Morning Folks!!
The only difference between a dream and the reality is action. The only difference between wishing and reality is action. The only difference between hoping and reality is action. The only difference between anything in life and reaity comes with action No action no results. No results mean you’re stuck. Bad results indicate you’re going in the wrong direction. Good results mean to keep on keeping on.
Two weeks ago today I decided to have this intimate get together in Asheville this summer. Then decided it would be better and more fun if a few more domainers showed up. So a new show was born. Going back to basics.
My dream was born in Asheville (and I hope to have your dream born in Asheville as well) the first time I went to the Biltmore Mansion. I was sitting at their outside cafe and the call came from Kaplan Educational in New York City came in on my Motorola Flip Phone. They had agreed to buy eScore.com for $100,000. Theory turned into reality for the first time. No longer was investing in domains some crazy idea. Now it was proven. And the fuel to go to the next step was re-ignited.
We have an agenda planned. Hope you like it it’s a work in progress. But it will be based around certain objectives that I will explain more in depth when a podcast I did the other day gets published.
Now it's official!! The contracts are signed the deposits are given and I must say it was an interesting sprint doing this in just 14 days. In 28 shows I produced with T.R.A.F.F.I.C., none ever went this smoothly or quickly.
Thursday, August 1, 2019...7PM-11PM Cocktail Party. Open Bar from 7-9 and lots of food!
Friday, August 2, 2019...11am-5PM General Session and Luncheon. What do you have? What's your dream? What's the one domain you have you can't believe you still have and should be a business? Where to from here? Hopefully, we will each introduce ourselves and in 5-10 minutes, tell us what you are about and where you are going. Just lay your cards on the table and allow the other great minds in the room mull it over.
When great people that have a degree of success in life actually know what they are doing and don't have an agenda get together, GREAT things happen! I have proved that many times over the years. This is T.R.A.F.F.I.C. 2004 redux armed with 15 years of knowledge, progress, and more grey hair. A model I devised and others have copied and have lasted a long time. But it was always hijacked by sponsors that were worried about their bottom line but not our bottom line.
So, now after a 5-year show business retirement so that I could get out of the way of the gTLD noise, it is time to show and time to go back to the future! Trust that I have a good recipe or I would NEVER EVER ask you to leave the comfort of your home. Come armed to help others and you will help yourselves.
Friday Night August 2, 2019...8PM-9:30PM Asheville Ghost Tour
Friday Night August 2, 2019...10PM Until ??? The Asheville night life is unique and vibrant. You won't soon forget it. Asheville is also the capital of Rooftop Bars. So while everyone is on their own, we will be gathering at the best one in town!
Saturday Morning, August 3...9AM Incredible Breakfast Buffet at the Blue Ridge Dining Room. Not part of the official show agenda but if you decide not to sleep in or have room service, those that wish to have breakfast can group together at that time and continue the discussion.
Saturday August 3, 2019...1PM-5PM Asheville Micro Brewery Tour.
Saturday Night, August 3...10PM You are on your own with fellow investors to enjoy multiple music venues as well as the aurora of Asheville and maybe something sweet. I suggest a visit to the French Broad Chocolates. The line moves fairly quickly.
Sunday August 4, 2019...By now we have spent a lot of time together and discussed many things. Some folks will be staying a few more days or might come to Asheville early. Or maybe you just have some extra time. Here are the 5 things you might enjoy that the area is famous for.
- White Water Rafting. Some of the best anywhere.
- The Biltmore House.
- Exceptionally beautiful golf courses
- If you need to gamble, Harrah's is in nearby Cherokee.
- Exceptional and unique restaurants
I signed yesterday for $23,467 to put on this event. Win lose or draw.
Right now I have 25 folks indicating their intention to come. As you know, this is a SELF-FUNDED event. It is a NOT FOR PROFIT event. It is for the benefit of DOMAIN NAME INVESTORS! Those that come will share the expenses. All I am doing is
As of right now, I am basing on just 50 coming and the shared cost is about $250 per person. However, that cost will be going DOWN, not up. We have a domainer friendly sponsor that will be helping out.
And speaking of sponsors, I think being selective is important. Any sponsor coming has to shut off the marketing pitch. This show is not going to be hijacked with your agenda. Look at it via our eyes and what you are going to do and help us with. We already know what you got. Now help us do some heavy lifting in a casual environment. This will not be a spam fest.
It takes the hotel about 2 weeks to set up our page to reserve the block of rooms at the discounted rate I negotiated. Shortly after that, I will set up a registration page, and away we go.
Rick Schwartz
Mark Thorpe
Good luck Rick and have fun!
Toby Hardy
Good Morning Rick..
Sweet..
Thing of Beauty..
Fun Time..
Pull Pitch..
Down Range Hot..
Priceless..
Pepp
LOL “And speaking of sponsors, I think being selective is important. Any sponsor coming has to shut off the marketing pitch. This show is not going to be hijacked with your agenda. Look at it via our eyes and what you are going to do and help us with.”
The problem with the above logic is … 1. most “sponsors” believe their marketing pitch WILL HELP “US” make more sales … 2. We want to hear their pitch as it will make “US” more educated. 3. The don’t care about “warnings” as it is their god given right to spam anyone and everyone.
Couldn’t resist.
I have a family trip over the days you listed, so I will be unable to attend. :(
Michael Law
This is great!
Paul K
Thanks for update, excited.
Matthew Klein
Awesome! Making it happen.
Bill Hartzer
This is great news. I miss TRAFFIC, have fond memories of attending events in the 2000s (2005-ish?). I’ll definitely be at this one.
Domain Boss
I miss TRAFFIC too.
Btw, what happened to traffic conf?
Why it doesn’t take place anymore.
Felpe Barousse
This reads so cool.
Having the good-old TRAFFIC spirit alive again.
Kudos !
Reuben
Can I come there with my projects, looking for people to invest?
Reuben
Can I come there with projects, looking for people to invest?
John Colascione
This sounds great, like it will be a lot of fun added to the domain festivities. I can’t commit to the dates just yet, but hopefully by the time tickets are available, I’ll be able to make the decision.
Online Business
Rick this is amazing news! How can I get more info about the event? And also about possibly being a sponsor.
UFO
Well done, the industry is definitely missing the old guard especially that ‘passion’.
It would be great if some video’s could be made and posted on this blog… so some of us people in different countries can catch up.
Andrew Hyde
Way to get things done! There’s a reason why you are where you are.