About Live Entertainment Solutions Group
At Live Entertainment Solutions Group, we uncover new revenue opportunities and optimize existing programs to maximize ROI across sales, marketing, development, education, and membership. Using AI-driven insights, automation, and advanced technology, we refine strategies, enhance engagement, and streamline operations for sustainable growth.
Our hands-on, collaborative approach ensures seamless integration with your business, leveraging data analytics, CRM optimization, and intelligent automation to create high-impact, scalable solutions. Whether launching new initiatives or optimizing legacy programs, we drive efficiency, customer experience, and financial performance for long-term success.
Our team is built on a strong foundation in live entertainment and event operations, with extensive experience across professional theater, classical music, cultural venues, and sports operations. Beyond the entertainment industry, we leverage this expertise to create high-impact engagement strategies for corporate, nonprofit, and business markets, where the power of live experiences, audience engagement, and strategic event execution drives growth and brand connection.
The same principles that make live events successful—compelling storytelling, audience immersion, and seamless execution—translate into corporate activations, brand experiences, membership engagement, and business growth strategies. By bridging these industries, we unlock new opportunities for businesses to create memorable, high-value interactions that drive revenue, loyalty, and long-term impact.
Robert Friend, President
Live Entertainment Solutions Group
robert@liveentsolutions.com
Mobile: +1 (203) 530-0222
Robert Friend – Business Growth, Innovation & Technology Strategist
With over 35 years of leadership spanning the entertainment, sports, nonprofit, and technology sectors, Robert Friend is a recognized expert in business strategy, revenue growth, and technology-driven engagement. His expertise in sales, marketing, fundraising, and operations has fueled measurable success in organizations seeking to expand impact, increase revenue, and enhance audience engagement.
Robert has built and led high-performance sales and business development teams, driving market expansion, sales intelligence, and digital transformation in the entertainment technology space. His work has helped organizations maximize audience engagement, scale revenue streams, and integrate AI-driven automation for growth. He specializes in leveraging live event strategies to create high-impact corporate experiences and brand activations, expanding engagement beyond traditional markets.
Beyond his executive leadership, Robert has spent two decades shaping the next generation of industry leaders as an educator, designing and delivering core marketing, audience development, and business strategy curricula. He is a trusted advisor and board leader, helping organizations define long-term vision, strengthen financial sustainability, and adapt to an evolving marketplace.
A dedicated advocate for business innovation and civic leadership, Robert serves in key regional and national leadership roles within professional associations, arts organizations, and global service networks. His expertise in integrating technology, strategic planning, and audience engagement makes him a sought-after expert for organizations seeking scalable growth, transformative impact, and long-term success.