E180 - Challenges of Organizing 1,000+ Person Virtual Conferences (Brian Richards, WPSessions)
Release Date: 01/11/2022
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In today’s episode, we get to listen again to Joe and Brian Richards’ conversation. They discuss the ins and outs of virtual conferences, the challenges of making people show up on event day, and finding success in organizing paid virtual events.
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info_outlineIn today’s episode, we get to listen again to Joe and Brian Richards’ conversation. They discuss the ins and outs of virtual conferences, the challenges of making people show up on event day, and finding success in organizing paid virtual events.
Brian is the creator of WPSessions.com, where he provides training to businesses and developers working with WordPress. He also organizes WordSesh and WooSesh, two entirely virtual conferences for WordPress and WooCommerce professionals. Before getting into training and event organizing, Brian spent his days as a web development contractor and consultant.
Episode Resources:
- WPSessions
- Brian is on Twitter
- Visit the WPMRR Community
What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:16 Welcome to the pod, Brian!
- 05:17 The ups and downs of organizing virtual events
- 12:22 Getting people to show up is the challenge
- 22:32 Become the go-to resource person/company
- 32:18 Success in paid virtual conferences
- 38:42 Find Brian online