Virtual Summit Secrets Podcast

Curious what to do when it comes to all your summit pages + content? In this episode, we're sharing 3 options you can utilize for your summit website.  In this episode, we discuss:  [0:39] Option #1: Keep it on your main website  [0:56] Why we don't recommend this option  [01:42] Option #2: Standalone Website  [03:53] Option #3: Your Course Hosting Platform    Resources Mentioned Download our free Summit Planning Blueprint to learn more about our signature 5P Summit Planning Framework™ today.   Subscribe + Review If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so very grateful if you left a 5 star review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcast! And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode.

Planning your first virtual summit but don't know where to start? In this episode, we're sharing 5 tools you need to launch a virtual summit.  In this episode, we discuss:  [0:53] Tool #1: Website  [01:52] Tool #2: Email Marketing Platform  [03:23] Tool #3: Checkout Cart  [05:44] Tool #4: Course hosting platform  [7:16] Tool #5: Video hosting platform  Resources Mentioned ConvertKit  ActiveCampaign MailerLite  ThriveCart  Download our free Summit Planning Blueprint to learn more about our signature 5P Summit Planning Framework™ today.   Subscribe + Review If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so very grateful if you left a 5 star review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcast! And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode.

Onboarding your summit speaker sets the tone for the entire event, so it is important to have a solid system in place. Join us in today's episode to learn about our speaker onboarding process. You will learn: The importance of a speaker agreement The tools and assets you need to set up What to include in your speaker welcome email

Your summit is as much of an experience for your speakers as it is for the attendees. It is important that you WOW them! And that is exactly what we are covering in this episode. You will learn: Why it is important to be clear + organized from the very beginning How to allow for open communication at all times What to consider from promotional materials Ways to give speakers extra opportunity to promote themselves Our favorite way to say thank you to our speakers

In this episode, we are going to cover how to actually get your speakers to contribute a bonus to your All-Access Pass (without being pushy)! You will learn: Why you should ask your speakers to contribute Give speakers who contribute a little something special How we get our speakers to contribute and where we ask

In this episode, we are going to cover how to properly vet your summit speaker applicants. You will learn: Why you should have an application Questions to include in your speaker application The criteria we use to personally vet our speakers

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

In today's episode, we are chatting all about the 5 key elements to a profitable virtual summit. Because hosting a virtual summit is the easy part, the harder part is making sure that your summit is profitable.    We will cover:   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.