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"It can still be an amazing and fulfilling event, even if it's small"

That was a sentence I scribbled down in my summit debrief doc on the 2nd day of my recent summit. It was a more impactful realization and experience than I expected!

Of course big numbers are exciting, but a small summit definitely doesn't mean that you failed. In this episode, I'm sharing how my recent "small" summit still delivered impressive results - including hitting my revenue goals!

I'll walk you through how I shifted my focus from obsessing over registration numbers to creating an exceptional experience for attendees and why a smaller, more engaged audience can sometimes lead to stronger connections and higher conversion rates.

Whether you're planning your first summit or your tenth, my hope is that this video will help you redefine what success looks like for your virtual events.

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 at https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/

"It can still be an amazing and fulfilling event, even if it's small"

That was a sentence I scribbled down in my summit debrief doc on the 2nd day of my recent summit. It was a more impactful realization and experience than I expected!

Of course big numbers are exciting, but a small summit definitely doesn't mean that you failed. In this episode, I'm sharing how my recent "small" summit still delivered impressive results - including hitting my revenue goals!

I'll walk you through how I shifted my focus from obsessing over registration numbers to creating an exceptional experience for attendees and why a smaller, more engaged audience can sometimes lead to stronger connections and higher conversion rates.

Whether you're planning your first summit or your tenth, my hope is that this video will help you redefine what success looks like for your virtual events.

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 at https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/

Have you ever finished a summit feeling uncertain about what worked and what didn't? Or letting your numbers be the only thing that tells you whether your event was a "success" or "failure"?

In this episode, I'm breaking down my debrief process after our most recent summit.

You'll discover how I balance numbers with intuition, the surprising metrics I prioritize beyond registration counts, and how I use these insights to shape my next event strategy. I even share some honest numbers about our recent experimental summit!

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/

Can you guess the #1 thing most summit hosts look for in a potential speaker? ....list size! Can you guess the #1 thing I DON'T CARE ABOUT when I'm looking for potential speakers? ...also list size! In this episode, I'm breaking down the top 8 things I look for in my summit speakers, two things I don't care about (that others do), and I stepped on my soapbox to talk about having a list-size requirement. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/292 Podcast playlists: https://www.summitinabox.co/playlist Find Your Dream Speakers: https://www.summitinabox.co/dream-speakers

It's tempting to agree to speak at a summit, send in your presentation, do a minimal amount of promotion, and consider your job done. But what what it look like if YOU were the amazing speaker who was active in the community, on live calls, and getting everyone else pumped up? Today, I've got Sara Alepin on the podcast to share how being that standout speaker leads to direct sales (and so much more!) in her business. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/291

The "2nd week slump" is traditionally the quietest period of summit promotion.

While I love to share the benefits that summits bring and how fun most of the process is, I also want to be transparent about the less glamorous side.

So I recorded a short video sharing a behind-the-scenes look at:

• The typical pattern of registrations you'll see throughout summit promotion.
• What my energy is like during the slump.
• A pattern my coach and I have noticed in my energy when I do any launch (not just a summit).
• The actions I take each day to keep things moving in the right direction, even during slow periods.
• What I do to keep my energy up when those tasks are done (and no, it isn't "rest").

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 year, I cut my work hours in half to homeschool my oldest daughter. While it hasn't been easy, I've managed to find a rhythm and accomplish a lot within just 20 hours per week.

In this week's Summit Conversations episode, I'm sharing: - A few things you should know about my team and me before listening to anything I have to say. - 6 tips, routines, and habits I've developed that help me make the most of the limited time I have. - A couple of examples of how it's not all butterflies and rainbows. 🌈

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 people say over the years that summits only work when you have an audience of business owners. But that couldn't be further from the truth. If you target a B2C (business-to-consumer) audience, I'm happy to tell you that B2C summits tend to work even *better* than summits for business owners. I'm breaking down the reasons for that in today's episode along with sharing a long list of some of the B2C audiences we've helped clients host summits for! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/290

If you run a B2C (business-to-consumer) business, this is for you! Take this as your personal invite to Sell with a Summit: B2C Edition. Learn more and register at https://www.summitinabox.co/b2c