Summit Host Hangout®

In this episode we're chatting with Quiana Murray about all things sponsorships. We cover everything from how to decide if you should have sponsors to how to pitch them and how much to charge. This is an action-packed episode you won't want to miss! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/036

In this episode, Liz Wilcox is taking us behind the scenes of what it has been like to host 3 summits alongside 3 co-hosts. We're talking about everything from how the event and offer have evolved over the years to how to help an audience not familiar with online summits understand how it all works. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/035

In this episode, we have launch and conversion copywriter Elli Runkles to talk about the most important pieces of copy for your summit's registration process. We'll cover what to include on your registration page and mistakes to avoid, emails to turn your existing list into summit attendees, and the sequence that should go out once someone registers for your event. For show notes, head to https://...

Want a summit registration page that converts? Of course you do! In this episode we'll go over 19 pieces to include on a high-converting registration page. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/033

The moving pieces that kick in once an attendee registers for your summit play a huge part in your success. In this episode we'll cover the 5 pieces in your summit's registration process, what it looks like from an attendee standpoint, and mistakes to avoid. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/032

Overwhelmed from all the tech choices available for hosting your summit? This episode with Jaime Slutzky from Tech of Business is going to clear it all up for you. We'll cover the biggest tech mistake she sees, steps to choosing the right platform for you, and the tech stack she recommends using for a successful online summit. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/031

Wondering how you can possibly make time for a summit when your schedule is already full? I've brought in Ashley Gartland to cover 3 simple steps for making room for a summit without overwhelm. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/030

How long does it take to plan an online summit? We'll cover it in this episode along with an overview of the big picture tasks you'll want to complete along the way. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/029

Curious about what it looked like to launch my first summit with a newborn in tow and whether I recommend it? I'm giving a behind the scenes look at how I did it and getting honest about whether it's something I recommend in this episode. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/028

Stuck wondering whether you're really ready to host your first online summit? Well, now you can stop wondering! In this episode we'll cover the 3 things you need before hosting your first summit as well as 3 things I don't want you to wait for. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/027

Is fear holding you back from hosting your summit? In this episode with Leanne Chesser, we'll cover 7 simple steps to shift your unconscious stories and host your first online summit with confidence. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/026

If self-doubt has you stuck when it comes to planning your online summit, you'll love this interview with Kaitlyn Kessler. In it we talk about how confidence leads to clarity and super actionable steps you can take to increase your confidence, starting today! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/025

Self-doubt tends to make it's way to the front of your mind when it comes time to host a summit and I haven't escaped that. In this episode I'm telling my self-doubt story, journey, and how it's compared to my reality. If you're experiencing these types of feelings, you're not alone! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/024

Is your online summit accessible to the deaf community? Probably not, but it's not difficult to change that. In this episode we're chatting with Erin Perkins to talk about what her experience with summits has been like as a deaf business owner, what you can do to make your summit accessible, and what to do if you don't think you have anyone deaf in your audience. For show notes on this episode, vi...

Your summit presentations might be full of great information and actionable, but do they create transformations? In this episode featuring Jessica Rasdall, of the Creative Speakers Podcast, we go over just how transformational your presentations can be - both as a host and as a presenter. We'll cover tips specifically for summit speakers, including how to choose the right speaking topic, how to ma...

Your speakers are a huge part of the success of your virtual summit. As you'll find after running your first summit, the more engaged your speakers are, the more engaged your attendees will be. And, taking it a step further, the more engaged attendees are, the more signups you'll get, the more sales you'll make, and the bigger impact you'll make. With that being said, if you can't keep your speake...

Want to hear "yes" more than "no" when pitching speakers? I know I do! In this episode, we'll cover pitching your speakers in a way that will accomplish that. We're going to cover: - What you should have prepared before pitching - Why I pitch in 3 rounds and what that looks like - What to include in your pitch to get a positive response more often than not For show notes on this episode, visit htt...

Have you ever heard someone on a soap box about how summit's done work? Yeah me too. And hosting a summit or seeing summits hosted with the wrong speaker lineup is a big reason why many people come to that conclusion. So in this episode we're going to talk about choosing speakers that will get both you and your speakers results. And don't worry, it's simple! For show notes on this episode, visit h...

An issue I've noticed with online summits is the fact that you can look at a speaker lineup (or a lot of speaker lineups) and everyone tends to look the same. And I'm not here to point fingers - I've been guilty of it myself and actually got called out for it by an attendee who I really appreciate now, even though I didn't at the time. To lead this conversation, I interviewed Nichole Beiner to tal...

Pitching speakers can bring up a lot of uncertainty. Will they say yes? What will they think of me and my summit? The truth is, pitching is a whole lot easier when you've take a little time to make connections first. So in this episode we'll cover why I recommend making connections before pitching, whether you really have to do it, and a simple strategy for creating those connections. For show not...

You know you want to host a virtual summit. You've chosen your topic, know your goals, and now it's time to choose your speakers. You might start brainstorming and come up with 10-15 pretty easily. But then you realize that you don't know who else would make a good fit. This is a really common struggle. It's hard to fill 20+ speaker spots with quality presenters without having to do some extra dig...

Anytime you do something new in business, you're generally met with feelings of impostor syndrome. This is especially true for something as public as hosting an online summit. I get all kinds of doubt-filled questions from those thinking of hosting a summit for the first time. One of the most popular is something like, "But what if I don't have an email list? Can I still host a summit then?" In th...

A lot can be learned from taking a look at the experiences of other business owners. In this episode I'm so excited to go behind the scenes with Eden Fried to talk about the two successful summits she's hosted this year. We'll cover the results she's seen, the strategies that work best for her, and the differences between her two summits like pricing structure, tech choices, and the use of sponsor...

There's a lot that goes into hosting a successful online summit. And success can look like so many things. No matter what your goal is, there are some pieces you should always pay attention to. So in this episode, we'll go over 5 keys to a successful online summit. For show notes, visit https://summithosthangout.com/013

Leveraging affiliates can increase your summit's sales several times over. In fact, in my first 3 summits, affiliates have been responsible for 50% or more of sales. If you're starting with a small audience, that number can be even higher. To cover all things affiliates, I've brought in Zoe Linda to go over affiliate marketing basics, the biggest mistakes she sees, how to find good affiliates, how...