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The Corporate Life – Billion Dollar Conversations | Cinematic Stories of Tech CEOs, Multimillion-Dollar Entrepreneurs & Celebrities
Hollywood Nightclubs to Political Power: How Connor Treacy Creates Electric Rooms
In this episode of Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Connor Treacy to explore the volatile yet rewarding journey of challenging the status quo in the high-stakes worlds of nightlife and political event production.
Connor shares his evolution as a non-conformist leadership figure, moving from teenage party promoter to working with major artists at Universal Music Group and producing large-scale events for the Democratic Party. He offers a raw look at the "unsexy" side of being an entrepreneur, including a moment where he nearly quit after a public failure.
Connor discusses the importance of a calculated risk over a blind leap and why making bold decisions to protect his reputation is his most valuable currency. From the adrenaline of viral mansion parties to the steady growth of civic engagement, this conversation is for any CEO or founder ready for thinking differently in business and playing bigger. Learn how to stop breaking business rules for vanity and start using them to build a durable, high-impact career.
Key Takeaways
Success is often preceded by public failures that test your resolve.
Reputation and reliability are more important than any single "viral" hit when challenging the status quo.
Diversifying your skills from entertainment into civic and corporate spaces creates a more durable foundation for non-conformist leadership.
Episode Highlights
The turning point where a massive financial loss almost led Connor to quit the industry.
How a viral party transition led to booking major rappers and working with Universal Music Group.
The strategic shift from the glamor of nightlife to the impact of political event organizing. Why being the "smartest person in the room" is a trap compared to constant learning.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Connor Treacy and his L.A. upbringing
05:30 - The early days of high school promoting and viral parties
12:15 - Facing a $7,500 failure and the lesson of "Midas touch"
22:45 - Working with Universal Music Group and elite nightlife
35:10 - Transitioning to political events and the Democratic Party
48:20 - The fear of irrelevance and the value of a solid reputation
About the Guest
Connor Treacy is a Los Angeles–based entrepreneur whose career spans nightlife, music, startups, and civic leadership.
He went from throwing a viral mansion party at 19 to co-founding a West Hollywood nightclub generating $4M+ annually, then reinvented himself in music, venture building, and public leadership.
His story is about reinvention, resilience, and building spaces where people collide, feel seen, and leave changed.
Connect with Guest
Website: https://connortreacy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconnortreacy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortreacy/
Connect with Hina
WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/
LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui
INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings
YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui
Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.com
Check out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7
Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/