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St. Louis, Missouri & Metro-East Illinois Mastermind Group

by TE2
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There has been interest in forming a St. Louis based Master Mind Group as discussed in the Central Missouri thread.

Since no one has stepped up for organizing this meeting, I will.

I'll get the ball rolling and propose a few things:

1. Location should be in St. Louis in a decent location
2. Should be on a weekend
3. Time of day around noon-ish to allow for travel
4. Target date? I propose monthly with the first meeting in March 2009

Basic Agenda

1. Meet fellow Warriors - introductions
2. Business Meeting
3. Adjourn
4. Post meeting BS session

For the business meeting portion, we could:

  1. Discuss future meetings (when, where, agenda, etc...)
  2. Have a subject matter expert speak on a topic (or two, or more...)
  3. Have round-table discussions on various topics (pick the topic that interests you)
  4. Closing remarks

Your thoughts and suggestions are desired and valued. So let the comments begin...

I'll MC/act as host for the meeting and also host a round table discussion on CPA.

Besides your input/comments, I could use some help finding a free meeting room in St. Louis at a decent location.

Again a location for a regular monthly meeting if possible.

Besides finding a location. We'll also need some hosts for various roundtable discussions, main topic presenters, etc...

I'll set up an autoresponder to collect names and notify people. More info on how to opt-in once I set it up.

Regards,

John

ps - Now is your chance to shine! Volunteers speak up...
#group #illinois #louis #mastermind #metroeast #missouri
  • Profile picture of the author TE2
    If you are interested in attending, please reply here so I can gauge the level of interest.

    If you can also contribute effort as a presenter, etc... - note that in your reply as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author BradCarroll
    Hmmm I think I may be the only other one.

    I'm new to the city and the only places I know well are coffee shops and a couple of bars. But can talk to one of them about setting aside a table, if we get enough people.
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    • Profile picture of the author TE2
      Originally Posted by BradCarroll View Post

      Hmmm I think I may be the only other one.

      I'm new to the city and the only places I know well are coffee shops and a couple of bars. But can talk to one of them about setting aside a table, if we get enough people.
      Brad,

      I know the city pretty well and can suggest a few places suitable for a small group.

      If we can get 5-6 people, then I would say it is worth pursuing the MMG.

      Hopefully more will indicate their interest by replying to this thread.

      Regards,

      John
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  • Profile picture of the author JaceBarnett
    I'd be interested, if it weren't for the whole (alcohol involved) part of the "BS" session. Just mentioning that makes it seem like partaking is an obligation for the mastermind session. And I really wouldn't feel comfortable in that environment.
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    • Profile picture of the author TE2
      Originally Posted by JaceBarnett View Post

      I'd be interested, if it weren't for the whole (alcohol involved) part of the "BS" session. Just mentioning that makes it seem like partaking is an obligation for the mastermind session. And I really wouldn't feel comfortable in that environment.
      Jace,

      Please note that the BS session is "Post" meeting (after the regular meeting adjourned).

      Do I need to state that attending something like that is optional?

      Do I need to state that drinking an alcoholic beverage is optional?

      Do I need to point out that it is a suggested agenda?

      Regards,

      John

      ps - I don't drink. I don't have a problem with those who do responsibly.
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      • Profile picture of the author JaceBarnett
        Originally Posted by TE2 View Post

        Jace,

        Please note that the BS session is "Post" meeting (after the regular meeting adjourned).

        Do I need to state that attending something like that is optional?

        Do I need to state that drinking an alcoholic beverage is optional?

        Do I need to point out that it is a suggested agenda?

        Regards,

        John

        ps - I don't drink. I don't have a problem with those who do responsibly.
        Do you need to state that it's optional? Yes.

        By even mentioning that it is on the agenda... "4. Post meeting BS session (alcohol involved)"

        You create the affect that this is EXPECTED. Sure, I know that nobody can FORCE me to drink, but I also don't want people thinking, "Oh, that guy is ditching us by walking out on 'social time.' What a jerk!" Nor do I want people feeling guilty for choosing to do what I choose not to. I have found that when I opt-out of something, a lot of people immediately turn my simply saying, "No thanks" into persecution. Chalk that up to insecurity on their part -- or whatever it may be... the bottom line is that I don't want people thinking negatively about me or themselves on account of my own convictions.

        If it's 'optional' -- as you say, and it's part of the "post" festivities and not the meeting itself, why even bother mentioning it?

        All I'm saying is that your intended message and your perceived message can be very different from the reader's standpoint.

        Simply stating, "4. Post meeting BS session" would have seemed sufficient to me if the (alcohol involved) part wasn't supposed to be the attention getter.

        Just my 2 cents, and yes I give change.
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  • Profile picture of the author hamerz
    Hey Guys,

    I'm in. I live west of STL off of 40 in O'Fallon, MO. There shouldn't be a problem finding a meeting place - we have our HOA meetings at the Public Library, we get a room to ourselves, etc. All is well.

    Worst cse scenario I can ask a buddy of mine who manages Hotels to see if we can get a "Board Room". He said that the Board Room in the the property that I am thinking of is rarely used so I might be able to persuade him to give it to us for free or tiny fee. It's in the Chesterfield Valley.

    ~H
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    • Profile picture of the author hamerz
      A quick look though the other "active" mo threas to locate those who indicated STL interest are listed below:

      tknoppe
      BradCarroll
      JaceBarnett
      nico52
      carpunky
      jboyd
      TE2
      KevinTorrence
      hamerz

      This should be enough to get this effort back rolling!!

      ~H
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  • Profile picture of the author JaceBarnett
    Yes... The JaceMan is still interested. Count me in if you find more interest hamerz.
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    • Profile picture of the author jboyd
      I am interested. I live near Carbondale, IL and have a daughter that lives in STL. I can combine a meeting and a visit, and she is heavily involved in a large virtual marketing group in STL and she may be interested in attending as well.

      Keep me posted.

      Oh....And BS and After meetings are good for me :-)

      Jay
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  • Profile picture of the author hamerz
    Hey Guys,

    Keep posting and the interest coming in. I'm leaving for vacation next week and can work on this when I get back. Like jboyd, if you have family and friends that might be ingterested - let them know, invite them, etc.

    How's a June timeframe looking for everyone? Interested in week days, evenings, weekends? I'm open to any.
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  • Profile picture of the author hamerz
    Hey Guys,

    Back from Vacation but off to NY for client visits this week and next.

    Any one interested in a meetup in June?

    Do you prefer weekends/weekdays, evenings?

    Where is everyone coming from?

    If I plan something for West St. Louis County - will that work?
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    • Profile picture of the author jboyd
      I will be in Chicago June 4-7. I am free from the 15th on. Prefer weekdays, but can go either way. Location is unimportant.

      Oop! Left out where I was coming from. Carbondale, IL area
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        Thanks JBOYD, anyone else??
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  • Profile picture of the author ronb4435
    Well I live in Joplin ,Missouri and there are only two Home Based Business companies that went from internet to brick and mortar Civic Marketing and Freedom Now with Jerry Meyer I think Paul Meyer [I only mentioned him because I saw his name in the Warrior Forums is Jerry's son] but any opportunity to meet with like minded individuals' is something I look forward to.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mopargrovis
    Hey Guys I'm in . I'm tired of sitting here day after day trying to figure this out on my own . Ofallon , Il. here . Ready for some face to face conversation and some new ideas .
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  • Profile picture of the author carpunky
    Hey, Count me in...Weekends are ok, but has to be after 4pm
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  • Profile picture of the author DuncSTL
    Im new to the boards, but interested.
    I have some to share, lot to learn.
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  • Profile picture of the author hamerz
    Ahhh... We are making some progress getting a group together in the Metro STL area. I was driving Friday and noticed a small strip mall off the highway with a unit that said Internet Marketing & Web Design. I'm going to head over there and see who they are and what they are up to.

    I'm in town this week, out of town next week, in town the following week (maybe), and then out of town the next following week.

    I'm keeping track of STL warriors and I'll be looking for a good-ish date and location to meet.
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  • Profile picture of the author hamerz
    I am in and out of town for work over the next few weeks.

    How is July looking?

    June is packed for me, my wife is due Aug 5th. So I am looking to get this together mid July.

    Thoughts?
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    • Profile picture of the author jboyd
      When and Where is all I need to know.
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  • Profile picture of the author xxxtremlyrisky1
    Is this dead or is anyone meeting? My partner and I are interested in getting together. We live 10 mins from downtown STL. Lets get something going ASAP.
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    • Profile picture of the author hamerz
      Hey Guys,

      Just letting you know that I am still planning a STL get together.

      I had hoped to have one in July but my soon to be born daughter has been keeping busy the last few weeks.

      I am in the Hospital with my wife to deliver as I type this. So now I am shooting for August. I've also bee scoping out good meeting locations. I have access to a couple of board rooms in West St. Louis County but I am looking closer into the City to make it as convienent as possible for those who have to travel a bit to meet.

      The STL County Library in Chesterfield, MO looks great. We just have to meet as a non-profit corproation to get the space so if someone has one - let me know.

      Any other suggestions on meeting locations- feel free to post them on this board.
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      • Profile picture of the author xxxtremlyrisky1
        Originally Posted by hamerz View Post

        I am in the Hospital with my wife to deliver as I type this.
        Congrats Hamerz! Like I said myself (@daxaurand) and my partner (@tytorelli) are very interested in getting together. Check us out on Twitter if you like.
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  • Profile picture of the author CarolRoss
    I found this thread confusing, since the dates go back many years and bounce all around. Let me know if you have something going. I'm near Lindbergh and Olive in St. Louis County.
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  • Profile picture of the author glasshalffull
    anybody still want to do this in STL? I'm willing to take over the reigns and give it a try. I have a meetup group page but will convert that to a facebook page where we can all keep in touch.

    I know it's the holiday season but I'm up for getting this going ASAP. drop me a line if you're interested.
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    • Profile picture of the author Qixit
      Looks like there are a good number interested in a mastermind meeting in STL.

      Hey, glasshalffull, if you are still willing to be the organizer.... please pick a date, time, and place!

      Thanks!
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      • Profile picture of the author Riq
        Count me in, I live outside of St Louis and prefer a location south of the city, i.e. fenton, so. county, someplace easy w/ free parking - possibly food avail. Some places (ponderosa like) allow room use in exchange for dinner purchase.
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  • Profile picture of the author jote123
    I'd be interested in a meeting. I'm brand new to all of this yet still have a little to share and a lot to learn....

    - jim
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  • Profile picture of the author satrap
    Oh boy, aren't I happy to see some neighbors here. I had posted a thread here a couple of months ago, looking for any STL and surroundings people, but got no response, so I though I was the oly one here.
    Any way, I dont have much experince in IM as I just got started and am in my learning days, but I would love to join the group and be able to meet some peole and hopfully learn from experinced guys. I live in florissant ( N Lindberg / 270). Please count me in. I would be able to attend almost anytime, anyday that works for others.
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  • Profile picture of the author propromelissa
    Has the group started meeting already?
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    • Profile picture of the author glasshalffull
      no, but let's put something together
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    • Profile picture of the author Ken Belanger
      I just moved to the Rolla area and would be more than willing to drive up to St Louis for a master mind meeting. I am kinda new to IM and not sure what I have to offer but let me know if this happens and I will shoot right up.. Weekends preferred though....thanks
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      • Profile picture of the author Qixit
        Let me know if a date and time is set. I'm in the O'Fallon area, just west of Chesterfield.

        Dave
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  • Profile picture of the author JayVance
    If there is still talk about this happening, I am very interested in attending. I live about 30 minutes south of down town St. Louis.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Ramsey
    I'm moving to St. Peters in April - so I'll be keeping an eye out for this.
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  • Profile picture of the author wfjh
    Anything going on yet in St. Louis? Let me know, I would be interested..

    JIM
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    • Profile picture of the author tgo
      Hey guys, did anything ever get off the ground?
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  • Profile picture of the author jake28
    Anyone that has or was trying to get something together please PM me. I have some access to some decent office locations in Saint Louis and would like to get something going. There are people scattered all around so if we just have something in the city it makes it fair and accessible for everyone willing to commute.
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    • Profile picture of the author mikepillman
      I am in the Lake of The Ozarks but I am originally from STL so let me know if this group gets rolling and I would be happy to make a trip to STL. I am attending Affiliate Summit West in Vegas January 8th - 11th. I would be willing to bring some things I have learned in the past to the table. Get ahold of me on here or even facebook, twitter or skype.

      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author wfjh
    Hey guys, I am interested in helping organizing a St. Louis Group....

    Just PM with your email. I already have several people interested and on the list..

    JIM
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    • Profile picture of the author DeannaL
      Originally Posted by wfjh View Post

      Hey guys, I am interested in helping organizing a St. Louis Group....

      Just PM with your email. I already have several people interested and on the list..

      JIM
      I'm very interested in joining this group. I tried pm-ing, but don't have the ability to on this site. Please contact me at your earliest convenience
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  • Profile picture of the author neford
    Hey guys found this thread on here I'm in St Louis if this is going to happen I would like to be contacted

    Norman
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    Also interested in this
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    • Profile picture of the author elrhino
      Hello all - I'm in the Chesterfield valley area and we can meet in our conference room which holds about 25 or so.

      PM me if you want to meet up or need some help with anything as I've been online since 2006 and know just about all there is to know (and have the credit card statements to prove it!). I've got several sites ranging from membership sites to ecommerce to info product marketing and then some.
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  • Profile picture of the author jewel3000
    Hey,

    Did you all get together? I'd like to attend when/if you plan to meet Spring 2011.

    Regards!
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  • Profile picture of the author RyanParenti
    Whats the status with this group? Anyone doing anything?
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    • Profile picture of the author glasshalffull
      I've setup a facebook page and gmail account where we can connect and get to know each other and start a group and get together.

      St. Louis Internet Marketing Group (The S.L.I.M. Group) | Facebook

      I hope this can be an area where we can discuss issues, ideas, and the like.

      I'm not setting this group up for tire kickers or people not motivated to move forward, this is for people who are taking action and aren't afraid to speak up and talk the biz.

      I've tried meetups before and it turned into me being the only person talking...explaining what a wordpress blog is and giving advice on where to buy hosting.

      If that's where you are right now, you can find that here in the WF and thru google.

      Once you get into the business and have started, then you are welcome to the group and we'll help you in anyway we can.

      I want this group to be people who take action, risk, want to talk about it, and want to ask questions and offer advice.

      Introduce yourself and click like so that you can get updates....

      I'd like to get a group together as soon as possible, maybe a week or 2...probably leaning towards 2 as I'm going to head down to Joplin this weekend to offer my help and put my hands to use.

      St. Louis Internet Marketing Group (The S.L.I.M. Group) | Facebook

      Look forward to meeting you all...let's get with it!
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  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Schindler
    I'm not a WF member but I'm an affiliate marketer, since 98', from STL and we have a semi-mastermind group in STL already. Mostly affiliates and bh seo guys. We usually meet at a bar or sports bar for lunch, shoot the **** and drink some beer. Laid back and non-biz type of setting. We just want to know what works, hot offers, and brings the most traffic.

    Mostly CPA, FB Ads, Mailing, BH talk... not too much ebook-selling type or stuff like how do I setup a wordpress blog. Most of us go to ASW every year to party.

    Also, we have a 24/7 private IRC room (which is key...) it's like a virtual mastermind group with constant sharing... the more I think about it is lunches are usually when we are bored and want to get out. But it's always nice to meet and BS with the people in your online group... it builds trust, makes the flow of information easier, brings oppurtunities to do JV's, collaborate, and run some partnerships.

    Since a lot of people don't have 50 posts to PM and because of FB privacy options I opened up an IRC Chat room to communicate. Drop in anytime. My IRC is on 24/7.

    Here is the room info:

    Network: irc.freenode.net
    Room: #slimg

    No room pw for now.

    How bout this... why doesn't everyone drop in, bs a little, and we can all decide on a place to meet. Me and the other guys usually like to hit up Helen's but I really don't care.

    PS- If you are new to irc... most IM clients like pidgin let you create account and join IRC chatrooms.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Ramsey
    Alright guys, I'm here in St. Louis now, so let's get this bad boy rolling!

    I'm going to start a new thread because this one's just a little bit old. I'll post it in here when it's up.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Ramsey
    Alrighty - here she be: http://www.warriorforum.com/local-me...ml#post4115055
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  • Profile picture of the author glasshalffull
    There's been a time to meet setup for next week...here are the details i copied from the facebook fanpage if anyone is interested.

    Tues, July 12th 12:00pm at Helen Fitzgerald's (Bar area is good for casual, laid back biz lunches) in Sunset Hills.

    any questions or comments send me a message.

    Let's get together and gain some momentum!
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  • Profile picture of the author glasshalffull
    coming to st. louis Aug. 6, good place to meet fellow online entrepreneurs. I'll be there

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  • Profile picture of the author glasshalffull
    we're trying to get people together for another meeting in St. Louis possibly tomorrow or the next few days. anyone interested in getting together??
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