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V.E.S.T. Your Virtual Event Sales Team founder and High Profit Event Show podcast host, Rudy Rodriguez has started podcasting this year and has started out on guest podcasts since 2021 himself. Our 20 to 30-min podcast discusses real smart strategies for hosting or leading highly profitable events TODAY. Our audiences are ready for their next phase of massive growth! Yes. We are looking for podcast guests, and we want to share your story!

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June 10, 202625 min

129 - How to Increase Your Event Show-Up Rates with Rudy Rodriguez

In this week’s episode on The High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez delivers a deep dive into one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of event success: what happens between registration and revenue. Drawing from more than a decade of experience and over 100 multi-day virtual enrollment events, Rudy shares the frameworks, data, and lessons his team has used to assist generate tens of millions of dollars in event-driven revenue. For event leaders, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs, this episode provides a practical roadmap for turning more attendees into paying clients.A major focus of the conversation is the Event Conversion Ecosystem: Turning Attendees Into Clients. Rudy explains that registration is only the beginning of the journey. He walks listeners through the complete event lifecycle, highlighting the critical stages that occur before, during, and after an event. From registration and attendance to engagement, booked calls, enrollment conversations, and ultimately revenue, each step requires intentional design and optimization. The episode challenges event leaders to think beyond filling seats and instead focus on creating a complete system that guides attendees toward meaningful transformation and business results.The discussion also explores Maximizing Show-Up Rates and Event Engagement. Rudy shares why improving attendance is one of the highest-leverage activities available to event leaders and explains how simple actions such as pre-event phone calls, personalized outreach, bonus sessions, attendee interviews, and commitment-based conversations can significantly increase participation. He emphasizes that attendees who actively engage, take action, and experience results during an event are far more likely to continue the journey toward becoming clients. Throughout the episode, he reveals practical strategies for keeping events top of mind and creating experiences that drive both engagement and transformation.Another key theme is Identifying Revenue Leaks and Optimizing Event Performance. Rudy breaks down the common points where prospects fall out of the event funnel, including no-shows, disengaged attendees, missed appointments, and lost enrollment opportunities. Using real-world benchmarks and performance metrics gathered across hundreds of event campaigns, he demonstrates how event leaders can identify their biggest leaks, measure what matters, and focus on the improvements that create the greatest return. Rather than guessing what is holding back growth, listeners will discover how to approach their events with a data-driven mindset and uncover hidden opportunities for increased revenue.Whether you're leading virtual events, workshops, masterminds, challenges, or live experiences, this episode provides a proven framework for improving conversions, increasing engagement, and maximizing the value of every attendee. Rudy's combination of real-world experience, practical tactics, and measurable results makes this a must-listen conversation for event leaders who want to create more impact, serve more people, and generate more revenue from their events.Want to connect with Rudy?Worksheet: CLICK HEREHPES Eben Pagan Interview: https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/2023/08/episode-2-how-to-use-virtual-events-to-get-clients-with-eben-pagan/Website: https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/HPES Podcast: https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/hpespodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudy.rodriguez.963871/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodolforodriguezjr1/

June 3, 202630 min

128 - Crafting an Irresistible Offer with Rudy Rodriguez

In this first episode of our latest mini series "How to Get High-Paying Clients at Your Next Live Event" on The High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez delivers a deep dive into the psychology behind high-converting offers and the communication strategies event leaders can use to increase enrollments, sales, and impact. Drawing from years of experience in events and sales psychology, Rudy breaks down why understanding human behavior is one of the most valuable skills an entrepreneur and event leader can develop. He explores how influence affects buying decisions and how ethical selling can be used to create genuine transformation while staying rooted in service and integrity.Throughout the episode, Rudy unpacks several key principles from Dr. Robert Cialdini’s work on influence, including reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity. He explains how these psychological triggers show up in everyday life and how event leaders can apply them ethically to create stronger connections with their audiences, increase trust, and improve conversions. Rudy also emphasizes the importance of identity and how assisting attendees see themselves as event leaders can dramatically shift their willingness to take action and step into bigger opportunities.A major focus of the episode centers around why offers fail and what separates weak offers from strong ones. Rudy explains that people buy when the perceived value outweighs the perceived price, risk, or uncertainty. He shares common mistakes event leaders make, including trying to appeal to everyone, lacking differentiation, creating confusing messaging, and failing to clearly communicate outcomes. He also dives into the importance of urgency, bonuses, speed of results, and risk reversal when crafting compelling offers for events, coaching programs, and mentorships.One of the most impactful sections of the episode focuses on the difference between abstract and concrete messaging. Rudy walks listeners through real-world examples of weak versus strong offers and demonstrates how specificity creates clarity, trust, and higher conversions. By clearly communicating who you help, what result you create, and how quickly transformation can happen, event leaders can dramatically improve enrollment and sales performance. The episode concludes with a practical framework and worksheet exercise designed to help listeners refine their messaging, strengthen their positioning, and create more results-oriented offers for their businesses and events.Want to connect with Rudy?Worksheet: CLICK HEREWebsite: https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/HPES Podcast: https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/hpespodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudy.rodriguez.963871/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodolforodriguezjr1/

March 12, 202627 min

127 - Christie Ruffino on What 700 Registrations Taught Her About Filling Virtual Events

In this episode of The High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez sits down with entrepreneur and publishing expert Christie Ruffino for an insightful conversation about the realities of hosting live and virtual events. Christie recently completed her first three-day virtual event and brings a refreshingly honest perspective to what worked, what surprised her, and what she learned along the way. Rudy, known for helping event leaders maximize conversions and profitability from their events, guides the discussion through key lessons that every event host can benefit from. Christie Ruffino is an accomplished entrepreneur, publisher, and business strategist who helps coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs transform their expertise into scalable businesses. Through her publishing company and programs, she helps leaders turn their message into bestselling books that become powerful lead generation tools for high-ticket programs and mentorship. She is also the host of the podcast Mastery Unleashed: Stories and Strategies to Fuel Success, where she shares insights from successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. With more than a decade of experience in publishing and business development, Christie has guided many entrepreneurs in leveraging their knowledge, frameworks, and personal stories to grow impactful and profitable businesses. A major topic explored in this episode is the difference between registrations and real attendance. Christie shares her experience promoting her first three-day virtual event, which attracted more than 700 registrations. While the registration numbers were exciting, the first day of the event saw just over 100 people actually attend. This opened the door to an honest conversation about the gap that often exists between registrations and engagement. Rudy and Christie discuss how this is a common challenge for event leaders and why understanding show-up rates and attendee behavior is critical for improving future events. Another important theme from the episode is the realization that the quality of attendees matters far more than the quantity. Christie explains that while her event generated a large number of registrations through free tickets and multiple marketing funnels, many attendees were still in the early stages of building their businesses. As a result, some participants were not yet ready for the higher-level offer being presented. This experience helped her recognize the importance of getting clearer on the ideal client and designing marketing strategies that attract the right audience rather than simply focusing on growing registration numbers.The conversation also explores how events can serve as powerful gateways to high-ticket business models. Christie shares how she helps entrepreneurs use books not primarily as products for sale, but as strategic tools that lead readers into mentorship, coaching, and higher-level programs. In her model, the book becomes the entry point that introduces potential clients to a broader ecosystem of transformation, community, and implementation. Rudy highlights how this approach aligns with what many successful event leaders are doing today—using events as experiential environments that introduce attendees to scalable programs rather than relying solely on one-on-one services.Throughout the episode, Christie offers candid reflections about the lessons she learned from hosting her first three-day event and encourages other entrepreneurs not to wait until everything feels perfect before taking action. Her story provides valuable insights for event leaders who are looking to improve attendance, refine their audience targeting, and design events that support sustainable business growth.Want to connect with Christie?Seven Figure Shift Coach GPT: https://sevenfigureshift.com/seven-figure-shift-coachNew Book - Genius Unleashed: https://a.co/d/03IB91YNMastery Unleashed Podcast: https://masteryunleashedpodcast.com/Website: https://christieruffino.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christieruffinoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christieleeruffino

February 18, 202633 min

126 - Hal Elrod on How To Fill the Room with Focus and Discipline

In this powerful episode of the High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez sits down with bestselling author and keynote speaker Hal Elrod for a deeply practical conversation about personal discipline, experiential event design, and monetizing live events with integrity.Hal, best known as the creator of The Miracle Morning, has sold more than three million copies of his books worldwide and has built a global community around his life-changing SAVERS framework. A former Cutco sales rep turned professional speaker, Hal’s journey includes surviving a near-fatal car accident at age twenty, being pronounced dead for six minutes, breaking eleven bones, being told he would never walk again, and later overcoming a rare and aggressive form of cancer after being given only a 20 to 30 percent chance of survival. Through it all, he has used and refined the principles he teaches, applying them not just to business growth but to literally saving his own life.First we discuss how disciplined personal leadership drives event performance. Hal breaks down the SAVERS framework—Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing—and explains how event leaders can aim this daily practice toward a singular objective, such as filling their live event to capacity Rather than using vague or unrealistic affirmations, he teaches a three-step structure: affirm what you are committed to, affirm why it matters, and affirm the specific actions you will take and when you will take them. For event hosts navigating the stressful ramp-up period before an event, this approach shifts focus away from anxiety about ticket sales and toward intentional, controllable actions. The SAVERS routine becomes not just a morning habit, but a strategic execution tool that aligns mindset, energy, and daily effort with measurable event results.Next, we explore the evolution of live events from information-heavy conferences to immersive, transformational experiences. Hal introduces the concept of Event 1.0, Event 2.0, and Event 3.0, explaining that most events stop at simply putting speakers on stage and delivering content He emphasizes that true transformation happens when attendees are given time to reflect, journal, share insights in small groups, and engage in experiential elements like music, movement, and emotional connection. Drawing from his own events and the Exchange Approach methodology developed alongside his business partner, Hal highlights the power of structured peer interaction and collective intelligence. For event leaders, the message is clear: information alone is no longer enough. Engagement, integration, and shared experience are what deepen impact, increase loyalty, and elevate the overall value of the room.We also address monetizing events by seamlessly enrolling attendees into mastermind or higher-level programs. Hal demystifies the process by sharing how his first mastermind was modeled from programs he had participated in and was built quickly without overcomplication Instead of delivering a hard pitch from stage, he recommends “seeding” the value of community throughout the event by reinforcing the importance of proximity, peer influence, and accountability. By allowing interested attendees to opt in for deeper conversations and by leveraging testimonials from current members, the invitation feels natural and integrity-driven rather than sales-focused. For event leaders seeking to increase backend revenue, this approach demonstrates that enrollment works best when it is positioned as a continuation of the transformation already taking place in the room.Throughout the episode, Rudy and Hal weave together personal resilience, event strategy, and high-level leadership, offering practical insight for event hosts who want to fill their rooms, create unforgettable experiences, and build sustainable communities beyond the stage. This conversation serves as both a tactical blueprint and a mindset reset, reminding event leaders that the most profitable events are built from the inside out.Want to connect with Hal?Miracle Morning Hub: https://miraclemorning.com/Speaker Website: https://halelrod.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/achieve-your-goals-with-hal-elrod/id820889267LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-elrod-aa054324aInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hal_elrod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yopalhal/Want to learn more about Rudy’s work at V.E.S.T. Your Virtual Event Sales Team? Check out his website at https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/.

February 4, 202612 min

125 - Alex Moscow Reveals the Real Secret to Filling High-Quality Event Rooms

This episode of The High Profit Event Show marks the fourth installment in the mini-series How I Fill My Live Events, hosted by Rudy Rodriguez and featuring special guest Alex Moscow, founder of The Event Profit Engine. In this conversation, Rudy sits down with Alex to unpack what it really takes to fill live events with the right people and turn smaller, highly curated rooms into powerful profit drivers. With nearly two decades in the event industry, Alex brings a grounded, experience-based perspective rooted in what is working right now for high-level event leaders.Throughout the episode, Alex shares insights drawn directly from his own live events, including The Event Profit Engine, where he consistently attracts coaches, consultants, and agency owners operating at the half-million to multi-million-dollar level. Rather than focusing on volume or hype, Alex explains why clarity and alignment are the true foundations of successful event marketing. He walks listeners through how refining ideal client focus and upgrading to world-class messaging can dramatically improve both ticket sales and the overall quality of the room. By moving from broad, generic hooks to precise positioning based on what the audience actually wants, event leaders can create far more meaningful and profitable experiences.A central theme of the conversation is the idea of selling the room, not the curriculum. Alex challenges the traditional approach of marketing events around content and learning outcomes, especially for experienced, seven-figure audiences. He explains that high-level attendees are rarely looking for more strategies to add to their plate. Instead, they are seeking access to the right relationships, partnerships, stages, and deal flow. By positioning events around who will be in the room rather than what will be taught, Alex shows how event leaders can attract more qualified attendees and create stronger long-term value.The episode also explores how elevated service and tangible assets can directly support event growth. Alex shares how helping attendees walk away with real, usable marketing assets, such as professionally produced short videos, increases perceived value and encourages organic sharing. This approach not only enhances the attendee experience but also turns participants into advocates who help fill future events. By reframing events as both an experience and a launchpad, Alex demonstrates how service delivery itself can become a powerful driver of momentum and growth.Listeners will walk away from this episode with a clearer understanding of why smaller, well-aligned events often outperform larger ones, and how precision, positioning, and service can replace volume as the primary drivers of success. This conversation is especially relevant for event leaders who want better rooms, stronger conversations, and higher returns without chasing bigger audiences or more complex funnels.Want to connect with Alex Moscow?Website: https://alexjmoscow.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-j-moscow-880a0420/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexjmoscow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_j_moscowSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/DJAlexJWant to learn more about Rudy’s work at V.E.S.T. Your Virtual Event Sales Team? Check out his website at https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/.

January 28, 202612 min

124 - How Yanik Silver Fills Live Events by Creating Experiences People Talk About

In this third episode of the mini series How I Fill My Live Events on The High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez sits down with Yanik Silver, founder of Maverick1000, for a deep conversation on what truly makes live events fill with the right people. Drawing from more than two decades of experience hosting transformational events for high-level entrepreneurs, Yanik shares a perspective that challenges many of the traditional assumptions event leaders hold about marketing, funnels, and ticket sales.Yanik Silver is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of experience-driven entrepreneurship. Before founding Maverick1000, one of the most respected entrepreneurial communities in the world, he spent over a decade as a master copywriter and marketer, writing for industry legends such as Dan Kennedy. Over the last 25 years, Yanik has designed and hosted immersive live events that consistently attract influential leaders, foster meaningful connections, and create long-term loyalty. His work is rooted in the belief that events should be transformational experiences, not transactional gatherings.A central theme of this episode is the idea that the most successful events are designed as experiences, not transactions. Yanik explains that when events are treated like artifacts—something meaningful, memorable, and worth revisiting—the entire dynamic changes. Attendance increases, loyalty deepens, and an event’s reputation begins to carry itself forward. Rather than focusing solely on content delivery or funnel mechanics, Yanik emphasizes designing moments that emotionally resonate and give people a reason to talk about the experience long after it ends.The conversation also explores how filling rooms often requires going against the grain. Yanik shares how intentionally doing the opposite of industry norms—such as avoiding recycled speaker lineups, leaning into strong themes, and investing in immersive environments—creates curiosity and demand. By designing events that feel rare and different, event leaders can naturally attract the right attendees without relying on heavy promotion or aggressive marketing tactics.Finally, the episode highlights the power of organic growth through referrals, artifacts, and genuine care. Yanik explains how word-of-mouth becomes inevitable when people feel truly seen and valued. Instead of transactional referral incentives, he focuses on thoughtful recognition, unexpected gifts, and physical artifacts that reconnect attendees to the experience. These elements spark authentic conversations, deepen relationships, and ultimately make future events easier to fill.This episode is a powerful reminder that high-profit events do not fill by accident. They fill because the journey is designed intentionally, the experience is worth talking about, and the leader genuinely cares about the people in the room.Want to connect with Yanik and check out his resources?Website: https://yaniksilver.com/Maverick Events: https://maverick1000.com/Evolved Enterprises Book: https://a.co/d/0WKZe9aCosmic Journal: https://a.co/d/4jOSSpECosmic Journal Oracle Cards: https://a.co/d/dkSQrGrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YanikSilverFansTwitter: https://twitter.com/yaniksilverYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaTHL1VyAYl6y287BLutZQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/Want to learn more about Rudy’s work at V.E.S.T. Your Virtual Event Sales Team? Check out his website at https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/

January 21, 202613 min

123 - Alexander Ford: The Identity Shift Event Leaders Must Make to Scale To Seven-Figures

This episode of The High Profit Event Show features host Rudy Rodriguez in conversation with Alexander Ford, founder of Measurable Genius, and marks the second installment in our mini series titled, “How I Fill My Live Events”. This segment was voted number one and was pulled directly from our recent High Profit Events Virtual Mastermind, a private, invite-only working room where experienced event leaders gathered to openly share what is working right now in live and virtual events. The conversation is grounded in real execution, real numbers, and lessons learned in the trenches, making it especially relevant for event leaders navigating today’s market.Alexander Ford brings a unique perspective to this episode, shaped by over a decade in the marketing and coaching space. After spending ten years building and running a successful marketing agency for coaches, Alexander made the bold decision to step fully into the role of coach and event leader himself. In his first year with Measurable Genius, he generated over seven figures in revenue, largely driven by his flagship live and virtual events, including The Choice 2. Known as a master facilitator of human behavior and psychology, Alexander blends strategic discipline with deep insight into leadership, identity, and decision-making, offering event leaders a clear and grounded framework for growth.A central theme of the episode is the identity shift required to lead and fill high-converting events. Alexander shares how his results changed when he stopped approaching his audience as someone to be saved and instead stepped fully into the role of leader, marketer, and decision-maker. This internal shift transformed not only how he communicated, but how his audience responded, reinforcing the idea that people are not looking for rescuers, but for leadership they can trust and follow.The conversation also reinforces why the classic event playbook still works when executed with discipline. Rather than chasing new tactics or gimmicks, Alexander explains how returning to fundamentals such as buying stages, running structured promotion cycles, hosting multi-day live events, and clearly positioning a high-ticket offer produced consistent and scalable results. His experience demonstrates that mastery of proven principles often outperforms constant reinvention, especially for event leaders focused on long-term growth.Finally, the episode challenges conventional thinking around pricing by highlighting how volume, access, and experience outperform ego-driven pricing. Through real-world experimentation, Alexander reveals that lowering ticket prices did not harm show-up rates or conversions and, in many cases, improved them. By treating even low-ticket registrations like an enterprise sales pipeline and providing deep pre-event coaching and access, he built trust, strengthened relationships, and increased high-ticket conversions. This episode offers a powerful reframing for event leaders seeking more impact, integrity, and profitability from their events.Want to connect with Alexander?Register for the next The Choice event: https://measurablegenius.com/events/the-choice/Website: https://measurablegenius.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderwford/?originalSubdomain=caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.ford.12907/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderwford/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexanderFord

January 14, 202612 min

122 - Tiamo De Vettori’s Proven Timeline for Filling Live Events

In this episode of The High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez kicks off our new mini series, "How I Fill My Live Events", drawn from a recent High Profit Event Virtual Mastermind that brought together 18 experienced event leaders with decades of combined experience. The focus of this series is simple and timely: what is actually working right now when it comes to filling live events, increasing engagement, and converting attendees into long-term, high-value clients. This first episode features one of the top-rated presenters from the mastermind, Tiamo De Vettori, who shares a proven event-filling system he has refined over more than 15 years of hosting live events Tiamo De Vettori is the founder of Musicpreneur Academy, where he helps creative professionals build sustainable businesses around their craft. Over the years, Tiamo has consistently hosted live events with audiences ranging from 100 to 200 attendees and has successfully converted those events into high-ticket programs in the $10,000 to $30,000 range. What sets Tiamo apart is his highly intentional and strategic approach to event promotion. Nothing is left to chance, and every phase of the process is designed to build certainty, momentum, and trust well before the event ever begins.A central theme of the conversation is strategic long-range event promotion and planning. Tiamo explains why designing the promotional timeline months in advance dramatically reduces stress for the host while creating predictability around attendance, logistics, and revenue. By planning early and sequencing each phase intentionally, event leaders can confidently project outcomes such as room blocks, engagement levels, and conversion potential instead of reacting at the last minute.The episode also dives into filling events through warm audiences and partner ecosystems. Rather than relying on cold traffic, Tiamo shares how partnerships, existing communities, alumni, and referral incentives bring in highly aligned attendees who arrive engaged and ready to participate. This approach not only fills rooms more effectively but also creates an audience that is primed for deeper investment and long-term relationships.Finally, the conversation highlights the importance of pre-event engagement to drive conversion and high-ticket enrollment. Through challenges, live calls, bonus windows, testimonials, and layered communication, Tiamo shows how nurturing attendees before the event builds anticipation, trust, and community. This pre-event experience sets the stage for stronger participation during the event itself and significantly increases the likelihood of meaningful conversions and lasting client relationships.Want to connect with Tiamo?Website: https://www.tiamomusic.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tiamovideoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiamodevettori/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiamo_devettoriWant to learn more about Rudy’s work at V.E.S.T. Your Virtual Event Sales Team? Check out his website at https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/.

December 31, 202527 min

121 - How to Use Community to Boost Event Engagement and Sales with Linda Cain

In this episode of The High Profit Event Show, Rudy Rodriguez sits down with Linda Cain, a woman whose impact in the events industry spans more than 1,400 events worldwide. Linda has been producing transformational experiences since she was a teenager, working with some of the most respected names in the industry. She is known not only for her event production company, BluDiamond Events, but also for her signature Sweet Retreats framework, which assists coaches and thought leaders deliver heart-centered, life-changing retreats. Outside her professional world, Linda is a long-time Pomeranian breeder, a devoted wife of 40 years, and an avid water skier.Rudy and Linda begin by exploring one of the biggest shifts happening in the event industry today: the move toward bite-sized experiences. Linda explains that traditional webinars no longer create the kind of engagement event leaders need. Instead, mini workshops, short masterclasses, and hands-on micro-trainings are outperforming longer, lecture-style sessions because they give attendees a real, immediate win. She shares compelling examples from clients who deliver 90-minute interactive experiences—complete with breakout rooms and transformational exercises—that naturally lead participants into their larger three-day events or high-ticket programs. These small experiences create momentum, clarity, and early breakthroughs that make people want more.The conversation expands into what Linda believes is the single most important strategy for event leaders right now: building community. She emphasizes that community is not a membership site, but rather the intentional ecosystem that surrounds an event as people get to know each other, connect, and feel seen. She describes how pre-event touchpoints—such as WhatsApp groups, networking sessions, micro-gatherings, and curated introductions—dramatically increase show-up rates and deepen engagement. When attendees feel connected before they even arrive, they are far more likely to stay engaged throughout the experience and continue working with the host afterward. Linda paints a clear picture of how nurturing low-hanging fruit, mid-tier prospects, and premium clients together creates a thriving long-term ecosystem.Linda and Rudy then turn to the third major pillar of the episode: the use of surveys and assessments to tailor events and increase conversions. Linda reveals her three-survey system, beginning with an intake questionnaire at ticket purchase, followed by an event-specific survey closer to the start date, and finally a real-time assessment during the event—strategically placed before the offer. These surveys reveal what the audience truly needs, where they are in their readiness, and how the host can adjust the content or offer in the moment to match the room. She shares a powerful example from a JVology event where assessments completely reshaped the event design and produced the strongest outcomes the host had ever seen. For Linda, surveys are one of the most overlooked but essential tools for event success.The episode concludes with Linda sharing her passion for events and her belief that everyone has an event inside them waiting to be expressed. She encourages leaders to charge what they’re worth, stay committed to building authentic community, and use assessments to stay aligned with the people they serve. Her message is clear: events are meant to bring people together, create transformation, and spark meaningful growth—and when designed with intention, they truly can.If you are an event leader looking to increase engagement, fill your room with the right people, and create transformative experiences, this conversation offers a masterclass in modern event strategy from one of the most trusted experts in the field.Want to connect with Linda?Profitable Events: The Complete Guide: https://lindacain.kartra.com/page/PromoOTWebsite: https://eventsbybludiamond.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bludiamond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.cain.3532Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelindacain/

December 10, 202516 min

120- How to Hire a Sales Rep for Your Next Live Event with Rudy Rodriguez

In this episode of The High Profit Event Show, host Rudy Rodriguez guides event leaders through one of the most critical and misunderstood levers in scaling a profitable live event: hiring the right sales rep. Drawing from years of hands-on experience and more than one hundred successful sales hires, Rudy breaks down the hidden costs of bringing on the wrong person and reveals the strategic blueprint his team uses to consistently recruit A-players who drive revenue, elevate attendee experience, and stay aligned with the mission of the event.Rudy begins by illustrating the importance of building a strategic, high-ROI hiring process from the ground up. He explains how the scorecard—a detailed, mission-driven document—anchors every step of the decision-making process. Instead of relying on intuition or hurried judgments, Rudy shows how event leaders can tie each hiring choice to clear outcomes, core values, and the measurable results that matter most for high-ticket live events. This foundational approach ensures alignment long before the first interview even takes place.From there, Rudy introduces listeners to his Four-Step “Sourcing–Selecting–Screening–Selling” Framework. Through a conversational and deeply practical exploration, he demonstrates how thinking beyond job boards, tapping into existing networks, and evaluating candidates through structured interviews protects event leaders from costly mistakes. He brings special attention to the power of competency interviews, personality assessments, and rejection-resilience testing—all designed to reveal whether a candidate genuinely has the nature, drive, and emotional stability required in the high-touch world of live event sales. Rudy’s detailed walkthrough dissolves the mystery behind hiring and replaces it with a repeatable process any event leader can follow.As the episode unfolds, Rudy discusses the crossroads many leaders eventually reach: whether to run the entire hiring process themselves, partner with a recruiter, or bring on a fractional sales team. With honesty and clarity, he lays out the trade-offs of each path. DIY hiring may offer control but demands enormous time and oversight. Recruiters can help, but often without deep contextual alignment. Fractional sales teams, in contrast, offer built-in strategy, tested systems, and performance-based motivation—making them an increasingly attractive option for event leaders committed to high-impact experiences.Throughout the episode, Rudy’s tone is warm, professional, and encouraging. His insights offer both strategic clarity and the motivation event leaders need to take action. Whether you are planning your next live event, scaling an existing experience, or preparing to expand your team, this episode provides the frameworks and confidence to build a sales force worthy of the transformation you’re creating.Tune in to learn how to hire with intention, onboard with confidence, and lead events that generate both impact and profit.Want to connect with Rudy?Book a Call: https://go.oncehub.com/rodolforodriguez2Website: https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/HPES Podcast: https://virtualeventsalesteam.com/hpespodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudy.rodriguez.963871/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodolforodriguezjr1/