If you haven’t experienced the dreaded writer’s block yet, we think you may need to check your pulse. Writer’s block is usually what happens when creative people such as yourself are too much “in their heads,” cutting off the creative process altogether. You’re thinking too much, agonizing over ... » Learn More about 10 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH WRITER’S BLOCK
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HOW TO ADD NETWORKING INTO YOUR EVENT
As garden communicators, we attend conferences, flower and garden shows, and other industry meetups for a number of different reasons — to learn about trends, to order products, to become more educated about various aspects of running a horticulture business, or to hear some notable people speak. ... » Learn More about HOW TO ADD NETWORKING INTO YOUR EVENT
EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR SMALLER VENUES
If you’re a large venue, you likely already have sponsorship in place for your yearly conferences and events. But what if you’re a smaller venue or club? Can you secure sponsorship? Of course you can! Let’s dive in. How to Find and Secure Sponsors First, it’s crucial to keep in mind that ... » Learn More about EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR SMALLER VENUES
HOW TO GET EMAIL SIGNUPS AT YOUR SPEAKING GIGS
In this blog post, we talked about how to grow your email list when you’re presenting in Zoom, and now we’re talking about how to do the same thing at your live speaking events. It’s actually pretty fun, and when you know what your options are, you can grow that list exponentially. Tell Me ... » Learn More about HOW TO GET EMAIL SIGNUPS AT YOUR SPEAKING GIGS
8 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER SPEAKER
Whether you’re a total newbie speaker or a pro with years under your belt, we’re always looking for ways to improve, aren’t we? There are literally countless ways to continually improve your speaking skills and evolve your personal style — sometimes it comes with simple experience, while other ... » Learn More about 8 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER SPEAKER
8 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT PROGRAM MANAGER
If you regularly attend a conference or annual show that’s known to be well-run, there’s an amazing team behind the scenes that makes that happen. And at the top of that team is a talented program manager. Great program managers are worth their weight in gold because they not only create an ... » Learn More about 8 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT PROGRAM MANAGER
HOW TO MAKE YOUR EVENT MORE DIVERSE
If you’re a program manager, you’re aware of the vast number of ever-evolving issues like technology, safety concerns, and diversity, and how your organization stays up to date in these areas and more. While we can’t help you with all of them in one blog post, we’re going to start the conversation ... » Learn More about HOW TO MAKE YOUR EVENT MORE DIVERSE
11 CREATIVE WAYS TO INVOLVE YOUR AUDIENCE
Have you ever sat through a presentation that was great in terms of the content and information, but felt a bit on the boring side? Eek, you don’t want to be that speaker! There are tons of ways to liven up that presentation and get your audience involved and interested, and here are our Top 11. Is ... » Learn More about 11 CREATIVE WAYS TO INVOLVE YOUR AUDIENCE
10 TIPS FOR STORYTELLING
Storytelling is not just for children—it’s one of the oldest forms of communication throughout history. Storytelling is how we learn, and it’s infinitely more personal and relatable than simple facts, figures, or even images. So what is it, why should we be learning how to tell stories, and most ... » Learn More about 10 TIPS FOR STORYTELLING
8 IDEAS FOR MAKING YOUR EVENT MORE SUSTAINABLE
Although sustainable events have risen in popularity in recent years, because we are a literal “green” industry, it behooves us to go as green as possible with our conferences, events, and meetings. While this can (and is) a far-reaching goal, it’s not an all-or-nothing kind of thing. Wherever your ... » Learn More about 8 IDEAS FOR MAKING YOUR EVENT MORE SUSTAINABLE