As an MBA alumni who became an author, I have been invited by Webster University to attend the Webster University Alumni & Faculty Authors Book Signing & Reception in St. Louis, MO on October 9, 2009. When I attended Webster University for my MBA well over a decade ago, I did the academic work at …
Category Archive: Conventions & Events
Sep 15
Last week’s Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum
Last week, I had the great pleasure to attend the 3rd annual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum here in Columbus, GA. It isn’t often there is a collection of high-profile speakers and authors that come into the local area. When I found out about it the Friday before the Monday-Tuesday event, I jumped on it. The …
Jul 19
In Seattle at Independent Online Sellers Conference
This is a quickie post. I am in Seattle attending the Independent Online Sellers Conference. I almost didn’t come because this event is largely a grassroots effort. There are about 200 Amazon resellers here. Interestingly, this event is acknowledged by Amazon.com. I am looking forward to visiting Amazon HQ on Monday. I also learned about …
Jun 04
Returning from 2008 Book Expo America in Los Angeles
I just returned from over a week-long adventure in Los Angeles that included the huge 2008 Book Expo America in Los Angeles. This event followed the 3-day IBPA’s Publishing University also in the same city. The last time I attended Book Expo America was in 2002 in NYC. It was before I started my publishing …
May 30
Finished Attending IBPA’s Publishing University Conference
It has been an exhausting 4-days since my arrival into Los Angeles to attend the IBPA’s (Independent Book Publishers Association) 2008 Publishing University Conference. It was a great 3-day experience taking in the variety of experiences and information shared. I think there must have been nearly 300 people including staff, speakers, attendees, and guests. The …
Nov 18
“TurnKey Investor” Book Series at 2007 NAR Convention
In an earlier post, I said that Matt Lombardi (Managing Director of Marketing & Sales) was going to do something “extra special” for me since he knew Wes and I was attending the 2007 NAR Convention. Matt placed and displayed 4 of the “TurnKey Investor” book titles in the Main NAR Exhibit Booth at the …
Nov 18
Meeting Kendra Todd (Winner of “Apprentice 3″) at NAR 2007 Convention
During my week at the NAR 2007 Convention, I had the unexpected pleasure of running into and meeting Kendra Todd, Season 3 Winner of Donald Trump’s TV show “The Apprentice”. Wes and I were near the NAR Booth in the center of the Expo area. We were looking around to figure out which direction we wanted …
Nov 18
Back from 2007 NAR Convention in Las Vegas
After an exhausting week in Las Vegas, we have finally gotten back from NAR 2007 Convention (National Association of Realtors). I have to admit to being impressed with the convention. It was a huge event with approximately 30,000 people. It was well-planned and well-organized. I wasn’t too crazy about having NAR in Las Vegas but it is better …