It's Time We Meet In Person
Thursday, 3:42 PM
Dear Friend,
Today I'm putting "motion beats meditation" into full effect.
You see, I've been running my mouth about an idea for almost a year, waiting for the stars to line up and other worthless excuses… but I ain't waiting no mo'!
Here's what I've got up my sleeve:
If there are enough people willing to come, I'm going to start hosting some meetings in sunny Florida.
These meetings will be a combination mini-seminar/mastermind, probably running 2 to 3 hours or so.
They're going to be pretty informal little get-togethers.
And if possible, I'd like to keep them small so everybody can get some personal attention. I don't just want to run my mouth… I sincerely would like to get to know you.
I know, I know… you're already wondering what it's going to cost.
Here's what it's gonna cost:
Nuttin'… Zero… Nada…
A big fat goose egg!
I can read your mind. Your B.S. detector is kicking in.
No, it's not gonna be a pitch fest, either.
Geez, you've let the IMGOBC turn you into a real cynic, haven't you? 
Anyhoo… here's what these meetings are all about:
It's going to be little old me sharing marketing secrets with you… and personally helping you with your marketing challenges.
I might also invite a handful of experts I personally work with and endorse to help me out and bring more value to the meetings… but I will NOT allow this to turn into a pitch fest.
I hate that crap as much as you do. If you've ever fallen victim to it, you know what I'm talking about.
Since I'm paying for the expenses of these initial meetings out of my own pocket, I'll probably leave a jar discreetly at the back of the room in case you might want to drop in a fiver to help cover the room rental. There's no obligation, though, and there will be no pressure to do that.
I'm dead serious when I say this will NOT be a pitch fest, it's totally free and there is NO obligation to even drop anything in the "help cover the room expenses" jar.
Now your B.S. detector is REALLY kicking in. (Told you I could read your mind!)
"So what's the catch, DD?"
No catch.
Here are the "cross my heart", honest to goodness reasons I'm moving forward with this:
1. This "Doberman Dan" gig is my legacy to free enterprise and all the people with the balls to rise above the crowd and become an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, it appears there will be no little Doberman Danny or Daniella in my future… and my nieces and nephews don't seem to be interested in this stuff… but I really want to pass my legacy on to SOMEBODY.
2. I'm doing my best to keep my mentor, Gary Halbert's, legacy alive. I've talked with Bond Halbert (Gary's son) about this and we both believe this is something Gary would want.
3. There are a LOT of entrepreneurs, copywriters, freelancers and brick & mortar business owners struggling in this economy. Unfortunately, if they don't make some changes, many are going to be broke and out of business over the next few years. I plan on doing everything I can to prevent that from happening. Our economy needs their success more than ever… and I don't want ANYBODY to have to go through what I did to discover the secrets to marketing success.
4. Down the road, if I decide to keep this up, there MAY be a small monthly fee to cover the expenses…but I promise it will be very reasonable.
That's it.
You can turn off your B.S. detector now.
Even though these initial meetings will be free, I guarantee they'll be EXTREMELY high value… probably even more so than most of the $2,000+ seminars promoted by the IMGOBC.
For convenience… my OWN convenience… I would like to test the waters with a meeting in Orlando, Florida.
If you're close to Orlando… or even if you're not close but are willing to travel there… I need to hear from you ASAP.
Feel free to e-mail me or post a comment below if you'd like to attend my first meeting in Orlando.
If there's enough interest, I'm going to schedule it very soon.
I'm looking forward to finally getting to know you in person.
All the best,
P.S. When we finally DO meet in person, I hope you're not disappointed.
I may write like I'm 7 feet tall… but in reality, I'm a 7 foot guy trapped in a 5'6" body.
I'd love to join those meetings, and I even have a home in Orlando, but alas, I'm stuck halfway across the country. Rest assured that when I get moved back down there, I will be VERY eager to join. I'm taking "action" towards that goal by taking the upcoming John Carlton course, so hopefully that goes well I can pull it off sooner than later!
I'd be glad to have you there, if you make it back this way.
Have fun at the SWS.
Hey DD, how's about a trip to sunny Malaysia? All expenses paid?
Not "if" — "when". Using the thinking from the previous The Secret post
lol
Oh, if only you were in San Diego!
I'd love an excuse to come to San Diego. I love that place.
Hey DD
Fancy a trip to Auckland, NZ?
Just let me know when and where man.
I can grab a ride down there. O town. Used to live in Winter Park.
I'm all over this like white on rice…
Orlando here I come! When are you thinking it might "go down" my friend?
I'm in…whenever and wherever…just a short hop away in Cocoa Beach. Just need a couple of days lead time.
I'd be very interested, Dan. I'm in Georgia now, but am originally from the Orlando area. I can find my way around I-4 and the Bee Line.
Of course, Ocala is a little closer to my current home…
- John
Hey big D !
Are you outta your cotton pickin' senses? No ONE gives away something like this event, especially NOT the IMGOBC brigade.
Ok the BS detector is long turned off, because we know you better by now – You are the Genuine Article, the Real Deal as it gets, and Altruistic to the core.
The Master Po and Grasshopper legacy – is to become ours. Almost can't wait.
Incidentally, did that sunburst Eastman show up at your front door yet? If enough of us just stop what we're doing to sit and hum and meditate on karma – it will / might come you know….
Let me know when you'd like to come out and I'd be happy to arrange a meetup. Lots of marketers out here…I know most of them.
Dan,
This is an excellent idea. I am way, way, way East of Jewfish Creek, over the pond, so making it will take a bit of doing. But not impossible …
Or, I'd have to figure out how to export you to Europe … maybe Doberman training in Germany …
Or, maybe videoconferencing …
Aucklanders get anyone that makes it to NZ – I recommend Nelson NZ. .. maybe we can put together something to get DD down here!
After the first of next year. Will travel from east central alabama. No Sunday meeting please.
Look forward meeting you and other likeminded people
Thank you for your interest and effort. Lk lorton
Dan,
I would love to be there. It's gonna start getting cold up here in New England pretty soon, and it's been too long since I've had a vacation. Sunny Florida sounds good to me!
I'm in! Yippeeeee!
Oye DD,
Mejor si lo haces en Columbia… Llego facilmente desde Bolivia
Orlando might work. Got some tentative dates?
Thanks, Julie. It will be great to see you again.
Bring a thermos of your famous coffee!
Sounds good, John.
I'll keep ya posted.
Great! Thank you.
That's a pretty good distance.
Other folks from far away have expressed an interest so I might just plan on staying the night there for anybody who wants to hang out after the seminar.
Hey Dean, in all seriousness, I have been looking for an excuse for YEARS to visit NZ and Oz land.
Yes, you are wayyyyyyy east of Jewfish Creek!
Europe would be fun. I might be tempted to but another Doberman if I make it to Germany.
Actually, it SHOULD be spelled "Dobermann" because that was the correct spelling of Herr Dobermann's last name. I have no idea who decided to drop off one of the n's.
That would be awesome, Erica. The Halbert boys are not too far from San Diego so we could probably get them there, too. That would be a blast.
That's good to hear, John.
Ocala would be a lot more convenient for me, too. I'm just afraid it would be more difficult for the people flying in.
But I know of a guy in Ocala that might be interested and one in Gainesville, so maybe an Ocala group is do-able.
Great, David. You're close. It would be good to meet you in person.
It's about time we meet in person, Chris.
Actually, I'd like to try to do this in October. After that, with Turkey Day and the holidays coming up, the rest of the year won't work.
Sweet!
It looks like there will be enough interest.
I'll keep you posted.
Actually, yes. I've been telling Dean McNamara since we first met during my Kitchen Table Biz coaching program that I've been fascinated with NZ for some time now.
Sweet. I can feel the ideas coming now. Syndicate anyone?
I would love to attend………………Just let me know when and where………..hopefully with a bit of notice. I live in Longwood.
Thanks!
Cindy
Great! I'll keep you updated.
Asi es, en Santa Cruz de la Sierra… el corazon de America Sur. Que vengas para Carnaval!
Looking forward to hearing more.
I'll be there in spirit as I'm in Milwaukee
A wee bit far.
That is pretty far. It's a good excuse to escape the cold weather for a while though.
Sounds great, Dan. Count me in!
Awesome!
Stay tuned for more details.
Conrad's idea of a video conference reminded me of a couple years ago when the Warrior Forum had Friday night live chats that started about 7pm EST and lasted till everyone left the room. They were pretty interesting with a lot of inter activity from people all over the world. That would be the only way that I could participate in something regularly.
Maybe, if I started buying lottery tickets and sit in the closet channeling "The Secret" ? Would that be channeling, chanting, meditating, praying or what? Nawww……., never mind.
Hey Dan- be great to go, just need the logistics to make arrangements…well worth my time and energy fo sho'
Cool. I'm going to start looking for a place.
Looking forward to meeting you, Bart.
That sounds like fun. I'd be up for trying that, too. I'd have to keep it to about an hour or so.
And yes, you're right. You can channel the resources to fly here with much meditation.
Sign me up Dan. I'm in Delray…
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Dan,
I think it sounds awesome, I can't make it to Orlando to this one. But if you have more in the future I am very interested in attending.
Thanks,
Bob Secrest
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