"Do I *have* to pay my virtual summit speakers affiliate commissions?" This is a question I've seen popping up a lot on my Facebook community and I'm sharing my thoughts in this episode. We'll go over whether or not I think affiliate commissions are a requirement, why that is, and how to overcome the biggest hurdles in going that route. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/104

We can talk about virtual summit strategy all day, but if you end up in your own way throughout the planning process, that strategy isn't going to as helpful as it could be. That's why I'm so excited to bring in Ashley Beaudin today to talk about self-sabotage and how that can show up in your virtual summit. She even covers the 8 types of self-sabotage, how to recognize yours, and how to move forward with that newfound knowledge. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/103

We know a virtual summit can build your email list, skyrocket your revenue, and connect you with industry experts, but have you thought about how powerful it can be if you want to build your brand authority? I brought in special guest Tyaisha Robinson to talk to us all about how to build brand authority through a virtual summit and how that ties into creating an incredible attendee experience. She shared why a virtual summit is so powerful when it comes to building brand authority, 5 keys to making it happen, and how all the pieces tie together. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/102

Looking back on 2020 itself is quite the whirlwind, but when I sat down to think specifically about 2020 as it pertains to virtual summits I was pretty blown away at some of the things I've learned. Even though I'm sitting here with over 100 episodes of this podcast recorded, I can't believe how much I'm still learning and how much I know I still have to experiment with. As I was looking back at what I learned this year, I decided that some of the things I realized are worth sharing, so today in episode 101 we'll talk about 6 of the biggest things I learned about virtual summits over the past year. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/101

I really wanted to make episode 100 special and knew I couldn't do it alone, so I've brought in a handful of incredible women to help. Each of these ladies is a friend, a powerhouse summit host, a past podcast guest, and a Summit in a Box student and I can't wait for you to hear what each of them has to say. In this episode, you're going to hear the top summit success tips from 6 experienced hosts who have put on incredible events. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/100

When it comes time to pitch virtual summit speakers, it's easy to get in your head about how much you are (or aren't) paying them or how big (or small) your audience is. The thing is, those aren't the reasons someone will agree to participate in your summit. In this episode, we'll cover the 4 main reasons speakers will say "yes" to participating in your virtual summit. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/099

Thinking about co-hosting a virtual summit? My most recent event was co-hosted so I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what to consider before you decide if it's the right move for you. We'll cover the great parts about co-hosting, 6 things to keep in mind before you make a decision, and how to split tasks if you decide to go for it with a partner. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/098

It's natural to spend time planning your overall summit strategy. But what about the experience your attendees have before, during and after the event? In this episode, I brought in Ashley Shuler to chat through what your summit's people experience should look like and how you can get started with yours. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/097

If you're not already outsourcing, you'll likely begin to consider it when it comes time to put on your summit. After all, there are all kinds of easy, repeatable tasks, which are perfect for your first outsourcing experience! To help get you started, I've brought in Tianna Tye to chat about how to know if it's time to outsource, what to get ready on the backend before you start, and how to be a leader versus being a boss. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/096

Your summit is over, but what does that mean for your summit website? You certainly don't want to just leave things as they are, so in this episode we'll cover a simple strategy that benefits your business and gives people who land on your website a great experience once the event is over. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/095