How To be a Successful Event Host with These Proven Relationship Strategies

How To be a Successful Event Host with These Proven Relationship Strategies

Author: Dorien Morin-van Dam June 12, 2025 Duration: 32:28

Events (and retreats) look great on paper, but how do you, as the host, ensure they deliver lasting impact and genuine connection to each and every participant, even having them ask for MORE time with you! This week, we are talking about hosting in-person events and retreats.

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Sara Munro brings a breadth of experience in digital marketing, event planning, and program development. She is an idea engineer bringing brilliant concepts to life as business strategies, communications plans, and activations for core audiences for small businesses and non-profits. This takes shape as program development, public relations, online fundraising, event planning, and content marketing. She regularly presents social media and digital marketing workshops for new business owners and entrepreneurs. 

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Join Dorien Morin-van Dam every Tuesday at 8 AM ET on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for 'Strategy Talks,' where she dives into the latest insights on business, AI and marketing strategies!

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Dorien Morin-van Dam knows what it's like to build a content engine without a massive budget or staff. In Strategy Talks: Content Strategy for Small Teams, she brings that practical, hands-on perspective to every conversation. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct line to operators who are in the trenches, sharing the specific, repeatable plays they use to turn thoughtful content into genuine business pipeline. Designed for founders, small teams, agencies, and solo consultants, each half-hour episode is tightly focused. You'll find discussions rooted in one of three critical areas: the fundamentals of content strategy and planning, the nuts and bolts of distribution and SEO, or the practical application of AI for content operations. The goal is always clarity-first, by defining a common problem many face, and then by unpacking a tangible solution. Listening to this podcast feels like having a seasoned strategist in your corner, cutting through the noise to deliver actionable insights you can apply almost immediately. If you're responsible for content but short on resources, these conversations provide the structured thinking and tactical advice to make your efforts more effective and less chaotic.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Strategy Talks: Content Strategy for Small Teams
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