In this episode, I share tips from my experience on how to ensure you leverage all opprtunities from being at a live event.
1. Follow the event hashtag
Events usually have hashtags or a specific event handle to follow, it’s a great way to make sure you are in the know of all of the action and get instant updates when new content or speakers are being released. Plus it facilitates networking.
2. Think about what your goal is for the event.
What do you really want to walk away with, what would make this event feel like a success for you? Write this down and create an action plan.
3. Stay at the event hotel
This is where a lot of the fun community building happens when the event is over and attendees are hanging out in the hotel bar or restaurant.
Remember your day by taking photos with the people you meet, speakers and the fun things happening at the event. Make sure to post these and tag everyone on social media which helps build community for the event, but also helps your networking because you are sharing the value of who you are meeting.
5. Focus on growing your network
There are so many opportunities to build relationships at events. You want to be really intentional. Make sure to follow the people you meet on social media and follow-up quickly after the event to nurture the relationship from the start. You can think about the type of people you want to connect with like:
Finding potential customers and clients
Partners and vendors you can collaborate with
Speakers you may want to leverage for your communityIf you have a list of people that are attending the event or you see them posting on social before the event that they are attending, start connecting now and then meet your social media friend in person.
6. Think about how you can leverage your event experience to create new content for your community through blog, videos, quotes and more
7. Make sure to attend the receptions and new attendee opportunities
Sometimes you may feel like its been a long day and you want to skip it, but this is when some of the best connecting happens.
8. Select your sessions and create your schedule in advance.
Take the time to review all sessions and see what is most valuable for you so you have a plan of action before you get on-site. You can also find out what sessions may be recorded that you could watch later.
9. Really put on your out of office and be fully engaged.
10. Don’t keep your experience to yourself.
Make sure you create a summary of the highlights and learnings of the events so you an share with your co-workers and really bring the value back to your team.
Thanks for listening and supporting entrepreneurs and the small business community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush, in our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation!
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