Would You Come To This?

Eben is awesome!

I feel like i'm with top players here...

I mean look my comment is right after John Assaraf's!

Of course MY name is pretty known as well... Lol...

getting better @ it!

Thanks Eben!

David

Yes i would attend
$10.000.00 per day

I would absolutely attend a workshop like that. also I am getting ready to have my own internet talk show and I would love to cover that on my show. Also I would like to interview you on my show as well. I will be starting in late Jan. early Feb. Please let me know.

Jason

Hi Eben,

I think this would be a great idea. I remember hearing about this event from Mike Dillard. I was particularly interested in his experience at a concurrent event (Wired Next), highlighting cutting-edge technology for Web 2.0.

I would definitely come to an event like this...in fact, I was wondering if you were going to host another one for a larger audience. As for tuition...that is a little tricky. I think it would be great if you could keep it more affordable for "newbie" people, perhaps something under $2K for a three day event.

Thanks,
Kelli Skinner

I'm so there... make it expensive!

Eben, a seminar where there is the opportunity to network with top internet marketers, hear/see the latest trends (in enough detail to be actionable), AND get the latest in tools would be fantastic! There is so much, how should I put this delicately? Awe heck, forget delicate. There is so much pure junk out there, it is hard to tell what is good and what is a waste of money.

If you broke out internet marketing into it's functional categories both mechanics (e.g. web site creation, blogs) and marketing (e.g. PPC, blogging, Web 2.O, video promotion ...)and discussed trends and latest tools for each that would be awesome. If you could close off each section with take to the bank now ideas, even better.

Price point. I'd like to be cheap (who doesn't want to save money), but I won't. This is probably a $1497 to $1997 event. Would be great combined with one of your training type programs (like the way you included Guru Mastermind as fast action bonus for Altitude).

Preston

Eben,

Your idea is sound and a "hot topic".

Traffic is king in IM, it would be very valuable to learn strategies to "get in the way" or create enormous traffic.

A live event would be ideal and the timing perfect as this industry continues to heat up.

Your programs have tremendous momentum, on and off the net.

Go for it!

As for the price, you could charge what you did for Altitude, the information is priceless...

Eban, I'm not ready for the event but I think the idea is right on.

If you ever hosted an event...how to make 100,000k as a double your dating or altitude affiliate...where you actually give people the blueprints and tools..well that i'd be down for.

I need results not information at this point. Blueprints and step by step bullets.

Lates,
Mull

Do It In Cali.

I would come.

Something that would be cool is to have a implementor in the back.

As each speaker goes on stage he implements what they talk about. And at end of seminar you view results.

Good or bad.

That would be tiizzzigght pimpin.

that is a good idea. if im comfortable with my money incomes and have the resources i would buy such a product. after all im curious about the colors, the design, arrangement, the tools, new ideas etc... figuring out my black spots is important for me.

This sounds like a great idea, Eben.

Some of the comments here are hilarious- do you really expect Eben to do a multi-day event for $97 or $200? That would not be worth his time and effort.

I would expect it to run at least $1000 and whether I would go would depend somewhat on where and when it was held.

We sell on Amazon and do OK, but we're still newbies re: the internet.

We've have all kinds of physical products and tons of ideas for info products and even continuity programs. I would certainly attend a seminar(s) where I could learn from the absolute beginning like HOW TO START ACTUALLY BUILDING THE SITE(S)!!

There is so much great info out there regarding how to get the most out of sites but very little "hands on" about how and where to start.

This sounds amazing!!

Yes! This sounds like an event not to be missed. The figure that springs to mind is $5000, including a personal consultation to tailor the latest and greatest into our businesses on an individual basis.

Hi Eben. Sounds like a program for people with established sites that are making money. Love to be in that position, until then...........

Hey Eben,

Your work is fantastic and adds tremendous value to peoples lives. Congratulations, full credit to you and thankyou for sharing such valuable insights.

I would be one of the firsts to attend but I live In Australia. Webinar or some video posts would be great ?

Rai

Best Event Location - Dallas
Event price for me to attend - $500 to $1000

Most interested in the vendors selling tools with hands on demos.

Contacts for Mastermind groups a bonus.

Good idea - Thanks Eben, Sid

I would love to come and learn from the you and other top marketers. $500 would be affordable to many and attract a large audience. I look forward to hearing more about it.
Mike

I'd come! My customers would really benefit from this, but it would need to be kept in the $400-500 range to be accessible to these newbies.

I have no idea about internet marketing...so I might not come because it sounds a little like you already have to know something about it i.e. not a beginner course:)
But it sounds like a great idea. Depending on the amount of days...1,500 is a reasonable investment for a full weekend- people will pay this.
go for it:)
Laura

Hi Eben, this sounds great. I guess for me, I'm keen to get past the "general" info and into "specific" stuff. I found your recent video on Time Management absolutely invaluable in my work, I put some of your advice into practise and had great results, which definitely got my attention. So practical advice which can increase my success is always what I'm on the look-out for and I'd say other people probably feel the same. Price range? For me, I'd be hard pressed to attend any event that was over $500, but I'd imagine in a slightly stronger position I'd happily pay around $1000. I'm sure the benefits would be well-worth the ticket price! :)
Thanks again for the video and also thanks to Jill Koenig for bringing this to my attention.
Kindest regards,
Ade

I would love to come to such an event. I would have to see where I'm at. I'm a bit of a newbie and I would like my business to start to pay for some of these things. I would also like to see it on the east coast - seems so much is on the west coast. Guess I'm living on the wrong side? Does everyone move out west after they are successful or are only westerners successful?

Ellen

I think by the response so far, it's clear people are interested.

I do think that you need to keep the event under 200 (half the attendees being the top earners and the other half up-and-comers.

I agree with some others that this should not be for newbies. We all have to put in our time, study, work hard, and then move to the next level.

An application to be filled out by those interested should be part of the screening process with a submission of their work done in the marketing industry included.

Otherwise, the caliber of the even will not be at the same level as the first event, and it will be a disappointment to you, the top earners, as well as those who are completely serious in marketing as a passion.

There should be a cost comparable to other events in the industry, again as a screeening process. This caveat, as well as an arduous application, will weed out those who can merely cut a check, and those who make going a priority and a sacrifice.

If people only want a webinar, that's a whole different story. I'd like to see this as something available to those who have proven they have the desire and endurance to get where they are not but just need those connections to move on.

Hello Eben,

THe event sounds wonderful and I think it would be a really great conference. I don't think I would be able to come personally unless it was held in the south and was reasonable. I know that you could probably charge a good mint for this conference, but then many would not be able to attend.
Best in all you do--
Helena

I would come. I would pay $75 since it is supposed to be for the average person.

My biggest problem is analysis paralysis.

Perhaps you could consider outlining step-by-step what to do and where to go.
-or-
A price range list for the different ideas.

I would hate to be bombarded with so much good stuff I just implode.

Yes, I definitely would. Actually, I can hardly wait.

I would Come To This
sounds good!!!!!

I guess I hit the nail on the head!! I see you were afraid to post my first comment I sent in. But by not posting it just confirms to me that I was right, your silencing my suggestion and comments to me is better than seeing it posted,Thanks for your vote of confidence I new I was right. John Matyas Buffalo N.Y.

First, still trying to get to your course, The one I'm taking now is taking too much time. Describing your idea is like waving candy in front of a baby - want to go, don't have the money. Have to work at starting a business. Still studying what happens on the internet and google etc. You have the most marvelous ideas.

I would definitely come personally, and even recommend some people that I know in my circle to come. I think the price should be in the three digit range.

P.S Have you ever considered having an event in Canada?

I love it!~ I think it is a great idea!!!! I need to go to more events like these, to do exactly what you are talking about. Meeting people, networking, shring great ideas!!! I would come to every event!!! It would be very profitable!!!!!!

I would come, but can't afford it at present.

YES.

Chicago I hope...

-Have an option for the guy just starting out, A more cost effective ticket..

Being relatively new to Internet Marketing and admittedly, less than successful I would like to learn more. If in fact, thtre are truly some "Gurus" out there that are for real. I would consider this a Trade Show and have attended and displayed at many trade events. My former career always benefted from Trade events and the cost would run anywhere from free as a vistor to thousands of dollras as an exhibitor. I would consider a fair price for someone of my inexperience, $100.00 a day with the individual covering room, travel and meals.

Eben,

I would love to attend a seminar like that. However, your question is a loaded one. Here is why, 1) I don't know who will be speaking. 2) How long the event will be. 3) What I will learn from the speakers.

Without knowing what I will be learning at the event. It would be hard for me to give you a value. For example, if Warren Buffet was speaking on how he picks stock and/or companies he invest in. The value on that is a lot different than Michael Milken speaking on how to invest in bonds. Two people that know how to make money but very different in how they do business.

Hiya Eban
I am a newbie, I am still digesting the basics and foundation level.

I believe that you should be charging over 1k per day, but this will depend on the calibre of your speakers.

I would love to attend but coming from Australia would just give my accountant another heart attack.

There appears to be alot of your database from Australia and New Zealand, so why don't you consider doing something down under later in 2009 and then I will be ready for the next wave of learning.

You know we will all support you and it may give your other supporters an opportunity to come and visit our beautiful country.

All the very best for your future Traffic Expo I can't wait to see what you can package up for everyone who can't make it, because we all want to see how it all turns out.

I think it sounds fantastic Eben! I think 500-1000 would probably be a good ballpark figure. Keep us posted!

I am terrible at technical computer hardware and attended an internet marketing seminar in london and felt totally out of it so I'm not sure whether I would attend. the event was free but each speaker got about 2 hours to sell their products which may have made up for free entry as people were signing up to coaching/other products. love your clarity which the london seminar lacked and so trust your proposed event would be well stuctured. best wishes patricia

1. If I can (financial and geografical) I will.
2. It depends on how long it will takes.
3. It will be nice to see all top world expert of internet traffic in this expo.

Yes I think this is a Fantastic idea.

I would worry about cost as am part of a small business and therefore funds are limited.

Location...Would like it if in the UK or available as a video/YouTube etc.

I would love to attend, but I am from South Africa. I am sure you would understand that it would be very difficult for me, seeing that I don't earn much with my business yet.

Have you ever thought of doing anything like this in the UK? I could assist with fixing it up.

An event of this nature in the UK would be a clincher for my attendance. Not sure if I could attend with it being in the USA though.

It seems to me most everything you do is done very well.

Surely I would attend your conference.

Would be great if it could one on both the East and West Coasts.

Also teleconference some of the highlights..for those who cannot travel

Cost.....keep it under 399.00 in these tough times.

yes it souns very interesting and i think the cost can be arround one thousand usd pls keep me updated and posted of the contents of the expo event so thbat to help me take a decision to attend or not as iam from the middle east which is far away from usa .thank a lot eben and i appreciate all the information you share with us good good luck and pls keep on going on successfully

I love your work but from this little information I would not come. Once the expo is established and I hear good reviews, I may consider.

The tuition really depends on the quality. I think $10K is too much. Less then $3k is too little.

Thanks Eben,

Gen

Could be possibly a great thing. I would like to be there. I am just srtarting out and funds are a little low now. so cost would probably be my hold back
B. George Caruso
Please do not give my address out.

Bring it Back to Chicago Eben. I find the most value in seeing how other info marketers are building there business.

I would keep it under $500, and encourage tons of networking.

the power is in the people connecting with like minded people.

I don't just like chicago because I live here, but it's also pretty much the middle of the Country.

Gabe

Hell yeah...depending on price & location. I'd like to see it free since no doubt yourself & all the presenters will make a mint, but you should probably charge a minimal amount to make sure people are serious...say $100 (or in IM terms: $97). Will be interested to hear all the details.

Hi Eben
This sounds like a great idea.
I would need to know the dates
before saying I was able to attend.
Thanks again
Marion

Hi Eben

Firstly, we don't even know each other and if i had your number i would call you to thank you personally for the mind transfer you have done for me. I have been doing my best to try and find a copy of your 5 day seminar (GET ALTITUDE) but i cant find it anywhere. I have watched your sample DVD clips and i was totally amazed. You are a perfect example to use in this world when comes to thinking and doing. If anyone has an understanding about such important matters of life its you. i have read over a hundred newsletters from you and i havn't deleted one. But i can't remember how many times i have used them for reference...anyway As for this event i would pay $1000. Money is tight but if you end up charging $10,000 oh well, I'll do my best to be there. All in all for anyone who has read my message whatever Eben decides to charge do your best to be there its going to be one life changing experience for anyone who attends this event...thats the bottom line.

Clever and sensible approach again from you Eben, establishing your clients needs, desires, and commitment to $Value. Of course you will attract a large attendee list but for the conference to achieve ultimate success I would want to be sure that I am to be surrounded by greatness, not just by who is on stage, but the who I am able to network with. Knowing that attendees have invested serious $ in their education, and that they are just as committed as myself, would be just as important as the quality of presenters. Knowing from your past work that just one idea can generate $'000's in a moment I would be prepared to pay in the region of $1000 per day, on top of the cost of my flight from Perth Australia. Whilst you have employed your own good marketing strategy in gaining our upfront commitment it is still flattering to know that our feedback is of value to you and that we have an influence in how you structure the conference. How about charging $50 to be on the first 500 email list ??!! I would pay that to secure my spot ! Have a great day cobber ! Paul Saunders / Perth Australia

I would come if it was located in a centralized location. Make the price $99 bucks to ensure a great turnout. Package the key elements in a format that can be sold at a later time. Make sure the event has a payback for the attendees as many will spend hundreds in travel expense alone.

Eben, yes I think I would be an idiot not to want to join up with some of the greatest minds in the business. Secondly, You could expect wherever you hold this event to be a complete sell-out, so it would be just a matter of how much money you wanted to make - the more money - the larger the place. And Lastly, The things I think would make this a unique experience would be like for you to; A) Giveout your personal phone number so that if anyone has a question they could just call and ask, and B)Give out FREE CD's and VCR tapes of the event to each and every one of the guests, because you know your gonna charge an arm and a leg for the event anyway.
No Seriously, Lastly, I think the Margaurita's on the beach are plenty to send off the guests after a weekend of lectures and learning. (Oh, sorry, thats what I had planned) Just being able to be around with and work with you and the other Marketing Guru's will suffice probably all our expectations.
Have a happy Thanksgiving, and a Merry Christmas and God Bless You All.

Cool, I wish I was at the level where I could make use of this event. It sounds as if it is for experienced entrepeneurs who want to keep on the cutting edge of what is going on. Maybe later when I have the money and the experience. Good luck to you and your event Eben.

Eben, i think the program would be a huge success. I have been following your material for over a year and i appreciate the mindset you bring to the table. You have inspired me in many different ways and you continue to encourage me to evolve as an individual.

As far as the pricing is concerned, my personal opinion is that it should be around $1000 easy.

Anyway, thanks for everything you do and keep up the great work.

I was fortunate to be at Eben's Chicago event and accomplished more in those few days than months searching for answers that seemed elusive. Attracting the top marketers was ingenious and I'd be happy to attend anything Eben would put on based on Eben's idea and his track record.

Hi there Eban,
Yes, please do it. As Denise suggests make it a "Down Under Expo" New Zealand or Australia. There are plenty of us who would love to hear you in person.

Hi Eben,

I like your ideas and I always have. I would attend this event. My idea is that you should lower the price tremendously and pack in about a 1,000 people. I know this is a totally different idea then all of your rest of comments. Make it affordable for like $247 to get people in the door to add the value. Also at the back of your room you can sell all your other programs and have other people sign up for your other future events. That way you are maximizing your leverage and adding value to Thousands of people. Also the economic times of today are not wanting people to make major buying decisions or wanting to pay a lot. In 2 or 3 days make $20-50,000. At the end of the day you are a Millionare and others will be Tremendously successful for your Internet marketing and the Masters and Gurus that will be teaching it. As far as I am concerned this is a win/win situation.

Warmest regards,

Jai Pathak

If you would like to talk to me personally you can call me on my cell# at 604-518-9319.

Namaste

I will be there, the cost should be around $750 per person and make it limited to a small (relatively speaking) number of people, make it a once in a lifetime thing, you probably could charge more than the $750 if you do that, and give everyone a video of the conference.

Eben,

You and your team have done some great work in 2008. How about 2009 being different with more creative ideas and entertainment! You could have the first and largest contest for online marketing called "International Online Business Idol". Have your fans submitt a 1 minute video and one page business report or marketing plan several months before the event. The top 20 could get into the first day of your 2009 event free. The top 10 could get up and present their ideas with the crowd submitting their votes and the 2 finalists would get into day two free and present again to the big boys. Day one would be $500 and day two $5000. You would still have your lineup of awesome speakers sharing their ideas but 1/3 of the time everyone would be entertained and informed by some new faces with new ideas from the "Idol" contestants. Have a great 2009 and thanks for all the good information you are sharing.

It sounds like a great idea. And I would diffently come, and I think the price of $497.00 or there about sounds like a good idea too. As anywhere you have it, people have to pay for plane tickets & hotel rooms, plus meals, which are very epensive now. I will tell you that I have went to a few super conferences, that were a little more and a very waste of time & money, as all as people did was try and sell, sell and sell some more. Never really got anything out of the conference, per say knowledge.

Eben:
I'll come, both as an attendee, and as a booth / solution provider.

I'd pay $1000 - $2000.

I expect you - the expert - to teach all you can directly. Then add contributors to "cement" the model.

Record it all in Video 7 Audio. make it available to attendees, and then as an additional product later.

Just let me know.

Heman

Yep, I would absolutely attend and bring one other guy with me. How could afford not to ?You should charge 1500 for 3 days and give dvd and cds at the end.

I do like the idea and would love to attend but do not see that happening.

Being able to repeatedly review the Wake Up sessions is proving to be a real tool of lasting value - additional works would and are of great interest to me but I can not justify the cost at this moment in time even though it might be helpfull

Dear Eben . first I want to wish you happy thinks giving day and enjoy your Turkey diner.
Thank you for asking my humble opinion about
Your seminar it's sounds very good seminar
Personally I will be very interested to attend such gathering of top thinkers and marketers there is lot's to learn from them and meet the top Guns as they say in the male try,
About the price $1000 dollars to make it attractive to every one interested to join you in this seminar, it's the number of attends that count it will add up to the butome line .Talk soon Louis..

Although it sounds like a good idea, as a fledgling start-up e-commerce site, I would not be able to attend both due to the cost and the logistics (one man show here). Maybe someday, when a few hundred dollars or a few K isn't a big deal!
Good luck.
Jim

Yes, I think this would be interested in coming to an event like this to see and network. That in itself would be worth the travel expenses but while I am interest in what each presenter has to offer and how it can help my biz, I'm not interested in the same old stuff unless they want to highlight it in order to present the next step.

Cheers,
John

Sound great, please have it in Houston, TX. and i will get the chamber to pitch in, I hope...

E

I will definitely personally come!

This is how MILLIONS are made.

I would pay a few thousand dollars at least to network with the top 100 internet marketers.

This would be a killer event and probably the most sought out event ever for internet marketers across the globe.

Your rock Eben!

brian fanale

Hi, Eb,
Extremely interested in this your product, I'm a big "follower" of you and believe this is something nice'y.
Thou a think you should try marker some of this product online, sell some of it via internet, since it I think it will give you greatest access to people..
I'm from Europe, Lithuania and probably I and ppl like me cant attend it.
So my main advice is to put some of it on the Net.

To end this, thank you for changing so many lives (including mine), hope to meet you some day, make some biz, make some difference.

Good Business,
Roland

I would love to attend in person,but considering the logistics i mean those of us from other continent (Africa)at what capacity would ur preparation cover in terms of visa grant and hotel reservation?
More so i will suggest it goes for like 3 days of well packaged seminar so that there can be enough room for interaction,networking & grooming
For the tuition let it not be on the high side because when u consider the air fare, reservation due etc it might make some pple opt out.
Eben Thumb Up!!!

This event should be planned as a webcast. Those that attend the actual location that the webcast is being held at pay $349. Those that are watching the webscast from their home offices will pay a price of $199. Each are entitled to down load the video of the event for free. There are so many that cannot afford to attend these events. By making it available on the web live you expand the number of people you reach dramatically. From this comes a whole myriad of products that can be offered.

it sounds good but, i would need more info on the subjects and systems 6 months prior to the event.As you know time is money, oh yeah the price, it would have to be a win win for every one .if its to much turn out will be low I couldn't go. Don

Hi. I'm interested depending on the timing and location. I'm much more interested if it is an event that is only for people making say $100k per year on the Internet, or maybe even making the figure higher than that? 250k? Otherwise the room will be full of newbies and the networking value will be much lower. I think $1-2000 if it is amazing information and networking and lots of things thrown in. To me the number one value I would get is networking and I really only want to network with people that are already successful.

Sounds like a great idea. Money will be an issue for some and not for others. What about having a suggested price. If you had an non-profit everyone could come those that can pay more as well as those that are new and wanting to break through. Anything over the suggested price would be a tax advantage. Win Win
Thanks
Cindy

I wouldn't consider attending if it was priced at less than US$5,000. If your second objective is truly to create a networking/dealmaking environment, you would have to have a price tag that would keep newbies to a minimum. Otherwise it would be a true mismatch.

Hi Eben,

Sounds fantastic and something that work very well and something I would be very interested in coming to.

Here are some of my suggestion:

1. What ever the price, can I suggest you consider
organizing 2 events...one on the West Coast and 1 on the East Coast. One of the biggest barriers seems to be the cost of flying and staying in Hotels so if you removed this cost you could charge more money yourself! :-) and reduce the overall expense to participants.

2. Having East & West Coast events should mean you get more local people at each event meaning they can networking more AFTER the event to do business with each other...thus a more SUCCESSFUL event

3. Assuming this will take 6 month to organize...why not offer an early bird offer in January where people can pay $100pm for next 6 months.(or what ever amount is to make up your required price) Not only do you get real commitment and cash up front but participants can spread the payments out and have something to look forward to putting their money into?

4. I would suggest having 2 or 3 levels of participant where the more expensive gave you more focused time and smaller groups with experts. This could be even a whole day pre or more likely post your 2 day event.

5. Regarding costs...i guess it could be anywhere from $500 - $5000 as it all comes down to the value each person gets. It also depends what your intention is POST the event as it maybe better to build a continuity program in place using the $100pm concept in point 1 but make that a 12 month commitment?

Hope these ideas helped :-)

Marty

Hi Eben

I think it would be a work shop of the year.I do believe this event will be more attractive In Australia. Can you imagine putting something like that with couple of other gurus in maybe Melbourne or Sydney.We dont have many experts in our country such as yourself.I will be here if you need to discuss it further.Cost I would say $2000 aud. With a right promotion you guys will fill up the place,newspaper and free television promotion endless opportunities.

SAM

Hi Eban,

Great idea. It is a necessity. I need to learn more.
Two days would work for me.

Thanks !

Eben you are a genius I always follow people who are successful and I know I can do it also.
I keep educating myself and I always find the best information from you.
I would go to ANY event to become successful.
I am tired of selling opportunities I know thats not were the millions are in the home based business world.
I am willing to learn anything and everything. It's home based but its a whole other realm that I know I will be successful in.

Hi,
Sounds really good!
1. Yes worth attending, depending on where/when
2. $500
3. Follow these successful people's rules and you will be successful too!

To your success
Malcolm

Eben,

How about a monthly subscription that gives me online access to the videos of this and other events that you run? I would set it up with a basic access level: videos only, and an advanced access level which includes related downloads such as worksheets, mindmaps, conference handouts, and maybe forum access. Finally, throw in a discount for an annual subscription paid up front.

If you like this idea please let me know. I would come on board to help launch and manage it.

Thanks and rock on...

Eric Bryant

This is a bad economy for stuff like this, but...

I'd go if: If I was a full-time freelancer/marketer with a solid income.

I don't know if this would be over my head--I've only got my toe in this water and am feeling somewhat overwhelmed-- but it sounds like a great idea.

Sounds like it's worth at least $500 a day, but I'd like more details.

Good luck, Eben!

Hi Eban,

You Idea is great.
I would like to attend, but I'm Singapore.

About the tuition I've no idea as I'm new to internet marketing. I'm want to learn and study first. How to make money thru internet.

I suggest can do it in a webinar like program as more people around the globe willing to attend can join.

Ramon

1. A good idea yes! eyes on web sites are the key to success and will coninue to be. Would I be interested Yes subject to 2-3 below

2. How much money would I pay would depend on 'Whats in it for me'
To listen to the current crop of Gurus' who at present are all banding together
and sharing the 'take' together with a boring copy copy effect.

They would perhaps let me place a hand not too deep in my pocket.

Where some decent software was available that would save time and ease of working the 'Net' I would dig deep into the wallet.

So much SEO and social network plans are available now one would want to be assured that the future plans from the actual leaders in IT Marketing innovation was on the agenda big-time.

3. What would I want a) Good software on low rates for sale.
b) Some people in the know for the future in Internet progress.
Perhaps in the area of multi-media marketing. Using the POD the TV plus the Internet. This must be the future path.

Present super -super fire-sales let me help you to a million type info-courses yawn yawn marketing actions must be close to 'burn-out' state.
Trev

It is an interesting idea and I support it. Sharing experiences, new ideas, meeting new people and different cultures adds to the experience and gives another point of view to the good manager, which I think, is of a great value.

Two business days and a weekend could be enough time for such a meeting. For travelers across the ocean that could be little inconvenient and could probably affect their contribution to the good discussion and participation at each of the scheduled lectures.

You are doing a great think and if that has effect on many people to do good for the world it is a noble thing to be done!

I appreciate your efforts!

Would be interested in coming from Spain just to meet you but when added to it is the info you talk about then count me in.
Regards

Barry

Hi Eben,
It sounds like an event I would like to participate in. But have you ever thought of holding it in Europe? You could see what the results are in the US and if its as successful as I think it will be - go for a session in London!! Or Amsterdam!! You have a lot of people in Europe! Its expensive for us to travel to the US AND it takes a lot of time. Even though we're becoming more productive, time is still of the essence.

What could you charge? I think it really depends on the amount of people you get. I think $ 500.00 would be a good start - no more - you have to prove yourself first on this new idea! Once proven success you can ask more.

Good luck and kind regards,
Andy (mrs)
Holland

1) Yes I would go to an even like this

2) I'm thinking between $497-$997 to make it more valuable so there isn't so many people there.

3) You should charge $997 and then give 50% off to people that have gone to your Get Altitude seminar.

Eben, dawg. That's a grand idea.

As for tuition, it depends what you're trying to go for.

If you want to get as many people as possible while only getting those who are serious, filtering out the tire kickers... then $497 is perfect.

If you want just the REALLY serious AND people who have something big going for them already, then upwards of $997-1997

Any more than that and it will seriously be limiting those small businesses who just don't have the money to pay for it.

BTW, one day in the near future we WILL do business together. Just letting you know.

I'll see and talk to ya at the Wyatt Woodsmalls event on Dec 10.

Peace

Rich Boy

What a magic idea - I would love to come!
Can you make it in the second half of next year somewhere it's not too cold.
Oh, here's an idea Eben - have it in Australia and have a holiday at the same time :-)

Sounds great, but I suggest creating an Home Study Course ... for those who can't travel to the program.

Keep up the good work.

Yes, I would come. Maybe you could have three tuition levels: I would prefer this to having people sell stuff at the back of the room...

1) $397 for people who are hard-pressed for money

2) $997 for an extra day or session

3) $2997 for hot seat sessions or something of the like

4) $5000 with some sort of coaching or one-on-one sessions

Looking forward to meeting you someday soon,

Angela

SIR EBEN YOUR PLANS AND IDEAS THAT YOU WANT TO SHARE THROUGH A TRAINING OR SIMINAR PROGRAM IS GREAT.

Another great idea. I'm not surprised. Yes. I would come and I'd say anywhere between $1000-$1500. If we need to be there we will pay. I hope you have it in California though.

I would love to attend such an event. However, I'm in Norway, so I do not know how realistic it is for me. Pricing should be in the range between $1000 and $2000. Videos or audio from the seminar should be given to attendees as a bonus. P.S. Ever thought of doing something like this in Europe?

Sounds great Eben. This would be a excellent opportunity to meet you and the other experts in our industry. Tuition: $397 with maybe a upsell at the event that would include a personal coaching session.

There would definitely be a lot of interest in this type of event and I think a lot of people would go. Would I personally go? No. Because I'm just a teacher and I don't even have a business. I got on your e-mail list because I brought your Wake Up Productive training series since I really need to work on my time management skills.
However, as a sort-of independent observer, I would say your idea could really work and have a lot of success. What should you charge?
Most of these types of event tend to go for the ten to twelve dollar thousand range. I think you have to decide what kind of people you are trying to attract and how affordable you can make it. Most small business owners could never afford a price that high and if you were to charge that, you'd probably be cutting out them out. So you have to decide who you really want there. Perhaps going for a tier price range might be one option.
An idea you haven't thought about? Probably finding a way to keep using the content to reach out to more people even after the event is over. No matter how many people do end up going, there will always be those who won't be able to go and still will want to benefit somehow. Filling that need could be a good way for you to help them and continue to make profit on the event long after it's over.

Hello -

What I think you might need are gradients.

There needs to be a continuous "school" for newbies. Since I am a newbie, I need to be learning the basics of what you have to teach.

Then more advanced coursework, then the information for people at your level.

As you will see if you look through the commmentary, there are variable levels of experience in the people who want your information. They have variable perceptions as to the value of your coursework.

I suspect there is very straightforward correlation to be found between the value people place on your courses and their perception of what they can get from it.

I have two ideas for you:

First, develop a "check-sheet" style course for each of the subjects you cover. Given people have different capacity for learning, some may take 2 hours and some may take 2 months to assimilate the same material. The point is to get them through the material as opposed to selling seats in a seminar. At least this is true if you actually want people executing the strategies they develop as a result of learning your information.

Second, get in touch - I have some ideas as to how you could leverage your material exponentially.

Regards,

Pete

Hey Eben, sounds great. Yes, I'd attend, although I live in Australia so it would need to be GOOD! A chat-fest won't do, but I know this isn't your style. The content would need to be cutting edge. Might be great to have some people present their businesses and do some live case studies on their businesses on how to build traffic. Maybe also see if they could structure some deals on the spot. Maybe people could 'apply' beforehand to be one of the lucky ones to have this live case study done at the event.

For a top notch event I reckon you should be charging in the $2k - $5k range (which is about $13 gazillion Aussie dollars these days, but hey!).

Cheers, Paul Elliott

Hi Eben,
Sounds like a wonderful idea! If it was in LA I could come. $1,000 would be about what I could afford right now. $500 would be better. But I have loved everything I have ever done with you. Really enjoying the Monthly Mentor program. My business needs this. I could use the education.

Good luck with this! Great idea!

hi,eben.

you are simply great.I should appreciate that you are a genius.Your thought are electrifying.I really want to be a part of this great event.But my job doesnot permits me,ask why. yes its because i hail from bombay in india.& the expenses to be incurred for attending this program will have to take abank loan.then have to repay it in the next 5 years.Do you think this program will have any reaction on me.I request you pls make a provision for me so that i can visit & attend this program provided you send my the required flight tickets & obviusly my stay will be done at good place so that i can comfartably attend your program.I can arrange a similar type program for you in mumbai india.you have to just conduct it rest every thing will be taken care.I have a 1000 members of network who would be interested in such programs.Pls now you decide i purely live it to you.bye & take care of your health .you are reducing your weight.

mannoj k bala

Eben, It sounds tereffic to me!! As far as money I have no idea. You charge what you want, after this is you'r baby.

Glenda Heil

Hey Eben,

First off, I think it's a great idea. Traffic is something that's always on everyone's mind. So to answer your question, yes I would be up to attending such an event. The other piece of the puzzle is networking; networking and more specifically meeting the "right" people could really help someone jump start their business.

On a personal note, I really appreciate the events that you and your team put on. Masterminding is extremely important to obtaining quick and long term success. Keep up the good work Eben!

Thanks Eben

I think it will be a good idea.

Have you considered the implications
of possibly hosting the event elsewhere?

An idea of mine is to leverage all of the
extensive, media coverage on South Africa
for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Have a look here;
==> http://www.southafrica.info/

The possibilities & benefits of hosting
such an event here are massive.

On pricing, I think you should consider
whether you'll be going for big attendance
numbers, hence $300 to $500 price range
should suffice.

In terms of accessibility and infrastructure,
we also have world-class facilities, to host
such an expo. Have a look ==> http://www.cticc.co.za/

Let me know your thoughts on this & thanks for always
providing such quality information.

Serendipity!

Rico
South Africa...
Alive With Possibilities

I hope I'm able to accomplish so much New and Exciting Creative Energy on the web by next year that you might consider me as a speaker at your event.
Until then, wishing you the best,
Jud Ireland

Hi Eben,

I'm not surprised that you didn't approve my earlier comment. No hard feelings on my part --- can't blame a gal for trying!

The Traffic Expo is a great idea. I would attend if it were in the $97 to $500 range for tuition and if it were more a workshop/sharing kind of thing with small groups sharing experiences with different traffic generation methods for part of the time and then some time for those groups to come up with a concrete plan for getting traffic from their method which would be shared with the whole group in a plenary type session.

Whether or not I would or could attend is still dependent on the success of my efforts from now until the event. Travel and hotel expense are big items for me at the moment. If http://www.jemyl.net is a success and people buy what I have to offer, then I know that an Eben Pagan event of any kind would be high on my list of places to be in 2009.

I would really like to see a true Internet Marketing Traffic Expo, where the system and software pitches were pretty much confined to an open to all with a low entry fee trade show type exposition hall and there were tracks and workshops for various methods and systems so that newbies and "experts" could choose workshops to attend and gurus could do their presentations on a schedule so that attendees could choose who to see and who to skip. Attendees could also choose their level of participation and cost with a full participation package to include dvd's and transcripts of all of the guru presentations and a discount on anything purchased from expo hall vendors. Lesser cost packages would also be available depending on workshops chosen down to a vendor participation/booth ticket and a plenary session - expo hall only pass for a very low fee.

After the event the dvd & transcript package could be made available for those who could not attend with deep discounts available to those who attended but didn't but the full bore package. Resale rights could also be included or added as a separate choice.

If Master Resale Rights were included in the full bore package I think a fee of $1000 to $1500 would be expected. With the economy as it is, however, I think that a price of $597 for the full bore package would be better with lower, pick and choose packages available for $297 per day or $197 per workshop and a ticket for the expo hall and plenary sessions only going for $47. Vendor slots would go for $50 per 10 foot by ten foot space and multiple spaces per vendor would cost multiples of the $50. Vendor slots would include two expo hall passes per 10 foot slot as well and vendors would receive a $50 discount off of any other package they would buy for individuals. Something like that I would surely attend, particularly if it was held in Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville or Daytona Beach.

Thanks Eben! If you don't do this I surely hope someone will --and make it both affordable and available to us little guys and gals just starting out in this business.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,
Ellen "jemyl" Johnson
http;//www.jemyl.net

Well I think that this would be a great, and I would love to be there. One problem though, I have yet to even put up my first website or even earn my first penny.
But don't let that stop you from going ahead with this idea.

sounds great. keep me posted

Well this sounds to me like the ultimate HUMAN affiliate program. Eben, you are the marketing guru, comeup with a price and let your audience pay it or b@#$ about it...You can easily have all these gurus at a round table taking q&a!

Hi. this is a very good i see you .

this will teach us in every step thanks.. plzzzzz.keep it up.\

kanwal

It sounds like a great idea. I - like others - have some reservations about whether it would be something I could afford to travel to (on top of the GMM), but I am enthusiastic about the idea and if I see it coming, I'll do what I have to do to scrape the money together.

$1000 price tag, and some extra coaching on how to network with people (I'm not as good at it as I would like to be, and I'd hate to miss opportunities just because I can't figure out this "social butterfly" thing.

Cheers

Hi Eben thanks for letting me. Well I do not know the entirety of your plan to know if you have missed something but definitely someone you should invete to be there is Jay Abraham and of course Rich Schrefen. Looking forward to hear more.

http://experienciainternet.wordpress.com/

Yes, Eben I would definitely come.THis sounds like a great idea, and adequate time for networking would be great. Maybe , for an idea, do a special session on how to network prior to the event, exclusively for ticketholders. Maybe like a condensed Dale Carnegie om How to work a Room. Can you imagine what it would be like if everyone came "pre-loaded" if you will...knowing how to maximize their time while there meeting kindred business spirits.

I have never been to a networking event so this sound like it might be fun.

Eben,
Sounds like a great idea. I would attend an event like you described if it focuses on learning, sharing ideas, and networking; not on selling the latest guru tools and products. Recommend tution under $500 so that those that need the training/information/networking opportunity the most would be able to afford it.

I look forward to hearing more as the idea continues to take shape. Looks like most folks would welcome this type of event.

Thanks.
Scott

I think it is a good idea. You should make sure they explain their techniques in a little bit of detail.

It would be nice if you charge only what people could realisticly could afford. I know you could probably get $500 or more. I would try to sell it as inexpensive as possible and still leave some what of a profit.

I would love to attend, but since I am not making money on any of the things I have already purchased at this point, that is an impossiblity.

Lorrie

Good luck, it should be great.

would i come?

YES!

depending on where it is right now... chicago, detroit or cleveland would be great!

price?

i would say that is depending on who is going to be there...

if i'm teaching somewhere in the $10,000 range.

jk... not yet but eventually!

i would say that really depends on who is speaking.

It sounds like a great event!

can't wait to hear more!

David,

http://Davidbeking.com

(website under construction... so you know i'm not that bad at design lol!)

If speakers are going to sell, I would go with a deposit only of under $500 that can be applied to program purchases. I am sure that reasonable profit sharing could be arranged to make this work. If content only/mainly, with little selling, then, as long as it's not re-hash and with the higher profile names noted above, you could command a lot more for tuition....likely in the $3-5k range for 2-3 days. I would be more likely to attend under the former construct.
Regards,
Dr.Steve

Eben,

I've been to two of your Guru Mastermind Summits so far and they were both two of the best events I've ever been to, so I know you will overdeliver value no matter what you charge!

That said, with the concern most people have over the state of the economy and the amount of non-millionaire info marketers who would most likely be attending your event, I would recommend pricing a 2-day event at $1,500, unless you plan on having the other traffic gurus pitch their programs from stage, then I would price it at $499 or you may find a lot of people wanting to buy more continuing education/services, but unable/unwilling to invest in them at your event. I'd much rather attend an event without pitching from the stage, that's why I love your Guru Mastermind program so much - its high quality and quantity education at its best! (Maybe one or two solutions from stage if that cutting edge and you can't provide, otherwise leave the continuous stage pitching to other non-guru marketers)

Also, I'm personally less interested in seeing cutting edge early/adopter technology. Of course, it cool, and I'll get to it in time, but for now I value and prefer your education - your fundamental direct marketing principles and strategies, time-tested proven traffic building methods, etc.

Even more, I would love if you offered an extended segment of your event to teaching us how to create strategic partnerships/JVs and then facilitating an exercise to help us seek out strong prospects to cut deals with later at the event or after - as this alone might make more of an immediate impact on an our bottom line (and then we can continue to learn from your teachings by purchasing and reviewing the DVDs for a nominal price like $100-200 if purchased at the event/$500 after). Helping a new or intermediate marketer land 1 good JV deal can help them earn multiples of what they paid to attend, and teaches them the fundamentals to do it over and over again to continue to grow their affiliate network, list and income, right?

I look forward to you receiving your invite, and of course seeing you again in January for our next GMM summit!

Happy Holidays!
Joe

PS...You are a master at getting in your prospect's head before designing and launching a new program...I am taking notes! ;-)

Hi Eben,

This sounds like a fantastic idea! We can learn all we like from audio CDs and video clips, however nothing replaces personal interaction and really meeting the gurus face to face.

So yes, if I had the money, I would come to this

Hi Eben

If its in a city hub, I will consider going.
Tuition: no more than $500
Something different: Do not know how long will the even be, but you can setup a case study at the beginning. Identify a site from one of your customers. Apply some traffic tactic that will be explained later in the event, then at the end go back to the case study and see if that tactic worked on attracting traffic or getting more opt ins.

this will be similar to what Frank did at his mass control event with the online make over, but showing the site right on the screen with stats, etc.

Regards

Reinaldo

Dear Eben

here is a problem with the idea, or at least the challenge? You either set up to traffic expositions, one for those making under $50,000 in sales. And then the rest, acrue accordingly.

The people that really need innovative technologies and up to speed networking will not be able to afford this conference. Just picture someone who can barely scratched the money to come to this conference, no matter what the price is that you put on this conference, the new guy may not be able to bring enough to the table in terms of a dynamic business exchange That would interest someone making half $1 million. but there is always an exception, you might say?

Suggestion: i have two conferences for two economically viable subgroups
or make the admission ticket $400 or less with a bonus video of the entire conference and let the small guy hit the lottery with their rapport, skills innovative ideas and burning passion to succeed Make the small guy reached the conference and explode the scene, with endless possibilities.
Let the big guys play with the little guys and offer their gifts to each other.
Suggestion: get everybody to the conference, and those who believe they can hang will make there.
from that point on, create and develop an exclusive elite traffic exposition and then thrice found one and you tell me which will be the more exciting success stories from both.
I am already placing my bets the first conference where everyone gets to play will be the one with the most juice and inspiration and success.
I remain
Dylan

This sounds like another super top level event that is going to make us to play the marketting game in a more advance method!~ I think it would be great if we can spend 3/4 day to have some great playful advanture like the Yanik's event....learn hard & play hard~~~

Just by listening to your introduction video, I would love to pay $497 to learn in this event. And I can't wait to find out which "big stars" is going to be there & what advance method & tools that they are going to teach~!

I would be interested in attending the event.

Location: Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Tuition: $1,000.00

DVDs of the event for those who are not able to attend.

Yep sounds good!

I'll be flying up from Australia, well.. to just about anything you put on Eben. As for the price, I guess about 5k would be good.

Cheers,

Matthew

Yes! Great idea. I think it would be wonderful to be in a room that was full of great minds. I think one of the best conferences that I have been to in a long time was the ETR, Delray Beach conference earlier this month. I think it was the perfect time allotment and with a great variety of speakers. I would love it if it was NOT a great big pitch fest! You have a great product and a great insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each personality in your mastermind group. Please pick out the cream of the crop. This could be such a fantastic opportunity to stamp your style on an event. It could be a wonderful time to establish yourself among the next group of up and coming entrepreners in this market. I think $997 for three days. If you are set for cash, it would be nice if you were able to give a break on the cost so that a few more were able to come. If you have the time, have a set number of spots, have people write a short essay as to why they should come (goals, achievements, and plans for charities) and keep the cost to a bare minimum. We all know that it often takes money to make money so . . it may be an opportunity for someone to "break" in. Anyway, just a thought. I will be there, either way! Micki Haendiges, MD

Eben,
Think about it....it doesn't matter if you charge one dollar, one thousand dollars, or one billion dollars. The most serious people will find a way to be there.
SO, in my opinion charge just enough to cover your expenses. Make your profit from your products. The true underlying reason for this "get together" is to exchange information and to get new ideas. Let that be everybody’s most important profit. As far as location and time, late spring in the Hudson valley. Stewart International Airport has a brand new Sheraton with excellent conference halls and great cuisine. The World headquarters for Orange County Choppers is on an adjoining property, and the immediate area is super rich in American History. West Point, Washington's Headquarters, and the National purple Heart Museum to name a few. Not to mention Freedom Highway, the first highway traveled by the Iranian Hostages after they were released almost 28 years ago, on their trek from Stewart Airport to West Point. Include a one day break to enjoy the sites and digest the info from the two previous days then return on the fourth day to include a major Q & A session. I don't know one person that hasn't come up with a few really good questions a day or so after attending a seminar. The one day break could prove to be worth more than you think.

Good luck, I know whatever you decide it will be successful.
Michael

Hi Eben,

I love the idea as I strongly believe in Networking. "No man is an island" we need friends and partners to assist and help us to be successful.

I personally love to be there, but as I live and base in Singapore it may be a challenges for me. But I promise that I will do my very best to be there, just let me know when it will be :)

Eben, I like to take this opportunity to thank you, as a fellow internet marketer. I have learn many things from you, I also have share your websites and knowledge to some of my friends and marketer. Thank You for sharing, you are Awesome!

Teddy Wu

I would absolutely love an event like this... Keep me posted. Paying to learn from the best is a priceless experience, but given the current economic climate an affordable price would be great us newbies.

Only invite people who have systems that can be DUPLICATED BY THE AVERAGE MARKETER. Doesn't help the average guy if you bring in a media buying company that runs banners on DART and uses Test & Target since it's a minimum $30-50k just to get that set up.

Likewise, bringing in PPC Agencies and people that have teams who manage PPC at the millions of keywords and thousands of campaign levels really doesn't provide realistic, tangible systems for the average guy.

Price if seminar: $597

Price if seminar plus DETAILED broken down STEP BY STEP system that can be implemented and are in printed form with video: $5,997

Yep, I'd attend... but only for highly advanced material. Like, Altitude for traffic strategies. No newbie stuff. Example: How to set-up an Adwords campaign. That kind of material attracts "C-Players". Not interested in that mindset.

Price: Depends on material, etc. ... $1500 bucks sounds reasonable for advanced material/networking.

Information: Masterminds, roundtables, hot-seat coaching, lounge/bar networking...

From the stage you can delivery whatever people are looking for techinally, but we want an opportunity to be around the BEST minds in the industry. Just being in the same room with other like-minded individuals will offer people an opportunity to explore unchartered territory (mentally and otherwise).

Size: Nothing like The Learning Annex. Don't get me wrong... The Learning Annex is great, but the size is undesirable. 500 people MAX. Consider doing a tour to limit attendance per event.

Hope this helps. (Also, this blog is pure gold... thanks for allowing a few of us "insiders" an opportunity to do market research on your blog! *smiles* Finding out what the market wants and delivering is brilliant! However, ALLOWING us to watch you do it is forever appreciated.)

Hey Eban. Everything you do is always worth getting involved with so I know it would be worth it.

1) I would attend, sounds awesome!
2) 1k each but depends on what type of people will be attending...
3) pure gold content! thick on the 'how' rather than on the 'what'.

Keep us posted dude ;-)
Dan

Eben, I have been so impressed by the information you have contributed online for free, I would like nothing more than to attend one of your events where I might be able to meet someone to partner with to make some more dough.
- The price should be high $5k+ with some type of refund for taking some type of action at the event, or reaching X amount of online sales.
- I would attend, but keep the event short
- The deal could be better with a 15 - 30 min. one on one with a top info marketer making better than 10m for each attendant.

I would come if you allow bringing spouse as part of the ticket price or for only a little extra.

Eben,

Great idea. I've personally thought about putting together niche seminars like you mentioned. I would certainly come.

If this is going be an event where speakers are going to sell I would keep price below $997. If this is content only then you should charge at least $3497

In terms of making it better; Try to combine Top SEO/SEM companies as vendor and Traffic Expert. Also, you can have one entire day for Workshop like setting where attendees can implement strategies they have learned.

-Janak
http://www.PReasy.com

Sounds great needs to be at an/or nearby hotel. Day & half. $500 1200. perhaps a reference CD. Extra? Day 1/2 would ease air transportion.

Great idea as we all need to learn about generating more traffic and it would be so exciting to hear how all the top people in this business do it. I am too new to benefit from this event so it would not be smart to invest $$$$ yet as I would not be able to see immediate ROI.
What to charge? An event like this, with someone like you hosting, should definitely be over $3000. Out of my range at this time as I am not making money yet.
I would love to be a fly on the wall!!!

Sounds like a great idea
I would probably come if in NYC area or webinar at night.
500$ could be a ball park figure to start, maybe have 2-3 tracks, one for beginers, one for small business and one for bigger business
have a CD/DVD/Book for people who can't come like you did for DYD

I would definatley attend this event please keep me posted.

Would I go to an event like the one you described, Yes. To learn from successful people should always be on the top of everyone's mind. Cost, depending on where you have it, understanding travel and lodging you may want the tuition on the low end. Remember,the longer the event (over two days-one night) means people may not be able to stay. I would guess $500.00 per business person.

Eben, you do great stuff and set a consistently high bar with your info products. That said, there a lot of "traffic oriented" stuff in the info product space at the moment, and I would be a little leery of a similarly themed event (even from you) UNLESS it delivered some EXTREMELY high powered, exclusive, "can't-get-it-elsewhere" type info. For that kind of event, I would pay - and expect - a lot. Give me awesome content, and charge up the yin yang for it, e.g. $2k-$5k for the weekend, keep it pricey to weed out the dabblers.

If you come up with a killer event in this vein, I am IN.

Look forward to hearing more,

-Erik

Traffic, Networking and Technology/Software, you can't beat that. Great Plan.
That's something I might want to attend to.
I am not sure of what you should charge. Not enough info disclosed.

The Green Room rocked.

Made some great connections.

Love to see what you have in mind for your Traffic Expo.

Bring out some of your buddies:

John Reese
Jeff Johnson
Brad & Andy
Adrian Bye on CPA networks
someone on blogging
Stephen Pierce
Perry Marshall

We would be on overload.

But whatever you do, please indicate a level for this.

I don't want to come to a newbie seminar but I understand that's the market.

Tuition and location not a factor.

Harlan

I agree with above comment: "sounds great but traveling to the States is a bit time/money expensive - could you incorporate live streaming to other countries?"

What to charge for the event? Calculate all the expenses for the gurus attending + conference costs + your own compensation, for the days of the event, and divide it by amount of people that the event can take, and you have the price.

great idea!! I am Edgardo from Mexico. I probably will not be able to attend the event, but I would really like to get videos from it. I am more interested in the technology, but the other points are also important.

The concept sounds great and I would consider attending. I think you have a challenge to overcome in defining how the Expo would be focused. Is this for saavy, already have a great buisness and making money people? Is it for people in the middle? Is it for beginners? I would offer as a suggestion to follow a Track philospohy. I have been to many conferences in my profession (Telecom) where they have a Marketing Track, a Sales Track, a Technical Track. Maybe you could do a Beginner, Intermediate and Expert Track.

As for price that is hard to say but it should be appropriate to the Track(s) you decide to address with the Expo.

Thanks to you for all that you have offered. I have leaned many things from you and appreciate your efforts to help and assist.

Have a safe a enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Warmest Regards,
Bruce

Eben,

Sure I'd come dude...I think you, me, and everyone else who follows your knows that's a retorical question. But, heck yeah, I'd come no doubt and would pay about 500-1000USD for the tuition.

hello eben,

i would go.

sounds like a good thing to put on.

I think you are a fantastic entreprenuer and i will always listen to what you have to say, that is why i am on your mailing list.

keep on rockin eben.

see ya, chris tuttle

Hey Eben,

What a fantastic idea! In an ideal world I'd say: I'll come hands down! In reality, location would matter, as would your ticket price. I read thru some of the above comments, and see I am not alone in that area. I guess you could go two different ways: You could make it a high ticket price, a grand or more, and that would immediately cut about 3/4 of the people out, or you could keep it between 3-5 hundred (like you did with this program) and thus make it an opportunity for the majority, including me. :)
I look forward to seeing where this takes you.

Best,
Becca

Hi Eben,

Awesome idea! As all the other events (GetAltitude, WakeUpProductive, GuruMastermind, etc) it would be great if you could organise web live sessions (in addition to the off-line event)... for guys like me, living far away (e.g. New Zealand).

Price? US$2K (in addition to price for the off-line event). Please keep me posted.

Yes! Something I have been looking for.

I would come if it were in Chicago, and it should be priced at around $1000. Making it too pricey might ward off some genuine people who might be interested. Though making it too easy to get would reduce its value.

I think people attend seminars and conferences NOT ONLY to learn BUT ALSO to network. Networking opportunities should be the key. If people from all backgrounds (marketing/investors/etc) are showing up to this event people would kill for it; obviously related to the internet industry.

For start-up companies that have the potential to be the next facebook/twitter/etc; it would be great if you could offer this category a platform to learn and grow.

awesome plan ! Networking is what makes you successful in this business.
Ability to network with some of the Gurus is fantastic opportunity.
Price depends on the your target market as if you want to reach average Joe then keep it low about $1000 within their affordability.
Personally for me it's always the real life stories that bring the most value for me. They inspire me and fill me with ideas.

1. Great idea
2. If it is a promo fest then charge less, if a lot of real giveaway stuff then charge higher. I guess - depends on the model and back-end opportunities for organizers and key participants. Also depends on whether this is a mass event or whether you just want to network already successful people.
3. If you plan to charge more than about $800 you would have to be very very clear about the advantage of this over buying several traffic courses from the top marketers and networking in other ways - I would factor in travel and time opportunity costs
4. Please give a "preview" of schedule and place...
5. 3 days would be good if people are going to have time to network
6. Differentiate very very clearly from a few gurus doing a promo of their products in person instead of online, or rehashed version of same
But hey it is a great idea - common in other industries but no one has really applied it well to IM. I'm sure you could make it work.
Tim

I may not be able to personally come to live event but would appreciate a webinar or access to videos online.

Price is more than $1000.00 would appreciate 10% down payment and the remaining balance once you recoup money from implementing the strategies covered in the seminar.

My experience most seminar sounds good in general but does not necessarily suits my personal needs or experience to implement the program.

I pay any price if it will guarantee that I can build the business that will consistently provide the target financial goal or at least to reach my financial goal.

cheers,

cynthia from downunder.

I would come. wouldn't mind presenting :-)

I think that in addition to interviewing the traffic guys, it would be cool to interview the attendees to get a feel for their offers (Traffic guys LOVE to speak with people who have offers that work, and who know their numbers) ;-)
Tom

All of the best events are too pricey. Why not run a contest so that some of the people who could really benefit have a chance to participate??

Great idea. I agree with a previous comment -shouldn't be at newbie level. Problem: I'm a newbie (still). But would consider coming if my current project pays enough.

Fee: keep it real.

Post event: DVDs PLUS resources for those who buy the DVDs.

Hi Eban (&staff),

the topic, of course interesting,
but, since it's next year, it will be another dimension, spiritually. So many things are changing right now. somehow the earth is shaking on some level.

From my perspective, i probably wont be able to attend, just from the (financial)"status" where i am now, but, intuitively, think about some other viable criteria for attending, other than the price tag.... make it more of a mission... without getting pathetic of course... or think about "many doors". Many avenues of "value".

Eban(&staff),

you were the "messenger", the first guy for me, to bring me close to the ideas of internet marketing. (kind of like the "first kiss", yes, hate the metaphor, but the "thing" that triggered the "marketing" "novelty numinosum neurogenesis effect"(Ernest Rossi)) last year 2007, and that makes you special in the field. Before i just knew Karl Marx(or Francesco d'Assisi) and Linux, and spirtuality, of some sort....etc.

So, i am open, i try to make money, didn't succeed so far, and that also determines what i am able to attend. Intuitively, YES, do it.

warm regards

Dieter

A) It's a great idea
B) I would personally go
C) The tuition should be related to your intention - do you want to help alot of people start or help their business or do you only want people who are already rich and have a tonne of money to invest in an event. Is your heart only where the money is? or would you like to help the thousands who are struggling. My suggestion is that it should be tiered in price. Special treatment and offers for the very rich and a basic tuition for the not so rich. The value in this idea is that you will have a huge crowd that now becomes your word of mouth advertisiment, that you could even upsell into products and services once they get there aswell as increasing the attendance next year becuse of the good word of mouth. I also think is a great idea to offer something special for people bring a friend or make purchases when they are there.

Great idea. I live in Australia and would prefer to spend money on the info rather than travelling and accommodation. So love the idea of a webinar that you charge for and that we have access to after the event
to refer to the info that's an 'AHA' for each person individually.

Cheers
Carol

I'd love to come to an event like this.

A few thoughts:

As I'd be travelling from Ireland, assuming I could make it, it would be much preferable that the event was four or five days instead of just two.

Even if the same content was delivered over this period, this would allow for a lot more assimilation, more networking, much more value to be derived, more strategies to be implemented and applied. I think you should make it an active training, whereby people implement some strategies as they go along and have time to do so.

I think that you should use video to introduce the event and the various speakers and technologies. This would allow people to prepare for it in order to get more value and be briefed, such that the content was more than an introduction *and* people could get the most from it.

I think that as part of the event, it would be much more valuable if, as part of attending:
- You got video access to the whole event itself - online video would be fine
- Really brilliant notes + transcriptions + executive summaries were made available for the guests from all the speakers, so they didn't have to spend half their energy trying to keep up with making lots of notes
- Any demo software, etc, was easily available
- All of the speakers material was organised into pareto-principled action - i.e. so there was clear guidance about the 20% of highest value action steps that could be taken to get the best results.

(as there is only so much knowledge that can be assimilated and applied during the event itself, and most likely, 10% of what was taught could be used).

Budget allowing, for a four day event, with the above, I think $1000 would make it a must attend, and probably, it would be worth much more than that.

I strongly suspect there would be major upsells that would result, that would eclipse the value of admission.

Hi Eben,
What a great idea. I'd come over to an event like this (from the UK). What to charge would depend on how many attendees you figure having but I'd guess you would need to charge £2000 - $4000 for it if it was to have the sort of top traffic guys there that you describe.

Trevor

Yes, I would come but it must be pertinent to newbies too. West Coast would be best for me as I would be flying down from Vancouver BC. $500 bucks makes me comfortable. I like that idea about having it telecast and also the idea of a video coming out of the thing.

Cheers,
Ross

As I'm in Australia it is too far for me too attend as I'm not exactly financially well off. But I would definetly be interested in a DVD and maybe even a transcript of the event. Price $300.

1) If hosted in Chicago, I would really be enticed to come.
2.) I would think around $2000.00 would be a fair price
3.) Though networking would be diminished/killed in this form, what about a video posing to the people whom could not make it...

Thanks!

Hey Ebay,
YES I would come IF it's affordable. I've never been to a internet marketing seminar yet because all the other guru's charge thousands of dollars. But they dont's consider many of us are starting out. Once we make our money. We will buy the higher end stuff you offer over time. I would be VERY happy if you offered this at 500. I would bring some friends too. Please consider this price. I know this would change my life. Thanks

Time it around the consumer electronics show.

Have tiered pricing with appropriate benefits.

Outline what I would take away from the program

I would be interested in this type of workshop/expo.

Price? Sub-$1000 would be nice, but I'd be willing to spend up to $2000 if the content justified it.

Location? Anywhere in the US would be fine, although Las Vegas would be ideal. It's convenient and relatively inexpensive.

The only thing I would be concerned about would be how much information is shared from the stage. I've been to too many conferences/workshops where the speakers give just enough information to whet your appetite, and then turn around and upsell you another conference or training kit to really learn the stuff.

I'd either expect the presenters to share the whole story at the workshop, or the cost of the workshop could be used towards buying further training.

"How to attract affiliates" - This is the most important topic in traffic generation and yet NO-ONE addresses it. It's pretty much always glossed over. Affiliates can really turn people's businesses around, and I think you should do an extended segment on this.

Step-by-step: Exactly what to write, where to go and what to do to get and keep super affiliates for INFORMATION PRODUCTS/EBOOKS. If you could do this, your program will be groundbreaking.

Hi Eben,

A great idea.

I would come, all the way from London UK if the content was right.

It should be set for intermediate to advanced level.

The attendance fee should be no greater than $997.

I hope you get it on.

Regards,

Colin

I think its a great Idea and I would be able pay up to $995 I would love to pay more, but not everything is reachable when your starting out, thanks for everything! P.S You should do it somewhere exotic like hmmm... Brisbane Australia that would be awsome! : )

Hi Eben

I think it's a great idea for a conference and I would definitely like to attend. The issue for me is regarding travel for Northern Hemisphere based conferences which have high travel expenses in both time and money (I live in Australia as from last week). Saying that, it would be a wonderful goal to plan on attending a "traffic" conference next year and I know I'd gain a huge amount of value.

I've been following, purchasing products from, and devouring Internet marketing information for over six years now and it would be fantastic to meet some of the people passionate about IM and success. In the past couple of years I've purchased a range of your products such as most of your DYD stuff along with Altitude and of course Wake Up Productive. You are someone who I see as a mentor and feel in complete congruence with your ideas and understanding of both life and business (no, I don't wish to marry you at this stage).

Cost-wise, I think between 2 and 3 K for a two-day traffic conference would be in the ballpark. I'll leave it there but look forward to attending my first IM conference ever and very pleased it'll be Mr Pagan's!

Regards - Jason Nethercott

Would be great event. New york would be great as its easy and cheap to get flights to from outside the US. Keep it cheaper below $1500. The real value to you and the other speakers will come from the extra product sales you will make.

Take Care enjoy your Thanks giving

Hey Eben,

I've been to two of your DYD programs so far, and I will be attending the Advanced Learning & Teaching Technologies program in a couple weeks.

The information in the programs has already made a large difference in my life. The opportunity to network with the other attendees has been an unexpected side benefit; one that I've found to have immense value.

Your material attracts a certain type of person. The opportunity to meet others of like mind is extremely useful, and happens all too seldom.

Generating traffic is not the focus of my current endeavour. Despite that, I would still be very interested in attending. I have no question that it would be more than worth the effort.

I am in the process of creating a start-up, so tuition in the couple-hundred dollar range is about all I would be able to handle. However, I believe that attending would actually be worth quite a bit more than that.

Thanks Eben. keep up the good work.

~Camronn

Sounds like a great event. i would come as long as it was nearby (sou cal) and less than $500. 'Traffic' is an issue for me still so it's a good name for an annual event!

Jeff

ANother GREAT IDEA.

EBEN your stuff is absolutely great. TRAFFIC is most important thing in any businness online. So to have the top marketers on one event is really good idea.

maros

I would absolutely do something like this. As far as price goes, it would have to be in the thousands. I have been to $500 seminars before and was highly dissappointed. I would think, if there are people in the room that have the ability to structure multi-million dollar deals on the spot, $10,000 would be reasonable. I also think that for $10,000, the seminar/mastermind meeting would be in a top notch setting, and would include the room, meals, and access to all speaking engagements, and events.
This would be for professionals, not new comers. Attendees would have to have significant business' to even attend the event. Look forward to hearing from you that you have the place and time.

I would come if:

1) There is a set price and this is not a pitch fest to buy other people product for two days.

2) There should be two tiers, one for newbies, one for experienced internet people.

3) The talks or interviews are hands on, specific, not "How I am a non high school graduate making millions"

Looking forward,

Brian

1.Would you come?
Yes... of course, money, time and distance must be considered.

2. What is the tuition?
Eben, there are really too many open variables to give a realistic answer. If you set the bar at $10,000 and have only one city... you cut most people out including me. If you lower the bar to $100 and have the event in 25 cities, then I would likely be there with bells on.

In the webinar scenario I describe below, I would suggest charging $297.

3. What to make it great?
Host the event by webinar and work in conjunction with an entrepreneurial networking website.

• Webinar - I have attended several meetings via the gotomeeting.com interface. The interface works exceptionally well and allows for live feedback and discussion.

• Networking - A big part of the attraction of such an event is the networking opportunity, but in a live event with 5000 people... there would be no way to have any meaningful networking with most of the attendees. Better to use a free networking service like partnerup.com... with one of the early sessions actually teaching how to use partnerup.com. Then encourage attendees to form teams via partnerup.com to build a new business, jv, etc. (Maybe you could "partner" with partnerup.com to jointly advertise the event.)

• Show attendees how to pick partners including legal precautions. This session would include teaching people how getting the right partnership mix... including venture capitalists.

• Have a Competition of Newly Networked Teams, and "You" (Eben) choose one team to join. (I would be eager to attend just with the thought of a crap shoot at being on a team with you.)

• This needs to be held over a two month period with weekly meetings of 2 to 3 hours each.

Eben, if you are really reading this and would like to discuss it... I would be glad to flesh out my ideas.

Best regards - Ron Mauldin

sign me up!

1. Eben, another wonderful thought coming from you...YES I WOULD LOVE TO ATTEND.

2. $50 FOR those who only want to see the DISPLAY or BOOTHS area...( kind of like the electronics expo).

A separate area...Conference Hall where the top 20 from your last program will showcase their climb to the top. What worked. What they did to troubleshoot. What pearls they can impart to those of us who are still working our way up.
Have cameras ready to film the whole 2-3 day experience. The interaction with the ATTENDEES...maybe not more than 50 attendees from this session of WAKE UP PRODUCTIVE and Mastermind.

Tuition for the special Conference for attendees,...$1000-$3000.
AND the person who gives you the idea to use for your Program would have a complimentary seat at the Program.

You could,then, edit the program to present it as a special SPRING WEBINAR! Previous attendees of any of your past seminars/webinars would get a special discounted price (Locks in loyalty and a group of "Pagan" followers...couldn't resist).

3. Perhaps have keynote speakers like Trump and Kiosaki. Also, attendees could be given an hour of coaching by phone, email.

God Bless,
Bert LLamas
IAMBERTLL@YAHOO.COM
951-264-5649

Sounds great!!
Needs to be at least 2 days and keep it under $1000.00
I can help with the workbooks.

Hi Eben,
Yes it is a great idea!
yes I would attend if I can (I am in Germany)
Tuition?? well I know you since many years, and I know you offer TOO much value way beyond what you charge.I would say around 2500 USD would be fair.
Thanks for the great work, and keep us updated.

Majdi

Hello, Eban,

The concept is great. I would suggest you make the true take-aways and event structure clearer. Some people are new to networking, so how would you helps them benefit? Some are new to latest technology, how would you make beneficial to them. I like conferences where I have concrete, practical take-aways that become resources to me after it. Offering audio and or printed materials is key to ensure that. Follow up forum opportunities with gurus ad mentors would also be great. As for price, a high fee would eliminate me and a lot of others. Why? Those who make millions of dollars are NOT the mainstream American/International business person who is usually in need of ways to take their business to the next level, or even make their current business stronger and more profitable. The fee is not the only expense--travel, lodging, meals, car rental, etc. -- all figure into the TOTAL cost, which most people look at when they consider if they can afford it. I wish you success.

1. Yes I would come
2. Depends on if this is more for newbies or the more experienced and how long the event is. 2 day event $500 for instance.
3. Please avoid an event filled with a bunch of guru's sharing a few money making life changing ideas just to promote a stack of their training materials "at the back of the room" Also if this is more for beginning business people then a Website building portion would be great so that you have something to bring traffic to.

It would be a bridge too far for me at present since I am preoccupied in relocating from Australia to New Zealand, but sure it is a great idea and at a good price ($500) and if I were established in Internet marketing I would seriously consider coming.
Bill

Eben, I would come to an event like this. If you keep the price @ $995.00 for the first event,and prove it a success for the attendees, then you could get more.

This sounds like a great event ! I would attend.
I feel you should charge $10,000.00 for such event.

Your Friend in success
Milton Reynolds

Eben,

Knowing the quality and quantity that you provide in your products, and having heard you speak, I would absolutely attend an event like the "Traffic Expo".

If you plan on doing a hot-seat, live application of your methods, it would be even more exciting and add even more value to an already value packed event.

I look forward to being there and I know that you'll have a 5-Star line-up of guests for us too.

Keep us informed!

To OUR Success,

John Melanson

Hi Eben
This sounds like an exceptional event, and yes, I would attend if it was within my power at the time.
I think to make it a truly incredible event, make it two fold. for a lower price of say $497.00 you get to attend, and for a higher price such as $997.00 you get a business program with your attendance.

I haven't had a lot of time to think this over, but this is off the top of my head.
Nikki C.

- Yes.
- 5.000 +

The price would be a function of who shows up. They all have to be paid for their time and effort. The higher the talent, the higher the cost is going to be.

You could be looking at $10,000 for this event if you have the right presenters and the right size group. If you have larger groups then you are looking at a lower price. I have paid in the thousand dollar each range to see Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Robert Kiyosaki. So, judge your price accordingly.

Then there is the problem of size. I have been to any number of business events. The first third of the room is good the rest is the back of the bus. Even the left and right of the stage can be difficult if the speakers do no know stage presence. It would be best held in an amphitheater type auditorium.

The better idea is to sell the recorded video but only if you provide a written text, an executive summary so to speak. Many people do not learn by listening they need to see the written word. Most of the self styled guru's miss that point. You could use the summary as an up sell or bonus.

100 masters, that really do not have to be there, may come out to network with like skilled individuals but will they come out when all they are doing is giving their process away to the please make me rich crowd?

Whether I would attend depends on the speakers. I don't get much out of people talking at me. But interesting speakers make for some interesting ideas and you and I both know you only need one to make the event worth while. If the speakers are the usual suspects, forget it.

Eben, I like this idea overall. A few thoughts:

A) Put some meat around the agenda and get granular about the outcomes derived for an attendee.
B) Invite A-list players only as speakers. This will dictate the price you can charge attendees to attend.
C) Have a session focused on business-to-business marketing online for those of us who are dealing with mid size and larger corporations. Too much of the online marketing curriculum is focused on business-to-consumer and, in fact, is focused on non-recurring revenue strategies. As much as I hear that your colleagues are dreaming up ways to create continuity revenue, it's not really happening because they can't get their arms around how to provide real value. They're only focused on selling one or two products. And, they are a bit unprofessional.
D) A smaller but important point: 'tuition' sounds to me like a hands-on seminar where I'm gong to get very personalized attention. That does not seem to be the goal with this 'expo.' You know better than most that people will pay premium fees for access and exposure to the right level of talent. Expos are traditionally mass-market focused.

Overall, I think there is a lot of opportunity in the business to business arena. Aside from very savvy companies such as McKinsey and Harvard Business School Publishing, there are not many folks that have cracked the code on the B2B online marketing game. Think about products you could create for this constituency.

Lastly, on pricing, I disagree with the people who say the price point should be low. That's how you will build loyalty with your customers. People seeking low cost of entry to events are often high maintenance and do not contribute to the overall group think that occurs at these events.

This would cover items I am currently wanting to learn. Since I am new, would it be way over my head. Do I need to get my feet wet first before attending something like this?

Price--somewhere between $500.00 to $1,000.00

Have a hand-out DVD program for everyone that attends.

thats definately wonderful idea, meeting all great mind behind traffic expo.eben you are MIDAS in my book anything you touch turn into GOLD.i love to come any of your live events full of knowledge all your wisdom,all your years of experience.i cant comment on the price because it all depend where and when but keep it little low so everbody can afford around $500.00. suresh

For the value that someone who is "serious" could gain from such an event, I would charge $10,000 per person. The high entrance fee would ensure that you would "only" get people to attend who were serious about gaining maximum benefits and not people who are "so-so" and "maybe" want some benefit from it.

Hi Eben,

If you can segment this by type of business because not all traffic is created equal. It would be valuable if it didn't try to do all things for all IM or business owners. Someone who religiously tests traffic strategies probably wouldn't receive much benefit to hear about how to drive traffic from blogs, for example. This would, of course, have to be decided by you. Do you focus on newbies or try to meet somewhere in the middle.

All I can say is being a STOMPER member and doing a lot of testing, this wouldn't provide all the value needed, but it would be hugely beneficial for a business to grow to meet and greet folks who you maybe able to help. The selection of who comes would be my initial question. If it's a free for all, everyone is invited. Not sure if that would work.

I've paid $6700 for a 12 person, 2-day traffic event that covered everything under the sun. It was not very effective. It's tough to test 10 strategies on a limited budget. And from the comments above, I think most folks want to test free strategies versus paid. That in itself would qualify someone to attend. Most free stuff just doesn't work, in my experience.

One last comment... if it's anything like the GuruMastermind, then, I would definitely attend. That's a very HIGH quality event. So, I trust what you do and would attend.

If you broke it up by letting the Top CPA or CPC marketers do a day before or day after bootcamp, that would be good. Then whatever is targeted during the main days. It's ok to pitch products and see what's out there, because 90% should be on making contacts and seeing if you can help others there.

Thanks for listening.

Mike

Eben, this sounds fantastic, and quite needed.

a) Yes, I would come
b) Just under a thousand would be right for me personally, though I think you could charge more
c) What would make it great would be:

1) Well-documented hard copy materials:
Solidify the information into something tangible, for example requiring each of the experts to supply a certain amount of information that will be in the binders

2) On-going community
Everyone will want to stay in touch with each other, so including a membership site for collaborations, partnerships, etc would be helpful.

3) Facilitated Partnerships
We spoke about the triad exercise you do. I'd go a step further and pre-load it on the front end by seeking a lot of information from participants, then support it on the backend by providing tools to structure the partnership (for an example of this, you may want to check out: http://www.copyblogger.com/partnering-profits/?id=instantdownload

It's funny, I was just thinking about creating a blog all about this world of what I call "underground marketing," but you're certainly the person to set the table and invite the key guests.

I look forward to hearing more.

Robert Richman

Hi, Eben,
I ditto Maurice's input.

His suggestion of an online video production sounds exceptional for your global patrons. Taped, of course, for condensing/editing and future reference by newbies and mentors alike. I'm sure the accumulative wisdom would be astounding.

Being one of those older, self-employed newbies to internet marketing, I'm anxious to learn all I can from the best IM entrepreneurs for as little as possible. I'll think differently down the road I'm sure, but for now even the moths are starving.

Anyone who's serious about this as a career change, shouldn't hesitate to sign up.

We are extremely fortunate, Eben, to have trainers like you to follow.

God bless,
Jerry

Hi Eben!

1.Sounds like a great idea,...if not to expensive! i can't afford a $1,000 ticket.

2.A recording would be great! i'd pay for the video or cd. Good luck with everything.

Regards.

Tim

Eben,

Fantastic idea! I would definitely take the opportunity to attend a conference of this magnitude - anyone serious about this industry would! I'd easily pay $1,000+ for a conference of this nature - especially if it were a 2-day event. A produced CD or DVD of the event would be great also.

Please keep us informed. Thanks.

Yes. I will love to come to an event like that but I am from Canada. I will need you to have a fair price and valued information that I can use to start a internet business.
Thanks for wake up productive it is helping me regain my live back after I made a burnout.
Regards
Caroline

That's a great idea. I'd say make it at least $1500-$2000 so you know that everyone there is serious and has something to contribute. Count me and my business partner in.

Best,
Jason Julius

There are more of these going around than you think. And yes, it's a great idea.

While you don't want to make it too cheap as to attract people who are there for other reasons and not just truly interested in what others in the field have to say, you don't want to exclude the less financially abled who are interested.

A webcam (similar to YouTube) which is reachable by millions would be a great thing for those who can't come in person. You could charge a more mininal fee or free as a package inducer.

Eben- I think you are on to a great idea. Trade shows seem to make a ton of money. I've been involved in the online trading industry since 1998 and the expo's in that industry that are run by innershow do very well. I myself don't know too much about setting them, running them etc, but I am friends with Tim Bourquin who was the founder of the original daytraders expo. He went on to sell that for several million dollars to Innershow and has now created the Forex Expo. If you would be interested I could pass your info on to him and see if you guys could get in touch. He lives in Orange County, so it would possibly even be convenient for you to get together.

Sounds real good Eban and yes, I would attend.
Now as to the amount to charge, that would be up to you.

Eben,

I would be a fool not to come and drag along anyone else I could.

Traffic is such an important and dynamic topic that an event like this could literally change someones life.

Think if someone learned about a new way to generate traffic or just a better way to get more traffic from what they are doing, just a samll improvement like that could be a life changer.

As to the cost. Ah, that is always the issue.

As with every business decision, it comes down to the overall business ditection goals the event is supporting.

Not knowing what your goals are I'd say that anywhere from $0 to $3-5,000 would be reasonable.

Okay, not much help I understand and you were polling to basically see what is the most each person would pay so you could better plan. Sorry :-) Keep it under $1,000 and a lot of people should attend.

The event as you described it sounds like it would be a blast and SO educational -- 2 of my favorite things!

David

I'd definitely be interested. It would be good if the scope went beyond just traffic too. As for price, say 500 to 2000? I liked how J Reese charged so reasonably for TS2 and would like to see similar good vibes elsewhere, though I am happy to pay high prices and have done in the past, always getting a great ROI.

P.S. I'd also be very very interested in you opening up Guru Mastermind again too!

sounds great, Eben. As long as the traffic experts actually share their expertise I would definitely be interested in attending. Tuition? $500 would be reasonable. hope it happens...in the midwest!

Rick

Hi Eben ,
Thank you for email .
I think your new program is a good idea . Many can learn from this and even to share from their own experience . Is time that many gifted people to share their knowledge .

You know, I am only a student in this area .
I am not a business person , yet . But I dream to have my own firm , business .

I think many could be interested in newest software ,or in network, or to learn from Masters ,to met them .
But you know , this means to have access there from all points of view ...

I think shall be a good idea also , if the others that couldn't come there ,to have access to this information via Internet . May be you will lead this ,if have time and want .

For the moment this is I can tell you .
I thank you for your invitation .
I appreciate your creative capacity , you are a visionary person , this is good , you can lead many powerful , positive programs , projects .
And I am sure that many would be ,there with you ,in person or even from distance because you have created a powerful wave behind you and for future .
I am not a psychic but I think you will receive all you need it for this , the Higher Power is with you !

I wish you a perfect time for all your projects .

I send you only light,
Lydia

Eben,

I would attend if it was in the So. Cal area. Nothing more than $199.00 per person. 20 or so cities would be very possible! Make it happen.... Oh, and Please keep me posted.

Good luck Eben!

Regards,

Troy

I would definitely go to this event Eben. That would be a great way to know the latest traffic techniques and tools the greatest are using.

You should charge i think between $2,000-$5,000.

I think this idea is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE DO THIS PROGRAM EBEN! I will DEFINATELY come if I can afford the tuition. If the Tuition is $500, I will be able to afford to come. But I think the event is worth $3000 and above. Although if it is $3000, less people may be able to aford it. (I will not be able to afford anything above $500 due to expensive plane tickets)
Best Regards
Shu