It has been one month since Alt Summit, and I came back feeling so energized and with a new sense of purpose for my blog and business. I took plenty of notes, but wanted to share a few key takeaways from the summit.
1/ People cannot buy what they cannot find- Cheldin Barlatt Rumer
Oftentimes we feel uncomfortable tooting our own horns and selling ourselves. The problem is, when it comes to business, this is something that has to be done to make a profit. Some people do it in a gross way, and others do it in a tactical, more natural way. But the saying is true- a closed mouth doesnโt get fed! So promote your products, create those affiliate links, talk about your products and services offered because if you donโt, it will be more challenging to make a sale!
2/ Make the first 3 seconds of your videos count- Christina Dennis
In the age of video being the content that gets the most attention, and coupled with our short attention spans, when making Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok, YouTube, really any video content, the first three seconds are what count. Use keywords in your opening statement, and really pack a punch. This is also important when placing text on your title slide for videos. Keywords are key!
3/ Iโm here because Iโm the best person to handle this- Dr. Darria Long
Imposter Syndrome, self-doubt, negative self-talkโฆitโs all there to deflate you. I love this quote because itโs just a little reminder to yourself that people want to hear what you have to say (thatโs why they follow you!). If you are invited to speak, collaborate, teach, etc., it is because you are valued and you belong there!
4/ Confidence comes from competency- Andrea Campos
Coupled with the above point, the best way for you to truly feel confident in what you do and post is to be competent in your field. If this means taking some online refresher courses, learning a new software, or doing anything that will give you more knowledge in your industry, do it! The more you know about a topic, the more fluid you can speak about it and with confidence. Oftentimes being prepared is what can eliminate those negative thoughts and make you feel a little less nervous.
5/ You succeed with community- Andrea Campos
Iโm a huge proponent of having a business bestie to keep each other accountable, motivated, and to bounce ideas off each other. This may look like having an accountability partner or even joining a community network of like-minded individuals. Working solo has its advantages for sure, but even having one person in your network that you can speak candidly with will help wonders.
6/ A pinch of delusion goes a long way- Andrea Campos
Some of the world's greatest successes have come from taking risks and just trying something out. Sometimes you need to be delusional to push through! This could be pitching a huge company for a collaboration. Maybe you donโt think youโre good enough or big enough to work with them, but hey, who knows what they will say. You will never know if you donโt try. I think thatโs the key- go for your dreams no matter how big or unattainable they may seem! It just may work out in your favor.
7/ Your worth is not defined by your follower size- Deanna Gustafson
Social media has its good and bad sides. Self-worth is a down side because people still feel that with a small following they will not be successful and will never amount to anything. This is totally inaccurate because social media is not your end all be all in lifeโฆit shouldnโt be. Even with a smaller following, you can still snag brand deals and partnerships (I have and I have under 1000 followers to date!). Focus on connecting with your audience and the followers will come naturally.
Have you been to an Alt Summit conference? If so, what was something that resonated with you and stuck with you? Let me know in the comments!