Internet Marketing Seminars

dougkpga · 06-16-2009, 10:11 AM

What are your experiences?

Bought any products?

Formed any key relationships?

Anything to beware of?

How do you prepare for them?

waysofmylife · 06-16-2009, 10:18 AM

I went to a few I found on Linkedin.

From a business stand-point the relationships I was able to build on and grow excellent.

MikeAmbrosio · 06-16-2009, 11:09 AM

If you are looking to form relationships - go.

Forget what you hear about "pitchfests" being worthless. It's one of the best and fastest ways to meet people and possibly set up JV's.

Last weekend I went to JV Alert Live in D.C. and now I have a few new possible projects, one with author Stephanie Frank, one with Ken McArthur...

You get the idea.

If you don't want to spend money on the back room tables, leave your credit cards home.

Every time I go I fatten my rolodex. Cool stuff.

Mike

YellowDot Software · 06-16-2009, 11:22 AM

Yes, the main point is to make contacts at any kind of affiliate meetup. If you go to just listen to the lectures you'll miss out.

So brush up on the people skills, have fun partying with some people, and just get your name out there. Having friends in the industry is much better than having all the knowledge in the industry

CDarklock · 06-16-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeAmbrosio

Forget what you hear about "pitchfests" being worthless.

Added point: you get to watch someone make a pitch, AND watch the reactions of their prospects. That's worth its weight in gold. When do you ever get to do that on the internet?

Christophe Young · 06-16-2009, 11:35 AM

If you ever get a chance, check out a Learning Annex seminar. These things are hilarious. You do learn some good stuff but the sales pitches are beyond obnoxious. But they work. After one particular presentation was finished, I couldn't believe the number of people running to the back tables credit card in hand.

Definitely leave the card at home if you go.

ChrisMarx · 06-16-2009, 11:51 AM

The only one I have experience with wasn't really a pitchfest, a lot of good content was given out.

The most valuable part for me was meeting other people who were more successful though. After talking with a few different people who had online businesses that were making money, suddenly everything became very possible.
Afterwards I was more motivated than ever!

Cindi Dawson · 06-16-2009, 12:05 PM

I categorize seminars into two groups -- the pitchfests and the non-pitchfests. Regardless of which you attend, it's very helpful to decide before you go what you want to get out of the event ... new JV partners, new affiliates, new projects, new products, etc.

I always make it a point to list 5 things I want to bring home with me from the earlier categories. Most of the time I do not purchase at these events, but rather collect new contacts. And it's important, at least to me, to make contacts on all levels -- just learning (those I can help), those already making money (my peers), and those who know more than I do (to keep me motivated and always learning).

If I find myself at a pitchfest and I am tempted to buy, I stop and ask myself, "Will this product or service take me closer to my business goal?" If I can't answer with a resounding "yes," I pass on the option and move on, no matter how great the pressure or temptation to buy.

In this world of virtual relationships, I highly value live events because I can finally associate an in-person experience with a voice or a face. I love sharing meals with people because you literally create a memory together. Very important.

Just one more tip ... if you are looking specifically for a non-pitchfest event, check out Mark Hendricks' ISS conferences. You will never see a credit card machine anywhere on the premises. But the content and attendees are unbelievable!

Just my two cents' worth but I hope that helps.

Mreese601@gmail.com · 06-16-2009, 12:25 PM

Seminars are great! Go network with other, pitch fest or not, Great way to meet like minded people. Remember the more seminars you go too the wealthy you become. Don't ever stop learning.

Mark Hendricks · 11-14-2009, 12:40 PM

Look for these traits...

- top speakers and coaches
- education and workshop (rather than salespitch focus)
- Q and A time
- networking time with others

A suggestion for January of 2010:
Internet Super Stars Conference

Best,
Mark Hendricks

Scott Ames · 11-14-2009, 02:06 PM

Don't forget one aspect of seminars that is fun. Many times they are held in a nice travel destination such as Vegas. You get to go on a nice tax deductible trip, learn some good stuff, and perhaps bring the family.

06-16-2009, 10:11 AM	#1
dougkpga Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gold Coast,Australia , . Posts: 26 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? What are your experiences? Bought any products? Formed any key relationships? Anything to beware of? How do you prepare for them?

06-16-2009, 10:18 AM	#2
waysofmylife Warrior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? I went to a few I found on Linkedin. From a business stand-point the relationships I was able to build on and grow excellent.

06-16-2009, 11:09 AM	#3
MikeAmbrosio Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,596 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 389 Thanked 483 Times in 304 Posts Contact Info	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? If you are looking to form relationships - go. Forget what you hear about "pitchfests" being worthless. It's one of the best and fastest ways to meet people and possibly set up JV's. Last weekend I went to JV Alert Live in D.C. and now I have a few new possible projects, one with author Stephanie Frank, one with Ken McArthur... You get the idea. If you don't want to spend money on the back room tables, leave your credit cards home. Every time I go I fatten my rolodex. Cool stuff. Mike

06-16-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
YellowDot Software We Do Service Right War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 164 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Contact Info	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? Yes, the main point is to make contacts at any kind of affiliate meetup. If you go to just listen to the lectures you'll miss out. So brush up on the people skills, have fun partying with some people, and just get your name out there. Having friends in the industry is much better than having all the knowledge in the industry
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06-16-2009, 11:35 AM	#6
Christophe Young Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 586 Thanks: 53 Thanked 92 Times in 76 Posts Contact Info	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? If you ever get a chance, check out a Learning Annex seminar. These things are hilarious. You do learn some good stuff but the sales pitches are beyond obnoxious. But they work. After one particular presentation was finished, I couldn't believe the number of people running to the back tables credit card in hand. Definitely leave the card at home if you go.

06-16-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
ChrisMarx The Piano Man War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: seattle Posts: 47 Thanks: 20 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? The only one I have experience with wasn't really a pitchfest, a lot of good content was given out. The most valuable part for me was meeting other people who were more successful though. After talking with a few different people who had online businesses that were making money, suddenly everything became very possible. Afterwards I was more motivated than ever!
	Just had my first $200/month with affiliate sales!!! Woohoo!!! :)

06-16-2009, 12:05 PM	#8
Cindi Dawson Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? I categorize seminars into two groups -- the pitchfests and the non-pitchfests. Regardless of which you attend, it's very helpful to decide before you go what you want to get out of the event ... new JV partners, new affiliates, new projects, new products, etc. I always make it a point to list 5 things I want to bring home with me from the earlier categories. Most of the time I do not purchase at these events, but rather collect new contacts. And it's important, at least to me, to make contacts on all levels -- just learning (those I can help), those already making money (my peers), and those who know more than I do (to keep me motivated and always learning). If I find myself at a pitchfest and I am tempted to buy, I stop and ask myself, "Will this product or service take me closer to my business goal?" If I can't answer with a resounding "yes," I pass on the option and move on, no matter how great the pressure or temptation to buy. In this world of virtual relationships, I highly value live events because I can finally associate an in-person experience with a voice or a face. I love sharing meals with people because you literally create a memory together. Very important. Just one more tip ... if you are looking specifically for a non-pitchfest event, check out Mark Hendricks' ISS conferences. You will never see a credit card machine anywhere on the premises. But the content and attendees are unbelievable! Just my two cents' worth but I hope that helps.
	Cindi Dawson The Multimedia Strategist

06-16-2009, 12:25 PM	#9
Mreese601@gmail.com HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sontag, MS Posts: 130 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? Seminars are great! Go network with other, pitch fest or not, Great way to meet like minded people. Remember the more seminars you go too the wealthy you become. Don't ever stop learning.
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11-14-2009, 12:40 PM	#10
Mark Hendricks Mark Hendricks War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 70 Thanks: 15 Thanked 24 Times in 12 Posts Social Networking	Look for these traits... Look for these traits... - top speakers and coaches - education and workshop (rather than salespitch focus) - Q and A time - networking time with others A suggestion for January of 2010: Internet Super Stars Conference Best, Mark Hendricks
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11-14-2009, 02:06 PM	#11
Scott Ames Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West of Rockies Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 363 Thanked 665 Times in 325 Posts	Re: Internet Marketing Seminars - How Useful Are They? Don't forget one aspect of seminars that is fun. Many times they are held in a nice travel destination such as Vegas. You get to go on a nice tax deductible trip, learn some good stuff, and perhaps bring the family.
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