There is one thing that sets this conference apart from the others. E1K isn’t a pitch-fest. The speakers aren’t going to leave stones unturned by telling you that you have to buy their products to truly succeed. This really is a no holds barred event.

And the seminar itself is only half the value. There will be tons of after hours networking, idea sharing, JV making, and more. You owe it to yourself to get involved.

On the schedule to speak:

Tim Castleman, Steven Resell, Michael Gunn, Jason Fladlien, Wil Mattos, Kevin Rockwell, The Rhodes Brothers, Leanne King, James Jones, and Rachel Rofe. I’m sure the head honcho (Dennis Becker) will say a few words too.

Personally, I’m looking forward to spending more time with Matt and John Rhodes, and meeting Tim Castleman and Rachel Rofe. Not to mention Leanne King,  a WordPress goddess, and she’s coming in from Australia.

E1k 2009 was the first online marketing conference I have ever attended. I was skeptical. I was doubtful. I didn’t think I would come away with anything.

I was so wrong.

So, get in now. Rooms are cheap. Flights are still relatively cheap (Try Orbitz or Travelocity – I found a good price on Orbitz). Food in Vegas is cheap. Sign up now and I’ll see you there.

Do you ever think about going to I.M gatherings but never do? Do you realize that your success hinges upon your connections and relationships with other marketers? Think about what it’s like to start talking online to a well known figure in I.M. Feels pretty good to think that you may be able to do a JV or something with them, right? Yeah – you and all the other thousands of people that email them! Now…take that feeling, and think about what it’s like to meet them in person, to sit and have dinner or a drink with them…you have their undivided attention. They have a face and a voice with the email now. They know you. What do you think you could accomplish if you had an hour or so one-on-one time with, say, the Rhodes Brothers? or Tim Castleman?

Try a whole weekend my friend!

Go to this site to read more about the speakers. You won’t be disappointed.

So, here’s what I want you to do. I want you kick your doubts to the curb, sign up, and get your seat. It’s happening May 21-23 in Las Vegas. Don’t plan on leaving the hotel; you’ll spend every waking moment networking. Trust me – I was there last year and I didn’t sleep. Here’s the good thing – Vegas is cheap. You’ll get your seat, a hotel, and airfare for about a grand. I’m serious. It’s time for you to do the same. Sign Up NOW. No more excuses.

I’ll be there, Come up and say Hi. Let’s talk shop over a drink!

This somewhat deceptive practice is called “Negative Option” marketing and is usually attached to free trial offers or free merchandise, such as DVD’s, etc. Although this practice exists in many niches (and has been around for a long time – ever bought a cassette from Columbia House?) , it is prominent in “Make Money” type products.

The FTC and Visa/Mastercard are cracking down on it. Visa and Mastercard are now actively declining merchant account applications from companies that do this sort of business, and going back through existing merchants and cancelling the agreements of those companies that are already established and practice this type of marketing.

Yes, some of these companies disclose very clearly up front that if you get the free whatever, in 7 days you will begin getting billed 399.99 a month on your credit card automatically for the idiot of the month club…but when you try to call and cancel, the line is busy, disconnected, or worse…and you have to send 5 different emails and a postcard to cancel…and by the time you do, the time has elapsed to cancel, you get billed, and there is no recourse other than a dispute or chargeback.

For more information on negative option,  check out the FTC’s site on it here.

If you’ll recall (if you’ve been reading my blog for a year or more) I attended the first Earn1KaDay summit in Orlando, Florida in January of 2009. There I got to meet and mingle with Willie Crawford, the Rhodes Brothers, Jaime Mintun, Dennis Becker, and many more. Well, it’s happening again, and I want to meet you there.

The details aren’t firmly packed down yet, but we’re looking at a May date in Las Vegas. Earn1KaDay is where my business and life changed. The contacts I made there and the time I spent with all of these fine people were invaluable. And I plan to go again.

If you haven’t joined Earn1KaDay yet, I urge you to get in now…some more new things have just been added, and there are even more to come. Take action, get out of your “comfort zone” and make 2010 happen for you.

UDRP

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Jim Edwards did an interview with an FTC assistant deputy, and the interview is quite informative.

I recommend you watch… The sky is not falling and the FTC will likely NOT be on your doorstep on December 2 with a warrant.

Here’s the link:

http://www.igottatellyou.com/blog/ftc-change-interview/

Cartoon by Dave Walker. Courtesy We Blog Cartoons.