Kevin Hubschmann: Comedy Skills, Applied Improv, and the Business Case for Laughter
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this engaging episode of Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, entrepreneur, comedian, and founder of laugh.events. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from being one of the first 10 employees at Splash to building a global business that brings comedy skills to corporate teams.
Kevin reveals the critical distinction between comedy skills and comedy performance: training in improv isn't about telling jokes, it's about developing soft skills like active listening, empathetic communication, and adaptability. He introduces the "Yes, And" principle that transforms collaboration and explains why he calls improv training "the EQ gym" for business professionals.
The conversation explores Kevin's pandemic pivot from in-person comedy shows in New York to virtual corporate training serving organizations globally. He shares powerful insights on creating psychological safety, the transformation from "apathetic" to "inspired" teams, and lessons learned from opening for comedian Jessica Kirson.
Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or HR professional, this episode offers invaluable insights into building high-performing teams through laughter, trust, and applied improv training.
CONNECT WITH KEVIN HUBSCHMANN:Website: https://laugh.events
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmann/
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In this engaging episode of Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, entrepreneur, comedian, and founder of laugh.events. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from being one of the first 10 employees at Splash to building a global business that brings comedy skills to corporate teams. Kevin reveals the critical distinction between comedy skills and comedy performance: training in improv isn't about telling jokes, it's about developing soft skills like active listening, empathetic communication, and adaptability. He introduces the "Yes, And" principle that transforms collaboration and explains why he calls improv training "the EQ gym" for business professionals. The conversation explores Kevin's pandemic pivot from in-person comedy shows in New York to virtual corporate training serving organizations globally. He shares powerful insights on creating psychological safety, the transformation from "apathetic" to "inspired" teams, and lessons learned from opening for comedian Jessica Kirson. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or HR professional, this episode offers invaluable insights into building high-performing teams through laughter, trust, and applied improv training. CONNECT WITH KEVIN HUBSCHMANN:Website: https://laugh.events LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmann/ DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/ If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/ ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show. Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us...