Episode 51: Brooke Boltz and Rachel Boltz, discuss the benefits and challenges of hosting in-person networking events for medical providers. The events were effective but required a lot of time and money to plan and execute.
2. Brooke shares an opportunity she found to host events without the burden of planning and costs. She became the liaison for the Women’s Caucus of the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, allowing her to host events for the group while spending minimal time and no personal funds.
3. The hosts provide steps for others to replicate this approach, including finding an organization with a membership base, volunteering to be the social committee host, and leveraging the organization’s resources to promote and facilitate the events.
4. Hosting events through an existing organization has advantages, such as reduced risk, less planning required, and the ability to focus on building relationships and showcasing one’s expertise. However, the hosts note that the organizer may have less control over the event compared to hosting one’s own event.
5. The hosts recommend incorporating personal storytelling and interactive elements like speed networking to make the most of these hosted events. They also suggest offering small gifts as a way to make a memorable impression on attendees.
6. As an alternative to hosting one’s own events, the hosts discuss the option of collaborating with other businesses to host joint events, though they caution that this approach comes with its own coordination challenges.