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Three things you will learn today:What is possible in regards to creating immersion via technologyThe future of engagement and interaction in the art worldChanging habits will create innovation and greater accessibility for all.Our guest today:Anthony has worked in events since 2016, working for Mothership Group, Library London, Unit London and today he is at the Saatchi Gallery heading up their events department. Anthony is passionate when it comes to making art available for all, and throughout COVID he has helped the Saatchi Gallery enter and dominate the virtual event space. Anthony was a theatre director for many years, works as a DJ and has opened for The Prodigy to a sold-out Alexandra Palace. Direct descendant of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.Get in touch with Anthony:saatchi_gallery_events Crossthedj If you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today: How to leverage clubhouse for your virtual event The importance of keeping each event fresh  How to grow your followers from zeroOur guest today:Bre has 15 years experience in the virtual event industry. When COVID hit, everything changed. Harnessing her secret sauce she’s amassed over 15 years, with 1K+ planned events, at worldwide venues, with audiences surpassing 40,000+, she’s delivered some of the most impactful virtual events and experiences imaginable. Now, she’s teaching entrepreneurs, experts, and business professionals how to shift from in-person to virtual without losing the excitement, feel, and community that events bring to the table.Today, we’ve invited her to talk to us about How to use Clubhouse to promote your business or virtual event.Get in touch with Bre:@bredonofrio on clubhouse & instagramIf you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three Things You'll Learn Today:Don’t post anything that goes against your core valuesHow to position your brand as service over salesHumanize your content, and have fun with video!Our Guests Today:Chris Vaglio is the CEO of Rock It Growth Agency, a consulting and coaching agency that works with owners, founders, independent professionals, and marketers to help them develop their personal brands and make their brands more personal. He was the co-founder and co-owner of Grey Sky Films, a video production agency that he started back in 2000 and grew into 7 figure company and successfully exited. Chris has over 20 + years of experience working with Fortune 100 and 500 companies, marketing agencies, and digital agencies. He’s also the host of the weekly live series, ROCK IT LIVE and the host of the Rock It Growth Agency Podcast.Stay In Touch With Chris:Download the free personal branding checklist and get 1-hour of free coaching by visiting https://www.buildyourownpersonalbrand.com/  Weekly live show called Rock It Live every Tuesday at 4pm EST - streams on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTubeRock It Growth Agency Podcast - anywhere you listen to podcasts  YouTube @rockitgrowthagency Instagram - @chrisvaglioFacebook  @chrisvaglioTwitter @chris_vaglioCH @chrisvaglioLinkedIn @chrisvaglio TikTok @chrisvaglio If you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today:Launch a new event in under 6 weeks How to transition an audience that may not be used to (as many) virtual summits or the concept of pre-record/on-demand experiencesCreative ways to source speakersOur guest today:Bridget Bray founded BBNY Group LLC in 2012. Since then she has launched and delivered numerous events and experiences focused on food, heritage and history.With over 20 years of experience in business development, marketing and event management - primarily across the food space - Bridget creates events and experiences to connect people over common interest areas.Get in touch with Bridget:Past to Apron | Culinary history | same handle for Insta, FB and Twitter: @pasttoapronSleuthability | Genealogy and DNA | @thegenealogyevent for FB, @genealogyevent for TwitterIreland Collective | Irish food, drink, craft & design | same handle for FB, Insta, Twitter @irelandcollectivenyEmail: bridget@bbnygroup.comIf you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet like-minded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today:1. How to set your event goals & expectations2. Managing live Q&A with written Q&A3.  How to ensure your event has learning objectivesOur guest today:Mahoganey Jones is an event expert and strategist who produces exceptionally planned & revenue generating events. With over 20 years in the event planning industry, she has gained extensive experience within the corporate, entrepreneurial, government, non-profit and social industries. Mahoganey has planned conferences, concerts, trade shows, retreats, fundraisers, meetings and celebrations for organizations such as the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command.  Over the years, she has assisted in raising over $2.5M in fundraising initiatives.  As an entrepreneur herself with hundreds of events under her belt, Mahoganey is passionate about bringing event ideas to life. By taking care of the details and breathing personality and life into each event, Mahoganey is able to produce an experience that is a direct reflection of her clients.Throughout her career, she quickly learned that all events begin with a purpose and need more than a pretty logo to be successful. Events are opportunities to generate positive buzz about your brand and should be produced with that goal in mind.Mahoganey's motto is do what you love and to love what you do. This motto can be seen in the attention to detail and drive she has to ensure every event is a success.Get in touch with Mahoganey:Website: https://www.eventspecialists.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahoganeyjonesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahoganeyjonesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EventSpecialistsTOEventPreneur Club: https://www.eventpreneur.clubIf you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today: How to have the right mindset for public speaking How to project your voice and control your breathing How to emotionally engage with an online audience Our guest today, Karen Laos:Karen is an expert speaker and storyteller when it comes to standing out with confidence; gaining rave reviews from Facebook, Google, Netflix, AT&T, UnitedHealthCare, and Bacardi, to name a few. Nearly three decades of experience speaking at conferences, corporate offsites and leading teams of her own.Karen landed a job with Gap Inc in HR after moving from Minnesota to San Francisco. She moved on to become a corporate trainer and found Decker Communications, quickly becoming an expert keynote speaker. Karen coaches executives on how to influence others, and teaches them how to connect and increase trust and credibility in their speaking style and presence. She believes that all women have confidence. Her job is to help them find their voice and empower them to use it. She has coached 1000's of professionals all over the globe.Get in touch with Karen:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsulting/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenLaosConsulting/ If you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today: How to start your online coaching business  How to integrate your coaching business with online events  Group coaching vs 1-2-1 coaching: pro's and con's. Our guest today:Katie Zaccardi is a music career coach for musicians, music teachers, and music coaches, helping them grow their careers & their bank accounts while ditching overwhelm, self-doubt, and burnout for good. Growing up in New York, Katie watched her parents run an online commerce business and knew she would be an entrepreneur…someday, somehow. After dedicating 10+ years of her life to the music industry as a student, indie artist, and music industry professional, and creating a life of freedom, abundance, & music for herself, she founded "Out to Be" to give women in music the tools, support, & motivation to do the same.Get in touch with Katie:@katiezaccardi on IG@katie.zaccardi on TikTok @outtobepodcast on IG www.katiezaccardi.com/freechallengeIf you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today: How to amplify you marketing efforts by leveraging your existing audienceHow to build a community feeling around your  online eventHow to identify mini-influencers in your audienceOur guest today:On today's episode we have Gaetano Caruana, founder of EarlyParrot. Gaetano’s mission is to help educate entrepreneurs and marketers leverage word of mouth, which is the oldest and most proven marketing and sales channel that can help propel any business - including online events. In the past 5 years, Gaetano has done 100s of one-on-one calls with various businesses, generated hundreds of thousands of referrals resulting in millions of dollars in revenue.Get in touch with Gaetano: - Facebook- LinkedIn- Email GaetanoResources:-  EarlyParrot-  Get the ebook from the episode here. If you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today: From in person events to online events quickHow to educate speakers for virtual online eventsThe advantages of guided networkingOur guests today:In this episode, we chat with experts from FutureX and Remo about how to create a successful virtual event. We talk about StartUp Summit, moving to virtual events amidst COVID, and how to set up engaging networking events.You can find out more about our guests here: Steven Thomson from Future XLinkedInTwitter FacebookInstagramAnaïs Guillemaud from Future XLinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagram Carmen Gloria Báez López from RemoRemoLinkedIn If you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today:How to introduce virtual networkingHow to socialize your communityThe benefits of small groups for social interactionsOur guest today:In this episode, we meet with Founder  + CEO of Humby, Niels Madan! We talk about the importance of creating intimate social networking opportunities for your virtual event, how to promote those networking events, and best practices to help attendees make the most out of their experience.Get in touch with Niels:Connect with Niels on LinkedIn.If you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three (or five) things you will learn today:How she found her audience, and what channels were most effective to promote her summit. The impact her summits and events have had on her community, and how she has helped underrepresented women all over the  US progress in their careers.How to engage your speakers and manage them.Why virtual summits work better for her audience than in-person events. How to use the HeySummit custom registration question feature to get to know your audience.Our guest today:In this episode, we talk with founder of PositiveHire, Michele Heyward, about how to use virtual summits to find users & customers. PositiveHire is a tech company which helps to recruit and retain experienced Latina, African-American and indigenous women STEM professionals into management positions.Get in touch with Michele:LinkedInInstagramFacebookWebsite TwitterIf you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you! 

Three things you will learn today:Get to know the hosts better Why this podcast is important to us, and what we want to achieve with itWhy we believe in HeySummit and why we work thereOur guests today:Nev and Jackie.  Jackie is the Social Media Manager at HeySummit, she's a huge comic-con fan and in her spare time she loves going on bike rides and getting ice cream with her kids. She wants to spread the word about all the great stuff HeySummit does and educate our wider audience how to create virtual events. Nev is the Community Manager at HeySummit, in her spare time she is a circus performer and avid traveller. Her mission is to create a community of passionate learners, and space where people can go to learn more about the wider virtual events industry.  Get in touch with Nev & Jackie:- Nev's LinkedIn - Jackie's LinkedIn- Email Nev- Email Jackie If you would like to engage with the hosts and guests you can join us in our Community for a chat, there you can meet likeminded individuals looking to create successful virtual events. If you like our episodes please leave us a review. Thank you!