HOW TO TAKE ACTION & Apply knowledge after a conference: I love conferences but the biggest mistake I see people make is that they don’t take action after a convention or conference. I see people that are so caught up int he experience that they forget to utilize the conference as the tool it is. At the conference, you should have networked with intention. You hopefully exchanged business cards, phone numbers, and added each other on social media. Keep the conversation going. Stay connected with the community you have been immersed in. Whether you are attending a women’s conference, personal development conference, or business conference. These are your people. They are likeminded individuals with similar interests and goals in life. Find the ones that live in close proximity and schedule a follow up. Chances are, these people will help keep you motivated and focused. Follow the hashtag that was used for that conference in order to make sure you are connecting with others that you may have missed at the conference. 2. Go over notes: Review your information. 1. What stuck out to you, what lit a fire, what did you highlight? What was the biggest takeaway you had from the conference? Was there an “Aha moment?” 2. Organize these thoughts in one document. This is where I take my handwritten highlighted notes and transfer them into a document on my computer in order to have them easily accessible for future trainings or referencing. 3. Follow the speakers: these are your mentors whether you know it or not. Continue this education. 1. If they have a podcast, subscribe immediately. (rate & review the podcast as well) 2. Follow them on social media. Chances are, they’re just as motivating online as they are on stage. 3. Buy the books. 4. What is the number one thing that you realized you weren’t doing but should be? Why is this relevant? How will it greatly improve your life. 1. Did you realize your mental block that is getting in the way of your success? You need to work on mindset. Do the deep dive here. Lean into every area you need to in order to develop the mindset it takes to achieve your goals: Surround yourself with those that will encourage this, read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, create your morning routine, focus on developing the growth mindset. Whatever it takes. 2. Did you realize that you need to focus on time management? Get intentional about your schedule. Time block and organize your days. 5. Decide what pro-active step will deliver the most positive results. Monetary 1. If you are at a company convention: Do you have a new product? That product needs to be brought to your market to generate sales. This is more important than learning an entirely new marketing technique. Get the information out about that product/program/etc.., whether you know the ingredients or all of the details, build value in the product itself. Educate your community as to why they need that product and how it will benefit them. Do not get stuck in analysis paralysis here. Remember, if you don’t know the ingredients or particular details, you can always look that answer up. 2. You most likely had ideas at a women’s conference or personal development conference. Did you dream of hosting a ladies bible study. Did you think of a women’s retreat? Did you have the idea for a team training? Put that plan on paper & action. Begin talking to your community about this idea. Poll your audience. Ask for suggestions, recommendations, the best time to have the event. Build excitement around this idea. 3. Realized that you need to add an offer to your current business? Create the action plan for what that looks like. 6. Now, I want to speak to those that attend Business Conferences primarily. Often times...