In episode #705, Eric and Neil discuss their feelings about conferences. Tune in to hear why Eric loves them and Neil thinks they are a waste of time. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Why Eric Loves Conferences and Why Neil Hates Them [00:45] Eric likes that he can connect with distant acquaintances and friends. [01:05] It gives you the chance to deepen connections. [01:30] Neil hates them, because he sees the dinners as a distraction. [01:50] He believes you can pick up more information watching YouTube videos, which is less expensive than a conference. [02:12] Neil thinks people don’t implement the things they learn at conferences. [02:50] He doesn’t see a direct correlation between attending conferences and increased revenue. [02:58] Most marketers also go to the wrong kind of conferences. [03:15] Eric agrees you need to be more selective about which conferences you attend. [04:05] If you don’t expand your horizons, you will keep getting the same info from the same people. [04:49] If you are at the beginning of your career, there is probably more value to conferences. [05:05] Networking through Skype, Slack, or Telegram is also effective. [05:30] Neil has been turning down paid speaking gigs, because he doesn’t see the value in conferences. [06:01] Go to free networking events or even thrown your own. [06:20] Try to make a list of the people you want to meet, so you have some focus. [06:44] That’s it for today! [06:46] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway! 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: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu