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April 2, 2015

DMC Gets the Buyout of a Lifetime

An angel investor bought Baskow and Associates — and then gave it back

It's a feel-good story that sounds as if it was made in Hollywood -- but this one was made in Las Vegas.

The story begins in the 1970s, when Jaki Baskow left her home in New Jersey with $300 in her pocket, determined to make it big in Las Vegas. She landed a job as a secretary for the actor Telly Savalas. This was 1975, and Savalas, at the height of his fame, loved to throw lavish parties. As his secretary, the planning duties fell to Baskow. The more events she planned for him, the more she realized there was a need for a talent agency in Las Vegas. This spark led to the creation of Baskow & Associates, a top event planning and destination management company and a world-famous talent agency.
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