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RainCamp Los Angeles 2010 After Action Report (Video)

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Simi Valley 01224852
My ActiveRain account is just a little more that two years old. I unknowingly took the Gary Vaynerchuck approach over the last few years, where I stay up too late learning and blogging till my I can't stay awake any longer. While ActiveRain, Twitter, the RE.net community, REBarcamp, 4Realz (Dustin Luther) and many other sources helped me cut the learning curve, there is always more to learn.

I am the penultimate skeptic of any self proclaimed guru on web 2.0, social media and SEO, so I am in no way a conference junkie. If I am signed up and going, then I have done some pretty heavy research, ferreted out any discount possible and I am ready to absorb (as Raphael Geurin says) as much as I can. There is something to be said for repetition and even if it looks like a review. Always something new to pick up from a presentation or information to refine strategies I am implementing - as those refinements become clearer because I can compare to with others. This ability to compare and collaborate at venues like RainCamp is where I believe the big value comes in. Where else in the Real Estate industry can you sit down with your peers and exchange successes and failures openly and freely?

Comments (36)

Coleen DeGroff
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors - Gainesville, FL
Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL

Hi Ted,

Thanks for posting this. I have to say, though, that all of this talk about RainCamp has me beyond jealous!! When are the RainGods headed to FL??

May 17, 2010 11:09 AM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I do not recognize a couple of sources you mention. I will have to check out RE.net and 4Realz. Thanks for that tip!

May 17, 2010 11:57 AM
Deborah Wilson
Hackenberg Realty Group - Canton, OH
Stark County OH Real Estate

Ted,

Your Video was awsome.  I loved the interviews.

May 17, 2010 01:05 PM
Harrison K. Long
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney
Thanks, Ted, for this post. I was unable to get good sound on your video, and perhaps that's my AR or YouTube settings. I attended the RCamp event LA, didn't see you there, will find you next time, and also liked the Ben Kinney presentation.
May 17, 2010 01:20 PM
Bill Travis
Captain Bill Realty, LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner

Thanks for doing the video and sharing it with everyone. Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the party after the camp

May 17, 2010 02:06 PM
Adam Kutchuk Murrieta
Realty Works - Murrieta, CA
Short Sale Specialist Rated 5 Stars

Ted,

Too bad I'm getting an error message on your video, but its not a shocker with my office computer. It constantly goes on strike when I want it to do something entertaining vs. work related at the office. Probably a really good feature for a "work computer". I wanted to put my 2 cents in about Ferry's speech since I was there to hear it too. I think that he was exercising his own philosophy that I feel has a lot of merit to it. He flat out said to do what you want, and what feels right. No matter what you do, there's going to be some people that complain, but hopefully your message will resonate with your desired audience. After sitting through 5+ hours of other interesting raincamp material, Ferry still delivered an engaging and interesting session of info. I was glad to hear his message and pay $20 for his book.

May 17, 2010 02:35 PM
Ted Mackel
Keller Williams Realty Simi Valley - Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley Real Estate Agent

Bill - Thanks for watching

Deborah Stone - Great to sit next to you!

Jonathan - Great Event you guys rock!

Sue - My new So Cal RE video bud!

Cindy - Thanks for the comments and support

Michele - I like you have been around AR for a while and the program for the day was still good always something to learn

Aaron - Hope to met you at one of the future events

Kim & Kristine - Video makes it fun.  Hearing ans seeing is always better.

Eilliot - Finding the people who get and want to share it is the tough part.  AR has really help in that aspect.

Ruben - there will be another near So Cal again at some point.

Colleen - Is DC too far to travel?

Cheryl - RE.net is not a location it a "space".  Are you in the RE.net space?  It's a community of like minded people in the real estate industry that are early adopters or progressives that share ideas.  Well I guess that is my interpretation.  4Realz.net is Dustin Luther's site.

Deborah Wilson - Thanks for the kind remarks and support.  I thnk I scared Jonathan cause my rig can look intimidating with the big shotgun mic on top.  I ilke to shoot and interview.  Maybe happy hour made the interviews a little easier. ;)

Harrison - We'll catch up sooner or later.  The only clip in the segment that has low sound is Ben Kinney as I was not close enought to get good volume on him.  Otherwise the rest should be okay.  Check the Youtube player it has a litttle volume slider independent of your computer volume.

May 17, 2010 02:54 PM
Daniel Olsen
Exit Realty Achieve - Smithtown, NY
Thanks for the information. Great video.
May 17, 2010 02:56 PM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Ted: Thanks for the share and great video! I attended the first Rain Camp in Seattle. You're a little senior to me, I got going on Active Rain about a year and a half ago. I'm not a seminar junkie either, but Rain Camp is different. I love the ideas and the conversation about what they do and what works. Good stuff... Thanks again.

May 17, 2010 03:00 PM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Loved your video.  The interviews were compelling in their spontaneity.  Wish I'd been there.

May 17, 2010 04:56 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Excellent video,Ted. Really enjoyed the interview recaps - nice toush. You ARE the video expert in my opinion

Great to see you Saturday - hopefully again in the not too distant future.

Jeff

May 17, 2010 05:22 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

This is a great video.  I really like the series of mini interviews.

May 17, 2010 05:57 PM
Irina Netchaev
Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA
Pasadena CA Real Estate

Did Jeff just say that you had a nice toush? Hmmm...

May 17, 2010 06:13 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I saw you running around with your video paraphernalia.  I thought you were with the press.  Good overview of what was a great event.

May 17, 2010 07:03 PM
Ted Mackel
Keller Williams Realty Simi Valley - Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley Real Estate Agent

Bill - There is always an after party ;)  I think they should put that on the info sheet at registration

Daniel - Thank you

Rene - I think finding AR was huge in getting me to implement amny ideas I had but I was trying to figure out on my own

Gery & Christine - The interviewees did great but I had them cornered at the after party ;)

Jeff - Always great to see you.  Thanks for the suport.  Just keep shooting and something good is bound to show up on the tape.

Irina - <red>face</red>

Jane - No, I am just another used house salesman.  I have fun with my camera.  If you ever want to know what not to buy drop me an email.

May 18, 2010 03:07 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Thanks Ted, for sharing Rain Camp with all who did not attend.  That is the beauty of this community and we appreciate it.  All the best in Simi!

May 18, 2010 03:12 AM
Ted Mackel
Keller Williams Realty Simi Valley - Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley Real Estate Agent

Ron & Alexandra - I love Carpentaria.  What a great place in California!  Thanks for the comments.

May 18, 2010 03:41 AM
Melanie Hedrick
Elite Texas Properties, the best homes from McKinney to Dallas! - McKinney, TX
972-816-7205

Hi Ted, Great talking with you at Rain Camp!  I really enjoyed meeting you!  I have to compliment you on your amazing choice of real esate talent to interview for your video.  There's one agent close to the end who is really outstanding (LOL)!

May 22, 2010 06:48 AM
Ted Mackel
Keller Williams Realty Simi Valley - Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley Real Estate Agent

Melanie,  It was great to meet you.  Hope to see you at a KW event in the future.

May 22, 2010 11:51 AM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate
Ted, great recaps on the video! I hope to make it to a seminar this year!!!
Jun 11, 2010 11:52 AM