Philadelphia (tri-state)

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Local meetings (possibly monthly) & mastermind group for people in the Greater Philadelphia / tri-State area...

First meeting is Saturday November 1, 2008, location TBA.

Please post if you're interested in this meeting group.

Brian
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    I am in Harrisburg and interested in this group.

    Charles
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  • Profile picture of the author Adam Kenzington
    Hey Brian,

    I'm in Dover, Delaware but I'd take the drive.

    Let me know.

    Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author JLP
    I also live in Delaware and am interested, depending on location. Thank you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Grossman
    I live in Philadelphia. What do Warriors do when they congregate?
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  • Profile picture of the author BrainDance
    I'll be in Lancaster in December for good, keep me in mind for the next one!
    Linda
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    We could meet up Saturday anyway if people are still interested.

    Any takers?

    I live just north of the city, in Montgomery County. Center City is convenient for me, but in looking at where people are coming from - Delaware, West Chester, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, somewhere close to I-476 and Rt 30 (St. David's) might be a good choice.
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    What is the status of this group? I hope it's not DOA ... can we resuscitate it?



    Kay E.
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  • Profile picture of the author ajk100
    Saturdays are hard for me in the mornings. I am hoping that the group would meet later in the day after noon?
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    • Profile picture of the author KEY
      looks like this has gone soft?

      anyone still interested? I have a lot on my 'to-do-list' in the next months...but say in January?
      I could set up a part of the forum for the Tri-State area on a site for marketing/masterminds that I will be starting. it may be easier to keep up to date that way? (or then again it may not! as it would be yet another place to stop by and check in at!)

      PM me with your thoughts and ideas.

      KEY
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  • Profile picture of the author JLP
    Afternoons also better for me, mainly cause I'm incoherent mornings. Was hoping would happen this Saturday (tomorrow), but looks like it fizzled. Will work on client's site instead if nothing gets posted here. I've subscribed to thread, so will check in.
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    I'm certainly still interested and flexible as far as time, I just want to see this happen. In fact I'm still willing to meet tomorrow.

    As far as ongoing - an idea that occurred to me is the possibility of an in-person gathering once a month and a virtual gathering once a month; that might make it easier to include folks who live further out. I used to belong to a networking group that did that.

    Kay
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    • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
      Just started looking further than WSO's, came across the Local Meetings area and found this for my area. But, it looks like it died before it was actually born.

      Is it dead?

      Al
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      • Profile picture of the author Wischillionaire
        Just joined. Let's get this group back on track. Send me a Private Message or email me so we can see who is still interested. Let's do this!
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        • Profile picture of the author Brian Edmondson
          Based on views, it seems this could be one of the largest local groups, but with only 21 responses "saying" they'd attend, I'm not optimistic about actual attendance.

          I'm willing to put this thing together if I can get enough early adopters on board to help build and grow this chapter.

          PM me if you're serious about attending a local group and we'll get it going.

          Brian T. Edmondson
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          • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
            I'm interested as I'm just getting started. However, from looking at everyones locations it appears that we are all spread out. Delaware, West Chester, Trenton even Harrisburg that equates to on average drive times of 30-60 minutes each way. As we all know there is always a no show rate of probably 70-80% as things do come up and it is snow season.

            I'm in the Pottstown area right in the corner of Montgomery / Chester / Berks counties.

            So, maybe to get more onboard,
            What can be expected from a local warrior group?
            What are your expectations of the group?

            I'll leave it a very high level and broad questions and hope to get some good responses. Responses should help decide if there is enough interest to sustain and grow.

            Since I'm posting the questions, I'll start it off as it is only fair.
            I'd be looking for support, brainstorming, advice, feedback, JV, etc.
            I'm not looking to be sold as I get plenty of that in my in-box daily. Utilizing services and paying is one thing but if this will be just a network / business card exchange / give me your money.... I'm not interested, I can get all that without the drive time. Just being upfront and honest.

            Others?
            Al
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            • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
              Good idea but, seems unlikely.

              Al
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Cho
    Let's get this going! Who's available next week? Anyone? or next next week!
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  • Profile picture of the author Tenzo
    My Schedule is pretty hectic, but I could make it to Philly any Sunday. I would also be willing to facilitate something in the Harrisburg area if people would be interested-anything from a occasional or regular lunch meeting, to a bigger event if enough people are interested.

    Warmly,
    Kevin
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  • Profile picture of the author FJB
    I second Tenzo's suggestion that we meet some Sunday in Philly.
    Why not shoot for one in January after the holidays?

    Frank
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    • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
      I third the suggestion. Let's just do it.

      Kay
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    Sunday in philly...how about last Sunday in Jan.
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    Last Sunday in Jan @Unos KoP...okay now if we start with a date and a venue, someone can suggest something better if that is not good.
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    • Profile picture of the author Tenzo
      I'm in for the last Sunday @KoP I'm looking forward to it.

      Regards,
      Kevin
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    • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
      I'm in, however ....

      Originally Posted by Charles Harper View Post

      Last Sunday in Jan @Unos KoP...okay now if we start with a date and a venue, someone can suggest something better if that is not good.
      If I am not mistaken, Uno's is no longer in King of Prussia. There's one 4mi East, in Plymouth Meeting.

      Uno Chicago Grill: Locations
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    • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
      I was without my pc for about a month and now getting my head back in to the game. Last sunday in Jan at Unos KoP sounds good so far.

      What about a time?

      Guess it will be a get to know each other kind of thing and hopefully move forward?

      Al
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    Will there be beer?
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    Ok, I am going to suggest a time of 1:30 PM.
    Last Sunday in January is January 25th.
    Uno's, Plymouth Meeting PA, 4 miles east of King of Prussia. That is now the closest Uno's to K of P.

    It's right off of the Plymouth Meeting exit of I-476.

    Here is the Mapquest:

    Map of Uno Chicago Grill, 1009 Ridge Pike Conshohocken, PA by MapQuest
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    Uno's at 1:30 pm...sounds like a plan.

    Charles
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    • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
      I'm in, barring any last minute child care issue. Can't leave him home alone.
      Jan 25th at 1:30 Uno's Plymouth Meeting:

      Uno Chicago Grill
      1009 Ridge Pike
      Plymouth Meeting
      Conshohocken, PA 19428
      610-825-3050

      Meet in the Bar area???
      I guess they have one, never been to Uno's.

      Al
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  • Profile picture of the author RichardP
    So, is this firm -

    Jan 25th at 1:30 Uno's Plymouth Meeting ?

    Uno Chicago Grill
    1009 Ridge Pike
    Plymouth Meeting
    Conshohocken, PA 19428
    610-825-3050

    I'm interested and would be driving there from Bucks County

    Richard
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  • Profile picture of the author DH Harris
    I'm interested if they are going to be held in Philadelphia.
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    I plan to be there.
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    I still plan to be there. I will look something like my profile picture.

    Charles
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  • Profile picture of the author Tenzo
    I'm going to try. I just got word that my brother might come in from out of state, so if he does that may affect my plans. Maybe not, as I'm trying to get him to investigate IM.

    Regards,
    Kevin
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    • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
      I'll be there too. I also look something like my picture .........
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      • Profile picture of the author Blue Blaster
        I'll try to be there. I live in South Jersey.
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    My fam will be coming but they do not want to sit and listen to IM talk.

    Charles
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    • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
      Well, I got there at 1:20, Grabbed a seat at the bar at 1:40, Figured I'd have a tall cold one while I waited, Finished the tall cold one at 2:05 and left.

      Had to have the tall cold one so, it wasn't a total waste of time.

      Al
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    There were only four of us but it was a great meetup. I'm looking forward to the next one! Thanks guys!
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    Hey Al - just saw your post. I had transportation issues and didn't get there until about 2:30. The others were already at a table but I'm not sure when they got there. Sorry you missed us.
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
      Hey Al...Yeah sorry we missed you.

      I was there at about 1:40 and asked the person at the hostess stand if there were other marketers there. She seemed to be rather clueless.

      There were only four of us, but we had a great time.

      Katherine, Mike and Ron...very nice meeting you in person.

      Charles

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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    What do you guys think...maybe we can try quarterly or semi-annually?

    Charles
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  • Profile picture of the author E. Fire
    At least quarterly; maybe bimonthly. I'd be willing to meet monthly but I know that's a lot for most people.
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    • Profile picture of the author grahamg4
      Charles I saw you. You looked right at me. At first I thought it might be you but, then I saw your family follow in and figured just another family coming in. Your kids had matching jackets if I remember correctly. I was tired and I guess walking up to total strangers and asking if they are Warriors didn't seem like a good idea.

      I asked the hostess and yes she had no idea what I was talking about. I looked around and it looked like all families so, grabbed a seat at the end of the bar where I could watch through the windows. Guess I figured I was early and therefore the first, guess I was wrong.

      The hostess was a kid so, I guess being clueless fits. I wish she would of had a clue rather than just a sort of no idea stare.

      Oh well, life goes on. I did enjoy the beer.

      I would like to get an idea of how it went.

      Al
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeHumphreys
        Originally Posted by grahamg4 View Post

        Charles I saw you. You looked right at me. At first I thought it might be you but, then I saw your family follow in and figured just another family coming in. Your kids had matching jackets if I remember correctly. I was tired and I guess walking up to total strangers and asking if they are Warriors didn't seem like a good idea.

        I asked the hostess and yes she had no idea what I was talking about. I looked around and it looked like all families so, grabbed a seat at the end of the bar where I could watch through the windows. Guess I figured I was early and therefore the first, guess I was wrong.

        The hostess was a kid so, I guess being clueless fits. I wish she would of had a clue rather than just a sort of no idea stare.

        Oh well, life goes on. I did enjoy the beer.

        I would like to get an idea of how it went.

        Al
        Al, sounds like you may have been looking at the wrong group of people. According to the bartender, I missed you by about 5 minutes. I waited about 30 minutes and then went to leave. That's when one of the hostess asked me if I was looking for someone and mentioned that they had put everyone at a table in the back of the restaurant.

        It was a completely different group of people than the table that I thought might be Warriors.

        Overall, it was pretty good for a first-time get together. I had trouble finding the place or else I would have gotten there sooner.

        Quarterly would be doable for me. Monthly would not.

        Meetings like this, I always say the more the merrier.

        Take care,

        Mike
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        • Profile picture of the author Blue Blaster
          I got lost and that was after asking directions two times. Hope to make it next time.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
    Hey All,

    Nice to see people trying to get together.

    Don't be discouraged by the attendance. My first one had 10, then the second one 4. But the third had 36, the fourth had over 50 and our last one we held on Long Island and we had between 20 and 30.

    Committing to a monthly meeting with people from all over is difficult. My suggestion is to meet in person 2 to 4 times per year and then do monthly or even weekly on line masterminds. These can be very effective.

    If you do another one, let me know. I'll try to get down there. Been trying to get together with Brian now for a while anyway. Plus, I will make sure he comes.

    Mike
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  • Profile picture of the author Jim Carpenter
    I just found this thread. Please send me a pm whenever your getting a meeting together. I live near Wilmington De.

    Thanks

    Jim
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    • Profile picture of the author bat55w
      I am new to this and very interested in meeting people who have had some success. I live in Lansdale, Montco. Let me know when the next meeting is.

      tom
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    Alright everyone...how about the last Sunday(s) in April, June and September at Uno's in Plymouth Meeting.

    Charles
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    Is there a way to send out PMs to a group?

    CTHarper
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  • Profile picture of the author bat55w
    I am definitely game for that. I think its a good idea to set a standard time that people can plan around. As far as emailing, we could just exchange emails and set up a list privately.
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    Unless someone objects...I will set up a no solicitation email list with Aweber.

    Charles
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  • Profile picture of the author Revollusion
    I'd be interested in something in the Philly even South Jersey area as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author smapdi636
    I'm interested in meeting up -- I'm in S. NJ. Got some info to share and more to learn. I'll meet one-on-one at a Starbucks if we can help one another out - let's make some $$$!
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  • Profile picture of the author writetale
    hey, group...

    also in south jersey and interested in a SJ/Philly group. please add me to the notification email.

    in the meantime, is there some kind of online/virtual meeting we can get going?
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  • Profile picture of the author FJB
    Sorry I missed the meeting. Any chance of a new date?

    FJB
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  • Profile picture of the author MarthaD.
    Hey, anyone still holding meetings in this area??? I see the last post was in Jan. '09 but nothing since. I'm in Malvern, PA (about 20 miles west of Phila.) and would be very interested in attending a local group.
    Any updates on this?
    Sorry, just noticed last posts were in Apr. '09 but still would like to keep up with any future meetings.
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    • Profile picture of the author mrich0245
      Finally I found a thread where people were meeting in the philadelphia area.

      Please let me know the next scheduled meeting time, I will try my best to make it.

      thanks

      Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    Hello Everyone:

    I am willing to get us started again.

    We missed April.

    How is the last weekend in July at the Uno's in Wyomissing, PA?

    Charles
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      • Profile picture of the author AmyKz
        Did the end of July meeting happen? Is there a group? Brian, you and I were both in Joel Comm's contest together two summers ago. I'd love to meet in person.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sean Kreuz
    I am in Quakertown and I would definitely be interested in attending.
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    Is there a meeting coming up soon in Philly or KoP?
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