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Business Tips • AI • Management • 48 minutes

Life After Live Events: How to Turn Post-Conference Energy into Real Profits

October 6, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, we talk with Ellen Rohr, Brand and Industry Marketing Lead at ServiceTitan, to discuss how to turn post-conference enthusiasm into tangible business results. She shares her practical, old-school strategies for managing big ideas, breaking down overwhelming projects, and effectively delegating tasks without micromanaging. Ellen redefines networking as genuine friendship-building and offers actionable tips on following up, visiting other shops, and keeping your team aligned after major industry events like Pantheon. 

Join us as we discuss:

  • [8:34] Balancing low-hanging fruit with long-term goals (and leveraging AI)

  • [21:37] How to support your team, set realistic deadlines, and create a space safe to fail

  • [33:57] Phone calls vs. texts: How to meaningfully reach out after a conference

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