{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How I Hosted My First Live Podcast Event (Debrief + What I Learned)","description":"Last week, I hosted my first ever live podcast event; recording two episodes in front of a real audience. In this solo episode and debrief, I\u2019m breaking down everything that went into it: from finding the right guest and venue, to selling tickets, securing sponsors, managing logistics, and handling the emotional pressure of hosting something entirely on my own. I share the real numbers, the fears I had (including \u201cwhat if no one shows up?\u201d), the lessons I learned about marketing, and why I\u2019m already planning the next one; this time in London. If you\u2019re building a brand and wondering what your \u201cnext level\u201d looks like, this might just spark something. Key Takeaways  Your next level will feel uncomfortable;that\u2019s the point. Growth often looks like responsibility. Hosting the event wasn\u2019t scary because of the interview; it was scary because it rested fully on you. Give yourself more time than you think you need. Pushing the event back meant it wasn\u2019t rushed; and that made all the difference. You probably need to market 10% more than feels comfortable. Consistent promotion works; but you can almost always talk about it more. Don\u2019t rush past your wins. Big milestones deserve to be absorbed. Pride isn\u2019t arrogance; it\u2019s acknowledgement.  &amp;nbsp; Episode Highlights  00:10 \u2013 Why I hosted my first live podcast event (and how it felt) 02:27 \u2013 Planning timeline, choosing the guest &amp;amp; pushing the date back 05:15 \u2013 Ticket sales, pricing, attendance numbers &amp;amp; marketing 08:22 \u2013 Behind the scenes: team, venue, tech &amp;amp; goodie bags 11:07 \u2013 Guest impact, sponsors (including Adobe Express) &amp;amp; what\u2019s next (London event)  Mentioned in the episode:  Adobe MAX  Gavin Strange Episode Aardman Animations Hannah Isted Kingsbane Studios Cardiff  &amp;nbsp; Event Sponsors  Matt Joyce&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/matt-joyce.com\/ Studio Cotton&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/studiocotton.co.uk\/ Adobe Express&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/adobe.com\/express&amp;nbsp;(Aff link)  I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @\u200clizmmosley or @\u200cbuildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written, recorded and produced by me If you like to watch your podcasts you can watch all of my solo episodes including this one on  YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review! ","author_name":"Building your Brand","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buildingyourbrand.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40288870\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199177255"}