Arizona Mortgage Guru » RE Bloggers Networking Event a Grand Success

This mornings inaugural AZ EV RE Bloggers Network meeting was fantastic and I personally enjoyed it tremendously. Agents from around the valley (and Tucson) attended and participated in this sharing of the minds event. I want to personally thank agent Candace Robinson (HomeSmart) and Shelli Bates for organizing the first of what is hoped to be many blogging forum.

I apologize for the lack of pictures, but I didn’t take my camera with me and so don’t have any to share right now. But I’m sure Candace will send some over and I’ll be sure to put it up once I have a few. In fact the whole program was taped - so hopefully we’ll be able to have that available soon.

Just to recap, all the speakers shared some great information - from tips and tricks to how much increase they have seen in their business since they started blogging. I learned a lot - so thank you for sharing. For me it was a pleasure to finally meet the Lady in Red, Teri Ellis, Paul Slaybaugh and Mike Jones from Tucson. Jay Thompson (our local celebrity) was the keynote speaker and he spilled the beans on the key to his blogging success! It’s always a pleasure to hear him speak - so thank you!

As promised I have uploaded and made available my PowerPoint presentation for those interested. It is from my blogging 101 seminar from last year and is a bit outdated (that is how fast the blogging world is evolving). Click below to download:

The organizers and sponsors are discussing the possibility of holding these kind of get together events on a monthly basis and in a more central location. Please contact them directly if you are interested in attending the next event.

Thank you to Shelli Bates of Land America Title and Ron Kohatsu of Win Gateway (Home Inspection) for sponsoring this event.

4.29 pm update: Teri has posted pictures on her blog.

Friday AM update - some pictures courtesy of Teri:

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The captive audience (there were a lot more people than what can be seen here)

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Friday (4/25) PM update: Paul Slaybaugh has a complete re-cap with a whole new set of pictures!

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10 Responses to “RE Bloggers Networking Event a Grand Success”

Missy Caulk wrote a comment on April 24, 2008, 2:25, pm

Sounds like a great event, so much fun to meet people who you have been communicating through blogs.

Jay Thompson wrote a comment on April 24, 2008, 2:54, pm

I was great to meet so many new folks! I *love* how open and sharing people are at these things.

Interest was strong, I think we can develop this into a great group.

Kudos to Candace and thanks to all the sponsors!

Nick Bastian wrote a comment on April 24, 2008, 8:44, pm

It was good to see you again. You speak of and present this stuff very well. Thanks for all of the information..

Teri Ellis wrote a comment on April 24, 2008, 10:09, pm

Shailesh, it was good to meet you and to listen and watch you speak. Great job, and I look forward to more of these great meetings.

Jamie Geiger wrote a comment on April 24, 2008, 11:04, pm

What a great gathering- Very happy to meet fellow bloggers. Sorry I had to leave early and miss Mike from Tucson and Jay- kid duties. Look forward to the next get together!!

Shailesh Ghimire wrote a comment on April 25, 2008, 7:32, am

Missy - that is so true. When you can put a face to the name or the blog it’s a whole different experience.

Jay - it is quite amazing that people are willing to expose their competitive advantage - I don’t see that happening to often in other places. Unless you’re some kind of cartel of course..

Nick - thanks for attending and for your kind words.

Teri - it was a pleasure to finally meet you as well.

Jamie - thanks for being there for the time you were there….

Everyone: I look forward to seeing everyone again at future events!

Calie Waterhouse wrote a comment on April 25, 2008, 9:11, am

As always, Shailesh - you did a great job! You really know you’re stuff. (So does Paul, Teri & Mike, but since this is your blog, I wanted to give extra kudos to you ) … See you next month - when we all have our cameras with us.

Shailesh Ghimire wrote a comment on April 25, 2008, 11:08, am

Thanks Calie - it was good to see you. It had been a while and I’m glad you were able to make. For sure, next time I’ll need to make sure I have my camera with me.

Candace Robinson wrote a comment on April 26, 2008, 8:56, am

Shailesh - I definitely have pictures for you and will get those out to you this weekend. The is event turned out better than I ever expected! I truly enjoyed getting to know those I have only know from my computer screen or phone voice. You did a fantastic job with your presentation and may I confirm to the public, you truly know your stuff. What a treat to be able relisten to you again on the video. I will get that post soon! Have a wonderful weekend. Be sure to keep May 29th available!

Christoph Schweiger wrote a comment on April 29, 2008, 6:23, pm

Sorry I missed this event and the opportunity to meet all the folks I haven’t met yet. Finally I am over the jet-lag and back in the saddle. I am looking forward to the next event!