If you had asked me a few years ago about the benefit of going to a conference, I am not sure what I would have said. I was definitely in a different place, juggling three small kids. I had a workday that started at 4 a.m., I was always running around. As a result, I was always tired. Frankly, I probably wouldn’t have thought about taking the time to actually go to one. But things change. I own a business now, for one thing. And no more 2 a.m. alarms. I have changed my mind about the power of live events. I see now how they foster connection, community and creativity. In today\'s episode, we’re talking about a conference coming to Norfolk in April 2019 that may be just what you need. What you will learn in this episode: *How one business owner took education into her own hands *The power of a conference to create real relationships *What social media can do to grow a small business Links mentioned in this episode: *Get tickets to the Social Media Marketing Made Easy Conference April 12-14, 2019 in Norfolk. Use the code, \"Cheryl\" and get $20 off. Click here to get tickets. *Get the guide: \"10 Ways To Ace Your Video Strategy.\" Click here to download it. *Take the survey - What questions do you have about video marketing, YouTube marketing and video strategy? Click here to take the survey. *Want to work with Cheryl? Learn more about her Strategy Sessions here. *Click to join the STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan community *My Video Resources page *Sign up for my newsletter and get access to the STANDOUT Facebook community here (and get the 5-Day Media Magnet Challenge) Did you enjoy the show? Please subscribe to the STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan podcast. here.