Hosting events is a great way to take your influence lever up a notch. However, there is a lot of effort to host or attend events, so is it worth the time investment?
In this episode of Next Level Influence, Samantha Riley and Melanie Benson dive deeper into the role of events to grow influence. 
Many people think twice before hosting an event because of the amount of work it requires, but tapping into this powerful tool is a proven way to boost brand awareness and build trust and rapport with your desired audience.
Here are some of the highlights of this episode:

• The impact of live events on the audience and the speaker (02:02)
• Determining the type of events best suited for your audience and business (06:15)
• How to grow your network from events (10:18)
• Three factors to consider when hosting events (13:25)

Quotes:
"Hosting events puts you in a position where you're able to demonstrate your expertise in real time." -Samantha Riley
"You can run an event whatever way you want, but you need to think about how you're best able to show up in your zone of genius and create an action spark to your audience." -Samantha Riley
"There is no better way to build trust and rapport than hosting an event and you're seen as the lead speaker. It moves your influence lever up the scale." -Melanie Benson
"If you're not hosting events in your business, you're missing out on opportunities to elevate your influence to the next level, sales opportunities, and collaboration currency." -Melanie Benson
Resources:

• Download the free step-by-step blueprint to discover the 5 foundational principles to position yourself as the Stand Out Expert in your niche https://samanthariley.global/expert/ 

• Learn the 7 Step Proven Framework for Getting Booked as a Guest Expert and Attract High Ticket Clients (And Add Another 6 Figures To Your Business!) https://amplifywithmelanie.com

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