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6 Reasons Why Most People Make Lousy Telesummit or Virtual Event Hosts
Good telesummit hosts aren't born, they're trained. Okay, maybe that sounds a bit cliche, however, not everyone can be an effective telesummit host. Some of you may be saying that you speak in front of large crowds or you train people for a living, so you'd have no...
3 Common Complaints from Attendees & Speakers About Telesummit & Virtual Event Hosts
Actual emails from attendees that I collected over the last few months complaining about the hosting duties of the person facilitating a telesummit. Complaint #1: "Could you ask the host to let the speaker speak please?" This is due to 2 things - nervousness and...
Why a Premium Telesummit Model Beats a Freemium One Any Day
I've started hosting ongoing preview calls limited to just 10 people. I call them huddles. I give 10 minutes worth of content, then I open the floor to questions for the remaining 20-minutes. I answer one question, then I move on to the next person. Mary Pat revealed...
How to Remove the Stench of Mediocrity from Your Next Telesummit
I love telesummits. However, the current model is no longer working. When my friend, Milana Leshinsky, pioneered the telesummit format back in 2005 with her Coaching Telesummit, it was new, fresh and innovative. Since then, many have gone on to create their own...
It’s Time for a Telesummit and Virtual Event Refresh, eh?
My sister from another mother, Nancy Marmolejo, recently stated this on Facebook in a rather exasperated tone (at least that's how I interpreted it): "I'm happy that so many people are doing telesummits to build their businesses, but I'm getting numb to SO MANY of...
Ask Me Anything About Virtual Events During My Open Office Hours
Last week, I opened my office to those on my list who wanted to call me to ask me anything about my programs. In essence, I answered my toll-free line live during a 2-hour block and answered questions about my products and services to anyone who called in. I never did...
How You Can Ruin Your Brand Speaking at the Wrong Virtual Event or Telesummit
Most of the advice on this blog is directed to helping those who host virtual events do it better. So, I'm taking a slight departure to offer sage advice to those who speak at virtual events. I'm constantly dismayed by the look of virtual event and telesummit sales...
Want to Learn Why Won’t They Sign Up?
A few days ago, I announced my upcoming complimentary teleclass taking place today, June 9, 2010 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern called Why Won't They Sign Up. Just under 500 people are signed up for this call and there's still room for more. I made some slight changes:...
What Pink Luggage Taught Me About Producing Spectacular Virtual Events
I spent the last 5-days trying to find the luggage that you see pictured on the left. It's made by Heys, it's pink and it's hardcover. I'm in desperate need of new luggage, especially since I leave today for Nancy's I Heart My Business 3-day workshop in California, so...