Preneur Marketing Blog – Pete Williams | Author Entrepreneur

Last weekend, I was one of the keynote speakers at Ed’s ‘Coming Home 2′ event… It was actually 4 years since the Thirty Day Challenge team put on a public event Australia; so the room was packed.

It was an amazing success, with tonnes of great feedback and huge amount of #30DCHOME tweets.

My presentation will be online (somewhere) shortly; so I’ll be sure to let you know where you can get it then.

Since the event, there has also been a bunch on chatter online about it.. so I thought I’d collate some of it here…

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Hi All,

Em here, Pete’s new PA.

I just wanted to ‘take-over’ the blog for a moment, and let those of you who are interested know that Pete has just been announced as one of just 3 global finalists in the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Awards in 2009.

Pete is heading to Tunisia this November, to attend JCI’s (Junior Chamber International) 94th World Congress, where he will face his last deliberation as one of just three global finalists.

In just it’s 5th year, the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Awards has quickly become the most celebrated award of the 94 year old global organization; who’s 200,000 members aged 18 to 40 from around the worl, share the belief that in order to create positive change, they must improve themselves and the world around them. Through projects in 5,000 communities in 115 countries, members seek targeted solutions to local problems, creating global impact.

Everyone here in the team is very proud of our boy, and just wanted you to all know too.

Speak soon..

Em.

Ever wonder what actually goes on when the leading internet marketers catch up, plan the evil schemes and get upto shenanigans ?

Well a few years ago, everyone got together to try and beat the ‘Google Slap’ – This is an very exact, accurate and unequivocal rendering of the conversations that where occurring during that meeting.

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Actually – I just came across this cartoon on my backup drive – I had it created a few years ago, for a launch that never eventuated… Anyway, I thought I would dust it of and throw it up here.

For those that can’t work it out; the characters here are: (left to right)
John Carlton, Brad Fallon, John Reese, Andy Jenkins (looking kinda pregnant – sorry about that mate – not not sure why you’re not talking about your Emmy.), Ed Dale, Frank Kern (apparently no-one wants to see his face ?!?) , Jason MoFo, Dan Raine (and his little pick thong), Mike Filsame, Rich Schefren, Jeff Walker, Armond Morin, Yaro Starak , Yanik Silver (was doing some part-time stand-up at the time), Guy Kawasaki, Alex Mandossian, Scott Ginsberg, Seth Godin and Perry Marshall.

Sorry for the late notice, but I’m being interviewed my mate Dale Beaumont for his next ‘Get Published Secrets’ Tele-Class tomorrow night, and I thought I should let you know about it.

Date: Wednesday 29th April 2009
Time: 8:00pm Sharp – 9:15pm Appox. (Sydney, Australia)
Register Here:http://www.getpublishedsecrets.com/teleclasses

Dale’s a real guru when it comes to publishing, having released 16 international best-selling books.

During the teleseminar we are going to be discussing ‘all things publicity’ ; such as:

* How to turn almost any idea into a best-selling book
* How to generate a plan to create publicity and exposure
* Exactly what it takes to get the attention of the media
* How to get passed the gate-keepers so you can secure a story
* A step by step guide to writing a media release
* To perform well in an interview so you get asked back
* How to leverage of your media exposure to generate loads of additional sales

Ultimately this Tele-Class is your chance to learn the secrets to publicity and public relations and you can do so in the comfort of your own home!

Remember numbers for this Tele-Class are strictly limited to the first 100 people. To avoid missing out, register your details over at http://www.getpublishedsecrets.com/teleclasses

Here is a 43 minute audio of the presentation I did last night for JCI Australia’s national training weekend – it was loosely on the topic of ‘When Was The Last Time You Did Something For The First Time’

I go off in a few different tangents, telling stories that have nothing to do with the topic, yet have everything to do with the topic – covering things like:

• How to Cook A Roast For Christmas
• How To Win 25 Words or Less Contests
• What Violins Have To Do With Anything
• The Biggest Hurdle To Picking Up Women
• A Rendition of Dr Seuss’s Best Book
• … and then spend about 20mins answering questions

The presentation was in a restaurant, so as you can tell it was a little more relaxed and off-the-cuff than usual. Also, it was recorded on my LiveScribe Pen, so please be aware it is not award winning audio quality… and the presentation kicks in as I am describing what the heck the livescibe pen actually is.

Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD THE AUDIO FILE HERE

Books + Links Referred To During The Presentation:

• Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini
• The Dip – Seth Godin
  
• The Game – Neil Strauss
• How To Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Into A Reality - Me
• Dare To Fail – Billi Lim