The NetWorker's Podcast
The NetWorker's Podcast is hosted by Bryce Alsten and Ryan Alvarez-Cohen.
Join the Popl team as we explore how ambitious professionals dominate conferences, trade shows, and expos through the art of masterful relationship building. From perfecting lead capture to running standout events, we uncover bold strategies and actionable insights to elevate your approach to networking. If you’re ready to turn every interaction into an opportunity, then you're in the right place. Welcome to The NetWorker Podcast.
The NetWorker's Podcast
Behind the Curtains of Networking Events with Devin Parker – The Networker Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Devin Parker, a seasoned event organizer at Retail Summits, to explore the ins and outs of organizing successful, intimate business events. We discuss the evolution of in-person events post-pandemic, the strategies for fostering meaningful connections between attendees and sponsors, and how Retail Summits leverages technology for lead capture. Devin shares insights on balancing networking opportunities while maintaining a personal, community-focused atmosphere at events, and how they measure success through attendee feedback, social engagement, and the quality of connections made.
Devin also highlights how Retail Summits takes a unique approach to sponsorships, prioritizing collaboration over upselling, and explains their upcoming plans for 2025 events, including a new welcome party to help attendees and sponsors connect even before the main event begins.
02:25 - Retail Summits' Event Strategies
10:26 - Transitioning from virtual to in-person events post-pandemic
16:45 - Using Popl for lead capture and sponsor-attendee engagement
26:38 - Managing communication and networking outside events
35:02 - Assessing success through feedback and improvements
39:11 - Lightning Round
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