Wit + Wisdom: Serious Business. Seriously Funny.

It's blog conference season!! If you've never experienced a blog conference, they are amazing opportunities to learn more about blogging, and connect with people you've only ever "met" online. Erin & I discuss what to know before you go! SHOW NOTES Know your capacity for groups of people. If you can't handle large groups of people for several days, look for smaller conferences or retreats. You need to establish a budget, and take into consideration the cost of the conference ticket + travel expenses + hotel + food, and any other expenses like new business cards, clothing, etc. Add to your conference budget at least one dinner out with your friends. Know why you're going: Networking time with friends, networking time with brands, or education. It's impossible to do all of these things without exhausting yourself, or short-changing your experience. Pay attention to the structure of the conference. Some conferences have multiple sessions in the same time slot. Let's talk business cards: blogger's business c