From Digital to IRL: Why Events Are the Most Overlooked Growth Lever for Creators

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, host Rachel Ostro sits down with Alexa Tepperman and Aja Zylberberg, the creative force behind some of Creator Method’s most impactful summits and in-person experiences. As the founders of Duet Events, Alexa and Aja bring years of experience designing events that blend strategy, creativity, and human connection to build rooms that actually drive growth. Together, Rachel, Alexa, and Aja unpack why events are one of the most underrated growth tools for creators and founders today. They break down why events are often overcomplicated, what creators get wrong about scale and budget, and how starting small with intention can lead to outsized impact. The conversation examines the distinction between events that merely appear impressive and those that genuinely foster trust, community, and lasting business value. Alexa and Aja pull back the curtain on what really goes into planning high-impact experiences, from guest curation and staffing to timelines, budgets, and brand perception. They explain how events can open doors to partnerships, shift how brands view creators, and serve as powerful content engines that fuel growth long after the event ends. The episode also explores entrepreneurship, motherhood, balance, and how life experiences shape the way Alexa and Aja approach both business and creativity. If you’re a creator or founder thinking about bringing your community offline, this conversation offers a clear, strategic framework for doing it with confidence and intention. Apply for Creator Method:https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi?si=1a8b57227c8b41d7 Timestamps 00:00 Why Creators Are Sleeping on Events 02:00 Alexa & Aja’s Origin Story 06:00 What Makes Creator Method Events Different 09:00 Small Events vs Big Summits 13:00 Why Events Build Trust Faster Than Content 17:00 Guest Curation & Human Connection 22:00 Turning Events Into Real Business ROI 27:00 How Brands See Creators After Events 32:00 What Makes an Event Feel Premium 38:00 Common Event Mistakes Creators Make 44:00 Capturing Events for Long-Term Growth 50:00 How to Start Your First Creator Event 56:00 Final Takeaways on Building Rooms With Intention Follow Rachel Ostro: https://www.instagram.com/rachostro?igsh=cXpwZjltdnZtYmds Follow Alexa Tepperman: https://www.instagram.com/alexatepperman?igsh=eGppZnN5dWJpYWox Follow Aja Zylberberg: https://www.instagram.com/ajazylberberg?igsh=MW92eGpuMGg2ajgxNA== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices