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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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...
Growing a 260-Member Community Through Summits in a Non-Techy Niche with Hortense Maskens
Hosting a virtual summit in a creative, non-business niche might seem intimidating, but what if I told you it could actually be easier than hosting business-focused events? Today's guest is living proof that B2C summits not only work—they often outperform B2B events in every metric that matters.
I'm chatting with Hortense Maskens from Knitting with Chopsticks, a Belgian pattern designer who ...
Polished Summit Design Without Breaking the Bank with Tracey Albrecht
Design might not be the first thing you think about when planning your virtual summit, but it could be the difference between thousands of registrations and disappointing turnout. After six years without covering this topic on the podcast, I knew it was time to bring in an expert who could share fresh perspectives on how visual design impacts summit success.
Today's conversation dives deep i...
5-Minute Virtual Summit Roadmap
The 5-Minute Summit Roadmap leads you through the 7 essential questions that will guide the rest of your summit planning process and help you finally start making meaningful progress toward a profitable event.