Why Virtual Summits Are Your Fast Track to Speaking Gigs, PR Wins, and Brand Growth
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Jul 18, 2025
Discover how virtual summits can catapult your personal brand to new heights. Learn from Katrina about her journey from online events to speaking at major stages. She shares tips on networking to land gigs and increase visibility without spending a dime. There's a mindset shift needed for ROI that every personal brand should embrace. Plus, don't miss her compelling 'Going Global' presentation that’s essential for aspiring international speakers. Join a community of 50+ experts—virtually and for free!
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Virtual Summits Spark Speaking Gigs
Katrina Owens landed major speaking opportunities by first presenting and attending virtual summits.
Networking in these summits led her to stages in Nashville, New York, online panels, and podcasts.
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Virtual Summits Are Active Networking
Virtual summits are not passive experiences but active networking platforms.
Engaging in these events builds brand recognition and opens doors to speaking and media opportunities.
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Watch "Going Global" Presentation
Watch Katrina Owens' "Going Global" talk on building an international personal brand for free.
This presentation is especially valuable for those seeking international speaking stages.
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This week on Pulling Punches, Katrina Owens is sharing an insider opportunity that could seriously shift the trajectory of your personal brand. She’s speaking at the upcoming Standout to Sellout Virtual Summit (July 23–25, 2025), and in this quick-hit episode, she’s breaking down why these kinds of events are one of the smartest, most overlooked moves you can make—especially if you're trying to land speaking gigs, increase visibility, or grow your brand without spending a dime.
In this episode, Katrina gets into:
Why virtual summits were the starting point for her recent stages in Nashville and NYC
How to use summit networking to get on podcasts, panels, and in-person events
The ROI mindset shift that every personal brand needs to adopt now
Her full breakdown of the Standout to Sellout Summit lineup and how to get access—for free
Why her “Going Global” presentation is a must-watch for anyone building an international personal brand
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just getting started, this is your chance to get in the room (virtually!) with 50+ industry experts—no travel, no ticket cost, just pure value.
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