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I was one of the attendees that the Raincamp in New York this past Tuesday in Manhattan.

I wanted to leave at noon.  

Did it suck? No, I wanted to start implementing this stuff right away

If you've never been to RainCamp and are wondering if it is worthwhile, I'll say this: If you've ever wished that someone who is actually doing this would just take and day and walk you through the nuts and bolts of selling real estate in 2010, then you would have had your head explode at this event. I'm a tough sell; moreover, I'm totally ADD and many of the seminars and educational events I've attended have either bored, disappointed, or both. This thing had me engaged the whole time. I'm literally exhausted 2 days later, and all I did was sit for 8 hours! 

Did I catch up with people I already know and done business with? Yes. 

Did I meet people for the first time in person? Absolutely. And that means a great deal. Being 6 chairs down from C-Tann Starr and watching her accept my Facebook friend request in real time was a trip. Hearing Sheldon Neal's British accent while shaking his hand was great. Seeing the Somers Team sit directly in front of me was a hoot. I could name drop for quite a while, but you get the point. 

But I didn't get into real estate to hug C-Tann Starr or kibitz with Sheldon about fatherhood. I got into this business to make money. So here's the bottom line: Ben Kinney, the main presenter, is walking the talk. He sells real estate right now, and showed us how he does it. 

 

  • Ever wonder how to make money on Facebook? That was here.
  • Ever wonder how to make money on Twitter? That was covered. 
  • Interested in getting to the top of Google? Covered. 
  • Wonder what to blog about and how to blog? Check. 
  • Is there a website to help with one thing or another? Brother, my bookmarks are now bulging with gold nuggets. 
  • Are you getting the picture? 
There was no sales pitch. There was no long wind up to a $500 coaching program, books, tapes, or membership in some online sales clique. It was knowledge and tools, pure and simple, and they did it for a full day. 

One last thing: There were some newbies there. New licenses, never blogged, and one guy who was a week away from MLS codes. These people will learn a different industry from what I learned in 1996, and they'll be the better for it. We veterans have to catch up, and this was a great way to begin the process. 

 

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8 Comments on NYC Raincamp '10

JAN
14
2010
343,466 Points 36 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I'm jealous!!  I've been to REBarCamps, but all of the feedback from these rain camps is that they are outstanding.  Care to share any of your new skills?

9:32pm • #1
724,575 Points 223 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

YES- in exchange for some Cafe Du Monde beignets and coffee. !

9:40pm • #2
440,808 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

AWESOME RAINCAMP! Even with my non-outlet seats, I got some FANTASTIC IDEAS!!!

9:48pm • #3
JAN
15
2010
305,261 Points 17 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Care to share any of the tips you learned?  Without some Cafe Du Monde beignets and coffee!

1:27am • #4
612,198 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Nice post ! It looks like you can ride this high thru the first quarter into a profitable Spring Market !

5:22am • #5

I did not know about Raincamp. Sounds like a great place to get all kinds of great ideas for networking and marketing skills.

8:23am • #6
509,850 Points 70 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Nice summary my man ! And yes, the info was priceless :o)

... and the kibitzin' was cool too ;o)

Cheers JP !

9:35pm • #7
JUL
10
2010
171,605 Points 2 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Philip:You have my attention. I am excited since there is so much to gain with marketing and camaraderie.  There is one scheduled for Boston on the 26 of July,

 I am registering.

3:04pm • #8

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