Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them

[00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them

[00:45] Eric likes that he can connect with distant acquaintances and friends.

[01:05] It gives you the chance to deepen connections.

[01:30] Neil hates them, because he sees the dinners as a distraction.

[01:50] He believes you can pick up more information watching YouTube videos, which is less expensive than a conference.

[02:12] Neil thinks people don’t implement the things they learn at conferences.

[02:50] He doesn’t see a direct correlation between attending conferences and increased revenue.

[02:58] Most marketers also go to the wrong kind of conferences.

[03:15] Eric agrees you need to be more selective about which conferences you attend.

[04:05] If you don’t expand your horizons, you will keep getting the same info from the same people.

[04:49] If you are at the beginning of your career, there is probably more value to conferences.

[05:05] Networking through Skype, Slack, or Telegram is also effective.

[05:30] Neil has been turning down paid speaking gigs, because he doesn’t see the value in conferences.

[06:01] Go to free networking events or even thrown your own.

[06:20] Try to make a list of the people you want to meet, so you have some focus.

[06:44] That’s it for today!

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Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them | Ep. #705