{"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.00:00 Opening and Guest Introduction00:12 Conference Experiences and Accolades01:56 Clark Sell: Beyond Conference Organizing04:33 The Genesis of 'That Conference'08:02 Navigating the First Event's Financial Challenges10:55 The Intricacies of Conference Planning and Venue Negotiation15:15 Sponsorships, Ticket Sales, and Financial Realities24:58 Expanding to Texas: A New Frontier27:58 The Unique Challenges of Event Planning28:17 Innovating the Event Experience with Custom Tech33:11 Exploring the Personal Journey: From Microsoft to Entrepreneurship37:57 Navigating the Pandemic: Challenges and Adaptations40:24 Envisioning the Future of Community Events45:57 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}