The Teacher Biz Podcast

69: BTS of Running a Virtual Summit

Heather O’Donnell

The Engaging Early Learning Summit is officially underway! Get behind-the-scenes insight as Heather shares her experiences of launching her very first virtual summit. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of organizing the event, the strategies she used to attract speakers and attendees, and the benefits the summit brings to her business and community. She also explains why hosting a summit can be an excellent strategy for growing an email list, especially for newer businesses, and highlights the value of offering a free ticket option. Is a virtual summit right for your business? Tune in to learn more!



Key Takeaways:

  • (03:15) Heather’s goals and strategies for this summit
  • (06:20) Challenges of running a summit; lessons learned
  • (11:50) Uncomfortable moments; cold email pitches
  • (14:45) Networking and finding speakers
  • (18:20) Who should host a virtual summit?



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