33. THE SUMMIT TEA IS SPILLIN' | what I would NEVER do again while hosting a summit

SummaryIn 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 ResourcesNow That’s A Membership SummitWork Smart Academy🧠 Your Next StepsPick 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.👉🏻 Want more productivity + systems content? Follow Kate on Instagram ⁠here 💥Tagssummit 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 growthMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-nowLicense code: EIHOZ1DM9EXXPZOJ