Audio download of the REW conference

[AnnAnderson1015]

I have a recommendation. I would definitely pay for an audio/video download of upcoming conference. This would be great for people that will not be able to make it.

[KNOX]

I think it should be for the attendees only. Or - provide audio/video for $499 later to those with a 300 post count... i dunno.. incentives! But remember, part of the value is MEETING the people. You won't get that if you don't go.

[AnnAnderson1015]

I wish I could, but I have some major events happening during that time.

And you're right . The people there would be worth meeting.

[scottiegrace]

I second that. I am super busy and already have 4 conferences book for 2009(one next week in Toronto) but would like the opportunity to experience what happened. I do agree that it should be something we should pay for. $499 seems a little high though.

[REW Ryland]

Knox, you hit it on the head.... getting to meet and spend time with people during the conference -- whether REW staff or clients -- makes the trip.

Last year the classes were great, and will be great again this year. However, the format for the conference has been altered to reduce the number of classes to two per day and increase the amount of time for break-out sessions and hands on discussions. Networking slots are also slated at twice per day.

[Del Mar Homes Pro]

I love British Columbia, but it sure does seem like a trek from San Diego. It's not the money so much as the time. I like the idea of offering the courses online.

[donnalong]

If it is recorded everyone might not be as candid as they would if it were not recorded. Just my thought on the subject.

[Brian Mc]

"What happens in Nanaimo...Stays in Nanaimo!" 15 mins hanging out with guys like Dave Abernathy & Dennis Pease is worth the price of admission & travel, cancel the other stuff IMO.

The speakers are awesome too and everybody is good about sharing info, but it is a different environment, kind of secret like a meeting of all the mob bosses LOL. Mob bosses don't tape their meetings.

[REW Ryland]

@ Del Mar - not that much of a trek at all, quick flight north to either Seattle or Vancouver and then a short hop over to Vancouver Island.

If you go the Seattle route you can catch a connection to Victoria, which is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. About a one and a half hour drive up to Nanaimo with some very nice views of the Georgia Straight.

Seriously... you would be clearing customs in Victoria which means that the one-way journey shouldn't take more than 5 to 6 hours from airport to airport.

[REW Ryland]

@ Brian MC - agreed... meeting some of the "bigwigs" is worth the trip alone, especially considering how open everyone was to discussing the business (and REW technology) last year. I am looking forward to more of the same this year -- it will be great to hear about what is working for our clients/members.