Rebuilding from the ground up: Joey Bien’s battle to restore Asheville’s Treasure Club
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, Joey Bien shares his experience dealing with unethical insurance companies and his plans to rebuild.
When Hurricane Helene leveled Joey Bien’s Asheville Treasure Club, the chain owner...
Discipline, structure and leadership skills: Ashlie Gorton delivers military precision
A 10-year career in the US Army has made Ashlie Gorton a driving force behind the success of the Treasure Club brand.
(NOTE: This story appears in the March 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
Treasure Club’s...
Experience, patience and communication: Insights on managing from Patrick Fioretti
From maintaining up-to-date files to daily communication, Patrick Fioretti shares his secret to success as the General Manager of Treasure Club.
(NOTE: This story appears in the in the March 2025 issue of ED Magazine)
Patrick...
Frames, Fangs and ED EXPO: Joey Bien’s journey to the Treasure Club chain
A chance encounter with Slim Baucom at ED EXPO changed the course of Joey Bien’s career and paved the way for his success.
(NOTE: This story appears in the March 2025 issue of ED Magazine)
Treasure...
Entertain. Elevate. Experience – The 2025 ED EXPO!
The 2025 Exotic Dancer Expo will present a fresh format to introduce a new era in the adult nightclub industry.
(NOTE: This story appears in the March 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
There is a certain sense...
“Blouse bunnies” and “legal brickbat” — Joe Bob Briggs delves deep into Dallas club...
In his 2024 ED EXPO Keynote Address, film critic and television host Joe Bob Briggs offered his unique perspective on Dallas’ club history and how it evolved. His insight into how legal changes and...
No changes are permanent — but change is
(NOTE: This story appears in the January 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
Back in 1981, author, lyricist and the world’s greatest rock drummer — Neil Peart of the band Rush —penned these words for their...
Employee of the Year Award Winner Charlee Daniels
The 2024 ED Awards' Employee of the Year Charlee Daniels has worn a variety of hats during her tenure at Godfathers in West Virginia — just not the one you might expect.
(NOTE: This...
Angelwitch Cabaret brings big-time entertainment to Northwest Texas
The co-owner of ED Magazine’s 2024 Small Club of the Year West, Angelwitch Cabaret, reveals the reasons why they’ve enjoyed success in Lubbock.
(NOTE: This story appears in the January 2025 issue of ED Magazine.)
After working...
Latest PANDA Off the Charts features new music picks and reviews for January 2025
PANDA Off the Charts is brought to you by Ilan Fong & Danny Meyers.
New Music Picks and Reviews
Danny Meyers, Ilan Fong and Bob Chiappardi review some new tracks that have caught our attention lately. Make sure...
The women behind the historic Clermont Lounge
General Manager of ED’s “2024 Small Club of the Year South” Award winner, Rebecca Brown, discusses Clermont Lounge’s dive bar aesthetic, legendary dancers, celebrity customers and female leadership.
(NOTE: This story appears in the January 2025...
Dan Harris: The man comes around
At a spritely 82 years young, Dan Harris, the owner of DC’s Archibald’s, reflects on his almost half-century working in the adult nightclub industry as well as his other passions in life that won’t...
From the legal trenches … Part 2 of the EXPO 2024 Legal Panel
In part two of our two-part EXPO 2024 Legal Panel coverage, ED Legal Correspondent Larry Kaplan (who also moderated this panel) offers a detailed recap of the key legal issues discussed and dissected by...
¡Viva Las Toxicas!
Taking a risk with an untapped market in the most competitive city in the world, two veteran club owners — Keith Slifstein & Alan Chang — look to make a name for themselves by...
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Be the change: Redefining the industry, one leader at a time
Every month for six years, one executive crisscrosses the country to integrate her app, Pole Position, that assists both house entertainers and club management....
Marketing the party
Planning themed parties at your venue takes much more than decorations and costumes. Kelly Skillen of KMA Consulting Group provides some helpful tips to...
How, and why, to create a safe environment for your entertainers
Robert C. Smith of Nightlife Hospitality Consultants gives EXPO attendees a preview of his upcoming seminar on one of the most crucial areas of...
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