Are you going to Affiliate World? If you are, let me know. I need the encouragement.
I’ve been reading about sales trainer David Sandler’s “traps for success.”
For example, when Sandler used to cold call on prospects at their offices, he would park his car in a downtown garage, knowing he only had enough money on him to pay for either lunch or parking.
He liked lunch, and so he spent his money during the day.
That would mean he’d have to make some sales calls, and close at least one, and get at least a few dollars of deposit, if he wanted to get his car out of the garage and drive home at the end of the day.
That’s why I’m asking if you’re going to Affiliate World.
I already know some people who are going. I’ve thought about it myself.
Last year, I went to two live marketing-related events. After each was done, I was juiced and I told myself I should do this more often. Plus this year Affiliate World’s happening in Budapest. I love Budapest — I lived there for 11 years.
At the same time, thinking about being herded onto a plane… and staying in some dungeon-like Airbnb… and paying hundreds of dollars for the privilege of feeling guilty if I don’t talk to a bunch of strangers… all that’s making me hesitate.
So I’ve set a trap for myself. I’ve told myself I will go to Affiliate World if at least five people I know will also be there.
That’s why I’m writing you. Will you be there?
Let me know. We can meet, talk marketing, or not talk marketing — after all, there are many other interesting things to talk about.
And maybe I can even show you around. Or not show you around — after all, maybe you truly enjoy talking to a bunch of strangers, and it sounds like Affiliate World will be a very stimulating place.