Is it better to be an employee or a consultant? #StreamAliveShowcase event
The latest news from StreamAlive and the world of online, offline, and hybrid live events.
Hi there!
I don’t think anyone has ever combined the words “privacy” and “fun” together before, but that’s the only way to describe our previous #StreamAliveShowcase workshop with Shivangi Nadkarni.
142 comments were posted by attendees, peaking at 8 comments per minute, and 80% of the audience stayed on for the full hour.
Here’s the word cloud of all the chat messages from the event, curated by our Talk Track feature.
If you missed the workshop or have a colleague who might benefit from learning a framework for handling multiple privacy laws, you can watch the recording here.
Of course, watching a recording is never the same as attending a webinar live, so check out our upcoming Showcase Events here.
Are you being paid enough at work?
For our next #StreamAliveShowcase event we have Will Bachman joining us to teach our community of users how to set up a profitable consulting practice and more importantly: how to find high-paying clients.
(We have a bonus just for signing up! Read on to find out more)
StreamAlive Showcase events bring creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to the screens of our users. Combining their expertise with StreamAlive’s magical interactions we aim to deliver valuable and memorable events for everyone.
About Will Bachman
Will has two decades of experience as a consultant and as the co-founder of Umbrex which connects companies to the right consultant and coaches consultants to become more successful.
Companies are often prepared to pay independent consultants more for their knowledge and skills than for their own employees.
If you’re thinking of making the leap from employment to consulting, then this workshop will be for you.
Or…
If you’ve just started or have been consulting for a while, then you’ll still benefit from Will’s experience as he teaches you how to find those higher-paying clients.
This will be a jam-packed 60-minute workshop with a lot of content to cover, including:
What you need to start doing NOW if you want to go independent in the next two years
How to find the right clients, and how to attract high-paying clients
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile to attract clients
Identifying what skills you have that solve critical business problems—this is essential because if you're only solving painful problems then you'll struggle to find businesses willing to pay you money
Contract pitfalls to avoid when you sign on clients. Deliver value but don't be held hostage to unreasonable terms!
BONUS ONE: Everyone who registers will get a promo code to get free access to Will's online course: Umbrex Guide to Setting Up Your Own Consulting Practice (worth $500)
BONUS TWO: We'll be offering one audience member the chance to have a one-on-one session with Will, where he'll provide feedback on optimizing your LinkedIn profile and answer questions about getting started as an independent consultant.
New sandbox skins!
Last month we launched the StreamAlive Sandbox for you to see how StreamAlive works for your audience. It’s fully interactive, so try out the chat box during the polls, word clouds, interactive maps and more.
We now have skins for the following platforms so you can see how StreamAlive will look on your preferred platform.
In-Person App (this is StreamAlive’s browser-based chat for offline and hybrid audiences)
The Slide-Streaming & Livestreaming TL;DR
It’s been a busy week in the world of livestreaming and slide-streaming. Here’s a rundown of the stories we’ve been reading:
📔Twitch launches stories for all users
Is a social network even a social network if it doesn’t have a story feature? Twitch has jumped on the ephemeral bandwagon and launched stories which expire after 48 hours. Possible uses include letting your audience know if you’ll be late to your stream.
🏢Employees are prepared to walk if companies don’t offer hybrid working
A new report from the UK has found that 40% of candidates won’t apply for a job if it doesn’t offer a hybrid working option. Companies risk losing out on top talent or struggling to fill a role if hybrid and flexible working isn’t explicitly stated in the job description.
🛍️5 reasons brands should be testing livestream commerce this year
According to the Drum, if brands test livestream commerce this year, they could be driving engagement through exclusive offers—such as a higher discount—if a viewer tunes in live. It can move metrics through the funnel so even if a viewer doesn’t buy right now, they are more likely to buy in the near future.
Catch us on our social pages
If you haven’t already, check out our social media pages to stay updated on our quirky takes on the latest social media trends and the occasional piece of engagement-related advice.
All the best,
Peter and the StreamAlive team
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