricked them into thinking the video wouldn't be ready until a couple weeks later. Instead, you edited them overnight to get them ready for the big finale the next night, and i know it was done under very difficult conditions. So thank you for the professionalism and dedication you showed to keep the "show going." Marisa maloney, orica chemnet
Presentations
John's presentation on personal branding is motivating, stimulating and very informative. With full confidence, john has spoken on behalf of westpac at numerous conferences and the feedback has been fantastic. He communicates very well with the audience, does his homework in advance and always gets results. I have no hesitation in recommending john mackenzie as a motivational, interesting and enthusiastic speaker and presenter. David goppert, national sales manager broker channel westpac nz ltd
John is also a very professional motivational speaker who has spoken at our sales conference. We will definitely invite him back for a return visit. A great start to the new year for our team. All the staff said it was the best sales meeting they have ever attended. I have no hesitation in recommending an enthusiastic speaker to motivate and entertain at your next sales conference. Lesley dawson, managing director, hill's pet nutrition ltd
Excellent. John exceeded all expectations, especially given the timeframe. He listened attentively and responded very well. Farmer bob was talked about throughout the conference. John set the tone - lots of fun and then delivered an intense (with great content) workshop.Dianne watson, wrightson
You were excellent. You breathe energy and life. You were brilliant and an inspiration to us all.Dr rodney ford, national speakers association
Pr and media
John and enthusiast were engaged to help develop and lead our public relations strategy to raise awareness and recognition of dyslexia by the new zealand government. His clarity of thought, perseverance and determination, commitment - not to mention his enthusiasm - led to the achievement of our goal and much more. John gave 100% of himself.Guy pope-miell, trustee of the cookie munchers charity and the nz dyslexia foundation
John and enthuse were engaged by speight's coast to coast to manage the pr and media side of the 2015 race. John's responsibilities included engaging nzme as a media partner, sourcing and developing a wide range of material in the lead up to and during the event, and managing a wide contingent of media at the event. John was also great at creating engaging videos and social media strategies, which worked very well in keeping our online content fresh and engaging. John has also acted as a presenter at several events, including prize giving, where his experience was on full display, ensuring the content was engaging, relevant and professional. John took to the job with great enthusiasm, constantly bringing new ideas and energy and we are very pleased with the results of his work. We have engaged john and enthuse again for the 2016 event and look forward to another productive and exciting year with his involvement." Richard ussher - speight's coast to coast race director
Thanks to john for helping make the inaugural that dam race a runaway success. I was very impressed with how quickly you got to grips with this new event and produced high quality and effective media coverage both before and after the race. Also the way you handled the role of presenter - everything was on point and delivered the right messages. We love your work and hope to have you on our team again next year.Chris thomas - special events aoraki
Thank you for all the work and professionalism you brought to the elite cycling series, which was an outstanding finale. As you know, earlier this year benchmark homes approached me with an offer to lead the series after struggling for the past three years. After accepting the challenge, i realized the key was to surround the competition with good people to take it to the next level. I was approached by you and another media company to take on the job and after some thought and discussion i agreed. Running a series of six races over 6 months across the south island with some of new zealand's best athletes was always going to be a challenge, but you didn't disappoint. Constant press releases before and after the race appeared in all local newspapers and on all internet sites and news portals. Interviews with riders before and on race day were seamless. Updates, tweets, online videos, coveritlive, twitter, facebook and social cam - all these phrases became familiar to my team thanks to your introduction. Of course we needed two, as while you were on the course we missed your mc work at the finish line, always looking forward to your early arrival to inspire the crowd. Your knowledge and research of the racers was excellent and, although not mentioned in the brief, your voice and professionalism during the prize giving was outstanding and we really appreciated you going above and beyond. Thank you again from my team, riders, managers and their teams for a successful series of elite cycling events. We will definitely use your enthuse team for our next event. simon hollander and the tailwind events team.
We asked john from enthuse to help us promote our world environment day events and he was excellent. He quickly understood exactly what was needed and was able to apply his fertile imagination to marketing and public relations. With his marketing expertise, he was able to close some very lucrative deals and attract influencers. I would love to engage john again for similar work. Bill simpson, communications and relationship manager, environment canterbury
Thank you for your constructive efforts, support and planning that helped me build my new brand. I could not have accomplished this task without your invaluable input, creative ideas and structured approach. Deadlines were met, media coverage and feedback was fantastic.Nicky olds, viva home loans
Thank you so much for the work you did for me regarding my youtube promotional video, branding and integration for my website. My expectations were exceeded beyond what i thought the outcome would be, and i also know that communicating with my clients during production was a good experience for them as well. I will definitely continue to utilize your services as i develop my advertising and marketing strategies. Thank you very much, you are clearly on top of your game! Foss shanahan, harcourts gold real estate
John was very professional in publicizing our national event, resulting in national exposure for the event and our sponsors in print, radio and television. We could never have accomplished this without john and his enthusiasm for working with the media. He also provided a terrific speaker and mc, further demonstrating his versatility and value to the event. He did his research and was very well prepared and his efforts exceeded our expectations.