Summary
In this conversation, Kate dives into the BTS of hosting her first summit; highs, lows, flop-moments, and everything in between. This episode is the ultimate "what not to do" guide for coaches dreaming of hosting a high-impact event to save you from burnout your first time around 🌶️🔥
Top Takeaways & Quotes
⚠️ "Running your first summit on a 90-day timeline? 0/10, would not recommend."
💌 why my 40+ affiliate invites resulted in just 2 affiliates
⏳ "Don’t assume you can handle a massive project on the same timeline when your capacity changes."
📥 "The inbox chaos hit hardest before summit week, not during."
👶 How I cuddled my newborn nephew for 2.5 hours on launch day (!!!)
💭 "I felt married to the dates because speakers were locked in. But tbh, dates can move."
🛠️ "If I host another summit, it’s gonna be bigger, better, and way more sustainable."
Mentioned Resources
🧠 Your Next Steps
Pick 1–2 people you might want to pitch as a speaker/affiliate in the future. DM them a short voice note or message opening the conversation by asking a relevant Q, responding to what they're up to at the moment, sharing your genuine appreciation for what they do.
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Tags
summit strategy, online events, virtual summit mistakes, first-time summit host, speaker outreach, affiliate marketing, entrepreneur burnout, business boundaries, productivity mistakes, capacity planning, systems for launches, solo entrepreneur tips, online coaching events, summit timeline, coaching business growth
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https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now
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