Comments on: Elite Retreat San Francisco

By: WebUrs

WebUrs — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:04:01 +0000

Looks very interesting but I got two questions:

1) does it have to be that U.S. centric?

2) are there no women in this business that would justify being invited as a speaker?

WebUrs
http://commetrics.com/?p=17

By: share

share — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:49:29 +0000

This is actually a great idea, thanks.
I would go too if I had the money.

By: Mitchel - Elite Retreat Alumni

Mitchel - Elite Retreat Alumni — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:48:55 +0000

I attended last year, where Darren was a star speaker. Check out my full review at http://www.eliteretreatreview.com

By: Darren Rowse

Darren Rowse — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:56:45 +0000

A Taylor – at this stage just SXSW in March. Lots going on here locally so I’m not sure I’ll be over again at this stage.

By: A Taylor

A Taylor — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:40:46 +0000

Darren,

Speaking of events, what events here in North America are you planning to attend or speak at in 2008?

Maybe this question could become a blog post for you:)

By: Richard B

Richard B — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:37:25 +0000

I participated in this last year when you were there and it was the best investment that I’ve ever made into my online business. The ideas I generated in those two days filled a notebook and as I’ve implemented them over the 12 months since I’ve paid for it many times over. I don’t know that this is ideal for someone who is right at the beginning of their blogging journey, it’s ideal for someone who has something up and running, who is serious about it and who needs a boost and kick start. Lastly I’d say that while the teaching was amazing it was the networking that made the money worthwhile. Having lunch with people the caliber of those speakers and having time to show them your business is priceless, let alone the other people in the room. When you’re sitting in a room of 30 other people who have paid thousands to be there you know you have some serious people around you and that a lot of them are going places. Get to know them and you’ll benefit tremendously.

By: Nicole Simon

Nicole Simon — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:10:02 +0000

This is actually a great idea, thanks for the link Darren.

Having different talents in one place which you can grill with questions is a great place to be, both on the side of the attendee as well as the expert.

It is deeply satisfying to see the moment of understanding, and to be able to help people; I personally find much more value in giving this kind of smaller workshop rather than in a grand arena where you ‘just’ do presentations. They are great as well, but it is a different skillset.

Is it pricey? Yes of course. But if you go to such a setup, you have to make it worth your while and be prepared plus bombard them with questions etc.

As such I also find the idea of screening the participants briliant! :)
Nicole

By: blogging beat

blogging beat — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:04:27 +0000

I would go if I had the money. Seems like a great idea!

By: Jesse Petersen

Jesse Petersen — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:00:05 +0000

Having a maximum number of attenders (hand-picked, to boot) is a brilliant idea. I know I learn a lot at the large conferences, but it’s just like at college: you learn more in-class in a class of 30 than a lecture hall of 400.

It sounds like a great time, but I have other obligations, as well.