Ep. 136 What We Learned From Our First Live Event in Two Years

<p><strong>Speaking at a hybrid event can be exciting,</strong> rewarding, and challenging. Imagine HOSTING one…especially after not having done so in three years!  Mark and Darren share a few of the mistakes they made, and the lessons they learned hosting GAME CHANGERS 2022 – ALL IN, their first LIVE event in three years. As you continue your speaking journey, these ideas and principles will help to make you and your events unforgettable!</p> <p>Snippets:</p> <ul> <li>Build your team with the right people who have a heart to help</li> <li>Engage a solid A/V crew to handle technical challenges</li> <li>The right equipment matters, using it effectively matters more</li> <li>A Chat-Master with a microphone makes a huge difference in the Zoom room</li> <li>Tools like Planning Center are critical for an effective ‘run of show’</li> <li>A team of live attendees in the Zoom room enhances virtual engagement</li> <li>Create one breakout room for each speaker to engage the virtual audience</li> <li>A ‘catch-box’ is a fun way of engaging the live audience</li> </ul>