Summit Host Hangout®

Many summit hosts go into their first event already knowing exactly who they like to serve and how. But sometimes, a summit helps uncover a new direction that you didn't even know was possible! In this episode, Kimberly Costa is taking us behind the scenes of 3 successful virtual summits. You'll hear what she was afraid of going into her first event, what the results were, how her first summit helped her pinpoint the perfect audience and offer, and more. You'll even get a peek at her 3-step digital product creation process! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/247

Why in the world would I talk about hosting BUNDLES on the Summit Host Hangout Podcast? The truth is, bundles are another great strategy to build your list, revenue, momentum, and connections, just like a summit and the two can go hand-in-hand. Since we've gotten a lot of questions about hosting bundles over the years, today I brought on Kate Doster, creator of the course on bundles, Collaboration Cash-In to share the power of bundles, real numbers behind her events, monetization strategies, the difference in free vs. paid bundles, and more. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/246

"How long does it take to plan a virtual summit?" That's a question I hear all the time and as much as people tend to dislike my answer, I stand by it. Whether you're "just" launching a summit or adding an offer launch on the backend, it's a time investment that is so worth it. In this episode we'll cover what the ideal summit-to-launch timeline looks like, where there's some flexibility, where it's not worth trying to speed things up, and what to do if you speed it up anyways. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/245

If you've got multiple offers that perform well in your business and want to know which one to launch through a virtual summit, this episode is for you! We'll cover the factor you're probably considering that you should ignore along with 6 questions to ask yourself to identify which offer will get you the best results. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/244

Launching through a summit is a powerful strategy for bringing in a flood of new members into your offer. I've seen successful launches for all kinds of offers, but there are a few that stand out as the most effective. In this episode, we'll break down the 3 best types of offers to launch through a summit, plus what to do if you don't have one of them in your offer suite. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/243

In this episode, I'm joined by special guest Lucia Doynel to explore overcoming the fear of being seen and rising as a thought leader through virtual summits. Lucia shares her deep insights on overcoming the real fear of visibility and being seen so you can go on to host virtual summits and be seen in your business in a way that lights you up. From there, you'll hear how Lucia went from being turned down for opportunity after opportunity to making her own table through a virtual summit and how that one event opened so many doors. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/242

Join us in this episode as we explore the world of hosting a virtual summit from the ground up. Our guest, Maggie Klaassens, the brilliant mind behind The Sober Summit, organized her first event without a brand, business, audience, or email list. If you've ever doubted whether it's possible to land speakers, questioned your capabilities, or wondered if anyone would sign up, then this episode is perfect for you. Maggie shares her journey, proving that amazing opportunities can arise when you take a leap of faith and trust yourself throughout the process! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/241

Is it worth hosting a virtual summit if you don't have a product or service to launch immediately after the event? In this episode, I'll reveal why you really don't need a launch offer to benefit from hosting a summit. You'll discover how hosting a summit can massively grow your business on it's own as well as lay the foundation for a successful future launch, setting you up for long-term success. Tune in to uncover valuable insights and strategies to maximize the impact of your virtual summit, even without an immediate launch offer. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/240

Wondering whether you can host a successful virtual summit as a new or aspiring business owner? Spoiler alert: You can! In this episode, we address common doubts, discuss what you need (and don't need) for a successful summit, reveal how virtual summits work, even without an existing audience, and go over what kinds of results to expect. Tune in to uncover the potential of virtual summits and gain actionable insights for your entrepreneurial journey. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/239

Did you have a "failed" launch after your virtual summit? If so, I know it's a terrible feeling and you might feel like you were "lost in a sea of speakers." If that's the case, there was a key piece missing in the way you launched your offer. Tune into this episode to hear the top 7 reasons that you didn't make any signature offer sales after your most recent event. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/238