Midwest Travel Network

Publish Post Profit Workshop - Sheboygan, WI
2026-09-22 12:00 - 2026-09-24 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Fairfield by Marriott, 4117 South Taylor Drive, Sheboygan, WI, 53081, United States
We’re excited to bring a new Midwest Travel Network to Sheboygan, WI – Publish, Post, Profit!

Publish, Post, Profit: Monetizing Every Medium You Touch
📍 Sheboygan, Wisconsin
📅 September 22–24, 2026
🎓 Hosted by Midwest Travel Network
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Sara Broers
About This Workshop
Publish, Post, Profit is a small-group, advanced workshop designed for established travel content creators who are ready to build sustainable income from the work they’re already doing.
This immersive, three-day experience goes beyond quick wins and trending tactics. Instead, we focus on long-term strategies that support evergreen content, intentional publishing, and smarter monetization across blogs, newsletters, social media, and partnerships.
This is not a traditional press trip. It’s a hands-on profit lab where learning, application, and destination storytelling happen side by side.
About Sara Broers | CEO, Author & Tourism Strategist
Sara Broers is a travel industry leader, professional speaker, and self-described “idea machine” focused on the business side of travel content. She is the CEO of Travel With Sara and co-owner of Midwest Travel Network, where she helps bridge the gap between destinations and content creators through education and meaningful partnerships.
Recognized as the 2019 Outstanding Iowa Individual Leader by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Sara is also a published author (100 Things To Do In Iowa Before You Die and Perfect Day Iowa) and co-creator of the YouTube channel Go Crush It: Travel & Thrive, supporting confident travel for the 50+ audience.
Through Social Connections, LLC and her signature Pitching Workshops, Sara has helped hundreds of creators and small business owners turn storytelling into sustainable income. Whether she’s snowbirding on the Gulf Coast or exploring Midwest trails, Sara is always chasing great stories—and helping others learn how to profit from their own.
What You’ll Experience

Guided instruction and interactive discussion focused on monetization and sustainability
Hands-on audits and personalized feedback
Real-time application of strategies while exploring Sheboygan
Space to create, refine, and rethink how your content works for you
Meaningful connection with a small group of fellow creators

Workshop Format
This is an intentionally intimate experience, capped at six vetted creators, allowing for deep discussion and individualized feedback.
Schedule Overview

Day 1 (Tuesday): Mid-afternoon arrival and kickoff session
Day 2 (Wednesday): Morning workshop (3–4 hours) + afternoon and evening destination exploration and content creation
Day 3 (Thursday): Morning wrap-up session, concluding after lunch

Approximately 7 hours of guided instruction are paired with curated destination experiences to support real-world storytelling.
Who This Is For
This workshop is best suited for established travel creators who:

Have an existing blog, newsletter, or multi-platform presence
Are actively working with destinations or brands
Want to build sustainable, long-term revenue (not just one-off campaigns)
Value depth, strategy, and intentional growth

What’s Included

All workshop instruction and materials
Curated destination experiences during designated exploration times
Meals during workshop days
Lodging for two nights
Post-workshop resources and follow-up

(Travel to Sheboygan is not included.)

MWTN 2026 Podcasting Workshop – Medora, ND (Oct. 5–7)
2026-10-05 12:00 - 2026-10-07 12:00 | Americinn Medora, 75 East River Rd. S, Medora, ND, 58645, United States
We’re excited to bring a new Midwest Travel Network to Medora, ND – Podcasting
Podcasting for Travel Storytelling📍 Medora, North Dakota
📅 October 5–7, 2026
🎓 Hosted by Midwest Travel Network
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Sheila Jenkinson (Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast)
About This Workshop
The Podcast Workshop is a small-group, immersive experience designed for travel content creators who want to strengthen their audio storytelling skills and develop compelling podcast content inspired by a destination.
This three-day workshop blends focused instruction with intentional exploration, allowing participants to plan, record, and develop podcast-ready stories on location. You’ll learn how to capture interviews, structure episodes, and build long-form audio content that continues to promote destinations well beyond the workshop.
This is not a traditional press trip. It’s a hands-on learning experience where podcast strategy, recording, and destination storytelling happen side by side.
What You’ll Experience

Guided instruction focused on travel podcasting and audio storytelling
Hands-on recording opportunities in real destination settings
Interview practice with local voices and experiences
Episode planning and story development support
Time to capture audio and develop podcast-ready content
Small-group collaboration and feedback
Meaningful connection with fellow creators

Workshop Format
This is an intentionally intimate experience, capped at 7 participants, allowing for personalized instruction and deeper discussion.
Schedule Overview
Day 1 (Monday): Arrival and introductory podcasting session
Day 2 (Tuesday): Morning instruction + afternoon and evening destination exploration and recording
Day 3 (Wednesday): Morning wrap-up session, review, and next steps
Approximately 7–9 hours of guided instruction are paired with curated destination experiences to support real-world storytelling.
Who This Is For
This workshop is best suited for travel creators who:

Are you interested in launching a podcast
Already host a podcast and want to improve storytelling
Want to add audio to their content mix
Enjoy long-form storytelling and interviews
Want to create deeper destination narratives
Are open to learning recording and production basics

Creators may be new to podcasting or actively growing an existing show.
What’s Included

All workshop instruction and materials
Curated destination experiences during designated exploration times
Meals during workshop days
Lodging for two nights
Local transportation during workshop activities

(Travel to Medora is not included.)
Hosted By
Midwest Travel Network
Connecting content creators with destinations through workshops, FAM trips, and educational experiences designed to create meaningful, long-term storytelling.
#MWTravel

MWTN Pitching Workshop – Irving, TX (Nov 6–8, 2026)
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-08 | Visit Irving, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX, 75039, United States
Successful Connections: Pitching to Win with Sara Broers
⚠️ Only 6 spots available.
If you’ve been wanting to land more partnerships, get confident in your pitching, and build real relationships in the travel industry—this is your opportunity to do it in a focused, small-group setting.
This 2½-day immersive workshop is designed to help you build connections that matter and confidently pitch your ideas to destinations, brands, and media outlets.
Hosted in Irving, Texas, you’ll not only learn how to pitch for success—you’ll experience the destination firsthand, giving you real-time opportunities to create, refine, and strengthen your storytelling.
Meet Your Instructor
Sara Broers is the co-owner of Midwest Travel Network, CEO of Travel With Sara, owner of Social Connections, LLC, and a published author.
Recognized as the 2019 Outstanding Iowa Individual Leader by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Sara has helped hundreds of creators and destinations build meaningful connections that grow businesses and tourism.
Your Investment
💲 $249
✔ Includes:

7 hours of hands-on workshop instruction
Lodging
Meals
Attraction tickets and local experiences

All provided by our incredible host, Visit Irving
What You’ll Experience
Day 1 – Kickoff & Foundations
🕑 Kickoff at 2 PM
Workshop (2 Hours):

Why pitching matters
What makes a strong, successful pitch

✨ Explore Irving
Day 2 – Strategy & Storytelling
Workshop (3 Hours):

Different pitching styles and when to use them
How to incorporate your unique voice
Turning your dream pitch into reality
Tools and resources to support your pitching

✨ Explore Irving
Day 3 – Application & Execution
Workshop (2 Hours):

Writing about your experience in Irving
How to leverage past work in future pitches
What destinations want (and don’t want) to see

🎯 Let’s Pitch to Win!
Why This Workshop Stands Out

✔ 7 hours of focused, hands-on learning
✔ 1:1 guidance and feedback from Sara
✔ Real-world application in a hosted destination
✔ Small group setting for deeper connections

👥 Limited to just 5 content creators for a personalized experience
Thank You to Our Host
A special thank you to Visit Irving for providing lodging, meals, and experiences during our time in Irving, Texas.
What Past Attendees Are Saying
“Before attending the MWTN Pitching Workshop, I had a basic understanding of pitching, but I wasn’t quite sure how to bring all the elements together into a clear, compelling pitch. After participating, I gained the confidence and tools I needed to build strong, well-rounded pitches—and it worked!
I’ve since received positive responses that opened new opportunities. As a bonus, I explored a fantastic destination and built connections that turned into real collaborations. This workshop was a game changer for me.”
— Veronica Bareman
