Talk Virtual

Talk Virtual

Welcome to Talk Virtual a live stream talk show & podcast! Our goal is to empower you to host your own virtual events. From actionable tips to expert insights, we’ll help you engage your audience, grow your brand and achieve event success. Let’s make virtual events work for you!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Turning Social Applause Into High Ticket Clients

    Talk Virtual's The Gist Turning Social Applause Into High Ticket Clients Affiliate Links for Tools that help with Virtual Summits. I personlly use them and are happy with them: - Book Like A Boss https://hi.switchy.io/ELoi Book Like A Boss is an online scheduling and booking platform that helps businesses and professionals efficiently manage appointments, meetings, and services. It offers customizable booking pages, appointment types, availability management, integrated payments, automated reminders, calendar sync, and embedding options. It aims to simplify the booking process and enhance the client experience. - OneStream Live https://hi.switchy.io/DWZ6 OneStream Live is a live streaming platform that allows users to stream their content simultaneously to multiple social media platforms. It offers features like multi-platform streaming, pre-recorded streaming, automated scheduling, custom branding, interactive elements, and analytics. It simplifies the live streaming process and helps users reach a larger audience. - MissingLett_r https://lttr.ai/iURP Try Missinglettr for just $5! Claim your 1st months subscription to the Pro plan and Curate add-on. This deal includes the following: 3 Workspaces, 9 Social Profiles, 3,000 Scheduled Posts, Unlimited Extra Users & Promote up to 10 Curate posts per month. - SoundWise https://hi.switchy.io/ELpK Sell audio directly to your listeners with Soundwise Sell and deliver audio courses, audiobooks, paid and private podcasts online securely. Build your own audio streaming service and deliver straight to your listeners’ phones. - SendFox https://hi.switchy.io/ELp1 Build landing pages and forms to collect lead contact information—no design skills needed. Create one-off campaigns and automation sequences using ready-made email templates - HeySummit https://hi.switchy.io/ELqU HeySummit is an online platform that facilitates the hosting of virtual events such as conferences and webinars. It offers features for event creation, speaker management, ticketing and registration, live and on-demand content, attendee engagement, analytics, and monetization options. HeySummit simplifies the process of organizing and managing virtual events while providing an engaging experience for attendees. Subscribe to Talk Virtual on Soundwise

    16 min
  2. 2 FEB

    🚀 Book Your 20-Minute Virtual Event Strategy Session

    Are you tired of virtual events that leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and with zero ROI? For most Series B SaaS brands and B2B founders, the "backstage" tech is a logistical nightmare that kills the strategy. It’s time to move from "Technical Overwhelm" to Lead-Generation Powerhouse. Stop managing tech and start driving revenue. In this 20-minute Strategy Session, Ericka Bates (The Architect of Virtual Spaces) will help you audit your current virtual infrastructure and map out a frictionless attendee experience. 📅 BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION HERE: 👉 https://bookme.name/talkvirtual/free-strategy-session What we will cover in your "Reality Check" call: ✅ Your Core KPI: We’ll define if you're chasing 500+ MQLs, a product launch, or industry dominance. ✅ Platform Architecture: Identifying the right stack (HeySummit, Airmeet, etc.) for your specific goals. ✅ The Content Factory: How to turn a one-day event into 6 months of social, newsletter, and blog assets. ✅ The Roadblock Audit: Pinpointing the exact technical gaps slowing your launch. Who This Is For: This session is specifically for SaaS Founders, B2B Marketing Directors, and established entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their virtual presence without the stress of "doing it all." About Ericka Bates & Talk Virtual: I don’t just "help with events." I specialize in transforming virtual events into revenue-generating ecosystems. My framework focuses on three key pillars: Activation, Experience, and Distribution. I handle the "engine" so you can focus on being the visionary. 🔗 CONNECT WITH TALK VIRTUAL: 🗺️ Download the 2026 Revenue Ecosystem Blueprint: https://go.talkvirtual.org/pDPK #VirtualEventStrategy #B2BMarketing #SaaSGrowth #EventLeadGen #VirtualSummits #ErickaBates #TalkVirtual #RevenueArchitecture Subscribe to Talk Virtual on Soundwise

    5 min
  3. 1 FEB

    Stop Hosting Parties | How to Turn Live Streams Into Scalable Revenue (2026 Strategy)

    Are your live streams getting engagement—but no leads, no sales, and no long-term revenue? If you’re tired of starting from zero after every event, this video shows you how to build a revenue ecosystem that works 365 days a year. In this training, you’ll learn why most entrepreneurs struggle to monetize live content—and how to shift from hosting one-off events to building automated systems that generate leads and income even when you’re offline. This is the 2026 online business model for creators, coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs who want scalable, sustainable revenue. What You’ll Learn in This Video: Why live streams don’t convert without systems The “content hangover” keeping entrepreneurs stuck How to stop relying on algorithms to reach your audience The difference between flat events and revenue ecosystems How to become a revenue architect, not just a broadcaster The 3-layer framework that turns content into income The 3-Layer Revenue Ecosystem (Explained) Porch – Live streams & free content that attract attention Foyer – Lead magnets that capture emails and build trust Vault – Paid offers, programs, and communities that generate revenue Without this system, your business leaks money. With it, every piece of content becomes a reusable revenue asset. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Why live streams aren’t producing revenue 00:25 – Stop hosting parties. Start building empires 01:04 – The content hangover problem 01:25 – Flat events vs revenue ecosystems 01:48 – Why events without systems fail 02:10 – Becoming a revenue architect 02:53 – The 2026 revenue ecosystem 03:11 – Porch, Foyer, Vault explained 03:46 – Live implementation series breakdown 04:49 – Free Revenue Ecosystem Blueprint Free Download: https://go.talkvirtual.org/pDPK Get the Revenue Ecosystem Blueprint—a step-by-step guide to building systems that capture leads and scale income. Includes: Porch, Foyer & Vault breakdown 2026 tech stack essentials Revenue Matrix for scalable offers 👉 Download and start building today. SEO Keywords (Naturally Embedded): live stream monetization online business systems revenue ecosystem lead generation for entrepreneurs scalable online business content monetization strategy automated income systems creator business model digital business growth Hashtags: #LiveStreamStrategy #RevenueEcosystem #OnlineBusinessGrowth #ContentMonetization #LeadGeneration #CreatorEconomy #BuildSystems #EntrepreneurMindset Subscribe to Talk Virtual on Soundwise

    6 min
  4. 1 FEB

    Stop Hosting Parties, Start Building Empires: The 2026 Revenue Blueprint

    Stop Hosting Parties, Start Building Empires: The 3-Layer Revenue Blueprint 🛠️💰 Are you waking up the morning after a "successful" live stream with zero new leads and zero revenue? You don’t have a content problem; you have an Architecture problem. In this series premiere, Ericka Bates (The Architect of Virtual Spaces) reveals the foundational framework that separates exhausted broadcasters from high-earning experts. We are moving from "Going Live" to "Building Infrastructure." What we’re covering today: ✅ The Revenue Gap: Why your current events are leaking money. ✅ The 3-Layer Map: Deep dive into The Porch, The Foyer, and The Vault. ✅ Identity Shift: Why 2026 belongs to the "Architects," not the influencers. 📍 GET THE COMPANION BLUEPRINT: Don't just watch—implement. Download the full 20-page Ebook and 2026 Tech Stack Guide to follow along: 👉 https://go.talkvirtual.org/pDPK 📅 BOOK YOUR 20-MINUTE AUDIT: Ready to find the leaks in your own virtual event architecture? Let's talk: 👉 https://go.talkvirtual.org/grvl 🔗 JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Continue the build with us in the Virtual Summiteers: 👉 https://go.talkvirtual.org/iR9i About the Series: This is Part 1 of the Revenue Architecture Series. Every Tuesday in February at 6 PM ET, we are building the workflows, tech stacks, and revenue streams you need to scale to $10k+ months. #TalkVirtual #RevenueArchitect #VirtualEvents #ErickaBates #BusinessArchitecture #LivestreamStrategy Subscribe to Talk Virtual on Soundwise

    33 min
  5. 28 JAN

    How I Reduce Decision Fatigue and Still Show Up Consistently

    Consistency isn’t about motivation—it’s about systems. In this Talk Virtual – Implementation Labs (Premium / VIP Preview) session, I walk you through how I show up every Tuesday night and every Friday morning without burning out, overthinking, or reinventing the wheel every single week. This live breakdown is a behind-the-scenes look at the workflow, tools, and ecosystem I use to turn live streams into reusable content, revenue opportunities, and long-term assets. If you’re tired of staring at a blank screen wondering “What should I post this week?”—this one’s for you. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video ✔️ How to reduce decision fatigue and stay consistent ✔️ Why systems matter more than motivation ✔️ How I plan content once and reuse it on purpose ✔️ My monthly rhythm for live streams and events ✔️ How tools like HeySummit, Book Like a Boss, YouTube, and Guestboards fit together ✔️ Why Google Docs is my command center (and why I avoid spreadsheets 😅) ✔️ How AI helps me think, plan, and execute faster ✔️ What happens after the live event (replays, blogs, clips, emails, automation) 🧠 Key Takeaway If your content dies after one use, the system is broken. This session shows how live events become the engine that powers: - Blog posts - Email newsletters - Social content - Replays and evergreen assets All without doing more work—just doing the work once, then reusing it strategically. 🛠 Tools & Platforms Mentioned Talk Virtual Implementation Labs - HeySummit https://hi.switchy.io/ELqU - BookLikeABoss https://link.talk-virtual.com/KDwL - Guestboards https://guestboard.co/ YouTube Live & Replays Google Docs NotebookLM OneStream.Live AI content workflows 👀 Who This Is For This video is for: - Creators tired of winging it - Entrepreneurs struggling with consistency - Event hosts who want better reuse - Anyone who knows what to do—but is exhausted by deciding how 📅 Want Help Building Your Own System? Inside Implementation Labs, we don’t just talk about ideas—we build the systems that support them. If you want help setting up your content calendar, workflows, live events or automation, you already know where to find me. 👋 I’m Ericka Bates and this is Talk Virtual! See you next Tuesday… or Friday 😉 Subscribe to Talk Virtual on Soundwise

    31 min

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Welcome to Talk Virtual a live stream talk show & podcast! Our goal is to empower you to host your own virtual events. From actionable tips to expert insights, we’ll help you engage your audience, grow your brand and achieve event success. Let’s make virtual events work for you!