How does a former art educator and technology instructor like myself learn internet marketing? The answer is to submerge yourself in a seminar with an incredible line up of speakers who know how to do what you want to do and are willing to tell you how it's done.Pat O'Bryan's Unseminar 5 provided many such answers. Dr. Joe Vitale was the first speaker at Unseminar 5 in San Antonio, Texas. He quoted Einstein, here I'll paraphrase," problems cannot be solved at the same level that they were created. He said we must strive to continuously grow to expand our knowledge. By increasing our understanding we can then hope to solve problems at this new level. Left are Dr. Joe Vitale, myself, Joan Maresh Hansen, and Craig Perinne with their recent book, Inspired Marketing. Above left, Craig is autographing his book coauthored with Dr. Joe Vitale.
A new awareness can lead us to people who can assist us with solutions with a method of "outsourcing." When we outsource, people are hired to assist us and can solve our problems allowing us to focus on other things we enjoy most. Craig Perrine spoke of this principle which by giving other people the most difficult tasks from our lists of things to do, this will give us the time to work on our list of things we enjoy—our list of "get to dos." How brilliant is that?
Attending seminars with a room full of experts who are willing to share their expertise is certainly the best way I know to soak up a lot of great information.
I am delighted that I just attended Pat O'Bryan's Unseminar 5
in San Antonio, Texas with eleven fabulous speakers—all experts in their field. So much information was provided to a hungry audience filled with all levels of internet marketers. Some participants haven't even built web sites yet and others like myself have web sites and are eager to take our businesses to the next level using the processes of web 2.0 strategies. Right, you see the very generous man behind the successes of the Unseminar Series: Pat O'Bryan. Thank you Pat!
Bill Hibbler spoke of the power of forming MASTERMIND groups and told of the successes of the Wimberly group of which he has been a part. We organized into groups of people—we call ourselves The Un-mastermind 5 group.We began conversations for possibility and have continued that dialogue since our return home by email. Bill also spoke of his rock star business and how to go about becoming a rock star in your own niche. It was the best talk I've heard Bill give so far. The Unseminars and the speakers are getting better and better. Below left you see Bill Hibbler with Dr. Scott Lewis.
I appreciate the hard work and efforts of Pat O'Bryan who is helping others to succeed in each of our respective businesses. Pat organized his usual cadre of experts with Dr. Joe Vitale, Craig Perrine, Bill Hibbler. In addition, Eric Farewell, Erica Douglas, Donna Fox, Simon Leung, Tony Laidig, Dr. Scott Lewis and Ben Mack took center stage and shared all of their brilliant ideas about how they approach the internet marketing world.
Eric Farewell was incredible with his talk being only the third time to take the stage. His life is one of adventure and lots of freedom. What an inspiration that is. He shared a series of 5 strategies to best launch a product or site. Eric was easy to be with and has a warm and genuine personality. Below left are Eric and myself.
Erica Douglas ( shown with Eric above right) was another new person to speak at an internet marketing seminar, she did an amazing job. She shared with us how she built and sold her web business for 1.5 million dollars and how we too can build businesses with that net worth.
Tony Laidig told of his approach to the public domain and how we too can derive the same benefits from the millions of documents which are accessible to each of us. Tony also acknowledged in a conversation with me, his use of his mastermind group. Left you see Mark Weisser, Simone Blume, and Tony discussing public domain products.
Dr. Scott Lewis relaxed the crowd in a large group hypnosis with encouraging words to unveil to us our hidden skills and strengths.
The feminine energy of the internet was brought to light with the energetic words of Donna Fox. She revealed facts and insights on marketing to woman. She's another person whose warmth filled the room and when you spoke with her she attended each word. Donna runs with an influential circle and invited some of her closest friends to come and speak. To our delight, they accepted.
Simon Leung, former Google Ad Words executive spoke on the safe approach to online marketing to avoid the famous Google Slap. He travels most of the time speaking and we happened to experience one of his last USA speaking engagements.
Last of all was Ben Mack who did " the most amazing card trick that I have ever seen" and is known as a branding expert. His humor and stage presence makes it easy to see how he works his magic. He told the most touching stories of his life.
Three days from morning till early evening, we had opportunities to mix and mingle with incredible people who have unique visions for bringing their ideas to the world in the form of web sites, ebooks, and other products. Most of all were the reassurances that each of these individuals use formulas for their successes. If we follow these suggested formulas then we too can experience successes beyond our wildest dreams.
It seems like so long ago yet it has been only nine months that I met Pat O'Bryan then Dr. Joe Vitale, and then Bill Hibbler and Craig Perrine in person and now these other internet celebrities—all in the arena of service to others like myself. I feel so confident now having experienced each of these individuals with their messages filled with possibilities.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, the speakers, the audience participants, the staff, all made this a life altering experience for which I will be forever grateful. I can hardly wait until Unseminar 6 happens so I can share my success story as an expression of appreciation to all of these people co-creating it with me. Left are Simon Leung, new friend Martha Giffin, Dr. Scott Lewis, myself, Donna Fox, Tony Laidig and Maryellen Little.
"When we experience moments of ecstacy-in play, in art, in sex-they come not as an exception, an accident, but as a taste of what life is meant to be...Ecstacy is an idea, a goal, but it can be the expectation of every day. Those times when we are grounded in our body, pure in our heart, clear in our mind, rooted in our soul, and suffused with the energy, the spirit of life, are our birthright. It's really not that hard to stop and luxuriate in the joy and wonder of being. Children do it all the time. It's a natural human gift that should be at the heart of our lives." Gabrielle Roth
So too shall we all seek to serve the world with that which we have to offer—that human gift should be at the heart of our lives.....
Blessings and All My Best!
Joan Maresh Hansen
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