 Today, folks, is Olivia Manchin. Olivia is the co-founder of the Fairgrounds in St. Pete. Bottom line, she's also the director of communication for the St. Pete Fairgrounds. Now, the St. Pete Fairgrounds, folks, bottom line is that they have put together a certain that's pretty phenomenal. We're talking about exhibits. We're talking about events. We're talking about workshops. And we're talking about a cultural hub for immersible art experiences. And, and this is the kicker here, an economic engine for local artists and craft folks. Olivia, welcome to TFNN. Thank you so much for having me, Tom. I'm really excited to be here today. Absolutely. So tell us, number one, about what the public can expect when they're coming to the Fairgrounds. Yeah, so Fairgrounds St. Pete is a 15,000 square foot immersive art and technology destination. So this is the first of its kind here in Tampa Bay. So truthfully, hopefully when you come, you've never experienced anything like it. And you are, when you, you know, Tom, when you walk into Fairgrounds, you are leaving reality behind. So you're no longer any, in this perception of time, space, reality, we've taken the theme of Florida and made it weird, wacky, and wonderful. So there will be things that you recognize, but it'll be in a way that you've just never seen before. That's pretty amazing. And when you take a look at this place, folks, this place is blocks and blocks. Now, in the really cool deal, you know, no matter where you are in the country, okay, we talk about the markets every day, but what Olivia and her team has done, folks, okay, is taking the aspect of art, creativity, brought it into a space that people can really do well. So talk to me about the aspect. Well, first off, talk to me about how you selected the artist, all right, and what you're looking at for your inaugural exhibits. Awesome. Yeah, so for some context, we are an anchor tenant. So we're a tenant in this bigger factory. It's called the Factory St. Pete, and it's about eight warehouses, and every warehouse will have something different. And for us, we're building number six, and we are 15,000 square foot of this really huge campus that does- I know. It's in blocks. And for this inaugural exhibit, we have 60 artists that we have hand selected that have gone through a process with fairgrounds, but we're also a company of artists and entrepreneurs. So there are a lot of people within our company that are craftspeople that have made a lot of the exhibits. So when you walk in, you'll be able to see the hand in the craft of our Fairground St. Pete team and these 64 artists. Now, let me ask you something. I believe Mikhail, is that Mikhail? Is he your husband? Is he your husband? So it's a package deal, right? Is that how it works? It is. And you had him on it. That's awesome. No, I had Mikhail on folks a few weeks ago, and I was looking at your resumes. You have huge resumes. I mean, because it takes a certain type of skill set to do this, right? It does, it does. I think a lot of it is tenacity, a lot of it is desire that entrepreneurial spirit. And then we also are just surrounded by just some of the most incredible talented people on our team. Our co-founder Liz Dimit is just incredibly just talented, intelligent, and Tyson Johnson is just a business brain. So we are also not only internally motivated, but we're surrounded by some incredible people. And then we've also, I think similar to you, we spent some time up North, and I went to Brown University. So I also have some really nice schools that I've been able to study at. You had some fun up there, for sure. Thank you. Talk to us about the profit share that you have with the artists. How does that work? Yeah, and I think your audience will be really fascinated by it. So our profit model is, as far as I know, unique. And I haven't heard of one similar to it. So essentially, we commissioned these 64 artists. They proposed artwork, we purchased it, and it's now at Fairgrounds St. Pete, and people will be able to see it when we open. But as far and as long as their artwork is on view at Fairgrounds St. Pete, they will be receiving a percentage of profits from a percentage from our profits. That is so cool, man. I mean, you know what's so great is that, and folks, you know, the bottom line is that you're gonna come to this place. Now, when are you guys gonna be opening? Do we have a couple more months? When are we gonna be opening? We're so, okay, so we're so, so, so close to opening. And what I tell people is to join our Insiders Club, which is our email list. And if you go to fairgrounds.art, there you can join our Insiders Club. It's free to join right now, and you will be the first to find out when our tickets go on sale. But it's very, very soon. And Tom, I can't wait to have you when you're available to come. Listen, I'm there all the time. I build a lot of, on Fairfield itself, I own a lot of property, so it's pretty funny. Cause I build houses there. But it's intriguing the way that you've set this whole thing up, cause there's no doubt. I've seen the amount of work that you've done. It's incredible the amount of work that you've done. I love the idea that you can actually bring artists in and to me, really teaching them how to make a living, which is really my best friend's an artist. There always has been, you know what I mean? And it's always a tough business, man. You could be the best artist in the world and it's like, okay, how do you do this? How do you make money at this? You know what I'm saying? Exactly, exactly. And that's what I love about Fairgrounds is that we encourage artists to think like business people. We, you know, as entrepreneurs themselves, they need that mindset. And just like for you, it's something that you teach. And for us, it's, you know, we can teach the art of business and being savvy and understanding that it's, you know, it doesn't have to be overwhelming and it doesn't have to be scary, you know? Like you're already doing it. And I'm sure the collective that you have, it's much more powerful when you have a collective like that. Yeah, and I'm so glad you're pointing that out. And that was a big intention for us in the beginning was to create this alumni and to create this group of artists. And for future calls, we'll do the same. We really think that them having the power of being able to share ideas and share their learnings was really important to us. Yeah, there's no doubt. Well, listen, Olivia, we really appreciate it. And folks, okay, so if you Google Fairgrounds St. Pete, you're gonna bring up their website immediately. You know, bottom line, get on that list. I'm on that list right now. You know, so just get, join the Insiders Club. You just put your email down there. You'll get updated when they're gonna be ready. And listen, man, the bottom line is that it's great having you on. You've done an amazing job. And I think it's just fabulous that you're giving so many people an opportunity to have a great living. That's the real bottom line. Never mind the amount of people that enjoy the art and the amount of younger children that can turn on and say, hey, man, I can be an artist. I can be creative. Mm-hmm, I love that. I absolutely love that. And 100%, you've just said it so beautifully. Well, listen, you have a great one, safe one, and we look forward to having you on again, Olivia. I look forward to it, Tom. Thank you so much for the invite. Thank you. Have a great one, have a safe one.