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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How to Pitch Virtual Summit Speakers And Hear "Yes" More Than "No"

Let's talk about what to prepare before you pitch virtual summit speakers and what to include in your pitch to get a positive response!

Want to hear "yes" more than "no" when pitching virtual summit speakers? I know I do!

Pitching can be tricky and it's intimidating to sit and wonder what kind of response you'll get.

Today, we'll make sure you get a whole lot of positive responses by covering:

  • What you should have prepared before pitching
  • Why I pitch in 3 rounds and what that looks like
  • What to include in your pitch to get a...
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Choosing Speakers That Will Get You (And Them) The Best Results

Not every speaker is a good fit. Here are the keys to choosing speakers for your virtual summit who will provide value and bring extra attendees themselves.

Have you ever heard someone on a soapbox about how virtual summits don't work? Yeah me too.

And hosting a summit with the wrong speaker lineup is a big reason why many people come to that conclusion.

Let's talk about choosing speakers that will get both you and them results. And don't worry, it's simple!

Choosing the right virtual summit speakers 

It's tempting to pitch whoever...

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How to Host a Diverse & Inclusive Virtual Summit with Nichole Beiner

Virtual events have the power to break down barriers. But not if people are left out. Here’s how to host a diverse and inclusive virtual summit.

An issue I've noticed with many virtual summits is the fact that you can look at a speaker lineup and everyone tends to look the same.

I'm not here to point fingers - I've been guilty of it myself and actually got called out for it by an attendee who I really appreciate now, even though I didn't at the time.

To lead this conversation, I interviewed Nichole Beiner to talk about how we can work...

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How To Connect With Potential Speakers

Pitching virtual summit speakers is much easier when you've made a connection first. Let’s cover a simple strategy to help you connect with potential speakers.

Pitching speakers can bring up a lot of uncertainty. Will they say yes? What will they think of me and my event?

The truth is, pitching is a whole lot easier when you've taken a little time to connect with potential speakers first.

Today, we'll cover why I recommend making connections before pitching, whether you really have to do it, and a simple strategy for creating those connections....

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5 Ways to Find Virtual Summit Speakers

Wondering how to find virtual summit speakers? Here are 5 ways to find the perfect speakers for your next online event.

You know you want to host a virtual summit. You've chosen your topic, know your goals, and now it's time to choose your speakers.

You might start brainstorming and come up with 10-15 pretty easily. But then you realize that you don't know who else would make a good fit.

This is a common struggle. It's hard to fill 20+ speaker spots with quality and diverse presenters without having to do some...

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How To Host A Successful Virtual Summit With No Email List

Many marketing strategies depend on a large email list to succeed. Not a virtual summit! Let’s cover how to host a profitable virtual summit with no email list.

I get all kinds of doubt-filled questions from those thinking of hosting a virtual summit for the first time. One of the most popular is something like, “Can I host a virtual summit if I don't have an email list?” or "Can I host a virtual summit with a tiny email list?"

If you're wondering the same thing, you're in luck. The short answer is: no email list, no problem! 

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Strategies Behind Two Successful Summits with Eden Fried

Check out the powerful results this 2nd-time virtual summit host saw, her pricing structure, use of order bumps, and her experience with having a sponsor.

A lot can be learned from taking a look at the experiences of other business owners. In this episode, I’m so excited to go behind the scenes with Eden Fried to talk about the two successful virtual summits she’s hosted this year.

We’ll cover things like:

  • the results she’s seen
  • the strategies that work best for her
  • and the differences between her two summits like...
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5 Keys To A Successful Virtual Summit

There's a lot that goes into hosting a successful virtual summit. No matter what your specific goal is, there are 5 pieces you should always pay attention to.

There's a lot that goes into hosting a successful virtual summit. And success can look like so many things.

No matter what your goal is, there are some pieces you should always pay attention to. So in this episode, we'll go over 5 keys to a successful online summit.

5 Keys to a Successful Virtual Summit

There's a lot that goes into hosting a successful virtual summit. And success can look...

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How to Leverage Virtual Summit Affiliates to Make More Money with Zoe Linda

Leverage virtual summit affiliates to multiply your leads and revenue. We’ll cover everything from the basics to how to find the best affiliates for your event.

Leveraging affiliates can increase your summit's sales several times over. In fact, in my first 3 summits, affiliates have been responsible for 50% or more of sales. If you're starting with a small audience, that number can be even higher.

Today I am so excited to be bringing on Zoe Linda to talk about using affiliates in your virtual summit.

We are going to cover things like:

  • an overview of...
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All-Access Pass Tech for your Virtual Summit

Tech is overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, we're going to talk about the tech piece of offering an all-access pass.

We'll cover:

  • what you need to consider
  • the most common tech choices
  • and how to decide which option is right for you.

All-Access Pass Tech

Let's start with what to consider with your all-access pass. The most important thing to consider here is what...

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