UK Meetup

[ChrisJTurner]

A big thanks to everyone that showed up yesterday!

I really enjoyed the meeting and its was great to hear other perspectives about business.
I didnt get much sleep last night as I lay awake thinking about all the stuff that we covered.

What I learnt, in no particular order of importance.

Accountability
How we all need that kick up the backside to keep us all on track.
Yes, next meeting I WILL be holding you all accountable for you progression

Affiliate marketing & mobile advertising
Thanks to Mark, we all had a master class in affiliate marketing and explained in simple terms (although I was confused for the most part) the in and outs and gave us some great tips on how to utilise these.

Web design fundamentals
We all agreed in unison that in order to learn everything to do with coding, would detract focus from other aspects of business.
Though, important to understands the frameworks of design and back-end.

E-commerce
Some great advice given here about the various different aspects of ecommerce with a view on how to penetrate various markets throughout the world.
Given that this is the space that I want to occupy, it was great to have uncomfortable questions thrown at me about my business, so I will be taking time to lay out plan and hopefully have some definitive answers next time.
Ade also had some interesting insights on how he wanted to serve the customer in different ways through his platform.

Freedom & family is very important.
Gregg really brought it home to me the importance of this and has forced me to question on how I move forward with my relationships in the future.
I'm guilty of being selfish in this department but just listening to Gregg brought some home truths to me.

Focus
Great conversation with Alex on focusing on my goals and really just nailing what I am doing now. Also fm some great insights on who I should be looking at other avenues to generate revenue.

Philosophy
Gregg you really missed out on a great conversation here.
We spoke about the meaning of life and the definition of purpose.
I'd always leaned towards stoicism but the conversation yesterday has forced me to question my purpose. Very thought provoking.
Best conversation of the day!

London has the best F*cking burgers in the world!
Trendy yet scruffy part of town produced the best burger i have ever tasted.

There is much more I have missed here but I am looking forward to the next one!

Thanks guys

 

[D11FYY]

Would a few British members of the forum be interested in a meet up in a UK City .. London , Manchester , Glasgow , Edinburgh?.

 

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[s168]

Right guys, let me see who seems to be up for meeting at 2pm on Sunday 18th May, at Liverpool Street station Caffè Nero:

Attendance Confirmed:
- Me (s168)
- JimClark
- GSF
- UsmaanJ
- Jimmyy
- glenn shelford

Interested - Attendance TBC:
- Ajay2930
- ProweJosh
- Formless
- camcam
- RichKid (Probably not able to be in UK until sometime end of Summer)
- D11FYY (Probably not able to attend but can make 1st or last weekend in July)

I think that sums all the responses so far since my suggestion. Those on the second "Interested - Attendance TBC" should confirm if possible, as well as anyone else yet to confirm.

Thanks guys and see you there next Sunday!

 

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[glenn shelford]

well im up for it if anyone else is?

 

[Aimee]

Digging this thread out of the grave but I've got some free time this summer and was wondering if anyone is free to meet up sometime. The north of the UK would be ideal, but can also go down south if necessary. If anyone's free drop me a message and we can try to organise something!

 

[s168]

Liverpool Street is fine for me. There's a large-ish pub there opposite the station, can't recall the name now. I think that place is fine. Alternatively, if it's an earlier meet up, then there's loads of cafés nearby, like the Caffè Nero right at the station itself.

Anyone up for a meet up in mid to late May, perhaps on a weekend to suit everyone?

 

[UsmaanJ]

Is this meet going ahead? Count myself and Nadia in.

 

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[Jimmyy]

Is this meet going ahead? Count myself and Nadia in.

Yep! Be good to see you guys

 

[s168]

Great meet-up today from those who turned up. Lots of good discussions and sharing of ideas and knowledge.

As agreed, we're going to make this a monthly recurring meet-up where like-minded people can meet, chat and maybe even work together on ventures.

Next meet-up should be around mid June. We'll find a different place hopefully with less street hustlers!!

 

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[JimClark]

Perhaps one evening during a week day would be better.

 

[Villain]

hey all, how about a Glasgow meet up sometime soon?

i know there are at least 2 other scots on here!

 

[s168]

s168, may I ask you what kind of experience do you have in business? I'll ask that just because I'm curious

I've:
Set-up and ran a small business marketing and design consultancy.
Run SME seminars on marketing.
Done affiliate marketing, mainly in online gaming.
Imported goods wholesale for resale on eBay.
Invested in property (UK and France).

Currently looking at some online ventures:
Setting up a SaaS (site as a service) with some partners.
Looking at going back to eCommerce again, but with my own products. Waiting for delivery of prototype samples from China now.

 

[s168]

Guys,

Spoken to a few people. Let's meet-up on Saturday 26th July at 1pm at 'The Theodore Bullfrog' pub located at 26 John Adam St, London WC2N 6HL. It's a relatively quiet pub with food if you want. Nearest station is Charing Cross (overground train, Northern/Bakerloo lines) or Embankment (Circle/District lines).

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/theodore-bullfrog-gallery-16045.html

There are several cafes and other pubs nearby, cosy lobby serving drinks at the nearby Strand Palace hotel, and Victoria Embankment Gardens next door if the weather is good and you want to chill with drinks lying back on the deckchairs provided!

Please reply and let us know if you can make it.

 

[s168]

Great meet-up with you all today, both new and old faces. Awesome discussions and I would've stayed longer had I not made other plans for the evening.

Hopefully next meet-up should be early September.

 

[JimClark]

Thanks for organising the meet up s168. See you guys at the next one

 

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[s168]

It's a gathering of similar minded people first and foremost. No format is planned, but the idea is to get people socialising and discussing whatever they want to talk about which generally is business related but everyday banter goes on as well. We're just a normal bunch of people with some drive to succeed and aim for something better. Hopefully some business ideas are shared and some partnerships are formed down the line, but who knows?

By the way...

The next meet-up is scheduled for Saturday 13th September in London, meeting around Noon or so. Venue TBC, but I will confirm shortly.

 

[M.Roger]

Nice meeting you all, discussing some very good point.

 

[mobonobo]

Hey guys, really great to meet you all yesterday (a great cheese steak sandwich too)

We discussed a reading list for those interested in learning sales and some wider self-development topics too.

Challenger Sale - Matthew Dixon & Brent Adamson
The Psychology of Selling - Brian Tracey (I bought the audiobook and listen to it multiple times and learn new things every time)

The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday
Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell
48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene
Mastery - Robert Greene
Eckhart tolle - Power of Now, A New Earth

Other sales resources

http://www.marketo.com/marketing-topics/lead-generation-process

Also, there's a free sales acceleration virtual summit that might be worth checking out on
May 7th http://www.insidesales.com/events/2015/sales-acceleration-summit-var

Any other ideas post them below.....

 

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[Aimee]

Cool, which city?

York!

 

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[hayden0001]

So these are the Skype names we have so far:

Jata: jata2k
Singh: kay1singh

I'll be online tonight @7pm gmt if anyone wants a call. Realistically if we can't even organise a Skype call we're never going to get a meet organised are we.

that would great count me in im from birmingham skype name is hayden786-ali

 

[Jata]

We're aiming for a meet up in Birmingham on August the 27th. Details to follow

 

[TheHawk]

Would a few British members of the forum be interested in a meet up in a UK City .. London , Manchester , Glasgow , Edinburgh?.

I definitely would, I've noticed that there's a fair few members from the UK so could hopefully get a good turn out!

I'm from Brighton myself so London would be ideal but would be willing to go further if it suits other people.

 

[UsmaanJ]

London or Birmingham would be awesome for me too!!

 

[D11FYY]

London would probably be best for everyone due to transport links.
Im up in Glasgow but could fly down.

When are use guys free?
Would a weekend in August/September suit yourselves?

 

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[UsmaanJ]

London would probably be best for everyone due to transport links.
Im up in Glasgow but could fly down.

When are use guys free?
Would a weekend in August/September suit yourselves?

Even if I'm not I'd make time for my fellow fastlaners!

 

[GSF]

yeh im up for whenever Liverpool streets fine with me

 

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[s168]

OK, I'm just going to throw a suggestion. How about 2pm, Sunday 18th May, at the Caffè Nero at Liverpool Street station? It's easy to find as it's right by the station entrance. We can always go elsewhere afterwards if we choose to do so.

Anyone up for that? Please reply. Thanks.

 

[JimClark]

Sounds good to me. See you there!

 

[DeletedUser394]

Considering I have to cross an ocean, I'll only be able to meet up again sometime around the end of summer. I'll keep an eye out on this thread to see if anything develops around that time.

 

[Nadia]

London town! Still to meet up on the 18th ?