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Hey folks... Happy Holidays

Couldn't find a Chicago Mastermind, so making this post.

Anyone in the Chicago area interested in getting together twice a month - near Oakbrook?

Let me know and we'll get something planned.

Jeff
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    • Profile picture of the author chrisnegro
      I'm an hour west of Joliet.....hmmm !
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  • Profile picture of the author david-forer
    i am in milwaukee
    if the group gets going i would drive down
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  • Profile picture of the author MAKOTO YAMAGUCHI
    Are you guys doing mastermind meeting? I want to know if I can participate.
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    • Profile picture of the author sirtom
      I'm in Joliet... and I'm definitely down for getting together (driving isn't really a problem to be, oakbrook isn't too far..). Hopefully we can all work something out tho, that would rock.
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  • Profile picture of the author RaynayValles
    I'm in the city, so if people read this thread later, maybe we can do a get- together in Chicago.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alibaba
    Hi All,

    Love the idea, I suggest Feb 21 (sat) as tentative date - if we can get even 3-4 people that would be a good start.

    Jeff - you can suggest time/loc and I will be there

    Alauddin
    ps: I am in Des Plaines, so Oak Brook or any other loc in the area will work for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author Batman
    I live in Lombard..
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  • Profile picture of the author DennisM
    Southwest suburbs of Chicago here. Near Orland Park. Anyone still interested in meeting?
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  • Profile picture of the author chrisnegro
    I'm in down the road until I'm seriously freed up with my time. My business is expoding right now -- hard to get away!

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  • Profile picture of the author Ken Preuss
    Hi all,

    I just posted an announcement for a mastermind lunch group for Chicago-are IM'ers:

    http://www.warriorforum.com/local-me...-luncheon.html

    Hope you can make it. Let me know.

    Best regards,
    Ken
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  • Profile picture of the author marshalfirth
    Just wanted to let you all know about the Chicago Affiliate Marketing Meetup Group:
    The Chicago Affiliate Marketing Meetup Group (Chicago, IL) - Meetup.com

    Next meeting is June 17th downtown. see the link for me info.
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    • Profile picture of the author Omar05
      I know I'm a little late but were you able to get the "Mastermind Group" off the ground.

      I would be interest to join.

      Greg

      What do I have to do??
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  • Profile picture of the author Todd S
    Hey Jeff

    Count me in I'm in Lombard and it would be great to meet for a mastermind

    Todd
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    • Profile picture of the author Liesel
      Did anything ever get going with the Chicago group?? I'm in the city so I would interested in meeting.
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      • Profile picture of the author azizali88
        Hey there all seems like this thread is dead, did any of you geneouses get together? I am in romeoville so I see many of you are in Joliet or the city or in Cook county area. I think we can meet up anywhere and have our mastermind.
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  • Profile picture of the author KevinK3
    I am in downtown chicago, near the sears tower in the west loop.

    Would love to be a part of a mastermind group.

    There seems to be a lot of people around here that are interested yet this still hasn't taken off yet... let's make it happen!

    Respond if you're interested and let's get something organized.
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  • Profile picture of the author hgeorgako
    Ok. It seems that there is enough interest for a mastermind here in Chicago.

    I will propose a location and day/time downtown (loop) where we can all hopefully meet and discuss.
    I recommend Greektown (Halsted and Jackson) a place called 9 Muses. We can meet there for drinks/dinner and take it to the next level.
    Proposed date: July 13, 5pm

    Email me if this works for you guys/gals.

    HarryG.
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    • Profile picture of the author KevinK3
      Originally Posted by hgeorgako View Post

      Ok. It seems that there is enough interest for a mastermind here in Chicago.

      I will propose a location and day/time downtown (loop) where we can all hopefully meet and discuss.
      I recommend Greektown (Halsted and Jackson) a place called 9 Muses. We can meet there for drinks/dinner and take it to the next level.
      Proposed date: July 13, 5pm

      Email me if this works for you guys/gals.

      HarryG.
      Sounds good, greektown is awesome, I actually live a couple blocks away so I'm definitely down. I haven't been to 9 muses but there's a place called Pegasus on 130 s halsted, on the corner of halsted and adams. It's got an awesome rooftop dining/bar area with a view of the whole city and some killer sangrias so that's another possibility for drinks and discussion. I'm cool either way.

      For anyone who doesn't live in the city, the surrounding suburbs, or simply doesn't want to drive - the downtown metra train station is only like a 5-7 minute walk away. You could easily hop on the metra with your laptop, do some work on the way and avoid all the traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author allinet
    I am also interested in meeting, however downtown CHI is not good for me. Somewhere centrally located for the majority would be better IMHO.

    Oliver
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  • Profile picture of the author KevinK3
    it wont let me post my email or PM people so if you need anymore details please email me below at...

    kevin

    kurgansky

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    gmail.com

    no spaces between anything
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    • Profile picture of the author hgeorgako
      PM sent Kevin.

      Anyone else interested in meeting up at Pegasus Greektown? Hit us up. Let's get the ball rolling!

      HarryG.
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      • Profile picture of the author Freeman77
        Hey -- I'd like to join. I'm on the northside of the city. I'll send a PM!
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        • Profile picture of the author hgeorgako
          Guys and Gals,

          We have 4 members confirmed thus far for the July 13th meeting.
          Time and date is still amenable to change.

          Email or PM me to include you in the list.
          More than likely, the meeting place will be somewhere around Greektown.

          Harry G.
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  • Profile picture of the author flipunderwood
    I just retired with a goal of creating multiple websites for African-American consumers. If a Chicago-area Mastermind group gets started, I would be interested. I live in the city near Midway airport. I am a student protege of Dan Kuschell's Prosperity Based Living mentorship program. My first web site is up and runningcalled African-American Shopping Network.
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  • Profile picture of the author KevinK3
    Hope everyone is still good for tomorrow.

    I'm in, though I don't think I'll be able to make it by 5 pm.

    Around 6 would probably be better for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author hgeorgako
      Unfortunately, 6pm doesn't work for me.
      We can either postpone or hold a partial member meeting.

      I vote we change the date/time to something more convenient for all.

      Harry G.
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  • Profile picture of the author RaymondRigney
    I'm in the grayslake round lake area. Is there anyone out there? PM me

    Thank you Raymond
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    • Profile picture of the author Explorer_101
      Did anything ever take off on the Mastermind Group? I'm in the North suburbs in Gurnee. I see someone here from Grayslake. Any one still up for it?
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  • Profile picture of the author marshalfirth
    The chicago affiliate meetup at meetup.com is still going strong. We will have another meetup in August. Join the site for updates.
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    • Profile picture of the author davekent1
      I'm based about 35 miles SW of Chicago in Woodridge, IL. I'd sure like to be in on any August and further meetings for the affiliates and Internet Marketing mastermind groups. Is there room for one more, and how do I get involved? Thanks for any info and schedules/locations, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author chicagopatty
    Hello Fellow Chicagoans,
    I am also in Lombard and belong to a couple of local mastermind groups already. One of them meets in the condo lobby of my building (or we can go out to the patio if it's nice out). There is free parking of course and we are still meeting free after several years because it's kind of in the middle. It's less than 30 from downtown Chicago and about the same from West Chicago. We have a guy from Indiana that makes it in less than an hour. I think there were two others in this thread from Lombard.

    There are also two Dan Kennedy groups in the area...Mark's group meets in Oakbrook and Steve's group meets in Schaumburg. I went to a free DK meeting over the weekend for an all-day seminar with Les Brown, Bill Walsh (Angel investor) and several others. The DK meetings are only free for a couple of months, but it's great networking if your target is small businesses that don't know/want to learn how to do things themselves, but do know the value of marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author ecerda
    Did anything ever materialize from this thread? I am looking to join or create a group in the Naperville/Bolingbrook Area. Please let me know if you have interest.
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    • @ecerda: I am interested in meeting up. Let me know when and where.
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      • Profile picture of the author DennisM
        Hello,

        I'm in the Oak Brook/Lombard area and I live in the southwest suburbs. I'm definitely interested.

        Please post when and where. Then, PM me as I may not get back to this thread.

        Thanks,
        Dennis
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        • can't PM. PM me if you are interested in meeting up. We can set up day and time to meet up.
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  • Profile picture of the author stealthpromo
    I can set up a chicago meeting downtown or in Wicker Park
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  • Profile picture of the author Gyroballer
    I'm interested in knowing if there's a mastermind group for us chicagoans. I live in the north subs Glenview) and would love to participate. Looking forward to responses!
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  • Profile picture of the author Manish V
    Im around the Morton Grove area...Lets get together
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    • Profile picture of the author Explorer_101
      Originally Posted by KyaRe View Post

      Im around the Morton Grove area...Lets get together
      Did anything ever take off on the Mastermind Group? I'm in the North suburbs in Gurnee. I see someone here from Grayslake. Any one still up for it?
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  • Profile picture of the author Estrelita
    Hi,

    I'm relatively a newbie, interested in joining IM meetings in Naperville, Oak Brook, Lombard area. Who should I contact?

    Thanks,
    Estrelita
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    • Profile picture of the author m1522632
      I am in Chicago too...
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    Lombard here
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  • Profile picture of the author Manish V
    Anybody interested in a meeting in the next 2 weeks? We can meet up by desplaines area
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  • Profile picture of the author choyax
    chi town lets get this going
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  • Profile picture of the author jpeguero
    I'm in Chicago... Logan Square area.

    Juan
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    I'm in McHenry County (NW Suburbs)
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    • Profile picture of the author erosdave
      I'm in Ingleside (roundlake area)
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      • Profile picture of the author centsible
        I am not a mastermind, but I would like to join and become one!
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  • Profile picture of the author pattywan
    Yes I would like to join I live in Bartlett and can go to any location but only can do Thurs,Sat,or Sun nights PM me if anyone is getting together in August
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    • Profile picture of the author slappytheking
      Is this Chicago group still going? I'd love to sit in!
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    What is the meeting info and schedule?
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  • Profile picture of the author TianaBanana
    I'm located in the city, I'd love to go. I'm up on the north side, there's a 24 hour Starbucks in Lincoln Park and one near Wrigleyville, plus I go downtown to the Harold Washington Library at least once a week!
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  • Profile picture of the author BuyGiftsItems
    I'm in the city, so if people read this thread later, maybe we can do a get- together in Chicago.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chicago87
    Hello everyone, I live in Chicago and I am very interested in meeting. Please PM me and/or post in this thread if you are serious about forming a local mastermind group in Chicago.
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  • Profile picture of the author benjammin
    Into getting in with a great mastermind group ! I'm in Arlington Heights.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freedom Media
      Hey All,

      I'm in the Elgin area and very interested in developing a local mastermind.
      PM me or reply to this post.

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    i may join this? it is nice stuff
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  • Profile picture of the author vero
    Hey everyone.. So what is going on with forming a mastermind group? I live in Chicago but I am willing to travel to any burb if necessary, I am very interested on this. Let's do it. It would be highly beneficial for all of us
    Anyone?
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    • Profile picture of the author Freedom Media
      Hey Chicagoans...I'm definitely in - as mentioned above I'm in the northwest burbs but can meet anywhere in the area once a month or so.
      Does anyone have any ideas for a February meeting?
      Best,
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  • Profile picture of the author gmil88
    I'm in the northwest suburbs as well. A monthly meeting would be great. Let's make something happen.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freedom Media
      OK Cool. Does anyone have a preference on day or time?
      I am pretty open but for the people with a day job possibly something in the evening during the week?
      Maybe a Wednesday or Thursday evening?
      City or burbs...? Being in the burbs I'm partial to somewhere like Schaumburg - easy parking and easy access to all major expressways...just some ideas so we can get this going -
      I can't PM on here yet.
      You can email me direct = natalieATstrategiclifestyledesignDOTcom

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  • Profile picture of the author Manish V
    I am totally open and Interested.. Am by Morton Grove area here...
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    I'm close to the loop and would love to join. Day/Time does not matter to me
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    • Profile picture of the author Michelle Kincaid
      Well I am also a newbie and located in South Central Will County. Anything come of this group? Or is anyone looking to start a group in Will County? I would be willing to travel to anywhere in Cook, Will, Dekalb, or Kankakee. jlmk
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  • Profile picture of the author ChicagoWar
    Any meet ups pending?
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  • Profile picture of the author CMGbz
    We are new here but we are interested in meeting up.

    We are a team of 3 web marketers. Our office is near Mich Ave.

    We could host at a bar or something.
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    • Profile picture of the author marketingspartan
      I see a lot of back and forth but it looks like no resolution ever happens.

      For those in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago or anyone willing to travel to the NW suburbs- I will set up the first mastermind meeting in Palatine at the library the first week of September, maybe the 5th or 6th for those interested (I need to check room availability.) I will even set up a con-call prior to that date to get clear on how we want to structure it so it's not a free for all at the first meeting. I'll set up a website, schedule, etc.

      I have joined a few meetups and gotten nowhere with the groups. There are so many groups to join if you work in the city but city to suburbs at 6 for a meeting is hard to manage. I'd like to have like-minded folks who have needs to grow their business and skills to bring to the party.

      If you are interested, email me at optinforfreeATgmailDOTCOM with the subject "Warrior Mastemind." Obviously the AT is the @ sign and DOTCOM is .com. Make sure you use an email address that you are comfortable using in a group of unknown people as I will be constructing the group mailing list. Let me know if the 5th or 6th of September works and what would be the best time for you.

      I believe instead of going back and forth on the forum we just need to act. If we have no takers, I'll just figure something else out.

      Best,
      Judy
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  • Profile picture of the author jlp1257
    Palatine Library is fine. I will email you separately, and feel free to communicate through that email. I live far north, but business takes me throughout suburbs, city, etc. so I can usually meet wherever it's best for everyone.
    JP
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    • Profile picture of the author marketingspartan
      JP,
      Got your email and responded. I'm going to the library tonight to schedule our first mastermind the first part of September.

      For those serious warrior IM'ers who live in the north of Chicago this mastermind group is a GO even if I have to sit there by myself. Hope we will have a number of Chicago suburb folks and grow this into a meaningful support tool. This is a great opportunity to meet other online warriors who may have businesses that you need to partner with, folks who have broken the barriers to some pieces of this business and yes, even competitors (maybe a partnership opportunity!) Learn, think, strategize, build a business, grow a business. Get off the board and into our self made board room. This is not going to be a "meetup." It is a warrior mastermind.

      Again, email me at optinforfreeATgmailDOTCOM with the subject "Warrior Mastemind." Obviously the AT is the @ sign and DOTCOM is .com.

      Judy
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  • Profile picture of the author highlander11
    Hey, I live downtown Chicago and I am interested in joining an existing mastermind group or starting one.

    If you can include me or are interested in creating one with me, just post below or message me.

    There are a lot of unique opportunities in Chicago especially with: accessibility to meeting up, off-line marketing, and talented people.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chicago87
    Hi everyone, I suggest we establish a place and time to meet. I am looking to meet people that are serious, and are committed to meeting. If you cannot be serious and commit to meeting, we will not form a successful mastermind group.

    I think a good tentative meeting time is Wednesday, January 16, 2012 at the Harold Washington Library. Who is serious and interested?
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    • Profile picture of the author IMShoppingMall
      Originally Posted by Chicago87 View Post


      I think a good tentative meeting time is Wednesday, January 16, 2012 at the Harold Washington Library. Who is serious and interested?
      I'm in. Looking forward to this.
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      • Profile picture of the author valpotim
        Hi everyone...I just joined up here.

        Didnt see an intro area but I found this thread.

        I'm near Chicago and go to Wordpress meetups. I'd be interested in meeting up with WF peeps. Too late to make this one but I'll watch this thread or if someone PM's peeps about meetups put me down.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chicago87
    -=Update=-

    I see that a couple of people are interested. I'm thinking about setting up a meeting late afternoon this Saturday, probably in Downtown, Chicago. Who will be showing up?
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  • Profile picture of the author highlander11
    Originally Posted by jjemarque View Post

    Hey folks... Happy Holidays

    Couldn't find a Chicago Mastermind, so making this post.

    Anyone in the Chicago area interested in getting together twice a month - near Oakbrook?

    Let me know and we'll get something planned.

    Jeff
    Check out the meetup group below if you still doing IM

    Chicago Internet Marketing Group (Chicago , IL) - Meetup
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  • Profile picture of the author nova320
    Cool! I'm in Chicago too. I know it has been a while since this thread got an update. I'd like to say hello.
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