Revealed: The #1 Reason You Should Attend The Art of Marketing Conferences
The Art of Marketing is undoubtedly one of the best investments of your time and money.
I’ve attended many of their events and have had the privilege of seeing the foremost marketing thought leaders speak including Michael Gerber (E-Myth Revisited), Daniel Pink (Drive), and Dr. Robert Cialdini (Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion).
I’ve been inspired and entertained by Social Media thought leaders including Mitch Joel (CTRL, ALT, Delete) , Scott Stratten (UnMarketing) and Alex Ohanian (Reddit)
I’ve met my idols: Seth Godin (Tribes), Gary Vaynerchuck (Jab Jab Jab Right Hook) and Ariana Huffington (Thrive).
Learning is ongoing. It’s an investment in yourself and in your team.
Companies who invest in training:
- Have 65% less voluntary turnover than industry peers.
- Make their team feel valued and improves morale
- Employees feel more engaged, which makes them happier and more productive
- Enjoy a 24% higher profit margin than those who spend less on training
After each Art of Marketing event, I’ve learned about new concepts and thought-processes. I’ve read books from speakers and authors who have inspired me, and I’ve passed along this learning to my College students and clients.
I’ve networked with, and met new business colleagues. I’ve schmoozed at some very interesting vendor booths at the shows. I feel these conferences help me push me outside my comfort zone.
One particular comment that resonated with me was when Gary Varynerchuck said (and I paraphrase), “You know as much as I do….The difference between you and me, is that I have the guts to stand up here and do it.”
We often seem to hold ourselves back from our fullest potential. We don’t put the oxygen mask on ourselves before we put it on others.
Attending The Art of Marketing will help you see new points of view and inspire you to do more and be more.
The main reason you need to attend The Art of Marketing is because you deserve to invest in YOU.
So, what are you waiting for?!
Now it’s YOUR turn. What do YOU think? Do you like to attend conferences? What value do you get from attending?
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Leslie Hughes is a LinkedIn Optimization Specialist, Professor of Social Media, Corporate Trainer and Principal of PUNCH!media
Leslie was called a “Social Media Guru” by CBC Radio and has been working in digital marketing since 1997 and founded PUNCH!media in 2009. PUNCH!media clients include The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and TVO.
PUNCH!media’s goal is to empower through education and help executives gain confidence in their online presence so you convert higher-paying clients.
