Summit Host Hangout®

"When should I host a summit and when should I run a challenge?"

In this Summit Conversations episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at exactly how I make this decision. You'll hear my loose pattern for alternating between 1-2 summits and 2-3 challenges per year, plus the strategic reasoning behind that rhythm.

Whether you're trying to significantly grow your audience or re-engage the people you already have, this episode will help you choose the right tool for where your business is today.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/

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Last week, I went from "absolutely NOT doing sponsorships" for my upcoming summit to landing $4,250 in confirmed sponsors in less than 24 hours. And it all happened because I gave a client advice that I immediately realized I needed to take myself!

In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed how I approach sponsorships. You'll hear about the coaching call moment that opened my eyes to how I was overcomplicating things, the simple sponsorship packages I created in under an hour, and why stripping away the "busy work" actually makes sponsors happier.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea of adding sponsors to your summit or you've been telling yourself something in your business is "too complicated," this story might just give you the perspective shift you need.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/

Last week, I went from "absolutely NOT doing sponsorships" for my upcoming summit to landing $4,250 in confirmed sponsors in less than 24 hours. And it all happened because I gave a client advice that I immediately realized I needed to take myself!

In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed how I approach sponsorships. You'll hear about the coaching call moment that opened my eyes to how I was overcomplicating things, the simple sponsorship packages I created in under an hour, and why stripping away the "busy work" actually makes sponsors happier.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea of adding sponsors to your summit or you've been telling yourself something in your business is "too complicated," this story might just give you the perspective shift you need.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/

I've heard a lot of summit hosts say they're skipping communities entirely because "engagement is dead." But what if the solution isn't removing communities—it's knowing how to make them thrive? In this episode, I'm chatting with membership expert Sandra De Freitas about how she created one of the most vibrant summit communities I've ever experienced. She shares her "dinner party" approach to community building, simple games that drive engagement, and her three-part framework for posts that communicate, engage, and convert. Whether you're using Facebook groups or another platform, you'll discover practical strategies to build a summit community that attendees, speakers, and sponsors all love to participate in. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/299

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm sharing how my summit planning process has evolved from my first few events (where I did everything) to now hosting multiple summits per year while working just 20 hours per week.

You'll hear what tasks I still handle, what my team takes care of, and how this evolution happened step by step over 14 summits. Plus, I'm sharing the piece of summit planning I'd recommend you outsource first if you're ready to start building your own support system.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/

Many of you have run into a massive disconnect that doesn't need to exist between summit hosts and speakers. The gap between what summit hosts expect speakers to know and what many experts actually understand about online summits and marketing. In this episode, I'm sharing why even speakers with huge social followings might struggle with basic summit participation, the four main areas where this gap appears, and practical strategies to bridge it. Whether you've been frustrated by speakers who don't promote or confused by experts who don't understand the value of participating, this episode provides the framework you need to transform speaker confusion into summit success. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/298

"Ever had that sinking feeling when you discover another summit host has chosen the exact same dates as your event?

In this episode, I'm sharing my honest approach to handling summit scheduling conflicts and why giving another person power over your timeline isn't the answer. You'll hear about the three different scenarios you might face, when it makes sense to move your dates (and when it absolutely doesn't), and how to move forward confidently no matter what.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have.

Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/"

"Ever had that sinking feeling when you discover another summit host has chosen the exact same dates as your event?

In this episode, I'm sharing my honest approach to handling summit scheduling conflicts and why giving another person power over your timeline isn't the answer. You'll hear about the three different scenarios you might face, when it makes sense to move your dates (and when it absolutely doesn't), and how to move forward confidently no matter what.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have.

Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/"

Planning a second summit doesn't mean starting from scratch! In this behind-the-scenes look at my upcoming Membership Momentum summit, I'm sharing exactly how I'm approaching round two after a successful first event.

When you run a summit for the second time, you get to focus on optimization instead of creation - and it's actually kind of fun! I'm walking through my decision-making process about what stays the same, what needs tweaking, and what we're completely changing based on attendee feedback and our results.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/

Planning a second summit doesn't mean starting from scratch! In this behind-the-scenes look at my upcoming Membership Momentum summit, I'm sharing exactly how I'm approaching round two after a successful first event.

When you run a summit for the second time, you get to focus on optimization instead of creation - and it's actually kind of fun! I'm walking through my decision-making process about what stays the same, what needs tweaking, and what we're completely changing based on attendee feedback and our results.

Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/