Category Archive: Motivation & Inspiration

Jun
04

Returning from 2008 Book Expo America in Los Angeles

Book Expo America logo

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 …

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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 …

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May
23

Shift Happens: “Did You Know 2.0″ Online Video

It isn’t often that I run into an online video that truly makes me stop and think.  Most online videos I see on YouTube are stupid, nonsensical, and just a lot of goofiness going on.  At best, I would say it is entertaining.  At worst, it is a waste of time and bandwidth. However, in …

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Apr
18

The TurnKey Investor’s 2008 Real Estate Portfolio Building Workshop Seminar Information Page

Since my announcement of my upcoming, new 3-day TurnKey Investor seminar, I have since formalized the name. It is now called, “The TurnKey Investor’s 2008 Real Estate Portfolio Building Workshop“. If you click on that link, you will see that a new information page specifically for that seminar has been created. The venue still has …

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Apr
08

Congrats to Wes Weaver on Real Estate Broker Status

Wes Weaver

I have a congratulatory announcement to make regarding my real estate business partner, Wes Weaver. Last week, Wes passed his exam and attained his license as a Full-fledged Real Estate Broker. For the three years prior, he was a real estate agent. For two years prior, he was both a real estate investor and property …

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Dec
10

Like Attracts Like, Unlike Repels Unlike

In my two recent trips in Colorado Springs, I can say it has not been dull. I have come into contact and interacted with a variety of people. Most of the interactions have been by choice, not a requirement. Unlike my interactions in Columbus, GA where I am known within some circles, I start with …

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Nov
18

“TurnKey Investor” Book Series at 2007 NAR Convention

TKI Books at NAR

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 …

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Nov
18

Meeting Kendra Todd (Winner of “Apprentice 3″) at NAR 2007 Convention

Kendra Todd at NAR

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 …

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