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bedellmgmt's avatar
bedellmgmt
Jobber Ambassador
2 months ago

Virtual vs In-Person Events

Thinking back on my entrepreneurial journey, I used to attend numerous in-person events for personal and professional development every year.  More recently, in the post-COVID era and beyond, virtual events (like Jobber Summit next month!) have up-ticked in popularity.

I've grown to like virtual events as they allow me to attend and participate in opportunities I would never be able to travel to logistically.

Do you prefer in-person or virtual events and why? (No right or wrong answers!!)

  • I like in person events you cannot beat the questions and conversations after the event is over. 

  • julie's avatar
    julie
    Jobber Community Team

    I personally prefer both! But have also grown to like online events.

    Virtual events allow a lot more flexibility within my busy schedule, and I love the personal, human interactions at in-person events. 

    I think it's awesome that Jobber Summit offers two different time options for busy business owners! 

  • I like virtual, I always feel like I miss out when I go to in person events.  I don't get to see everything or talk to everyone and simply finding the time or traveling to events is hard logistically. 

    The biggest benefit to virtual for me is that I live in a small city with really old school ways of doing business.  Virtual events have allowed me to meet more entrepreneurs and tech founders with a focus on innovating the industry and improving customer experience in home services.  

  • wdkljana's avatar
    wdkljana
    Contributor 2

    Definitely both, In person events allow the opportunity to connect and focus in a more engaged setting. You can't beat the experience or the impact an in person event has. I find in person better for longer/multi faceted events. 

    But Virtual offers the opportunity to quickly tune in and learn in a setting that isn't too imposing on your regular every day routine/life and is great for quick info sessions. 

    As a working mom I appreciate being able to log into virtual events so I can still attend where I would have otherwise not been able to. But I also enjoy occasionally getting away from the kids and fully engaging in longer networking type events. 

  • Prefer in person.  So much more chance of interaction.  Networking is one way we gain clients and I always score at least one booking when I go out and network in person.