I have to tell you– you made me look great! I have never had such positive comments from this group before. All the next day, you were the only thing that anyone could talk about— both on the golf course and at dinner the next night.
At the end of dinner, the Senior VP stood up and made the comment to the crowd - directing it at me " in past years this outing was here (as he held his hand at chest level) then this year is here (as he stood on his tip toes and held his hand as high as it would go.)"
Thank you, Hannibal!
--Bette Thomas, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Charlotte, NC
Nola and the team at Gillespie Talent are an absolute pleasure to
work with, very professional and a breath of fresh air from all the
rest we’ve worked with. They handle business the easy and old
fashioned way – and I mean that 100% as a compliment. In a day and age
where negotiating with agents, managers, and talent can be tedious and
even confrontational, Gillespie Talent worked with us as
partners and friends.
--Bryce Yang, EA Games, Playa Vista, CA
Hannibal rocked! Our customers and sales team loved him. They were entertained!! He did an outstanding job.
--Kathi Costenbader, US Foodservice, Zebulon, NC
Working with the Gillespie Talent team has been a pleasure. Mick Foley was terrific and had the best attitude on-set for SPIKE TV. The entire crew thought the world of Mick. Thank you for making it possible for him to appear on the show!
--Julie Ashton, JA Casting, Los Angeles, CA
I
definitely look forward to working with your company again in the
future. You ladies were first class to deal with!
--Kevin Radomski, Horn’s Up Entertainment, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I catch James Gregory when I can on the "John Boy and Billy Show." This morning he was talking about the GM bailout. I thought I would come through the radio and kiss him. He made me really think! I wish James Gregory would run for President and clean up the state this country is in. Thanks for being YOU, James!
--Brenda D. Brown, McGuireWoods LLP, Richmond, VA
We would especially like to thank Elaine Gillespie, Candace Wright and Nola Armstrong from the agency for all their hard work in helping us make this event happen...PCW drew over 1900 wrestling fans to our event! The professionalism shown by the agency made the event a night to remember. PCW looks forward to working in the future with The Gillespie Agency.
--Paul Myers, Pro Championship Wrestling, Chicago, IL
I am awed by his [Defecio Stoglin's] raw talent and strong potential as an up-and-coming actor. His commitment to the character was superb.
--Charles Winkler, Winkler Films, Beverly Hills, CA
You guys were great: very organized and Mick was professional and delivered! Look forward to working together again!
--Katie Carlin, Talent Manager, SUPER DAVE SPIKE-TACULAR, Los Angeles, CA
Great presentation- extremely entertaining while at the same time educational. I am glad I was able to attend and feel badly for those who missed it!
--Joe Grossman, Jewish Community Business Circle of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Both you and Nola went out of your way to make everything as smooth as possible.
--George Pantas, Virginia Championship Wrestling, Newport News, VA
His star power was greater than we could
have imagined. As we quickly discovered however, he was not the only
star. Nola Armstrong, Elaine Gillespie and the remainder of the team at
The Gillespie Agency have certainly earned their fair share of
recognition.
Elaine and her team have been a refreshing group to deal with. Their
professionalism and pure excitement about what they do have made the
entire process simple, clean and enjoyable. Nola is one of the most
committed people I have ever had the good fortune to work with and I
look forward to our next opportunity to work together.
--David MacDonald, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC
During his audition, we knew immediately that we had to have Defecio in the movie.
--Jose Ruisanchez, Associate Producer, Streets of Blood, Beverly Hills, CA
We recently had the "Hardcore Legend" Mick Foley at our store and he was great! Mick was just as good with the first fan as with the last in line. He took the time to make sure everyone felt like they we getting their money’s worth. He is a great man to work with and I will do so again as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
--Chad Rogers, Collectibles, Etc., Charleston, WV
Roddy...perfect! What more can i say? Anything I needed he did for me. Enjoyed working with him and there you have your best client! only one complaint about Roddy...he didn't stay longer!
--Anthony Josephedes, Wrestle Slam UK
“The time was right for me to make a change, try a new approach and
go for some new opportunities. No one respects the WWE more than me.
They have created a remarkable brand in business and sports
entertainment. I just felt it was time for Ric Flair to go out and try
some new things. I was thinking that I need the right person to help me
be successful in the next chapter of my life,” Flair said. “And that
person is Elaine Gillespie.” Gillespie, a high-energy, no-nonsense blonde, formed The Gillespie
Agency in Columbia in 1983. The magna cum laude USC graduate has been a
fixture in the South Carolina advertising and public relations scene
for 25 years.
“My calendar is jammed, thanks to them. They’re a smart, focused
group of women who can play with the big boys and seal the deal,” Flair
said. “ And they’re a hell of a lot better looking than Vince McMahon!”
--Mike Mooneyham, The Post & Courier, Charleston, SC
Amidst the star power of Annika
Sorenstam, John Daly, Samuel L. Jackson and Bill Murray, arose the
legend, Ric Flair. He was, without a doubt, one of the biggest draws
we have ever had in the past 15 years of our event and we would be
honored to have him back again.
--Paul T. Graham, Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Myrtle Beach, SC
There are actors. There are athletes. There
are entertainers. But, there is only one Ric Flair. We’ve worked with
a long list of A-list talent on the Command & Conquer franchise at
Electronic Arts, but the return on investment on any individual could
not match what we got from the Nature Boy. Versatile, easy to work
with and a total pro that delivered to perfection, there’s a good
reason Ric Flair is without a doubt, the most revered and respected
performer in the history of professional wrestling and has transcended
generations. Often in our campaigns, we have to generate assets for
distribution through media channels to promote our game. With Ric, the
big gaming sites and outlets were doing the work for us.
Ric, Nola, and the team at Gillespie Talent are an absolute pleasure to
work with, very professional and a breath of fresh air from all the
rest we’ve worked with. They handle business the easy and old
fashioned way – and I mean that 100% as a compliment. In a day and age
where negotiating with agents, managers, and talent can be tedious and
even confrontational, Ric and Gillespie Talent worked with us as
partners and friends.
--Bryce Yang, EA Games, Playa Vista, CA
Ric is THE MAN, no question about it! I
definitely look forward to working with your company again in the
future. You ladies were first class to deal with!
--Kevin Radomski, Horn’s Up Entertainment, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Engaging Ric Flair to promote our race proved
to be a wonderful decision. His star power was greater than we could
have imagined. As we quickly discovered however, he was not the only
star. Nola Armstrong, Elaine Gillespie and the remainder of the team at
The Gillespie Agency have certainly earned their fair share of
recognition.
Elaine and her team have been a refreshing group to deal with. Their
professionalism and pure excitement about what they do have made the
entire process simple, clean and enjoyable. Nola is one of the most
committed people I have ever had the good fortune to work with and I
look forward to our next opportunity to work together.
--David MacDonald, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC
