{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6560b822a0ec710012693832/67f52cff6f439a1351f1311b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"SOFest: Behind the scenes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6560b822a0ec710012693832/1744120957116-4512402a-7a48-4481-bfe7-71ed38d31732.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join me, Kirsty, as I share insights into the planning and financial aspects of SoFest.</p><p><br></p><p>I share the exact costs of running the festival, how much money we have raised to date (4th April 2025) and how much of a financial hole there is.</p><p><br></p><p>I also share my excitement for the festival, the success of the impact tickets, who some of the sponsors are and the importance of community support.</p><p>I talk about value of attending SoFest for networking and personal growth, while also inviting listeners to join the inaugural festival.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are listening to this before 30th April 2025 there is still time to buy a ticket!!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SOFest headlines</strong></p><ol><li>80 people are coming to SoFest, which is exciting.</li><li>The 'spreadsheet of greatness' helps track costs and revenue.</li><li>73,000 pounds have been raised so far for the festival.</li><li>7 Impact tickets have been funded.</li><li>The total cost of the festival is around 90,000 pounds, excluding my teams costs</li><li>Networking opportunities at SoFest can lead to valuable connections.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to SoFest</p><p>02:48 Funding and Financial Insights</p><p>06:08 Cost Breakdown and Financial Challenges</p><p>09:00 Community Support and Sponsorships</p><p>11:46 The Value of Attending SoFest</p><p>14:52 Final Thoughts and Invitation to SoFest</p><p><br></p><p>I invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.</p><p>____</p><p><br></p><p>A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.</p><p>You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Links:</strong></p><p>Book your tickets for SOFest&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.schooloffacilitation.com/sofest/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p>Visit the School of Facilitation website&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.schooloffacilitation.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p>Connect with me on Instagram&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/schooloffacilitation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p>Connect with me on Linkedin&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-schooloffacilitation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p><a href=\"mailto:contact@schooloffacilitation.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">contact@schooloffacilitation.com</a></p>","author_name":"Kirsty Lewis"}