73. How in-person events can help you increase your downloads & influence by 10-25%
Are in-person conferences worth it? Is there any value for podcasters to attend these events apart from getting FOMO from social media?
Are offline events the secret to growing your influence in podcast downloads? In short, yes. But in this episode I’ll be breaking down specifically, how I consistently get a 10 to 25% download increase weeks after these events take place. Ready to dive in? Press play!
First things first, thanks to Dr. Julie Pearson for suggesting this topic.
I've been planning to talk about this for a while because I've been attending events since 2020, basically since The Podcast Space was founded. From a handful of Podcast Movements all over the U.S., to PodConf, a local podcast conference in Portland, Oregon, to events geared toward female entrepreneurs, and most recently, The Podcast Show in London.
The strategies that I’ll be mentioning in this episode aren’t just about how I grow my influence through these events, but also how I improve the quality of my network - and how you can do it too. I’m also going to cover survival strategies for introverts, conversation starters, and the biggest pitfalls to avoid if you want to use these podcast conferences to grow your influence and downloads.
Ways to optimize your profiles ahead of events:
Conclusion:
Attending in-person conferences can significantly grow your podcast downloads if approached strategically.
By being intentional, engaging, and visible, you can make lasting connections that bear fruit long after the event.
Have you tried these strategies? Have you seen growth in your podcast episodes or reach on social media? Are you going to implement some of these tips? Share your thoughts and suggestions with me over on Instagram and I’ll share them with the community!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Are In-Person Conferences Worth It?
00:42 Personal Experience and Event Attendance
02:09 Networking Opportunities at Conferences
03:07 Educational Benefits of Conferences
05:02 Marketing Yourself at Events
07:55 Influence and Impact of Your Work
11:31 Prepping for Conferences
19:19 Is It Worth the Money?
22:06 How Conferences Boost Podcast Downloads
27:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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