Hidden Gems: Meet Dominic Penn of Global Entry

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dominic Penn.

Hi Dominic, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Global Entry started from a simple belief: great events deserve great storytelling.

Almost three years ago we were a small media collective covering events around LA. Pretty quick we saw the gap between standard coverage and what it actually feels like in the room — the music, the conversations, the moments people still talk about the next day. That’s what we wanted to catch.

Working with DJs, artists, venues, brands, and producers pushed us further. We weren’t just documenting anymore. We started building the experiences ourselves — including owned IPs like Daycation and Love In This Club — for people who care about good music and real connection.

The crew sharpened as we grew. I handle business development and steer the ship. Zami drives creative growth. Joe leads on sound — a big reason the nights feel cohesive. Alongside people like Jay Murphy, Infrared Chris, Roy Deezy, and CB5, we’ve built something that sits inside the scene, not outside it looking in.

Today Global Entry runs as both a media company and an experiential brand across LA and Tampa. We produce our own events, shoot photo and video campaigns, interview creatives and entrepreneurs, record live DJ sets, and partner with brands that actually get culture. Same goal every time: tell stories that matter, leave people with a night worth remembering, and build an ecosystem that lasts — including ways to give back.

We’re still early. That’s honest. But the last almost three years proved the model. Every event, partnership, and piece of content is another step toward a brand people know for the work and the community around it.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It hasn’t been a straight line — and the hard parts shaped us.

Biggest one: balancing creativity with staying sustainable. Big ideas are easy. Turning them into consistent events, strong content, and real partnerships across markets like LA and Tampa takes time, resources, and a team that actually believes in the vision.

Trust was another. Brands, venues, artists — nobody hands that over overnight. We earned it project by project with people in the scene: show up, deliver quality, keep our word. That’s how relationships with partners like Jay Murphy, Infrared Chris, Roy Deezy, and CB5 got real.

We also learned growth isn’t doing more. It’s doing the right things. Not every opportunity fits. We’re more intentional now about who we partner with, what we put on, and how Daycation, Love In This Club, and everything else under Global Entry stays true to the culture.

Those challenges sharpened us. Forced us to get clearer on roles, tighten how we work, and build a stronger foundation. Still growing — but the lessons stick, and that’s what lets us build something that lasts.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Global Entry is a media company mastering events. We help brands, artists, venues, and communities create experiences people remember — not just attend.

We’re built around event storytelling: photography, video, interviews, live DJ recordings, social-first content. The emotion and human moments that make a night stick. We also produce our own events and owned concepts — Daycation and Love In This Club among them — so we know both the creative side and the ops side.

What sets us apart is the perspective, and the people. Content shouldn’t just show what happened. It should make you feel like you were there. I steer business development and the overall direction. Zami leads creative growth. Joe leads on sound — that’s a big part of why our nights feel locked in. We’re in the room with the culture, collaborating with names like Jay Murphy, Infrared Chris, Roy Deezy, and CB5.

We’ve built a real ecosystem across LA and Tampa — DJs, artists, entrepreneurs, brands, and creatives collaborating and growing together. Original event series, live sessions, branded campaigns — always looking for setups where everybody involved wins, with long-term impact and ways to give back.

When you work with Global Entry, you’re not just hiring a media team. You’re partnering with people committed to the experience, the story, and the culture around it.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Most people may not realize that Global Entry operates as both a media company and an experiential brand. We don’t just document events — we produce our own concepts, including Daycation and Love In This Club, and build the experience from the creative vision through execution. Our goal is for content to make people feel like they were there.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://beacons.ai/globalentry
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalentry.events/

Image Credits
Global Entry / Duke TV Media