July Networking Gathering On The Beach In Florida

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In September 2007 and May 2008, I hosted networking
meetings at a local restaurant near my house.

I announced those meetings in The Internet Marketing
Inner Circle and on The Warrior Forum, inviting anyone
who cared to attend.

There was no cost to attend this gathering... just each
person paid for their own meal since we met on the
balcony of a beachside restaurant (The Crab Trap on
Okaloosa Island).

A lot of great joint venture evolved from those two
gatherings, and I now work closely with several individuals
who showed up. That made the gatherings great successes
in my mind.

I've been told that it's now time for our next gathering,
and that July 2009 is when it should be. Soooo, I'm trying
to get a feel for the best Saturday in July to do this.
Our options are July 11th, 18th or 25th.

This doesn't preclude us from doing it again later in the
summer - now is just a great time. There are not a lot
of internet marketing seminars on the schedule in July,
making it easier for more people to just hang out, network,
and set up MONSTER joint ventures.

Actually, I do anticipate doing this again in the fall.

Please let me know which of those three weekends works
best for you, and we'll settle upon one shortly.

We typically meet mid-afternoon that Saturday and spend
5-7 hours networking. Often people stay in town overnight,
and we get together that Sunday morning too. I live on
the beautiful Emerald Coast where the beaches are amazing.

Okaloosa Island, where we met last time, is 5 minutes from
Destin, Florida. 40 minutes from Pensacola. After we
pick a date, I'll get some of the 2 dozen internet
marketers who live with 20 minutes of me to help me pick
and coordinate on a location :-)

Anyway... give it some though and let me know your
preferences.

Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author barbiwilliamson
    Hey, Willie,
    The 18th looks great for me...
    Barbi Williamson
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by barbiwilliamson View Post

      Hey, Willie,
      The 18th looks great for me...
      Barbi Williamson
      Thanks Barbi,
      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author SusanPreston
    Hey Willie.
    Your last one in May of 2008 was a blast, not to mention it was a turning point in both of our lives, as well as what it has done for David's business, unbelievable. I urge anyone who is not sure of going...this could be the opportunity that your business desperately needs. The 18th works for us, but we will make it work whatever weekend it ends up being, thanks!

    Susan
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by SusanPreston View Post

      Hey Willie.
      Your last one in May of 2008 was a blast, not to mention it was a turning point in both of our lives, as well as what it has done for David's business, unbelievable. I urge anyone who is not sure of going...this could be the opportunity that your business desperately needs. The 18th works for us, but we will make it work whatever weekend it ends up being, thanks!

      Susan
      Thank you Susan. Votes do seem to be stacking up for the
      18th :-)

      Looking forward to hanging out with you and David again.

      I'll warn The Donut Hole :-)

      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author Gene Pimentel
    Willie, I'm way over-committed for July, but I really would love to do this in the Fall.
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    • Profile picture of the author CyndiHester
      I will be there Willie, as these events are sooooo
      much fun and full of opportunity for networking and new
      friendships.

      I go every summer you hold these, and will continue
      to do so.

      I would encourage as many of you to come that can
      make it.

      Possibilities are endless....and it could change your life!

      Cyndi
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      • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
        Originally Posted by cparker View Post

        I will be there Willie, as these events are sooooo
        much fun and full of opportunity for networking and new
        friendships.

        I go every summer you hold these, and will continue
        to do so.

        I would encourage as many of you to come that can
        make it.

        Possibilities are endless....and it could change your life!

        Cyndi
        Thanks Cyndi.

        Yes, we do get some serious networking and joint venturing
        accomplish... even though it has a very relaxed feel.

        Willie
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel View Post

      Willie, I'm way over-committed for July, but I really would love to do this in the Fall.

      Hi Gene,

      I understand. July is fairly busy for me too, but fortunately
      it's all local stuff.

      Haven't picked a Fall date yet, need to look at what else is
      happening. However, as soon as we do, I'll let you know.

      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author Kelvin Brown
    I am personally overcommitted as well, but I would think as far a way from the forth as possible. By the end of the month, most summer vacations will be over, so u may get more attendees.

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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by Kelvin Brown View Post

      I am personally overcommitted as well, but I would think as far a way from the forth as possible. By the end of the month, most summer vacations will be over, so u may get more attendees.

      kelvin
      Thanks Kelvin.

      You'll have to do a local meet-up in Oklahoma too.

      Vacation season around here goes on for a while, but this
      place is always full of tourist :-)

      Willie
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      • Profile picture of the author Tym
        Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

        Thanks Kelvin.

        You'll have to do a local meet-up in Oklahoma too.

        Vacation season around here goes on for a while, but this
        place is always full of tourist :-)

        Willie


        It would be awesome to have a local meet-up here in Oklahoma! I would also be willing to help put things together... Kelvin you will have to hit me up! Let me know what it is I can do to help!
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        • Profile picture of the author Kelvin Brown
          Originally Posted by Tym View Post

          It would be awesome to have a local meet-up here in Oklahoma! I would also be willing to help put things together... Kelvin you will have to hit me up! Let me know what it is I can do to help!
          I have to look through the forum. But I believe that a couple of years ago someone held a small seminar in Okla.

          After I kick off my local biz seminars, I might do some recruiting to get other experts to drop by.

          Kelvin
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  • Hi Willie,

    As a past attendee to these events,
    I can testify to how much fun and
    opportunity there is to being there.

    I like the 18th as well.

    That'll give us time to get over the 4th,
    and make plans to have somebody watch
    the snack bar for us that weekend.

    Michael
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by Michael Worthington View Post

      Hi Willie,

      As a past attendee to these events,
      I can testify to how much fun and
      opportunity there is to being there.

      I like the 18th as well.

      That'll give us time to get over the 4th,
      and make plans to have somebody watch
      the snack bar for us that weekend.

      Michael
      Thanks Michael,

      Looking forward to seeing you and Pauline
      again too :-)

      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author Nicole Dean
    Willie -

    The only one of the three dates that does not work for me is the 18th. I'll be in the Tennessee Mountains, hanging with Lynn Terry then.

    So both the 11th and 25th work great for me. However, if the 18th is the date that you choose, please shoot me an email when you plan the next one. I'd love to attend any future events if possible.

    Thanks!
    Nicole
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by Nicole Dean View Post

      Willie -

      The only one of the three dates that does not work for me is the 18th. I'll be in the Tennessee Mountains, hanging with Lynn Terry then.

      So both the 11th and 25th work great for me. However, if the 18th is the date that you choose, please shoot me an email when you plan the next one. I'd love to attend any future events if possible.

      Thanks!
      Nicole
      Thanks Nicole.

      I'll keep you in the loop.

      Hanging out in the Tennessee Mountains with Lynn Terry sounds
      like a lot of fun... and in cooler temperatures.

      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author Sid Hale
    Hey Willie,

    The 18th or 25th are my best days, but whatever you do just make sure I get notified once the decision is made.

    I don't want to miss it!
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by Sid Hale View Post

      Hey Willie,

      The 18th or 25th are my best days, but whatever you do just make sure I get notified once the decision is made.

      I don't want to miss it!

      I'll keep you in the loop Sid,

      Thanks,
      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author kimkbrooks
    Keith and I would be good for the 18th or the 25th. Looking forward to it!

    P.S. Thanks for the invite to the Glazer-Kennedy meeting last night. That was awesome! Will be a "regular" from now on!!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by kimkbrooks View Post

      Keith and I would be good for the 18th or the 25th. Looking forward to it!

      P.S. Thanks for the invite to the Glazer-Kennedy meeting last night. That was awesome! Will be a "regular" from now on!!!
      Thanks Kim.

      I've made every GKIC meeting since the chapter formed except
      when I was out of town.

      Great group, and I have joint ventures with 4-5 people that were
      in the room last night, so the networking is VERY powerful.

      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Knuckles
    Hey there Willie;

    Either of the last two weekends may work for me, I would love to come if there's anyway I can make it.

    Hope all is well with you my friend and let me know what's decided on by the majority!
    :-)

    Gary
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    • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
      Originally Posted by Gary Knuckles View Post

      Hey there Willie;

      Either of the last two weekends may work for me, I would love to come if there's anyway I can make it.

      Hope all is well with you my friend and let me know what's decided on by the majority!
      :-)

      Gary
      Thanks Gary.

      I'll let you know what we decide. The group is still leaning/voting
      heavily towards the 18th.

      Looking forward to seeing you again my friend.

      Willie
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  • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
    Looks like most people want July 18th, so July 18th it is!

    Now to lock in a location, and to get someone to help me
    with the coordination :-)

    Willie
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    • Profile picture of the author kimkbrooks
      Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

      Looks like most people want July 18th, so July 18th it is!

      Now to lock in a location, and to get someone to help me
      with the coordination :-)

      Willie
      Would be glad to help Willie. Just let me know if you need me to do anything. Have connections at The Palms and Destin West. Just went to a Casino Night at The Palms and while not directly on the Gulf, they have very nice meeting rooms and a nice bar/lounge that is a good place to hang out. Also have a friend that owns the Holiday Inn Sunspree on the Gulf on Okaloosa Island. They have an awesome outdoor area and a great restaurant (from Guglielmo) onsite.

      Thanks!
      Kim
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      • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
        Originally Posted by kimkbrooks View Post

        Would be glad to help Willie. Just let me know if you need me to do anything. Have connections at The Palms and Destin West. Just went to a Casino Night at The Palms and while not directly on the Gulf, they have very nice meeting rooms and a nice bar/lounge that is a good place to hang out. Also have a friend that owns the Holiday Inn Sunspree on the Gulf on Okaloosa Island. They have an awesome outdoor area and a great restaurant (from Guglielmo) onsite.

        Thanks!
        Kim

        Thanks Kim,
        We'll likely keep it informal/low-pressure and meet on
        the back deck of The Crab Trap on The Boardwalk. They
        will let us stay as long as we want.

        There are several nearby areas with tons of seats, etc.
        where small or large groups could network and we could
        all network, look for JV opportunities, etc.

        Several people are staying over-night or for several days,
        but I think most of them have reservations. If I get any
        more requests, I may give you a call :-)

        Should be a fun (and productive) gathering.

        Willie
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    • Profile picture of the author Sid Hale
      Great Willie,

      I'm in -and it looks like I'll get a chance to see Gary Knuckles, too
      Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

      Looks like most people want July 18th, so July 18th it is!

      Now to lock in a location, and to get someone to help me
      with the coordination :-)
      You know what I'm up to right now, and my time is a little tight, but if you'll let me know what I can do to help - I'll do whatever I can.
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      • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
        Originally Posted by Sid Hale View Post

        Great Willie,

        I'm in -and it looks like I'll get a chance to see Gary Knuckles, too
        You know what I'm up to right now, and my time is a little tight, but if you'll let me know what I can do to help - I'll do whatever I can.

        Thanks Sid,

        I don't need anything at this point but may come a'calling"
        later :-)

        Willie
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        • Profile picture of the author kimkbrooks
          Willie,
          Is the time & place set? It is this weekend, right?
          Kim
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          • Profile picture of the author CyndiHester
            Hey Willie!

            What "time" is the event tomorrow, you never listed the time?
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            • Profile picture of the author Sid Hale
              Hi All,

              I just spoke with Willie.

              Plan to meet up at the Crab Trap on Okaloosa Island around 2:00 PM tomorrow (18 July). I'm not real familiar with the geography in this area yet, but it's my understanding that it's just to the right after you get off the bridge from Ft. Walton. (If anybody sees me wandering around lost - grab me and point me in the right direction.)

              Willie said he's expecting a good group, and it should be a very productive (and fun) afternoon.

              I'll see you there.
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              • Profile picture of the author CyndiHester
                Hey Guys,

                If any of you gets lost coming to our area, just call me
                on my cell, as I live right down the street from The Crap Trap.

                Here is my cell: 850-699-6032

                See ya all there!

                Cyndi
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  • Profile picture of the author Tym
    Kelvin, you will have to let me know more about your local biz semimars... Are you in Oklahoma yet? Hit me up!
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  • Profile picture of the author Kelvin Brown
    Hi Tym,

    Yes, I am in Taft, Oklahoma, which is just west of Muskogee.

    I just 2 weeks ago secured highspeed access at my home, so I am ready to get back to hitting it hard and heavy. I am planning a workshop for local small business. Should be within the next 4 - 5 weeks.

    Kelvin
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  • Profile picture of the author Tym
    Well that is cool. let me know how those workshops work out....
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