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 year
• An insider view of how events approach the decision to cancel or postpone
• The likelihood of rescheduling and postponing events that are further out than 1-2 months
• Adapting to fast-changing circumstances in the midst of unprecedented times
• Placing a high value on safety
• Adjusting accordingly to accommodate travel bands
• Determining which events are able to be converted to virtual experiences
• Just because your physical gathering is canceled or postponed doesn’t mean you can’t deliver value in the digital space
• Organizations being pushed to create a more interactive experience whether it’s in-person or virtual
• How 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 options
• Finding opportunity amidst the storm
• Speakers who serve in times of crisis will stand out when normalcy returns
• Exploring alternative options to speaking on stage when events get canceled or moved
• Focus on creating value here in the now and pausing on selling future bookings
• Prioritizing relationships is the most strategic things speakers can do
• Partner with event planners now to help them amidst the chaos
• How current social distancing will swing back and create a visceral need for in-person events
• The aftermath of the current crisis will lead to new virtual opportunities that expand speaker revenue streams
• And more

EPISODE RESOURCES

• The Successful Speaker, by Grant Baldwin
• Got questions? Send them in here
• Email me!
• Subscribe on iTunes, and leave us a rating or review

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.