We now have 12 people representing 6 countries. There is still time to register and participate in the October 31 event in Newport. The only other College currently scheduled is in South Africa in March, 2012.
http://summitconsulting.com/consulting-college/consulting_college_2011-09.php
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To those of you on the social media platforms who think they are cleverly pointing out that a “free” workshop shouldn’t cost $10, let me make a few things clear.
First, I’m well aware of the grammar, syntax, and seeming contradiction. Playing a child’s game of “gotcha” with me is not exactly sophisticated wit. I did it on purpose, which should be painfully self-evident to everyone but the grammar police.
Second, this is a charitable contribution to animal welfare which has now attracted participants in 12 countries, as well as across the US. In the US, since the checks are sent to me made out to the charity, I match them and will present them as one donation at an annual event they hold.
No good deed goes unpunished, I realize. But if you think access to the value I provide in an hour teleconference (which has run as high as $1,000) doesn’t justify a $10 charitable contribution, then you might want to lie down and rest for a while.
Now that I’ve vented, I feel better. If you don’t like my use of “free” with a $10 charitable donation, then when you run YOUR charitable events, you can phrase it differently. Oh, yeah: Did you also find the typos?
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I’m here to invite you to the final “Odd Couple” in 17 years in June 1-3, 2012 – 2 and a half days, we’re going out in style.
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Can someone who has been there recently tell me which of these hotels is the most opulent and in the best location in Sydney for a first-class meeting/workshop: Intercontinental (with which I’m familiar); Quay Grand; Marriott Circular Quay.
Write to alan@summitconsulting.com
Thank you!
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I’m conducting a special teleconference on August 15 on how to maximize your referral business in any professional services firm. Referrals are one of the best approaches to acquiring short-term business, and this investment could be recaptured in a huge ROI for you. AND, if you beat my deadline, I’ll send you a FREE copy of my new Million Dollar Referrals book from McGraw-Hill when it’s published in the fall!
More information and registration here: http://bit.ly/kipnG7
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For guidelines and submission requirements for entries in the writing competition on the environment for the WOLFoundation, of which I’m on the board as previously announced here on the blog, please go here:
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We already have 30 people! If you’re interested in an unprecedented virtually free day with me, including food, drink, and a seat (!!), don’t wait. I haven’t even broadcast this to my larger lists yet.
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The Almost Free Workshop
Hyatt Harborside Hotel
Boston’s Logan Airport
October 13, 2011
For the very first time I’m running a free day for people in the consulting, coaching, speaking, and related professions to help them dramatically accelerate business and find new markets. It’s my way of “giving back” and providing an easy location and high-content day.
The registration fee is only $100, which offsets some of the expenses (lunch and refreshments during the day are included) and ensures that people don’t merely sign up to hold a seat and drop out at the last minute.
There is limited seating. And I imagine it’s not going to last long.
Whether you are beginning in the profession or a veteran needing a boost, you’ll find a fast-paced, entertaining, and pragmatic session that will include:
• Finding buyers in times of volatility.
• Framing buyers’ issues quickly.
• Isolating your highest potential constituency and achieving high penetration.
• Creating a fast track to your highest fees for clients.
• Improving self-esteem.
• Improving use of time.
• Overcoming the four primary objections.
• Improving the “language of the sale.”
• Creating “bullet proof” proposals, based on my new book Million Dollar Proposals.
The session will begin at 9 and conclude at 4. Lunch will be provided between noon and 1, and refreshments at 10:30 and 2:30. In addition, there will be complimentary internet connections in the sleeping rooms, free airport shuttle, free gym access, discounted water taxi rates, and a special room rate of only $249 at an outstanding property.
The Hyatt Harborside is on the Logan Airport property, and is reachable by car, free shuttles around the airport, and water taxi from Boston.
Once the seats are taken, I have to close off registration. These are six hours that routinely are included in my $1000 per day and more workshops, but never in the same day. There will be ample opportunity for Q&A, and we’ll have some “hot seats” and role plays from the stage.
First come, first served.
Registration:
http://summitconsulting.com/seminars/Almost%20Free%20Workshop.php
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At the Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island:
Left to right: Rurik MacKaiser (South Africa), Vera MacKaiser (South Africa), Constance Dierckx, Michelle Randall, Christina Dyer, Alex Goldfayn, Linda Walstencroft (Canada), Shawn Casemore (Canada), Dan Markovitz, David Fields; front: Alan Weiss
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