What Does the Conference Landscape Look Like in Early 2022

What does the conference space look like today? How has it changed since 2020 and what will it look like in 2022?   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Mike Descher, Founder at MediaGroup, to discuss trends in hybrid remote-in office work environments and how we can learn to succeed in a changing world post COVID. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org   Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...   Show notes:   0:00 Introducing Mike Descher + Discussing the current in-person conference landscape FFS Episode #8 with Mike Descher: https://youtu.be/1OfC91zuoUw Learn more: https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com...   21:52 How have in-person conferences changed due to COVID + Supply chain problems impacting the industry   31:30 The most popular conference 'swag' + How companies can better support their work from home employees   37:01 Networking during COVID, business cards 2.0, + How Mike stays busy when business is down   47:30 The MediaGroup business pitch + The QR code revolution Learn more: https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com...   59:02 Is there a secondary market for old school company swag?   About Mike Descher and MediaGroup: "MediaGroup was founded in 2001 as an alternative for small businesses and corporate departments to provide enhanced services without the need to hire full time employees. Our experienced group of industry professionals can provide short or long term solutions to the day to day issues experienced in every business. Originally founded by a highly skilled group of diverse high tech professionals, MediaGroup began with an understanding of Branding, Business Development, High Technology, Digital Publishing and Web/Video Production unmatched in the United States. Our group of industry professionals have over 100 years of business experience for you to rely on. Since that time we have coached many businesses on growth initiatives and how to get the most out of technology. We have developed business plans and strategies for start-ups, established new and expanded sales channels for established business leaders, and trained sales, marketing and industry icons to be the best. We also are experts in matching your business to the right type of print and promotional items to help you increase your sales quickly. The key to our success is our shared abilities to look at a business problem and provide the right solutions. We have discovered that many times you are just too close to your business to see "outside the box", or where potential opportunities may exist. That is where MediaGroup fits in your business planning. We want to be your trusted, professional resource that listens to your problems and helps you execute more effectively." Learn more at: https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com...   The Fervent Four Show: Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...   Social Media: Mike Descher https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedescher/ Instagram: @michaeldescher (https://www.instagram.com/michaeldesc...) Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)