How Event Planners Are Responding to the Coronavirus With Josh McGhee

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Grant Baldwin and Josh McGhee hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how event planners are responding to the coronavirus and its impact on the speaking industry.During the live stream, Grant and Josh discuss:How many events an event planner will typically manage in the course of a yearAn insider view of how events approach the decision to cancel or postponeThe likelihood of rescheduling and postponing events that are further out than 1-2 monthsAdapting to fast-changing circumstances in the midst of unprecedented timesPlacing a high value on safetyAdjusting accordingly to accommodate travel bandsDetermining which events are able to be converted to virtual experiencesJust because your physical gathering is canceled or postponed doesn’t mean you can’t deliver value in the digital spaceOrganizations being pushed to create a more interactive experience whether it’s in-person or virtualHow do conference owners/organizers continue education between annual events and leverage technology to stay engaged with their audience?Staying connected throughout the year by using virtual learning optionsFinding opportunity amidst the stormSpeakers who serve in times of crisis will stand out when normalcy returnsExploring alternative options to speaking on stage when events get canceled or movedFocus on creating value here in the now and pausing on selling future bookingsPrioritizing relationships is the most strategic things speakers can doPartner with event planners now to help them amidst the chaosHow current social distancing will swing back and create a visceral need for in-person eventsThe aftermath of the current crisis will lead to new virtual opportunities that expand speaker revenue streamsAnd moreEPISODE RESOURCESThe Successful Speaker, by Grant BaldwinGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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