323 Invest In Conferences And Yourself – And So Much More!




The Cliff Ravenscraft Show - Mindset Answer Man show

Summary: Invest In Conferences (Starts At 00:25:03) I have been interviewed hundreds of times and I am often asked if I would change anything if I had the chance to go back and do things differently. My response to this has often been "nothing." I've stated that I am who I am today because of all the things that have happened in my journey, including any stupid mistakes I made along the way. However, if there is one thing I wish I would have done in the early days of my business, it would be to invest in attending more conferences right from the beginning. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of attending conferences and why I actually consider them to be an investment rather than an expense. For even more great reasons for why you should invest in conferences, check out episode 74 of The Ray Edwards Show. Here's the conferences that I listed in this episode. - Podcamp Dallas - http://PodcampDallas.com - Social Media Success Summit (ONLINE) - http://gspn.tv/smss - Platform Conference (Promo Code CLIFF) - http://PlatformConference.tv - New Media Expo (Promo Code CLIFF20) - http://nmxlive.com - Social Media Marketing World - http://gspn.tv/socialmedia     Other Questions Covered In This Episode - What format options do I have for my podcast? (00:04:25) - Why do you prefer stereo over mono for your podcast? (00:13:07) - Do you record you and your co-host on separate tracks? (00:18:38) - How long does it take for reviews to post to iTunes? (00:55:56)     Podcasting A to Z Do you want to learn how to podcast but don't know where to start? Podcasting A to Z is a four week online training course that walks you through each step in the process of setting up a podcast. You not only get step-by-step tutorials, but you also have the ability to get answers to all your questions during the four week session. If you have been thinking about starting a podcast, this is the course for you. Just head over to http://PodcastingAtoZ.com for full details and use discount code "PAM" to save $100 off the cost of the course. I look forward to potentially working with you.     The Podcast Mastermind Are you a podcaster? Are you self-employed or desire to be? Are you willing to invest in your future success? Have you heard about The Podcast Mastermind organization? The Podcast Mastermind is focused on the personal and professional growth of it's members. Find out more at PodcastMastermind.com!     Upcoming Event Schedule One of my favorite things about traveling to, and speaking at conferences, is meeting members of my community. I always make it a point to host a community meetup wherever I travel. Below is a list of events that you might be interested in. If you can make it to any of these events, I'd love to have the opportunity to meet you. If you are not able to attend the event, but are in that area, I'd still love for you to come to the personal community meetup that I will host in that town. Platform Conference November 3-5 - Dallas, TX Conference Link - http://PlatformConference.tv Affiliate Info: Use promo code "Cliff" to save $100 on registration! New Media Expo January 4-6, 2014 - Las Vegas, NV Conference Link - http://NewMediaExpo.com     Exclusive Audio Branding Package Opportunity I want to remind you that I have an exclusive audio branding package through Music Radio Creative that is only available to the Podcast Answer Man community. For only $449, you will get the following: A one hour 1-to-1 web meeting with Mike and/or Izabella to discuss your podcast’s exact audio needs and help design your audio brand. An amazing podcast intro with an introduction to your podcast and music bed. An exciting podcast outro with music and a call to action of your choice. Three jingles/bumpers that you can use to transition between segments, mention your website address, introduce interviews, features and more.