{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Multithreaded Income Podcast","title":"The Business of Conferences | Multithreaded Income Episode 38 with Clark Sell","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3253,"description":"This conversation with Clark Sell, founder of THAT Conference, delves into the intricacies of organizing community-driven tech conferences. Clark shares his journey from working in the tech industry to starting and running THAT Conference, along with another company called Unspecified. The discussion covers the challenges and changes in conference organization post-pandemic, including financial hurdles and attendee engagement. Through his story, listeners gain insight into the dedication required to run successful community events and the impact of such gatherings on personal and professional growth.\n\n00:00 Opening and Guest Introduction\n00:12 Conference Experiences and Accolades\n01:56 Clark Sell: Beyond Conference Organizing\n04:33 The Genesis of 'That Conference'\n08:02 Navigating the First Event's Financial Challenges\n10:55 The Intricacies of Conference Planning and Venue Negotiation\n15:15 Sponsorships, Ticket Sales, and Financial Realities\n24:58 Expanding to Texas: A New Frontier\n27:58 The Unique Challenges of Event Planning\n28:17 Innovating the Event Experience with Custom Tech\n33:11 Exploring the Personal Journey: From Microsoft to Entrepreneurship\n37:57 Navigating the Pandemic: Challenges and Adaptations\n40:24 Envisioning the Future of Community Events\n45:57 The Value of Community Conferences: A Call to Support","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xhFv9oYSwBZECgP0yu7B4e6zXDhenxQeri3rYd4qi3M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0OTM1LzE2OTQz/OTIwMTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}