In episode #705, Eric and Neil discuss their feelings about conferences. Tune in to hear why Eric loves them and Neil thinks they are a waste of time.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
[00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them
[00:45] Eric likes that he can connect with distant acquaintances and friends.
[01:05] It gives you the chance to deepen connections.
[01:30] Neil hates them, because he sees the dinners as a distraction.
[01:50] He believes you can pick up more information watching YouTube videos, which is less expensive than a conference.
[02:12] Neil thinks people don’t implement the things they learn at conferences.
[02:50] He doesn’t see a direct correlation between attending conferences and increased revenue.
[02:58] Most marketers also go to the wrong kind of conferences.
[03:15] Eric agrees you need to be more selective about which conferences you attend.
[04:05] If you don’t expand your horizons, you will keep getting the same info from the same people.
[04:49] If you are at the beginning of your career, there is probably more value to conferences.
[05:05] Networking through Skype, Slack, or Telegram is also effective.
[05:30] Neil has been turning down paid speaking gigs, because he doesn’t see the value in conferences.
[06:01] Go to free networking events or even thrown your own.
[06:20] Try to make a list of the people you want to meet, so you have some focus.
[06:44] That’s it for today!
[06:46] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway!

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In episode #705, Eric and Neil discuss their feelings about conferences. Tune in to hear why Eric loves them and Neil thinks they are a waste of time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: <ul> <li>[00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them
</li> <li>[00:45] Eric likes that he can connect with distant acquaintances and friends.</li> <li>[01:05] It gives you the chance to deepen connections.</li> <li>[01:30] Neil hates them, because he sees the dinners as a distraction.</li> <li>[01:50] He believes you can pick up more information watching YouTube videos, which is less expensive than a conference.</li> <li>[02:12] Neil thinks people don’t implement the things they learn at conferences.</li> <li>[02:50] He doesn’t see a direct correlation between attending conferences and increased revenue.</li> <li>[02:58] Most marketers also go to the wrong kind of conferences.</li> <li>[03:15] Eric agrees you need to be more selective about which conferences you attend.</li> <li>[04:05] If you don’t expand your horizons, you will keep getting the same info from the same people.</li> <li>[04:49] If you are at the beginning of your career, there is probably more value to conferences.</li> <li>[05:05] Networking through <a href="https://www.skype.com/en/">Skype</a>, <a href="https://slack.com/">Slack</a>, or <a href="https://telegram.org/">Telegram</a> is also effective.</li> <li>[05:30] Neil has been turning down paid speaking gigs, because he doesn’t see the value in conferences.</li> <li>[06:01] Go to free networking events or even thrown your own.</li> <li>[06:20] Try to make a list of the people you want to meet, so you have some focus.</li> <li>[06:44] That’s it for today!</li> <li>[06:46] Go to <a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/giveaway">Singlegrain.com/Giveway</a> for a special marketing tool giveaway!</li> </ul> Leave some feedback: <ul> <li>What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://growtheverywhere.com/">Growth Everywhere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Single Grain</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">Twitter @neilpatel</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">Twitter @ericosiu</a></li> </ul>   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In episode #705, Eric and Neil discuss their feelings about conferences. Tune in to hear why Eric loves them and Neil thinks they are a waste of time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:  [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates...

Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them  | Ep. #705

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