Best Practices for Hosting Events: A Collaborative Clinic

I just have to chime in and say, if you haven't done one of these, it's a Biznik must! Whether you are testing the events waters, have done a few, or a lot, you will walk away with some great ideas!

Missed the last one. Not missing this one!

Okay, I'm not going to wait for an evening event...I'm in! Can't wait to learn with and from you all.

Best,

Valerie

Hi, Joe and all, I wish I could come to this event, but I live in Bellingham and cannot attend that day. Something I am encouraging here in Bellingham is that folks choose only accessible sites for meetings when at all possible. If the site is NOT accessible to all abilities, then please state that clearly in the invite. This came up for me this Fall here in town after I had knee replacement surgery. A popular place for Biznik events has been the FREE meeting room of a local real estate office. The trouble is, it is up a steep flight of stairs - not at all accessible to anyone with a movement impairment. I was able to hobble up and down slowly, but someone with a walker or a wheelchair definitely could not. I have asked Lara Feltin, Biznik cofounder, about this. She said that Biznik cannot require this for events, but let's spread the word to be considerate of our fellow Biznikers who may have challenges with these things so it's truly a collaborative and inclusive event for all.

Thanks. Warm regards from the North, Rev. Meredith Ann Murray

I would love to attend this event on another day besides Wednesday - it's always booked these days! I know that it will be well worth attending.

I am looking forward to the event. I'm just learning about Biznik and look forward to meeting participants and sharing war stories.

This seems like a great way to network, to get to know one another and feel comfortable sharing leads.

See you all at the event.

Last month's was so great, that in some ways I want to go again!!!

With Joe's awesome facilitation methods, what you gain is certainly a gift from ALL of the Biznikers attending...therefore, each time will be a bit different I bet. If I didn't already have something scheduled, I would definitely try to make it again! Thanks Joe!

Shoot! A client-related conflict just came up. I'm sorry to miss it, but will keep my eyes peeled for the possible evening event next month!

Best,

Valerie

Hi Joe,

Thank you for such a high value event. I really took away a lot of good information that I can put to work right away. April is the month!

Warmest Regards - Chik

Joe,

It was a pleasure meeting you. Now I feel confident that I know what I need to know to jump in there and hold an event. Thanks!

Hey, your promo at the end did not work for me. I did not get the red arrows and green arrows and what I'd get our of a session????? It seemed lame. (As a coach, I'd be kicking butt to clean that one up.)

Suzi

Another useful, motivating, "Joe" event. Everyone in our small group got some great ideas during the brainstorming. There was the right balance of "lecture" (lots of information about how events work), group interaction and networking.

Joe ... it was a pleasure to meet you and to get your feedback. The time went way too fast and I'm keeping my eye our for your next event. Well done Joe. Wayne

Thanks again for your skillful facilitation, Joe. Your levity and your knowledge are wonderful gifts, indeed thanks for your generosity in sharing them!

Fabulous Event, Joe... the right people for teh event were there and our table of new friends had a blast! So much was there... I came with the question of what did I have to offer... and now I know and it will be GREAT!

Thanx for all of your help... You are a great facilitator ... you set great boundries and and encourage me to participate fully just by who you are at each event... Dawn

I look forward to our coaching session... phenomenal opportunity

Joe Shirley! You have a great presentation and I am so thrilled that you tried out your "new ideas" on this class! I thought everything worked great. Of course in the small group discussions, I got lucky and was in the "Power Group". Imagine! Dawn, Jane, Matt and ragsmadison each with their own ideas and then two NEW ONES that are going to become events, in addition to our own. Count me in! Enjoy the photo I've posted of (left to right) You, Dawn Mallory, another attendee, and Jane Blinka.

Joe, I reread my comment, and it sounds yucky and negative and that was not my intention. For that I apologize.

What I wanted to convey was that you had done such a great job of showing your skills and strengths, I was sitting there WANTING to be sold something! Felt disappointed that I did not "get" the offer.

Suzi

Thanks, Joe. I came away with some very useful information. Those at my table,you, and the whole group helped me think of ways to promte my workshop and find Bizniks whoi really want help about self-publishing.

I think I understood your promo about public speaking training. If the speaker is not fully engaged with the audience, if he/she is distracted by self-doubts as many are, the audience can tell and it's less effective. Public speaking is a major phobia and anxiety in the general public, and even for Bizniks this must be a common concern.

I think I'm fine with public speaking as long as I am prepared. We shall see.

Afterwards I'll attend your event again!

Hi Joe:

The first time that I checked my watch for the time, it was already 1:45! The time flew by because you are an incredibly engaging speaker. I think your gift is your comfort in front of others, and I was grateful for your willingness to share that you were experiencing an internal change. If you are familiar with the term "meta-communication," which is the ability of the speaker to view himself as he speaks, while continuing to present to the group, then that was what I saw. Great job, and I have a referral for you already.

Cheers,

Matt Gittleman

Your a great teacher. I felt that your example as an event host did as much to teach us as the actual material. You shared lots of energy and used your time well.

I believe everyone in our little group learned something about hosting an event. I look forward to another one of your events in the future.

Joe, thanks for hosting this event.

I'm glad that I attended this event before hosting a workshop myself. You presented helpful practical ideas in a structured manner supported by flexible interactive sessions.

SUM

Joe, great event. I felt that you really know how to capture people around you when you speak. I really enjoyed the event and I would recommend it to everyone. I look forward to your next one.