The Summit Host Hangout® Podcast
Hundreds of episodes filled with real stories, real strategies, and real numbers to help you make your virtual summit (and the launch that follows) as streamlined and profitable as possible.
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Is HeySummit Worth It for Your Virtual Summit? with Sharee Collier
If you've ever typed "best virtual summit platform" into a Google search at 11pm while simultaneously spiraling about your tech choices... this episode is for you!
Summit tech is one of the most common sticking points for hosts - whether it's your first event or your fifth. And the question everyone wants answered is: which platform should I use? Today's guest, Sharee Collier of thesummithos...
How a B2C Summit Host Turned List Growth Into Six-Figure Course Sales with Janelle Hardy
Have you ever wondered if summits can really work in a niche that isn't business coaching, marketing, or the typical online business space?
Today I'm sitting down with Janelle Hardy, a writer, somatic nervous system healer, and the creator of The Art of Personal Myth Making - a transformational memoir writing course that helps people write their stories while healing from trauma. Janelle has...
Build Community That Drives Sales During Your Summit with Sara Alepin
When most people think about "networking," they think of awkward small talk, feeling like they're being talked at instead of talked with, or walking away feeling like it wasn't worth the time. But it doesn't have to be that way!
In fact, when done right, "networking" can often be a great thing to incorporate in your summit experience. It can help attendees connect with each other, leading t...
Protect Your Summit from Copycats with Joey Vitale
If you've ever watched someone else use a name suspiciously similar to yours, copy your summit concept, or - yikes! - received a cease and desist letter forcing you to rebrand... this episode is for you.
Legal stuff can feel boring and even scary sometimes, but I promise this conversation is anything but! Award-winning trademark attorney Joey Vitale has a gift for making this topic approacha...
Get Your Summit Found in AI Search with Maria Elena Duron
The primary way that most summit hosts get their summits in front of new audiences is through speaker promotions. But when it comes to other forms of summit promotion, one that often gets overlooked is SEO. It often feels too complicated, and with recent changes and the rise of AI, you might even wonder if SEO is even effective anymore. But the truth is, SEO isn't dead, it's just evolving. An...
Building a Virtual Summit Based Business to Sell with Dr. Destini Copp
When you think about the potential benefits of hosting a summit, the main thing people tend to think of are the list growth, momentum, and immediate revenue. But what if your summit could break you into brand new niches and be a big part of making your brand a sellable product? That's exactly what my guest today is doing, and I'm so excited for you to hear her story!
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...How to Attract Buyers to Your Summit & Sell Without Feeling Slimy with Paul and Melissa Pruitt
Have you ever felt that uncomfortable shift when it's time to switch from providing free value and engaging with your attendees during a summit to pitching your offer? You know, that moment when your voice gets a little higher, you start talking faster, and you just want to get through it as quickly as possible. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you!
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...Energy Management Secrets for Introverted Summit Hosts with Tara Reid
Think hosting a virtual summit as an introvert sounds impossible? Think again! Many introverted entrepreneurs assume summits require constant networking, live sessions, and energy-draining activities that leave them completely depleted.
But what if I told you that some of the most successful summit hosts are introverts who've figured out how to create incredible events while actu
...How Virtual Summits Build Trust in a Skeptical Market with Anthony Obey
If you've been in online business for more than a couple of years, you've probably noticed the shift that's been happening recently. People are more skeptical, they need a higher level of trust before making a purchase, and they're being more selective about who they'll engage with online.
Instead of complaining about this change, I want to focus on how virtual summits can be the perfect str...
How Treating Your Email List Like Your Spouse will Naturally Lead to Sales with Fola from Ikon Media
When I hosted Sell with a Summit: B2C Edition, I had someone inquire about sponsoring who I wasn't familiar with. So I started poking around his website to make sure I liked what I saw, and I found an approach to email marketing that I truly think we need more of in this space.
Today's episode is all about email marketing, and what you'll learn will carry over into every email you write movi...
One Summit Away Private Podcast for Membership Site Owners
In 10 short episodes, get a behind-the-scenes look at the summit strategy built specifically for membership owners. Learn how to attract the right people, convert them into members during the event, and build the kind of momentum that sustains your membership long after the summit ends.