Social Success 2024
LEVEL UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, content creation skills and entrepreneurial leadership mindset at Social Success 2024 in Austin, TX.
Date and time
Location
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, East 8th Street, Austin, TX, USA
East 8th Street #At Austin, TX 78701Refund Policy
Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Coffee Networking Hour & Headshots
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome Keynote, Britney Crosson
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Community Panel, Jonathan Howard & Britney Crosson
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Expert Session, Jennifer Bassman
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Expert Session, Davina Maharaj
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Headshots & Lunch Break
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Expert Session, Megan Colwell
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Session Expert, Dan Peterson
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM
Featured Session Expert, Dr. Trevor Boffone
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
Featured Session Expert, Bret Shuford
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Featured Keynote, Bryan Martin
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Prizes, Giveaways & Closing, Team Fun Love Media
8:00 PM
After Party, details TBD, not included in registration
About this event
WANT A $50 DISCOUNT CODE?! Each speaker has a limited supply of $50 discount codes. DM any of them on Instagram to get the code. Hurry, before they run out!
WHAT'S INCLUDED with your ticket? You'll get a full day of education, networking and fun on May 4, 2024 at Omni Austin Downtown Hotel!
+ morning coffee networking hour
+ all sessions led by social media & business experts
+ swag bag
+ awards ceremony & photos/videos with speakers
+ professional headshots by photographer, Kali Deming
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Book a mini branding photo shoot for Friday, May 3, 2024 with our amazing event photographer! $200 for a 20-minute shoot with 8 digital images delivered electronically after the event weekend. Spots are limited! Email smallbizsocialsociety@gmail.com after you buy your event ticket to book your shoot.
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more. We're covering intermediate and advanced level social media strategies with some of the best social media creators in the country to help you find success on social media.
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown in Austin, Texas! Get ready to network, learn, and create some fun content at Social Success 2024, an event hosted by Britney Crosson, owner of Fun Love Media, host of The Social Sunshine Podcast, and the founder of Small Biz Social Society.
This event is your opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and gain valuable insights into the world of social media and content creation.
Our lineup of expert speakers, will cover a wide range of topics, including the latest trends in social media, effective content strategies, and tips for building a strong online presence. If you're a business owner, a social media manager, or a social media creator this event is for you!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge, make new connections, and have a great time. Book your spot at Social Success 2024 today!
WHAT TOPICS will be covered at the event?
Multiple Streams of Inspiration: Building Social Media Through Honesty, Integrity and Authenticity, Bryan Martin, Featured Keynote Speaker
What does it really mean to show up authentically on social media? How can you be honest with your audience while also building a strong brand and business? Bryan has built a huge social media presence and successful business by being his true self in his content. Learn how to use your story to fuel your content with integrity so that your audience trusts that you’re sharing with the intention of making a positive impact.
Social Media is Like a House Party, Britney Crosson, Keynote Speaker
Maintaining a solid social media presence comes with a lot to juggle. Britney created this analogy of social media being like a house party to give you a fun perspective on this journey and to help you create a solid understanding of what it takes so that you continue to build a powerful, impactful brand on social media with both long time followers and new followers.
Key Characteristics of Viral Videos, Dr. Trevor Boffone, Featured Session Expert Speaker
Is going viral skill or luck? The truth is that for many people it’s luck. But there are a few experts that have learned the skill of going viral and can up their odds of it happening exponentially compared to others. Trevor Boffone is one of those people. And he’s going to share detailed characteristics of viral videos so that you can find the formula that works best for you and be seen by more people on social media.
Reframe Your Mindset About Content Creation, Bret Shuford, Featured Expert Session Speaker
When you work content creation into your life seamlessly, it no longer feels like an annoying chore. It can be simple. Bret is an expert at simplifying content creation and working it into his daily life. Learn specific tips on how to make content creation top of mind and a part of your everyday flow so that you’re sure to share content consistently week after week.
Integrating Proven Sales Methods Into Modern Digital Marketing, Dan Peterson, Expert Session Speaker
It’s one thing to get the views. But it’s another thing to get viewers to actually convert into paying customers. In this session you’ll learn how you can use the psychology of sales within a digital marketing structure to increase conversions.
Serious About Fun: Why Your To-Do List Needs More Play, Jennifer Bassman, Expert Session Speaker
When was the last time you had fun? Even made time for it? Fun is the first thing that is usually cut from our time budget, but it’s the one activity that can boost our resilience, energy, and mood in a way that makes it easier to handle whatever life throws at you.
Canva Video Creation: How to Turn 1 Canva Video Into 6 Social Media Posts, Megan Colwell, Expert Session Speaker
Expand your content's reach 6x by designing one piece of amazing, branded content in Canva. Megan shows you step-by-step in this 30-minute graphic design class aimed at giving you the most bang for your time investment.
Smartphone Photography for Social Media, Davina Maharaj, Expert Session Speaker
You hold an amazing creative tool in your hand everyday. Your smartphone has the ability to create high quality, professional social media content if you know how to use it optimally. Davina is sharing her favorite smartphone photography tips as a top social media manager in Houston, TX so that you have the knowledge to create beautiful, engaging content that your audience will surely be impressed by.
Travel Information:
If you're attending from out of town and want to have plenty of time to explore the great city of Austin, we recommend that you arrive on Thursday, May 2, 2024. This will give you Thursday night, Friday all day, and Friday night to take advantage of all the fun in or close to Downtown Austin. Can't get there that early? Arriving on Friday will work just fine! Flying in? Look for flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Then hop in an Uber to get to downtown Austin.
If you'd like to stay at the Omni Austin Downtown you can book a room on their website right here. We do not have a reserved block of rooms for this event. You can choose this hotel, any other hotel nearby, or even a local AirBnB. Stay where it feels best for you!
Learn more about our Featured Keynote Speaker, Bryan Martin, here.
By attending Social Success 2024 you understand that you will be photographed and filmed by the hired photographer, Team Fun Love Media, and your fellow attendees. Photos and footage may be shared publicly by Fun Love Media, Small Biz Social Society, the photographer, and attendees indefinitely.
Wanna be a part of this community all year long? Being a member of SBSS is FREE. Head to our website to enroll and see what's included in your free membership.
Have questions? Scroll down to see our FAQ section. Still have questions? Email smallbizsocialsociety@gmail.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Well, you don't *have* to. But we'd love for you to! It's FREE to be a member of Small Biz Social Society! And you get benefits all year long! Enroll at https://smallbizsocialsociety.com/
Social Success 2024 is a one day event on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Omni Austin Downtown. But most attendees will make a weekend of it and arrive on Friday, May 3, 2024 so they can attend our Happy Hour Meet & Greet on Friday evening. There's also an opportunity for photo shoots on Friday!
Our amazing photographer, Kali, is offering attendees and speakers a special deal of $200 for a 20 minute mini shoot on Friday, May 3, 2024 where you'll get 8 digital photos. There are only 6 total time slots available. Email smallbizsocialsociety@gmail.com
There is not a block of discounted rooms at Omni Austin Downtown for our event. But you'll see that their room prices are reasonable, and the hotel is located conveniently in downtown Austin, close to many fun attractions and restaurants. You may also choose to stay somewhere else close by.
Yes! We know you love our speakers from their impressive social media accounts! And we want you to get selfies and fun videos with them! There will be time slots before, during and after the official event activities to have a moment with our wonderful event speakers.
We'd love to have you as a sponsor! Email smallbizsocialsociety@gmail.com for more details.
The Social Success 2024 swag bags will include donated items from Small Biz Social Society members and sponsors. Think of it as a fun party favor bag for entrepreneurs! Want to donate items? Email smallbizsocialsociety@gmail.com.
Our talented event photographer will have a headshot station set up at the event. There will be designated times that attendees can visit the headshot area briefly to snap some photos. You'll receive 2 digital copies via email up to 3 weeks after the event, and you can use them however you'd like!
We recommend that you dress however makes you feel fabulous that day, whether that's more casual or more professional. Just keep in mind that there will be a lot of photos and videos taken during the event. So you'll want to feel your best!
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There are no refunds for Social Success 2024, but tickets can be transferred to someone else. Please email smallbizsocialsociety@gmail.com to arrange ticket transfers.
We recommend that you bring your smartphone (of course!), notebook & pen, a bottle of water, and a light jacket if you get cold easily.