Episode #405
Should You Sponsor Conferences or Not?
September 09, 2017

In Episode #405, Eric and Neil discuss whether should you consider sponsoring conferences or not. Tune in to learn the ROI that you can get from sponsoring a conference and why Eric prefers to invest in small events.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:27 – Today’s topic: Should You Sponsor Conferences or Not?
  • 00:38 – There’s an ROI from sponsoring events
  • 00:43 – You have to find the right events
  • 00:48 – Sponsoring an event is great for branding
    • 00:51 – You will know who attended the conference and the event’s marketing team will send an email blast to the audience dedicated to you
  • 01:22 – If you sponsor a conference, make sure you have a speaking slot
  • 01:35 – What matters to Eric during conferences is the people that he meets
  • 02:00 – Eric just got an invitation to a conference
  • 02:27 – If you have $12K, Eric suggests spending it on a dinner or small event rather than a conference
  • 02:45 – Marketing School is giving away a free 1 year subscription to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool
  • 03:41 – That’s it for today’s episode!

3 Key Points:

  1. In sponsoring a conference, find the right event for your brand.
  2. When you sponsor a conference, make sure you get a speaking slot and a list of all the attendees.
  3. If you have the money to invest, maybe you should consider holding your own small event rather than sponsoring a conference.

Leave some feedback:

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

Connect with us:

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
Should You Build or Should You Buy?, Why In-Person Yields Incredible Results (And How To Do It), Why You Must Be Having An Epiphany Each Week Right Now
June 26, 2025

In this episode #2995, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the strategic choice between building or buying businesses, the value of in-person connections, and the evolving importance of community and auth...

Episode
Real World AI Use Cases We’re Using
June 25, 2025

In this episode #2994, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the wide-ranging impact of AI, from its effects on brain connectivity to personal strategies for using it in daily life. They explore AI’s role...

Episode
Advice We Gave To 20 Something Millionaires, Modern Founders Will Be Half Influencer Half Founder, Every Company Will Become Half Media Company Half The Original Business What Eric Learned From Disappearing
June 24, 2025

In this episode #2993, Eric and Neil discuss advice for young entrepreneurs, the role of AI in entrepreneurship, and leadership lessons learned from stepping back. They wrap up by analyzing how AI is ...