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I just love the Fall. Always a sense of renewal. I have always seen the day after Labour Day as the first day of a new year. As the kiddies head back to school, we as business owners need to sharpen our skills as well. Here are a few virtual and non-virtual events I...
Top 5 Telesummit Secrets Exposed – Pay Attention to the Details
I just stumbled upon a wonderful article written by Yvonne McIntosh. After hosting her very first telesummit earlier this year (and might I say that her sales page is just awesome - full of content and the focus on the benefits), she wrote an article called Top 5...
Organized or Hosted a Telesummit or Multi-Speaker Virtual Event?
To date, no one has asked telesummit or virtual event hosts and organizers that uncomfortable question, which is: "Did you make money with your virtual event and if so, what's your return on investment?" I know that this question makes ALOT of people squirm. When I...
Why the Mute Button Is Your Best Friend
Got this video clip by way of Janice Mitchell (thanks Janice). Here's the reason why the mute button is your best friend when hosting conferences over the phone.
What to Do When Your Telesummit or Virtual Event Fails & Fizzles
This week, I had a conversation with a client. Even though she made 5-figures on her virtual event, she was bummed out because after calculating her expenses, she would only pocket about 10% of her revenues. She's the most cheeriest person I've ever met, but her email...
A Really Cool Way to Refresh Your Telesummit So It Stands Out
Following on Michael Port & Scott Stratten's video on what people are doing wrong with telesummits, my buddy Lou Bortone interviewed me about my views on telesummits. In this 10-minute interview, Lou asked me: Why are telesummits so popular? To define telesummits so...
Telesummit & Virtual Event Mistakes According to Michael Port & Scott Stratten
Michael Port & Scott Stratten sat down to talk about what's wrong with the current telesummit model. Even I learned something from my 2 buds. It's the reason why I'm hosting Telesummit Refresh in Atlanta, November 3-5, 2010. Details will go live on August 11th. In the...
Are Women Better Suited for Virtual Events Than Men?
Last week, I had a conversation with someone who's organizing a virtual event. She wanted me to speak on the topic of using telesummits to build your list and I gladly agreed due to the quality of speakers and the refreshed format (I'm on that tip these days). As I...
Telesummit Refresh: Why the 2-3 Solo Email Blast Requirement is So Stale
I just got yet another invite to speak at a telesummit. I love telesummits and I teach people how to do them better, but even I bore of the stale requirements. In the email, the host said that I had to "send 2-3 solo emails to my list" as a requirement for...