Summit Host Hangout®

Hosted by Krista Miller - Summit In A Box®

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Summit Host Hangout®: Krista Miller of Summit In A Box® dives deep into what it takes to launch an online summit. Everything from discovering your summit idea to the strategies that go into hosting a profitable, value-packed virtual summit. The best part? You don't have to be an influencer to make it happen. Let's dive in!

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October 27, 2026Episode 33412 min

334: The Daily Actions That Keep My Summit Numbers Climbing

In this episode, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what my mindset and strategy look like while my summits are open for registration. You'll hear my exact numbers about 1 week into registration being open, plus the daily and weekly actions I take to keep momentum building. If you've ever stared at your registration numbers wondering whether you should panic, this episode will change that! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/334

October 13, 2026Episode 33327 min

333: Specific Positioning, a Creative Speaker Search, & 6000 Registrations with Natayle Brown

What happens when your dream speaker list falls apart as you start pitching? This week, I'm chatting with Natayle Brown of Hey Natayle about the summit she almost scrapped: the Unstuck Literacy Conference. Natayle got hyper-specific with her topic, and it paid off. But when her first round of speakers got scooped up by competing events, she had to get creative fast. You'll hear exactly how she rebuilt her lineup, plus the results that followed! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/333

September 29, 2026Episode 33214 min

332: Why Free Summits Make More Money Than Paid Ones

While you might assume that a paid event will make more money, I very rarely see that be the case. More often than not, FREE summits make more money than paid ones, and I'm breaking down why in this episode. I'll share what happens to your registrations, your show-up rate, and your revenue when you put a price tag on your event. I'm event sharing the numbers from our own testing, plus the three objections I hear constantly about free events and what the data says about each one. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/332

September 15, 2026Episode 33130 min

331: Give Back, Fill Your Cup, and Add 10K to Your List with Kelly Rossouw

In this episode, we're going behind the scenes with first-time summit host Kelly Rossouw, a cricket and crafting creator who hit over 10,000 registrations, raised $6,000 for a wildlife sanctuary she loves, and got her husband to quit his job - all from her first summit. She's sharing the unique decisions she made with her event, how the crafting community showed up in the best way, and what she'd protect more fiercely if she did it again. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/331

September 1, 2026Episode 33012 min

330: The Biggest Mistake Repeat Summit Hosts Make That Can Cost You Thousands

If you've already hosted a virtual summit, it's tempting to think the next one will naturally outperform it. You've got a bigger audience and more experience...what could go wrong? In this episode, I'm digging into the biggest mistake repeat summit hosts make, sharing real examples of what it looks like when this assumption plays out (including real numbers), and breaking down three specific mistakes that feed into this bigger one. Whether you're planning your second summit or your sixth, this episode will help you stop leaving results on the table and start making the intentional improvements that lead to growth. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/330

August 18, 2026Episode 32923 min

329: The Strategy-First Approach to Summit Automations with Elizabeth Neumann

Tech and automations can feel - especially if you've never set up anything like this before. But what if the real problem isn't the tech itself...but it's skipping the strategy that should come before it? In this episode, I'm sitting down with business automation strategist Elizabeth Neumann to talk about why a strategy-first approach to your summit tech makes everything easier. Elizabeth breaks down the most common mistakes she sees summit hosts make, what it actually looks like to map out your systems in advance, and the essential automations you need to have in place before you go live. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/329

August 4, 2026Episode 32818 min

328: Summits vs. Every Other Strategy You've Tried (Let's Do the Math)

If you're sick of doing a lot of things and not seeing big enough results, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the ROI of strategies like content, challenges, webinars, ads, and summits. You'll hear the 3 ways I evaluate each strategy and how to know if the time investment of a summit is worth it for you right now. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/328

July 21, 2026Episode 32711 min

327: The Best Memberships to Launch with a Virtual Summit

Have a membership and wondering if a summit will actually work for your specific situation? In this episode, I'm going a layer deeper than just "yes, summits work for memberships" and breaking down the specific types of memberships where results are just... on another level. If you've been on the fence about whether your membership is the right fit for a summit strategy, this episode will give you your answer. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/327

July 21, 2026Episode 32711 min

327: The Best Memberships to Launch with a Virtual Summit

July 7, 2026Episode 32625 min

326: Is HeySummit Worth It for Your Virtual Summit? with Sharee Collier

Trying to pick the perfect tech platform for your summit is a big source of stress and decision paralysis for hosts. Should you use Kajabi? Thrivecart? HeySummit? Something else entirely? In this episode, Sharee Collier (who's hosted summits on ALL three platforms) breaks down exactly when each platform makes sense. You'll discover the unique advantage of HeySummit that you won't find anywhere else, why Thrivecart might be your best starting point, and the simple framework for choosing your tech without the overwhelm. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/326