2020 Fastlane Summit at Talking Stick Resort... Event Info

[Runum]

I am interested. Been a while.

 

[Rabby]

"Darling, I have an important business meeting to go to. This could be big. Very big."

Is probably how you should present the idea.

 

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[Primeperiwinkle]

submittal for a presentation:
@MJ DeMarco at a recent mastermind event, i spoke about
'how to brainstorm' .... we took someone that needed an idea on a business to start and i did it at the white board .... stopping along the way to talk about the science / method / etc.
it was a big hit and got everyone fired up and going

i could pull 6 or 8 people from the crowd, do it with them as the lab rats, and show the method to everyone

I volunteer to be a lab rat if I can call you Napoleon the whole time!!!

 

[andrewsyc]

I would be willing to speak. May need to crowdsource the topic a bit (so that people are actually interested. Finance stuff tends to bore most).

Possible topics:
- Keeping clean books and how they help you exit your business for top dollar
- A variety of topics around US taxation (depends on attendee demographics)
- E-commerce accounting, margins, profitability, etc

I'm rooting for you! I'd love to hear you speak.

 

[Johnny boy]

that was a very compelling offer. I’ll be on the edge of my seat waiting for your next four syllables.

Proposal: sent

 

[Greg R]

No. We need to get you out of your comfort zone.

Ask 'how can I?' ..... then find a way to earn the money to pay for your trip. Instead of doing less to 'save' the money, do MORE to 'earn' the money. Get into a producer mindset.

Quit the excuses and make some shit happen.

REP+!!! Oh wait...

 

[amp0193]

I want to go, but I feel like I don’t deserve to go based on my forum MIA-ness and lack of actual business related productivity

Somebody tell me I’m wrong!

You're wrong, get your a$$ there!

And do something in the next 5 months worth telling us about.

 

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[Vigilante]

MJ should do add-one. “Meet and greet with Vigilante: $79.99”

All anyone would have to do is show up to blackjack table number 30 in the casino and they could have it for the cost of a few blackjack hands

 

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[Vigilante]

Perfect. I just packed socks and cigars...

The resort has a wonderful cigar patio

 

[GIlman]

I’m onboard. Have the dates blocked in my calendar.

 

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[ZCP]

We need to have more interaction in our “execution threads” because I see a lot of threads started and they don’t get a lot of replies. This will be a win ^3 for the OP, forum and commenters.

Tag me.

And you better be executing!

 

[Suzanne Bazemore]

I am interested! How exciting!

 

[broswoodwork]

....

What type of networking event is this?!

Now the "no livestream" makes perfect sense.

 

[amp0193]

Did you see what @ZCP had up there before the edit?

No, but I can imagine.

 

[MHP368]

I would attend. Haven't attended before.

 

[Kruiser]

Any chance we can pay for a live stream?

As good as all the speakers are, a lot of the value comes from talking to folks outside of the sessions. The conversations in the hall, during dinner, at the bar, etc.

A live stream wouldn't get you that.

 

[Vigilante]

I want to go, but I feel like I don’t deserve to go based on my forum MIA-ness and lack of actual business related productivity

Somebody tell me I’m wrong!

::crickets::

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Still accepting speaking offers for anyone interested in discussing any topic related to business, entrepreneurship, finance, motivation, etc.

If you're selected, your ticket is guaranteed and discounted if you are selected.

I've taken a few proposals by email, of you prefer NOT to post here on the forum, feel free to use the forum's messaging system (Contact Us) located in the forum footer.

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

submittal for a presentation:
@MJ DeMarco at a recent mastermind event, i spoke about
'how to brainstorm' .... we took someone that needed an idea on a business to start and i did it at the white board .... stopping along the way to talk about the science / method / etc.
it was a big hit and got everyone fired up and going

i could pull 6 or 8 people from the crowd, do it with them as the lab rats, and show the method to everyone

That sounds awesome!

Can I sell off my ticket at cost if I can't go?

Yes, tickets can be resold at cost if someone can't make it, however such transfers would need to be approved prior.

 

[Empires]

I'm in. I went to the last official Summit and just went to the Underdog BBQ meet up. No chance I miss this.

 

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[James Fake]

You were at the last summit when I spoke.

I do not recall.

We even spoke outside one night with 2-3 other people in a group.

I do not recall.

You must be getting old...

I do not recall.

..... See you soon! lol

 

[becks22]

. y'all better say hi to me if I make it

Don't worry- everyone is the friendliest group of people and we need more women there! Hope you can make it!

 

[MJ DeMarco]

If there is still a need for speakers, I'd throw my hat in too.
Really was considering just kicking back and listening to others at this one as I've had an opportunity to share twice, but you know, if MJ decides to allow me another round I would be glad to share.

I'd speak on:

"Creating a VISION, for your team, your business and your customers"

Painting that vision of who and what we are, albeit in ecommerce, B&M, product creation, or sales, can often times define whether we win or lose in creating and developing a growing and successful business.

"Without a VISION, the people perish"

Here's my proposal (for real):

"Finding Personal Fulfillment in Life and Business"

The presentation will be in a narrative form and cover my journey over 8 years from:

• Disillusioned music teacher with no clear purpose anymore
• My many failed business attempts (chasing money)
• Building an ecommerce business to an exit in 2.5 years... and finding that success leaving me feeling hollow and empty inside.
• Starting and growing my current business, which aligns my purpose with providing value to the world... and how, despite the much longer and rockier road, it's fulfilling at a deep level.
• Beyond... My vision for the future, and how I hope to use this business to impact society over the next decade and beyond.

This would be a good presentation for those:

• who are just getting started in business, and not yet thinking "long term" or "big picture".
• who have had success and are wondering if there's something more than 4 hour work weeks and "passive income".
• who want to leave a mark on the world

Thank you and to the others who have submitted privately by email.

You guys are gonna make this terribly hard to make decisions.

@MJ DeMarco I second this suggestion. I recently went to a food industry conference. One session was a room with 10 tables. Each table had an expert on a particular subject: Regulations, Investment, Plant Base Protein, Merchandising, etc. People went to the table that was most relevant to them and there was an hour allocated for round table discussion. This session honestly made the entire trip worth it.

I'll definitely consider it pending cost implications (might need more rooms?) and volunteers.

I've never participated in a "Break-Out" so so each break-out would have to have a leader that knows what they're doing.

 

[Intax]

As many of you know, last year's official Fastlane Summit was canceled. My reasoning was outlined here in this thread. Fast forward one year and I'm happy to report that forum usage (users) are up 57% since then, and regular user sessions up 27%.

At these metrics I believe the forum can support a Summit this year provided the following...

A) We get an ample selection of volunteer speakers who want to speak on a great topic

AND

B) We get a reasonable level of interest here at the forum.

Here are the details of the proposed event:

• Dates: February 7th and 8th (Fri/Sat) 8am -5:30pm (The next weekend is Valentines Day)
• Held at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale Arizona (Room rates for this event will be $239/night.)
• Hope to feature 12 speakers at 30 to 45m per speaker, perhaps some panel discussions or breakouts per topic.
• If you are selected to speak, you are guaranteed a ticket and guaranteed to get it at a discount (discount yet to be determined but minimally it will be 25% off, perhaps 50% or more - depends on my final contract costs with the casino)
• Max attendees: Shooting for 80 - 120 (might be able to do plenty more if demand warrants)
• Ticket price: Should range in between $349 and $549 dependent on hotel costs (which I'm ironing out now).
• Included: Food items items are yet to be determined, but minimally would include lunch, all day coffee, and maybe a dinner or two.
• In the past tickets were offered to INSIDERS first, then regular forum users. (In the past this event sells out in hours). INSIDERS might get a discount, or first dibs on tickets, still undetermined.

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So with this said, if you are interested in SPEAKING, please post here and included a synopsis of your talk and the value it might provide to a group of entrepreneurs! Expect to speak 30-45 minutes!

If you are interested in ATTENDING given the date, time, and cost details, let me know as well here in this thread so I can gauge interest. Typically if 100 people have an interest, 50 will attend. If you attended a past Summit, note that as well as that means you will likely mean a YES when you say YES! I will likely create a pre-order form with a required deposit to turn passive interest into real interest.

I'd love to attend but I have to know kind of soon if I can surely attend because I'd book flight tickets from Germany and they only get more and more expensive ^^

Also I recognized that the 7./8. February is perfect because at this date is university break in Bavaria.

 

[Mutant]

If you haven't already tied down the speakers list, I volunteer:

Networking & Playing the Game - How I Got Top Industry Attention as a First Time Scriptwriter.

Cos whilst that story is a little niche, I can see how going through the details of my cold approaches to an industry that is used to ignoring 99%+ of "outsiders" could have some transferable ideas.

If i'm out of the speaker race, then obviously I'm still interested in the summit.

And yes, you've not seen a lot of me around here recently. I stopped myself for a while when I realised I was using visiting the forum as an action fake (my own problem, no reflection on the actual value of the forum when used properly!) It's been useful memory hanging around in the back of my mind though, like an angel on my shoulder reminding me I've got stuff to do. I came back today to start my progress thread, now I actually have some progress! It is absolutely a challenge to myself to increase my participation here (in a healthy way), & I'm launching my business in a couple of months, so by the time the summit hits I just have to be in a better place. I just have to! No excuses.

 

[Sheens]

If there is a volunteer position to be filled, I would also be more than happy to help in any way needed!

That's a popular practice to eliminate the necessity of pulling teeth.

If there becomes an awkward lull in time, I can easily explain how to actually pull teeth.

Not sure if that would make the metaphor less scary, or more.

 

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[Greg R]

Organizing a trek to Superstition again the Thursday before the Summit.
Maybe we can follow the correct path this time @Water @jimmeboy @UnrealCreative???

 

[steelandchrome]

I'll be a first time attendee. I missed the last one for my old W2 and made excuses. Not this time!

 

[ChickenHawk]

@ChickenHawk transition from the gerbil wheel to independence

Aw man, I'm so honored that you'd even think of me for this! Alas though, I'm still running along the wheel more frantically than ever. But I DO know I can do better, so I'm going to put this on a list of things I'd like to do at a later Fastlane Summit, when I've done a better job of overcoming these latest challenges of self-publishing.

I just KNOW there will be a great story to tell. But first, I've got to make it reality. *Cracks whip on self...*

Still though, THANKS, seriously!

 

[broswoodwork]

The total cost of the event is around $1000. That's out my range. Any chance we can pay for a live stream?

I'm gonna get shit on for this, but can this paid stream be a thing?

I got a strong no from my wife, as I haven't taken a day off in 3 years (including our wedding day and no honeymoon). Now I have to take 2 weeks off next summer just for asking, but that's another story...

 

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