Episode Details

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th.

In this episode, we sit down with Oscar Van Elten from Event Management Professionals, who shares an extraordinary journey of building and evolving a business over more than 30 years.

Oscar's story is anything but conventional. From working in airlines and travel to accidentally stepping into business ownership, he has built, scaled, pivoted, and reinvented multiple ventures across events, travel, and experiential services.

This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to stay in business long-term — navigating major global disruptions like 9/11, the GFC, and COVID, while continuously adapting to new opportunities and market shifts.

We explore:

• Why some of the best businesses are built opportunistically
• How to pivot when external events disrupt everything
• The importance of staying agile across industries and markets
• Building a service-driven culture that actually delivers
• Why longevity in business comes down to adaptability, not perfection

Oscar also shares how he's evolved his business model over time — from events into bespoke travel experiences — and why thinking ahead to an exit strategy and scalable products is critical for long-term success.

If you're a business owner, founder, or leader navigating growth, uncertainty, or change, this episode offers a practical perspective on how to adapt, evolve, and keep moving forward.

🎧 Tune in now to hear Oscar's insights on building a business that lasts.