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How Being an Outsider Makes Me Fit In, Part 2
I was asked a rather intriguing question on Twitter by themediamaven. It was so intriguing, her question prompted my video response in Part 1 which you can view by clicking here. In Part 2, I explain how I was able to direct my message to an audience that was open to...
How Being an Outsider Makes Me Fit In, Part 1
I was asked a rather intriguing question on Twitter by themediamaven. It was so intriguing, her question prompted my video response below. First, here are her questions: And: Hmmm....how do I answer themediamaven? I was going to write a tweet to respond to her, but my...
Is an Association for Virtual Event Managers Really Needed?
About a year ago, I launched the Association of Virtual Event Managers, Organizers and Hosts (AOVEM). I felt the time was right to create a community where those who organize virtual events could come together to support each other and get advice. It didn't go so...
Can You Guess Why this Stands Out?
Ever since they moved Star Trek: The Next Generation from midnight to 3am, I've had to tune into other late night programming to put me in a relaxant state. So, I've started watching David Letterman who, surprisingly, is still so very funny. At the end of each show,...
The One Simple Secret to Turn a Free Telesummit Into a Financial Windfall
I've blogged a few times about my feelings against hosting a free telesummit. That's the one where you get all the sessions after you input your email address and first name in a sign up box. Telesummits and virtual events cost money to run. You have to pay money to:...
Personality, Telesummits & Big Red Lips
How can you use your personality to make your telesummit stand out? Do you use a gimmick or is it something that's deep within you? Watch this 3-minute video as Leesa answers this question (don't mind the big red lips). Click here to learn more about Telesummit...
My Telesummit & Virtual Event Beliefs, Values & Mission
I was reading Shawn Driscoll's blog post called The Innovator in Each of Us. She was documenting her experience attending TEDxDetroit, watching speaker after speaker talk about innovation. She wondered to herself how she could innovate, or be an inspiration to others...
Failure is One Thing; Regret is Worst
There are 7 words that I'm getting really tired of hearing, which is: "Why are you doing Telesummit Refresh live?" In other words, why am I crazy/stupid/dumb enough to plan an in person event in a hotel conference room when so many are having a hard time filling their...
Telesummit Refresh Training Videos & Preview Call
I just released a 5-part video series teaching you how to refresh your next (or first) telesummit. Each video is about 10-minutes in length and here's what you'll learn: Why the telesummit model is flawed today even though they’re so popular. How hosting a telesummit...