Ever wished you could grab Jenny + Lindsey for a quick "SOS, what do I do?!" summit strategy session? Today's episode is basically that… but in podcast form.

We're diving into the most common questions hosts ask us — the ones that pop up whether you're planning your very first summit or gearing up for your next big one. We're talking timelines (hint: you don't need six months!), tech essentials, speaker outreach secrets, making your summit profitable, what to do when things inevitably go sideways, and the fear every host secretly has: "What if no one shows up?"

By the end, you'll feel more grounded, way more confident, and totally ready to take the next step in bringing your summit to life.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real timeline you need for a successful summit

• Why a tiny email list is not a dealbreaker

• How to get speakers to say yes (even if you're new!)

• The simple set of tools you actually need

• What to do when things go wrong (because something always will)

• How summits make money beyond just selling replays

• Why starting small is still a massive win

If you've been stuck, second-guessing, or spinning in circles, this episode is your roadmap forward. Let's get your summit moving without the overwhelm.

Tune in now! 🎧

Think you need months to plan your virtual summit? Spoiler alert: you don't.

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our quick-start summit mapping process — the one that helps you go from "I should do a summit someday…" to a fully mapped event in just a couple of hours. No perfection pressure. No tech spirals. No overthinking.

We're walking you through the exact five-step framework we use (and teach!) so you can lock in your audience, theme, format, dates, monetization plan, and even your speaker wish list — all in one inspired sitting.

Inside, you'll learn:
✨ The single sentence that becomes your summit's "North Star"
✨ How to choose your format + timeline without getting lost in details
✨ Why picking a date early skyrockets your momentum
✨ How to map monetization upfront — even if you're not selling yet
✨ The smart way to create your speaker wish list (and who to include!)

By the end, you'll have the clarity and direction you've been craving and your summit will finally feel real instead of "someday."

Grab a drink, block two hours on your calendar, and get ready to bring that big summit dream to life. Let's do this!

Ever hosted a summit and thought, "Wow, I wish I could go back and do that differently"? You're not alone.

In this candid episode of the Virtual Summit Secrets Podcast, Jenny and Lindsay spill the tea on their most cringe-worthy summit mistakes—from confusing VIP offers to tech meltdowns and share the lessons that turned their early flops into smooth, profitable, and high-impact events.

You'll learn:
🎤 Why a "half-free, half-paid" summit model is a conversion killer
📅 How to time your promotion window so attendees actually show up
💌 The simple communication systems that keep speakers happy and organized
💻 What to do when tech goes sideways (because it will!)
✨ How to stay adaptable and make every summit better than the last

If you've ever stressed over broken links, ghosting speakers, or glitchy Zoom panels, this episode will help you laugh, learn, and walk away with smarter systems for your next virtual summit.

🎧 Tune in and find out how to turn your past mistakes into your best summit yet.