How we became Vegas Entertainment Group
Secure Yours Inc.
In
1996, we started Secure Yours Inc. in Houston, Tx, A small independent
company specializing in domain name cyber-piracy and cyber squatting laws, we soon becoming the leading cyber-squatting prevention company on
the Internet. We have worked with companies including AOL, www.TristarProductions.com and athletes from the NFL and MLB. We moved to Las Vegas,NV in
1997, while working on Secure Yours Inc. when we were approached by the
owners of Mall.com with an opportunity to promote their brand. They
were looking for national exposure and knew we had connections in the
sports entertainment field. After signing their friend, heavy weight
boxer Lou Saverise in May of 2000 to an agreement to wear the name
Mall.com on his robe/shorts during his fight against Mike Tyson on June
24th in Glasgow, Scotland, that's when we realized the power,
opportunity and value of internet domain properties.
During
the year
2000 the domain business came to a halt (the dot com bust of 2000) and many domain companies went bankrupt. That was when we realized that this was the right time to start buying up premium domain properties
for a fraction of their value. Our first big purchase was
MALL.com then the AllStarGame.com , the DMV.com the DPS.com and so on. We decided to change
Secure Yours into a domain name reseller company and in 2002 we took on
a partner and closed the Secure Yours Inc. corporation in good standing.
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Joker Productions Inc.
We
started Joker Productions, Inc in 2002 , an Internet and promotions
company. We now own over 3000 domain property`s including some of the
best gambling and casino properties in the business. We had converted Secure Yours Inc. over to a domain registrar with over 10,000 +
registered users. We offered some of the lowest prices on the internet for
web-hosting, domain names, ssl certificates and web design. We closed the business in 2006 with over 500 premium domain properties
sold all over the world in those 4 years. As Las Vegas has grown so
has our promotions and entertainment
division, Vegas Entertainment Group. Soon it became time to make a
decision on what direction we wanted to go. We decided to merge both
companies and become one and kept Joker
Productions, Inc. for personal use and are now doing business under
Vegas Entertainment Group, LLC / VEGLLC.
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Vegas
Entertainment Group LLC
Vegas Entertainment Group is now one of the leading sources for Las Vegas internet investments & entertainment with our current productions, promotions
and investments. We are always looking for future ventures
and investments in Las Vegas. The future of Las Vegas is now, and we are
and will remain a vital part of its growth. We are expanding VEGLLC to
include Casino Entertainment Group ,our hosting and casino promotions
division.
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About the team
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The
founder of VEG and previous owner of JPI, Francois brings with him an
extensive background in business and ownership. His vision in past
ventures has helped many businesses succeed. With 24 years of
experience in business, sports marketing & promotions, he is
involved in each venture personally. You can see where he gets his
business sense from as his family`s background has been very
successful. His family founded and owns the largest dangerous goods shipping company in the world, a construction company based in Houston Texas. His father a well known architect throughout the
United States, has owned his architectural firm and been in business for over 40 years. He has done projects that include, the Houston Astrodome ( 8th wonder of the world) - TGI Fridays (new national look )- Popeye's (new national look) and many high-rises, apartments and homes.
- Thyberg Sports Marketing, LLC (co-owner) 9 years promotional sports agent MLB, NBA, NFL
- Showtime Sports & Entertainment, Inc (co-owner) 4 years sports & entertainment promotions
- Playtime Entertainment Group, Inc (co-owner 5 years) One of the largest producers of P.O.G.S. (Inventor and producer of Nippit the board game)
- Secure Yours Inc. (owner 5 years) internet reseller 10,000+ registered domains (closed to merge with JPI Las Vegas)
- Joker Productions Inc. (partner/founder 4 years)
- Red Square nightclub (investor/partner)
"In business it is never about the owner, it is about the people that make it happen. VEG would not be in the position it is in without this team. I am grateful for what we have and our success is the bottom line"
Francois
CEO/Founder
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Justin D.
Justin, a self motivated go-getter, moved to Las Vegas 8 years ago from the great state of Ohio. While living in Ohio he started his own marketing and promotions company, and after many years he made the decision to move and take on the entertainment capitol of the world-Las Vegas. He opened his previous company (S.O.L.M.) in Las Vegas NV. and has had great success and relationships with all of his clients. In 2009 he met Francois, teaming up to do deal after deal together they became good friends. Knowing Justin's value and seeing it first hand, Francois asked Justin to merge his company and take over the marketing and promotions division of VEG. With the luck of Las Vegas, Justin agreed and has taken Vegas by storm.
Services he specializes in:
- street teams
- VIP hosting
- nightclubs
- conventions
- male & female modeling agent
- training and creating
- promotional plans
- event planning
" I believe
in putting our personal touch into every event to execute it with
perfection, I'm personally at every event to ensure the quality of how
you want your brand represented." Justin
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Melissa M.
Melissa is the ONLY member of VEG that was born and raised right here in fabulous Las Vegas. She has been providing the Las Vegas scene with her many years of experience in top level promotions. After
graduating from Las Vegas Academy with honors ,Melissa is currently attending UNLV. She has been a high profile magician assistant, she has performed on stage and is a "Glamorous" Las Vegas show girl at the world famous Fremont experience. She leads
street teams, convention models as well as modeling herself. An asset to any company, she is not a follower she is a born people person and leader. Beyond the
stunning looks she has the personality and professionalism that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on our clients. This dynamic
combination is something that's rare these days. Vegas truly has a shinning star.
"I love my city and if you come here to be entertained I take it personal, that is why I am never without a smile
" Melissa
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Eric T. aka."DJ Amnesia"
A DJ` that brings more than just the beats, Eric aka "DJ Amnesia" is also one of VEG`s most diversified talents. Now living in Las Vegas for over 7 years he was a well respected disc jokey in Portland,Or. area.
In late 1988 Amnesia picked up his first needle and hasn't been able to put it down since. He
started playing old school hip-hop and freestyle and eventually picked
up house in 1991. He was one of the founding members involved with the
birth of a new scene in Yokoska, Japan in 1994. After returning to the
states, he started spin-x productions. He wanted to have a production
company that wasn't focused on money, but on the people, the scene,
vibe, and having fun. His inspiration comes from great producers such as Digweed, Oakenfold, Tiesto, Humpty Vission, Chris
Cox, Simply Jeff, and Donald Glaude just to name a few. Later as life would have it, he has played with or opened for all of them.
Eric isn't afraid to try
something new and express himself, since his
move to Vegas, he has bumped systems from private house parties to featured nightclub's on the vegas strip and around the country. A reality star in his own right Eric has just finished shooting for CMT
"Long road to Nashville" and CMT's "Best Bar's and
Nightclubs in the US" to air in 2011.
"Music changes the mood of everyone, my goal is to keep the party going until they make us leave. If everyone has had fun the my job has been done right, in the end that is all I want. A happy crowd that can`t wait to come back the next night."
Eric, a.k.a "DJ Amnesia"
- Attended Champman University
- Radio adds & on air talent
- Night club VIP hosting
- Convention mc
- Reunions
- Promotional & event planning
- Sounds & Light design
- Music director & disc jockey
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Sam M.
Upon graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in sales
and marketing, Sam spent several years in sales in Southern California,
before relocating to Las Vegas in 1994. Sam has had a successful
career for the past 10 years in finance and banking. In 2002 he partnered with his good friend and co-owner of Joker
Productions, INC. From there, they moved in to a power house marketing
& promotions and internet investment company know known as Vegas
Entertainment Group in 2006. He enjoys working on cars, traveling and
his family time.
- Finance Director GMAC
- Finance Director FMC
- President of Family Home Owners Association LLC
"I have been in Las Vegas over 16yrs and I have seen businesses like this come and go, we have all the right divisions, experience and leadership to remain a staple in Vegas." Sam
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Chris M.
Chris
spent 6 years as a private investor, venture capitol adviser that
specialized in early stage and emerging growth companies. He helped
finance over 20 different companies in the technology, medical, energy
and real estate industries before moving to Hawaii to pursue his
passion and own entrepreneurial aspirations. The previous owner of a
successful business based in Hawaii, Chris sold his business in
paradise and came back to the mainland to enjoy the sinful things Las
Vegas has to offer. A marketing and public relations guy, Chris is a
hands on owner that over looks each account personally. After moving to
Las Vegas he decided to team up with his good friend and now partners
Francois & Sam.
- Web Cards International (co-owner) 3 years Internet busines
- Cowabunga Adventures Inc. (owner) 3 years outdoor adventures/surf school Hawaii
"What can I say, we are Vegas...like it or not we have what businesses need and in our field we are on top." Chris
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Ryan J.
Ryan comes to vegllc with a marketing degree from University of Texas. He was a sales rep for the leading energy drink maker for 7 years, and started with them from day one. He became head of marketing for them and continued with them for another 3 years before moving to Las Vegas and deciding to live a stress free life. After 2 years off and enjoying the Las Vegas life he was asked to join veg and take over the role of VP of GP marketing. With his help, VEG has sold several big properties, and over 100 other properties. With his quick learning of the domain business he is a sure bet in the future.
- Set sales record at previous company at over 3 million in 1 year
- Carried a record for sales of over 2 million for 6 years in a row
- Partner in 2 nightclubs in Texas
"I was grateful for the opportunity to join this team, I came from the Dodgers and now I am with the Yankees, it`s a world of difference"
Ryan
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Styles B.
With an extensive background with the human resource department for a major company employing over 4000. Styles decided to leave (after 9 years) Los Angles and wanted to get away from the 9 to 5 and work with the casino industry. He came to las vegas and things in the country fell apart, casinos were laying off and hiring freeze was on. When we met Styles we knew he was the person for VEG. He heads up the marketing for Vegas Gone Wild.tv and and CEG. He has taken his talents and added another element. He continues to grow with VEG and also handles applications, interviews and hiring`s.
"I love people. I like making sure everyone is treated with respect and that the company I am with is not being accused of any wrong doings. I run a clean and well protected ship"
Styles
- Graduate of USC
- Business Management degree
- Oversaw 4000 employees for 6 years
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Cal V.
University of Phoenix grad, Cal has been into computers since he was 14, he has found a love for them that has made him one of the most knowledgeable in his field. He is a moderator on many of the big IT boards and knows how to start a business from the net up.Coding over 120 websites and developing 30 websites (in many fields) Cal is always in the know. As the head webmaster for VEG he runs a smooth yet effective process to make all of our clients happy.
"There is no future without the internet, if your business does not have a presence you will be left behind."
Cal
- Coder
- Webmaster
- Developer