Content Inc. - The Podcast

How to Make Live Events Your Secret Creator Growth Engine

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Jul 28, 2025
Live events can be a game-changer for content creators, boosting influence and revenue. Selecting the right events is crucial; focus on smaller, niche gatherings where your ideal audience will be. Coming prepared with a networking plan helps; reach out to potential connections in advance. Overcoming discomfort is part of the process—don’t shy away from engaging with new people at every opportunity. Embracing these strategies can turn events into powerful growth engines for your brand.
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INSIGHT

Live Events Are A Growth Multiplier

  • Live events are a critical and often-missed growth lever for business-focused creators.
  • Joe Pulizzi says strategic event attendance unlocked major partnerships and company outcomes for him.
ANECDOTE

Events Shaped His Company Journey

  • Joe credits live events for key career moments including the naming and growth of Content Marketing Institute.
  • He also met people at events who later bid to buy his company.
ADVICE

Choose Events With Intention

  • Pick events where your ideal audience, partners, and aspirational speakers will be present.
  • Prefer smaller niche conferences because they make genuine conversations and connections easier.
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