Hobby to More Summit
Hobby to More Summit
Hobby to More Summit (B2C) is a summit for people who want to turn a hobby, skill, or passion into a sustainable business. The event focuses on the early stages of making that transition, including mindset shifts, clarity, confidence, and the practical steps needed to move from “something I enjoy” to “something I offer.” We’re looking for supportive, experience-led insights that help people take their idea seriously, build confidence, and start shaping a business in a realistic and achievable way.
We’re looking for speakers who can share actionable insights around:
- Making the shift from hobby to business
- Mindset & confidence
- Clarity & direction
- Practical early-stage steps
- Visibility & early audience-building
- Lived experience & lessons
Key dates
Application deadline: May 30th
Result of application notification: June 1st
Successful speakers information due: June 20th
Presentations due: July 2nd
Summit live dates: July 17th - 21st, 2026
Promotion begins: July 7th
Summit Format
This will be a 100% online and pre-recorded event
Presentations can be with or without slides (although audiences typically prefer when slides are used) or a combination of both
Presentations will be available for 24 hours (with lifetime access given as part of the All Access Pass paid upgrade option) Presentations should be around 20 minutes in length
It is expected that there will be between 30 - 35 speakers
Promo Requirements
1 solo email to your list
1 additional mention of the summit in email (a P.S. / blurb / round up mention counts)
1 Social mention
Although additional promotion is highly encouraged!
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Some of the benefits of participating in this event
- List growth opportunities (alongside your presentation you will be able to share a lead magnet and up to 3 additional links, for example to your website and socials)
- The opportunity to earn commission through affiliate sales (you will earn 40% from any sales through your affiliate link or 50% if you contribute to the All Access Pass)
- You can include a product in the summit swag bag which is given away to all attendees and is a great opportunity for list growth but also order bump and tripwire sales
- Networking opportunities with other speakers
- Showcase your expertise and reach a wider audience
Suggested topics
- Knowing when a hobby is ready to become a business
- Letting yourself take your hobby seriously
- Moving from “just for fun” to “this could work”
- Overcoming fear or self-doubt when starting out
- Building confidence as a beginner business owner
- Letting go of imposter syndrome when monetising a skill
- Charging for something you once did for free
- Reframing “I’m not ready” thinking
- Clarifying what you actually want to offer
- Turning a passion into something people can buy
- Identifying who your business is for
- Keeping things simple in the early stages
- First steps to turning a hobby into an offer
- Testing ideas without overcommitting
- Starting small and growing intentionally
- Avoiding overwhelm at the beginning
- Sharing your work confidently for the first time
- Talking about your hobby as a business
- Finding early supporters and customers
- Showing up online without pressure
- What surprised you when turning your hobby into a business
- Early mistakes and what they taught you
- What you wish you’d known at the start
- Lessons from taking the first leap
What’s in it for you?
Lots of exposure and the opportunity to grow your audience.
- Alongside your presentation you will be able to share a lead magnet, plus links to your website and up to 2 socials
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to the paid tier with a product or course and grow your list through this
- There will also be the opportunity to contribute an offer to the swag bag which will go out to all attendees
Affiliate Sales
- You will have the opportunity to earn 50%+ in affiliate sales from each upgraded pass you sell through your affiliate link
- If you want to remain as an affiliate for my other offers you will have a 60 day cooie so anyone you refer to the summit who goes on to purchase one of my other offers will also earn you an affiliate sale
Your host - Cat Griffin
Hi there!
I’m so thrilled that you’re interested in speaking atthis event
A little about me: I’ve hosted over 20 summits (and more than 30 bundles), so I know what it takes to put together an event that not only attracts the right audience but also helps speakers shine.
My goal with this summit is to create an easy, supportive experience for you as a speaker, whether this be your first time speaking or 100th!
If this is your first time speaking at a summit—don’t worry. You’ll be supported every step of the way. I’ll provide everything you need to make your participation smooth and stress-free, and if you ever have questions, I’m just a message away.
As a speaker, you’ll also gain visibility in front of a highly engaged audience, grow your email list with new subscribers who are excited about your work, and position yourself as a go-to expert in your field. Plus, you’ll be joining a collaborative community of fellow entrepreneurs who love to support and lift each other up.
Don't just take my word for it though!
Here are what some of my previous contributors have said
