Connecting with new people can be uncomfortable, but there is a difference between just attending virtual events and doing actual networking. In this episode, you'll find out how to be a better attendee or lead a virtual event because virtual events are not going away. Listen to the group as they discuss how to add value to the way you attend and lead virtual events because this is a great resource for you to have people that can help you with more opportunities. 

Highlights:

01:57 Virtual events have really had to grow with these changes and dynamics when it comes to the business world. 

02:40 Getting quality internet wherever you're gonna be because if you do everything else right and you have a crummy internet, it won't matter because people won’t be able to see you or hear you so, start with a high quality internet that is reliable.

07:19 It is absolutely 100% key to know who is my audience and what is gonna light them up and really understanding what I can do to make it fun and engaging.

11:21 We have to continue learning and not be afraid to say “I don’t know”.”

12:01 It’s really critical to take the time and to also have the hard topic to yourself and say “Hey, I don’t know everything and I need to learn,” and so, it’s a continuous process; continue learning.

Contact

Kristin Gupta website

Guest Speakers

Sheila Buechel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilabuechel/

Ben Zang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benzang6/ #usioneadvantage

Annette Conrad: linkedin.com/in/edibleimpressions/

Kurt Bocksenbaum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-bocksenbaum/

Sara Deacon: https://linkedin.com/in/saradeaconhttps://saradeacon.com