Digital Marketing Professionals

THIS IS AN ONLINE MEETING, YOU CAN JOIN BELOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i1N5igZWTF2G2GW3103Fqw#/registration

In this monthly online learning session, we will discuss the latest in marketing trends, technology and artificial intelligence.

Agenda:

1. 5:00-5:10: Introductions
2. 5:10-5:50: Topic of the month discussion
3. 5:50-6:10: Q&A

If you know a business interested in being our next spotlight please email me at rich@vbout.com or click here to apply for next spotlight. (https://www.vbout.com/vbt/f/243/)

SPONSORED BY:

VBOUT.COM (https://www.vbout.com/) - Marketing platform with 14+ AI enabled marketing tools to help marketers thrive.

Difficult Conversations: Practice Lab (Live Rehearsal Session)
This session is focused on one thing: practicing real conversations before (or after) they happen.
If you have a conversation coming up that you’re unsure about (or one that didn’t go the way you wanted) this is a space to work through it in a structured, supportive environment.
What to expect:
This is a hands-on session with minimal theory.
1\. Quick Check\-In \(brief\)
We’ll start with a short reset and, if relevant, reflections from anyone who tried applying ideas from previous sessions.
2\. Real Situations \(focused\)
Participants can bring:
\* an upcoming difficult conversation
\* a recent interaction that didn’t go as expected
\* something they’ve been avoiding
We’ll select a few situations to explore more deeply.
3\. Live Roleplay & Rehearsal \(core\)
We’ll actively practice conversations:
\* try different approaches
\* notice what changes
\* repeat and refine
After each roleplay, we focus on:
\* what was noticed
\* where the interaction shifted
\* what alternative responses might change the outcome
This is not about getting it “right.” It’s about experimenting and building awareness.
How this is different:
\* This is a practice session, not a discussion group
\* We work with real situations, not abstract advice
\* We focus on patterns and responses, not critique
You don’t need to have attended any previous session to join.
If you’ve ever thought:
\* “I need to have this conversation, but I don’t know how”
\* “That didn’t go the way I expected”
\* “I wish I could try that again differently”
This session is designed for exactly that.

Do you find it uncomfortable meeting new people? We've all been there.
This is a simple, structured space to practice one thing:
getting comfortable talking to someone you've never met before.
No pressure. No performance. No expectations.
Just real conversations with real people.
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What to expect
We'll keep things light and practical.
\* You'll be paired with another participant in a breakout room
\* Each conversation lasts about 10 minutes
\* Then you'll switch and meet someone new
By the end of the session, you'll have spoken with several different people.
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How it works
The goal is not to impress or "get it right."
It's simply to:
\* get words out of your mouth
\* stay present in a conversation
\* get more comfortable starting and continuing interactions
If the conversation stalls, you'll have a few simple prompts to help keep things moving - but feel free to let it flow naturally.
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A quick note on boundaries
This is a practice space for conversation skills, not a dating or networking event.
\* Keep interactions respectful and low-pressure
\* No need to share personal details or contact information
\* If a question or topic doesn't feel right, simply steer the conversation elsewhere
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Who this is for
\* If you sometimes feel unsure how to start a conversation
\* If you find small talk awkward or draining
\* If you just want a low-stakes way to meet new people
You're in the right place.
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Come as you are.
You don't need to prepare anything. Just show up and be willing to try.

THIS IS AN ONLINE MEETING, YOU CAN JOIN BELOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i1N5igZWTF2G2GW3103Fqw#/registration

In this monthly online learning session, we will discuss the latest in marketing trends, technology and artificial intelligence.

Agenda:

1. 5:00-5:10: Introductions
2. 5:10-5:50: Topic of the month discussion
3. 5:50-6:10: Q&A

If you know a business interested in being our next spotlight please email me at rich@vbout.com or click here to apply for next spotlight. (https://www.vbout.com/vbt/f/243/)

SPONSORED BY:

VBOUT.COM (https://www.vbout.com/) - Marketing platform with 14+ AI enabled marketing tools to help marketers thrive.