143 Gather + Grow: the Value of Offline Events in an Online World

In today’s episode, we are talking all about in-person gatherings and the powerful effects they can have on your online business. As online entrepreneurs, we find that our offline and online identities can become incongruent with one another. This can lead to feelings of isolation, which is why it is so important to connect with like-minded people in-person. Attending live events can often seem like a hassle, but because as humans, we are hardwired for connection, the benefits of attendance far outweigh these perceived obstacles.   We love attending these gatherings so much and believe in their power so much that we have decided to organize a retreat of our own in April 2020 in the hills of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Although organizing the event is a great deal of work, it ‘s worth it for the connection and all-round magic that takes place. These events have helped us connect with one another and so many others and we hope to inspire you to attend or even organize a gathering of your own to foster deep and boundless connections.    Key Points From This Episode:     Some of the benefits of having in-person gatherings.   Why these events are gifts of connection and growth.   The capacity for in-person connection is much higher than what is possible virtually.   Even though we work online, we should place equal importance on our offline lives.   Paying for an event puts ‘skin in the game,’ and enhances the richness of the gathering.   Work trips are opportunities for busy moms to put your needs front and center.   Meeting in person can save time because it offers a dedicated, continuous work period.   Some of the details of our 2020 Sante Fe retreat (including a chance to save $200).   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Namastream Soulful MBA on Facebook   Joy: Ken Burns’ Country Music Documentary  Hustle: Gather + Grow Retreat