Virtual Summit Secrets Podcast: Virtual Summit Planning, Marketing, and Monetization Strategies for Online Entrepreneurs

In this episode, we are going to cover how to select the best speakers for a successful summit.

You will learn:

• Why you should do speaker outreach and an application
• Our top tips for speaker outreach
• Our best advice when it comes to securing summit speakers

In this episode, we are going to cover the thought that "I Don't Have Time to Host A Virtual Summit."

You will learn:

• The benefits of hosting a summit and why it is worth the time
• Why starting small is perfect for your first summit
• The importance of outsourcing
• How to choose the best time to host your summit

In this episode, we are going to cover if you should have interview style or webinar style presentations for your summit.

You will learn:

• What interview-style presentations are, the benefits, and the disadvantages
• What webinar-style presentations are, the benefits, and the disadvantages
• How to determine which style is right for you

In today's episode, we are going to cover how to set realistic summit launch goals so you can achieve success and not get disappointed.

You will learn:

• Our best advice for setting summit launch goals
• What industry benchmarks actually look like for summits
• How the effort you put in, in terms of promotion matters
• Words of encouragement for setting your own goals

In today's episode, we are chatting all about how to make sure your summit diverse and what diversity actually means to us.

We'll cover:

• Why diversity for your virtual summit is important
• Why we believe diversity is much greater than just race
• Helpful ways to ensure your summit is diverse

In today's episode, we are chatting all about the difference between free vs. paid summits and how to decide which one is the best for you.

We'll cover:

• The key differences between free and paid summits
• The benefits of hosting a free summit
• The benefits of hosting a paid summit
• How to decide which option is the best for you

In today's episode, we are chatting all about one of the questions we get asked all the time, how long does it take to plane a virtual summit.

We will cover:

• Our minimum timeframe for planning a virtual summit
• The most time intensive part of hosting a virtual summit
• Other things to consider when deciding your timeline

• Broad vs. Niche summit focus
• How long you need to plan
• How to make sure you pick the right speakers
• What makes a good offer
• Why good follow up is key

In today's episode, we are chatting all about how to plan your first (or next) virtual summit. 

We will cover:

• Our 5P Summit Planning Framework™
• The decisions that need to be made in the planning phase
• What pages you need on your summit website
• A missed step when it comes to summit promotion
• The importance of making your summit feel like a party
• What needs to be done to wrap up your event

The Virtual Summit Secrets Podcast is your guide for #allthethings when it comes to hosting a killer virtual summit. If you want to grow your income, impact, and influence, through virtual summits, grab your headphones! You will find episodes on everything from planning your first virtual summit to speaker outreach + coordination to promotion and everything in between!

Your hosts, Jenny Suneson + Lindsey Aleson, are extremely passionate about virtual summits and owner the summit support agency Summit Success Squad. Between the two of then, they’ve hosted over 6 virtual summits and helped countless others do the same.