Audio Teleconference Tip #1: Don’t Assume.

You may know everything there is to know about the topic your audio teleconference is based on, however that doesn’t mean your guests on the call do.  It is very easy to assume that the participants already know some of what you are talking about, but it is extremely important to clarify yourself anyway. Even if there are some people on the teleconference who do know what you are talking about it is certainly okay for the host to explain in case there are participants who are not familiar with the topic you are discussing.

Another thing that you don’t want to assume is that certain people have already signed onto the teleconference meeting. This is especially important on regular audio teleconference meetings. Because the sound that you hear may only be a small buzz when someone enters and exits the conference call there may be some people who do not introduce themselves as soon as they enter. So if you are counting on a specific person to be there the best thing to do would be to wait for introductions in order to find out if he or she was able to make it to the teleconference.

Audio Teleconference Tip #2: Time Management

People come to audio teleconference calls to get information. Many times your conference call will be building your brand as well as your reputation. Make sure you stay on topic and keep the unrelated, anecdotes to yourself. People are very busy and you want to make sure you give them what they came for, which is information.
Audio Teleconference Tip #3: Leave Time for Questions

IF you let people know there will be time for questions at the end of the call you will keep interruptions of your presentation to a minimum. You will also give people a chance to clarify any points they may have missed or find out more information they wanted. Questions are a great way to build your reputation as an expert in your field, as well as build your reputation as a helpful person. This can go a long way for any online or offline business.

These tips will help you host a successful audio teleconference. If you can get a successful call under your belt you will find you have more and more people showing up for your next call. In fact, word may get out and people will begin to watch for calls you are hosting so they can attend.