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Virtual Event Tips

Why the Mute Button Is Your Best Friend

by Leesa BarnesAugust 31, 2010

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.

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3 Common Complaints from Attendees & Speakers About Telesummit & Virtual Event Hosts

by Leesa BarnesJuly 23, 2010

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 knowledge of the topic. The host isn’t sure how to facilitate the [...]

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It’s Time for a Telesummit and Virtual Event Refresh, eh?

by Leesa BarnesJune 29, 2010

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 them. How about we mash it up a bit peeps? Who [...]

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How You Can Ruin Your Brand Speaking at the Wrong Virtual Event or Telesummit

by Leesa BarnesJune 21, 2010

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 pages out there. I wish I could start [...]

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What Pink Luggage Taught Me About Producing Spectacular Virtual Events

by Leesa BarnesJune 2, 2010

The Luggage of My Dreams

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 I started [...]

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4 Ways to Become a Better Virtual Event Host

by Leesa BarnesMay 24, 2010

When I produce a virtual event on behalf of my clients, I give them a Host Guideline Checklist. In it, I provide tips on how to host their virtual event successfully, especially if they’re doing it for the first time.
The biggest success tip is that you can’t facilitate the sessions as a host and manage [...]

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The Most Spectacular Way to Introduce Your Guest Speaker

by Leesa BarnesMay 21, 2010

I just presented at the 2010 Online International Virtual Assistant Convention (OIVAC) on the topic of How to Skyrocket Your Income Becoming a Virtual Event Manager. I have a soft spot for virtual assistants because they make my business look good, so I happily accepted their invitation to speak at their event.
I was most impressed [...]

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Virtual Events Trigger Personal Connections

by Leesa BarnesMay 20, 2010

My business is all virtual. I don’t write cheques anymore (all invoices are paid via PayPal), I don’t attend offline networking events anymore (repeat business and referrals keep the bills paid) and I form some of my most memorable connections using virtual events and social media.
Of course, virtual events can’t take the place of face-to-face [...]

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