Networking with Your Tribe | Kristin Schoenstein & Elizabeth Robillard | eTail | Bonus Episode
Honest Ecommerce
· with Kristin Schoenstein & Elizabeth Robillard
· January 25, 2024
· 12 min
Summary
This episode highlights the immense value of attending industry conferences like eTail for ecommerce operators. It details how these events serve as crucial hubs for networking, discovering emerging trends, and gaining actionable insights into strategies like AI integration, social commerce, and strategic partnerships. The discussion emphasizes the practical benefits of connecting with peers and experts to solve common challenges and elevate business practices.
Key takeaways
Actively seek 1-on-1 networking opportunities at conferences rather than just attending presentations; these chance encounters often yield the most valuable insights and solutions from peers.
Prioritize conferences that curate content around current and future trends like AI in retail, social commerce, and strategic brand partnerships, as these are critical for staying competitive.
Look for events that offer diverse networking formats such as roundtables, C-suite retreats, or women-in-retail sessions to maximize opportunities for focused discussions and connections.
Utilize conference expos not just for vendor discovery, but also for identifying innovative tools and technologies that can address specific business needs.
Themes
ai & automationretail & omnichannelbrand & contentfounder & leadership
On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Kristin Schoenstein and Elizabeth Robillard. Kristin and Elizabeth are the Program Directors for eTail Palm Springs, celebrating its 25th Anniversary in February of 2024.
We talk about trends in the Ecommerce industry, creating opportunities for people to network, engaging with like-minded people, and so much more!
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Actively seek 1-on-1 networking opportunities at conferences rather than just attending presentations; these chance encounters often yield the most valuable insights and solutions from peers.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Prioritize conferences that curate content around current and future trends like AI in retail, social commerce, and strategic brand partnerships, as these are critical for staying competitive.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Look for events that offer diverse networking formats such as roundtables, C-suite retreats, or women-in-retail sessions to maximize opportunities for focused discussions and connections.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Utilize conference expos not just for vendor discovery, but also for identifying innovative tools and technologies that can address specific business needs.
