Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Summit Host Hangout®
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332: Why Free Summits Make More Money Than Paid Ones | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:14:49 | |
While you might assume that a paid event will make more money, I very rarely see that be the case. | |||
| 331: Give Back, Fill Your Cup, and Add 10K to Your List with Kelly Rossouw | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:30:52 | |
In this episode, we're going behind the scenes with first-time summit host Kelly Rossouw, a cricket and crafting creator who hit over 10,000 registrations, raised $6,000 for a wildlife sanctuary she loves, and got her husband to quit his job - all from her first summit. | |||
| 330: The Biggest Mistake Repeat Summit Hosts Make That Can Cost You Thousands | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:12:45 | |
If you've already hosted a virtual summit, it's tempting to think the next one will naturally outperform it. You've got a bigger audience and more experience...what could go wrong? | |||
| 329: The Strategy-First Approach to Summit Automations with Elizabeth Neumann | 18 août 2026 | 00:23:52 | |
Tech and automations can feel - especially if you've never set up anything like this before. But what if the real problem isn't the tech itself...but it's skipping the strategy that should come before it? | |||
| 328: Summits vs. Every Other Strategy You've Tried (Let's Do the Math) | 04 août 2026 | 00:18:17 | |
If you're sick of doing a lot of things and not seeing big enough results, this episode is for you. | |||
| 327: The Best Memberships to Launch with a Virtual Summit | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:11:30 | |
Have a membership and wondering if a summit will actually work for your specific situation? In this episode, I'm going a layer deeper than just "yes, summits work for memberships" and breaking down the specific types of memberships where results are just... on another level. | |||
| 327: The Best Memberships to Launch with a Virtual Summit | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:11:30 | |
Have a membership and wondering if a summit will actually work for your specific situation? In this episode, I'm going a layer deeper than just "yes, summits work for memberships" and breaking down the specific types of memberships where results are just... on another level. | |||
| 326: Is HeySummit Worth It for Your Virtual Summit? with Sharee Collier | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:25:36 | |
Trying to pick the perfect tech platform for your summit is a big source of stress and decision paralysis for hosts. Should you use Kajabi? Thrivecart? HeySummit? Something else entirely? | |||
| 325: Is a Summit Actually Right for Your Business? | 23 juin 2026 | 00:12:20 | |
Virtual summits have been getting harder to do well - so before you commit months of energy to one, let's figure out if it's the right move for you. | |||
| 324: How a B2C Summit Host Turned List Growth Into Six-Figure Course Sales with Janelle Hardy | 09 juin 2026 | 00:39:53 | |
In this episode, Krista sits down with Janelle Hardy, a memoir writer and somatic healing practitioner, to break down how she used virtual summits in a creative, B2C niche to grow her email list and turn that growth into six-figure course sales. Janelle shares her journey from hosting her very first summit to running repeatable events that now fuel premium course launches year after year. | |||
| 323: Why Your Email List Stopped Growing (and how to change it) | 26 mai 2026 | 00:08:45 | |
If your email list is growing by a trickle despite the fact that you're consistently creating content and showing up on social media, you're not alone. | |||
| 322: The Simple Live Video Framework Every Summit Host Needs with Alex Carmeli | 12 mai 2026 | 00:24:58 | |
What if going live for just five minutes during your summit could be the thing that shifts you from "event organizer" to "obvious expert"? | |||
| 321: The Right Way to Sell During Your Summit (and two extremes to avoid) | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:13:40 | |
Do you cringe at the idea of mentioning your offer during your summit? Or have you been to a summit that felt like one giant pitch-fest and swore you'd never do that to your audience? | |||
| 320: Build Community That Drives Sales During Your Summit with Sara Alepin | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:28:44 | |
Networking doesn't have to feel exhausting! | |||
| 319: The Two Types of Businesses Built for Six-Figure Summits | 31 mars 2026 | 00:10:42 | |
Have you ever wondered why some summits casually pull in six figures while others struggle to break 5-figures? After diving deep into patterns and numbers across hundreds of summits, I discovered that there are two types of businesses that are set up incredibly well for highly successful summits. In this episode, I'm breaking down these two types of businesses so you can see exactly where you fit and what a six-figure summit could look like for you. Whether you're in a hobby niche with a massive audience or you're in B2B with higher-ticket offers, this episode will show you the path to your own six-figure summit. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/319 | |||
| 318: Protect Your Summit from Copycats with Joey Vitale | 17 mars 2026 | 00:26:01 | |
It's a gut-wrenching feeling to have hosted a summit and then spot someone else using your name, theme, or idea. Copycats are common in the summit world and most hosts don't know how to protect themselves until it's too late. | |||
| 317: What Makes a Summit Fail? The 4 Categories That Tank Your Results | 03 mars 2026 | 00:21:39 | |
Ever wonder what separates a successful summit from one that flops? After analyzing dozens of summits that didn't go as planned, I found clear patterns in what makes them fail. | |||
| 316: Get Your Summit Found in AI Search with Maria Elena Duron | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:21:06 | |
SEO isn't dead, but it is quickly evolving. And if you're hosting a virtual summit, you need to understand how AI-powered search is changing the game. | |||
| 315: You Don't Have to Create a New Course for a Record-Breaking Launch | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:06:23 | |
If you're exhausted from the cycle of constantly creating new courses to hit your revenue goals, this episode will give you hope. I'm breaking down why the new-course-every-quarter model is unsustainable and sharing how hosting a virtual summit can bring thousands of fresh leads to your existing offers - leading to record-breaking launches without the exhaustion. | |||
| 314: Building a Virtual Summit Based Business to Sell with Dr. Destini Copp | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:22:52 | |
Most summit hosts worry they're not enough of an expert to host an event in their niche. But what if I told you that you could build an entire business around summits in topics where you have zero personal experience? | |||
| 313: How My Tiny Summit Turned Into 6-Figures in Revenue | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:11:02 | |
I'm bending my own rule today and sharing summit results on the podcast. I think this angle will genuinely help so many of you who have felt held back from hosting a summit because of the size of your email list. | |||
| 312: What to Do When a Speaker's Presentation is Late | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:17:16 | |
Are you stressed about summit speakers missing their presentation deadlines? After 12+ summits, I've learned that late submissions are normal, but they don't have to derail your event. | |||
| 311: Take Time to Recharge After Hosting Your Summit | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:10:49 | |
After months of planning and executing your virtual summit, you might be feeling a strange mix of excitement and exhaustion - or even the "post-summit blues." | |||
| 310: How to Attract Buyers to Your Summit & Sell Without Feeling Slimy with Paul and Melissa Pruitt | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:35:26 | |
The key to growing your business isn't attracting more people, but attracting the right people. And the traditional "customer avatar" exercises aren't doing the trick anymore. | |||
| The 2 Business Types That Make 6-Figures from Virtual Summits - Summit Conversations #36 | 06 nov. 2025 | 00:08:59 | |
After analyzing hundreds of client summits, I had a HUGE aha moment about revenue patterns. I realized that there are two distinct business categories that crush it with summits - but they make their money in completely different ways. In this video, I'm breaking down these two categories so you can see where YOUR summit revenue is most likely to come from - whether that's your all-access pass, your backend offer, or a mix of both. This short training is designed to help you understand what will actually work for YOUR specific business model so you can plan strategically. DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitinabox/ | |||
| 309: When to Say No to Summit Speaking Opportunities | 04 nov. 2025 | 00:18:48 | |
Being invited to speak at a virtual summit feels validating, but not all opportunities are worth your time. | |||
| Behind the scenes of my pre-summit planning process - Summit Conversations #35 | 30 oct. 2025 | 00:09:30 | |
I'm in the early stages of planning my next virtual summit, and in this week's video, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 5 main things I've done so far, during the very initial planning, as we move toward making this summit happen.
If you have other projects wrapping up before you can start your summit, this behind-the-scenes look will give you some great things to think about in the meantime!
🔗Listen to the podcast episode "A 4 Step Process for Positioning Your Summit for Success": https://www.summitinabox.co/blog/positioning-your-summit
✨ Work with me to bring your profitable virtual summit to life: https://www.summitinabox.co/apply | |||
| The scariest parts of hosting your first summit - Summit Conversations #34 | 23 oct. 2025 | 00:07:40 | |
If you haven't started planning your summit yet, it's probably a mindset issue...and that's totally okay!
I'm sharing the exact moments where fear tends to sneak in (including my literal nightmare about pitching speakers!), why these feelings are completely normal, and most importantly, how to push through them.
Join the Start Your Summit That Sells Challenge to bust through these challenges in community with me + other hosts: https://www.summitinabox.co/challenge | |||
| 308: Energy Management Secrets for Introverted Summit Hosts with Tara Reid | 21 oct. 2025 | 00:21:11 | |
Think you need to be an extrovert to host a successful virtual summit? Think again! This week, I'm chatting with business strategist Tara Reid, who has hosted over 15 virtual summits while staying true to her introverted nature. | |||
| Why I'm hosting my next summit in Q1 (and you should too) - Summit Conversations #33 | 09 oct. 2025 | 00:03:37 | |
There's something powerful about starting your year with a summit that brings in multiple 5-figures, floods your list with targeted leads, and sets you up with momentum that carries through the entire year.
In this episode, I'm sharing why hosting Sell with a Summit in February was one of the best strategic decisions I made, how it impacted everything we did afterward, and why I'm already planning another Q1 summit for next year.
I'll walk you through the timeline considerations, the benefits of hosting when people are motivated to take action, and how this timing can actually save a slow year (it did for us).
If you're thinking about 2026 summit plans (I know, I know - but summits need planning time!), this might be the nudge you need to consider a Q1 event.
✨ Work with me to bring your profitable virtual summit to life: https://www.summitinabox.co/apply | |||
| 307: Proof That B2B Summits Still Work in 2025 | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:14:17 | |
The online space feels uncertain right now, with quieter funnels and smaller launches making many question whether B2B summits still work. And I'm excited to share that in today's episode that they absolutely do. | |||
| 307: Proof That B2B Summits Still Work in 2025 | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:14:17 | |
The online space feels uncertain right now, with quieter funnels and smaller launches making many question whether B2B summits still work. And I'm excited to share that in today's episode that they absolutely do. | |||
| 307: Proof That B2B Summits Still Work in 2025 | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:14:17 | |
The online space feels uncertain right now, with quieter funnels and smaller launches making many question whether B2B summits still work. And I'm excited to share that in today's episode that they absolutely do. | |||
| 5 speaker pitching mistakes sabotaging your summit - Summit Conversations #32 | 02 oct. 2025 | 00:09:09 | |
Ever wonder why some summit speaker pitches get ignored while others get an instant "yes"?
I receive a LOT of summit speaker pitches, and most of them make it way too easy for me to say no.
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what makes a speaker pitch fall flat - and more importantly, what makes one stand out in a GOOD way.
You'll hear about the 5 biggest mistakes I see in speaker pitches and what experienced hosts do instead to get enthusiastic yeses from their dream speakers.
Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/ | |||
| 306: How Virtual Summits Build Trust in a Skeptical Market with Anthony Obey | 23 sept. 2025 | 00:31:05 | |
Have you noticed that your audience needs a higher level of trust before buying? You're not alone. In today's "trust economy," consumers are more cautious than ever about who they follow and buy from. | |||
| 305: How Treating Your Email List Like Your Spouse will Naturally Lead to Sales with Fola from Ikon Media | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:34:54 | |
If you've been struggling with email frequency, worried about "annoying" your subscribers, or just not seeing the results you want from your current email marketing approach, this episode is going to be a game-changer. | |||
| I experienced the power of my monetization strategy firsthand - Summit Conversations #31 | 04 sept. 2025 | 00:04:35 | |
Have you ever had that moment when something you teach suddenly makes even MORE sense because you experienced it yourself in a new way?
In this week's video, I'm sharing how I went from feeling bummed about $7,600 in all-access pass sales to celebrating over $59,000 in total summit revenue all because of the monetization stacking strategy I teach but had never fully experienced myself.
You'll hear the specific numbers behind what happened, why this "smaller" summit actually became such a powerful teaching moment, and how it reinforced why I'm so passionate about helping hosts move beyond single-strategy monetization.
🔗Want to learn the strategy for yourself? Get your workshop ticket here: https://www.summitinabox.co/stacked-for-profit | |||
| Taking a solo retreat to plan the rest of my year - Summit Conversations #30 | 28 août 2025 | 00:10:55 | |
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is step away from the endless task list and actually think.
In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my recent solo planning retreat - two nights in a beautiful Airbnb with just me, my laptop, and zero distractions. You'll hear the simple questions I used to refocus my business direction and how I prioritized 19 projects for the rest of the year.
Whether you're feeling scattered with too many ideas or stuck in constant "doing" mode without clear direction, this behind-the-scenes look at my planning process might give you some ideas for creating your own space to reset and refocus.
Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/ | |||
| 304: Why You Should NEVER Pay to Speak at a Summit (and what to look for instead) | 26 août 2025 | 00:09:45 | |
Have you ever had a summit host ask you to PAY for the privilege of speaking at their summit? If you've received an invitation like this, I'm here to tell you exactly why this practice is wrong and what you should look for instead. | |||
| How I'd care for myself during summit week without a team or partner - Summit Conversations #29 | 14 août 2025 | 00:09:54 | |
Your summit is meant to serve your business and your life, not completely consume it for a week.
While it's normal for summit week to be busy, there are simple things you can do to make sure you have plenty of time to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself.
And in this week's Summit Conversations episode, I'm sharing exactly how I approach summit week now (both with my current support systems AND what I'd recommend if you're going it alone). You'll hear my practical strategies for planning around your capacity, setting realistic boundaries, and keeping your peace during the event.
Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/ | |||
| 303: How to Launch Through Your Summit While Respecting Your Attendees | 12 août 2025 | 00:12:31 | |
You might think launching your offer through your summit sounds pushy, but what if NOT making an invitation is actually doing them a disservice? | |||
| My "in case of emergency" summit plan (and why you need one too) - Summit Conversations #28 | 07 août 2025 | 00:08:32 | |
In this episode, I'm sharing some of the summit disasters we've weathered over the years, and walking you through what's in our new backup plan. From tech meltdowns to team members being unavailable, we're finally prepared for whatever summit chaos might come our way.
If you're planning any kind of virtual event, this behind-the-scenes look at contingency planning might just save your sanity (and your summit!).
Listen to the quick episode and then, join the conversation in the Summit Host Hangout Facebook group to share your thoughts and ask any questions you have. Join the community here >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/summithosthangout/ | |||
| How I'm Changing Up Membership Momentum 2025! | 04 août 2025 | 00:08:24 | |
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes when a summit strategist is planning their OWN event? I'm pulling back the curtain today to share some of the biggest experiments I'm implementing in Membership Momentum 2025 - and why innovation is becoming more critical than ever for B2B summits. | |||
| A Breakdown of My Real-Time Summit Numbers - Summit Conversations #27 | 31 juil. 2025 | 00:08:16 | |
I'm giving you a real-time look at how I'm analyzing our Membership Momentum Summit numbers just days into promotion – and why conversion rates tell a more valuable story than straight numbers ever could.
You'll hear what our current conversion rates are (both good and concerning), how I'm using this data to make strategic tweaks instead of just hoping for the best, and the daily question I ask myself to stay proactive rather than reactive during summit promotion.
I'm also sharing why 417 registrants might actually be cause for celebration (or concern) depending on what the data behind it reveals, and how shifting your perspective on numbers can completely transform your summit hosting experience.
Register for Membership Momentum at https://www.summitinabox.co/summit | |||
| 302: Growing a 260-Member Community Through Summits in a Non-Techy Niche with Hortense Maskens | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:20:21 | |
This week's guest hosts two annual virtual summits - one for knitters and one for crocheters - that have completely transformed her pattern design business. She's grown from hobby blogger to true CEO, built a thriving 260-member community, and even caught the attention of major yarn brands like Lion Brand. | |||
| Behind the Scenes of My Summit Testing Day - Summit Conversations #26 | 24 juil. 2025 | 00:10:48 | |
Testing your summit before launch isn't the most exciting topic, but it's a critical step that too many hosts skip entirely.
In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm sharing what happened during our 6-hour testing marathon for our 12th summit - and you won't believe how many issues we caught!
You'll get an inside look at our detailed testing spreadsheet, see how we use test email addresses, and learn why my software engineering background makes me obsess over this "boring" but essential process. Plus, I'm sharing the issues we discovered that would have made us look unprofessional if attendees had found them first.
Want to register for our summit to check it out? Head over to https://www.summitinabox.co/summit | |||
| The Simple Tracker That Saves Me From Starting Too Many Projects - Summit Conversations #25 | 17 juil. 2025 | 00:06:49 | |
If you're an ideas person who wants to start ALL of your brilliant ideas at once, this week's Summit Conversations episode is for you!
After getting out of a time of hustle and almost diving right back into it, I created a simple tracker that has been saving me (and my team) multiple times per week from project overwhelm.
In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple system that helps me visualize what's actually on my plate versus what I think I can handle. Plus, I'm sharing the free template so you can create your own version and get realistic about your project capacity.
🔗Get the template: https://airtable.com/appEDWyhhekB161BK/shr1GD7LMhqKs9DEo
🎉 Join the Membership Momentum waitlist: https://www.summitinabox.co/summit-waitlist | |||
| 301: Polished Summit Design Without Breaking the Bank with Tracey Albrecht | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:23:30 | |
I share a lot about strategy and marketing for virtual summits, but there's one element that can majorly impact your summit that we haven't talked about on the podcast since 2019: design. | |||
| When I need results in 30 days instead of 90 - Summit Conversations #24 | 03 juil. 2025 | 00:05:54 | |
Sometimes we need results in 30 days, not 90! And sometimes a big summit feels like too much...and that's okay! In this episode, I'm comparing the time it takes to host a summit vs. a challenge and sharing the exact numbers that came in through a challenge that took about 10 hours of my time. If you've been thinking "I know I need to do something, but a summit feels like too much right now" or you hosted a summit and feel the momentum fading, this conversation will give you a different perspective on what's possible. 🔗Get your ticket to Sales Between Summits: https://www.summitinabox.co/sales-between-summits | |||
| 300: My Team Gets to Ask the Questions as We Celebrate 300 Episodes! | 01 juil. 2025 | 00:33:48 | |
It's episode 300 of the Summit Host Hangout® Podcast! To celebrate, I'm flipping the script and letting my team interview do the interviewing. | |||