We’ve talked before about all the benefits of hosting your own events like establishing yourself as an authority in your field. Over the past couple years, Brooke hosted networking events for medical providers almost every month! While very effective, it took a ton of time, money and stress to plan and execute.
Rachel helped a lot with the events and she can attest to how much work went into them. From worrying if sponsors would pay on time, to double checking everything with the venue, to frantically inviting people at the last minute – planning these events was no easy feat. And the pressure to deliver an amazing experience was through the roof since a bad impression could ruin your reputation.
Recently, an opportunity fell in Brooke’s lap to get the benefits of hosting without as much hassle or cost.
She was asked to coordinate events for the Women’s Caucus of a local trial lawyers association. Her job was to plan things for women trial lawyers in our area. She quickly realized she could be the host and face of these events while putting in minimal time and money out of pocket! Best of all, she didn’t have to stress over inviting people since the association handles promotions to their members.
She realized hosting through an organization like this is a great low-effort, low-cost alternative that still allows you to reap many rewards. You get to network, establish yourself as a leader, and represent your business – all while someone else promotes the event.
We want to share this tip with you since you can apply it in your own community. Look for local groups like Rotary clubs, chambers of commerce, or your BNI chapter. Get involved, volunteer to host an event, and you’ll have a built-in audience without much legwork or expense on your part. It’s a win-win solution if you’re hosting events on a budget.
Let us know if you have any other questions! Contact us at Msbiz.com. We’d love to help you find ways to grow your network and business without breaking the bank.