Are Conferences Worth It for Creators?


I just got back from Ecamm’s Creator Camp in Portsmouth, NH, and it got me thinking: are conferences really worth it for creators?

If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these…

  • Is attending a conference a good investment or just an expensive trip?
  • How do you make sure you walk away with more than a stack of business cards?
  • What’s the best balance between sitting in sessions and actually networking?

…then you’ll want to watch this week’s Creator News Live.

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I sat down with my friend Jeff Sieh to dig into all of this. We talked about:

  • How I prepare before I even step foot in a conference hall
  • The biggest mistakes creators make at events (and how to avoid them)
  • The most valuable thing I’ve ever walked away with from a conference
  • Why creators—especially solopreneurs—shouldn’t skip these opportunities, even when budgets are tight

👉 Watch the full episode here: Watch on YouTube

And here’s a question for you: What’s the most valuable thing you’ve ever gotten from a conference—was it a lesson you learned, a connection you made, or something else?

Hit reply and let me know. I’d love to hear your answer.

Thanks,

Paul G

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