Summit Host Hangout®

What happens when your dream speaker list falls apart as you start pitching? This week, I'm chatting with Natayle Brown of Hey Natayle about the summit she almost scrapped: the Unstuck Literacy Conference. Natayle got hyper-specific with her topic, and it paid off. But when her first round of speakers got scooped up by competing events, she had to get creative fast. You'll hear exactly how she rebuilt her lineup, plus the results that followed! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/333

While you might assume that a paid event will make more money, I very rarely see that be the case. More often than not, FREE summits make more money than paid ones, and I'm breaking down why in this episode. I'll share what happens to your registrations, your show-up rate, and your revenue when you put a price tag on your event. I'm event sharing the numbers from our own testing, plus the three objections I hear constantly about free events and what the data says about each one. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/332

In this episode, we're going behind the scenes with first-time summit host Kelly Rossouw, a cricket and crafting creator who hit over 10,000 registrations, raised $6,000 for a wildlife sanctuary she loves, and got her husband to quit his job - all from her first summit. She's sharing the unique decisions she made with her event, how the crafting community showed up in the best way, and what she'd protect more fiercely if she did it again. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/331

If you've already hosted a virtual summit, it's tempting to think the next one will naturally outperform it. You've got a bigger audience and more experience...what could go wrong? In this episode, I'm digging into the biggest mistake repeat summit hosts make, sharing real examples of what it looks like when this assumption plays out (including real numbers), and breaking down three specific mistakes that feed into this bigger one. Whether you're planning your second summit or your sixth, this episode will help you stop leaving results on the table and start making the intentional improvements that lead to growth. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/330

Tech and automations can feel - especially if you've never set up anything like this before. But what if the real problem isn't the tech itself...but it's skipping the strategy that should come before it? In this episode, I'm sitting down with business automation strategist Elizabeth Neumann to talk about why a strategy-first approach to your summit tech makes everything easier. Elizabeth breaks down the most common mistakes she sees summit hosts make, what it actually looks like to map out your systems in advance, and the essential automations you need to have in place before you go live. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/329

If you're sick of doing a lot of things and not seeing big enough results, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the ROI of strategies like content, challenges, webinars, ads, and summits. You'll hear the 3 ways I evaluate each strategy and how to know if the time investment of a summit is worth it for you right now. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/328

Have a membership and wondering if a summit will actually work for your specific situation? In this episode, I'm going a layer deeper than just "yes, summits work for memberships" and breaking down the specific types of memberships where results are just... on another level. If you've been on the fence about whether your membership is the right fit for a summit strategy, this episode will give you your answer. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/327

Have a membership and wondering if a summit will actually work for your specific situation? In this episode, I'm going a layer deeper than just "yes, summits work for memberships" and breaking down the specific types of memberships where results are just... on another level. If you've been on the fence about whether your membership is the right fit for a summit strategy, this episode will give you your answer. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/327

Trying to pick the perfect tech platform for your summit is a big source of stress and decision paralysis for hosts. Should you use Kajabi? Thrivecart? HeySummit? Something else entirely? In this episode, Sharee Collier (who's hosted summits on ALL three platforms) breaks down exactly when each platform makes sense. You'll discover the unique advantage of HeySummit that you won't find anywhere else, why Thrivecart might be your best starting point, and the simple framework for choosing your tech without the overwhelm. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/326

Virtual summits have been getting harder to do well - so before you commit months of energy to one, let's figure out if it's the right move for you. In this episode, I'm breaking down what a summit is truly designed to do (and what it's not), the two business types that will see the most success with them, and the clear signs that you're ready - or that it might be worth waiting a little longer. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/325