Comments on: It’s flattering, but… http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/ innovative communication for innovative communicators Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:39:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Digital marketing, ad:tech 2009 and conferences http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-2427 Digital marketing, ad:tech 2009 and conferences Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:43:54 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-2427 [...] As I said at the very beginning of last year, I’m happy to go — but just pay my business class airfare, accommodation and expenses and I’m very happy to present. [...] [...] As I said at the very beginning of last year, I’m happy to go — but just pay my business class airfare, accommodation and expenses and I’m very happy to present. [...]

]]> By: Better Communication Results » What inspires me to blog about something http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-2426 Better Communication Results » What inspires me to blog about something Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:04:29 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-2426 [...] wrote more of my thoughts about this matter way back in December last [...] [...] wrote more of my thoughts about this matter way back in December last [...]

]]> By: Better Communication Results » Meetup over skype? http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-2425 Better Communication Results » Meetup over skype? Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:47:13 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-2425 [...] not named ‘Adelaide’, and since many of we Australian members are frustrated by the mind games that Aussie businesses are keen to engage in, I floated an idea with Gerry McCusker today — [...] [...] not named ‘Adelaide’, and since many of we Australian members are frustrated by the mind games that Aussie businesses are keen to engage in, I floated an idea with Gerry McCusker today — [...]

]]> By: Stephen Collins http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-2415 Stephen Collins Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:06:01 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-2415 I have to agree with you 100 per cent. I've had around half a dozen approaches in the last six months to speak at conferences. Some I've done for free, as I actually wanted to be there, others paid for my costs. The money most conferences make from charging attendees in excess of AU$2000 for a 2-3 day conference should make it easy for them to cover at least speaker costs, and perhaps even pay the speakers a reasonable fee for their time. I blogged about this very issue in September at http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/09/14/no-consultants-go-figure/ Attending is a different matter. I'm as happy to get an occasional comp as the next guy, but if I am prepared to pay for a conference, I make sure my selection is careful. Again I've discussed this issue at acidlabs - http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/12/27/conferences-and-value/ I have to agree with you 100 per cent. I’ve had around half a dozen approaches in the last six months to speak at conferences. Some I’ve done for free, as I actually wanted to be there, others paid for my costs.

The money most conferences make from charging attendees in excess of AU$2000 for a 2-3 day conference should make it easy for them to cover at least speaker costs, and perhaps even pay the speakers a reasonable fee for their time.

I blogged about this very issue in September at http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/09/14/no-consultants-go-figure/

Attending is a different matter. I’m as happy to get an occasional comp as the next guy, but if I am prepared to pay for a conference, I make sure my selection is careful. Again I’ve discussed this issue at acidlabs – http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/12/27/conferences-and-value/

]]> By: Stephen Collins http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-6314 Stephen Collins Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:06:00 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-6314 I have to agree with you 100 per cent. I've had around half a dozen approaches in the last six months to speak at conferences. Some I've done for free, as I actually wanted to be there, others paid for my costs. The money most conferences make from charging attendees in excess of AU$2000 for a 2-3 day conference should make it easy for them to cover at least speaker costs, and perhaps even pay the speakers a reasonable fee for their time. I blogged about this very issue in September at http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/09/14/no-consultants-go-figure/ Attending is a different matter. I'm as happy to get an occasional comp as the next guy, but if I am prepared to pay for a conference, I make sure my selection is careful. Again I've discussed this issue at acidlabs - http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/12/27/conferences-and-value/ I have to agree with you 100 per cent. I’ve had around half a dozen approaches in the last six months to speak at conferences. Some I’ve done for free, as I actually wanted to be there, others paid for my costs.

The money most conferences make from charging attendees in excess of AU$2000 for a 2-3 day conference should make it easy for them to cover at least speaker costs, and perhaps even pay the speakers a reasonable fee for their time.

I blogged about this very issue in September at http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/09/14/no-consultants-go-figure/

Attending is a different matter. I’m as happy to get an occasional comp as the next guy, but if I am prepared to pay for a conference, I make sure my selection is careful. Again I’ve discussed this issue at acidlabs – http://www.acidlabs.org/2007/12/27/conferences-and-value/

]]> By: Better Communication Results http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-2414 Better Communication Results Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:44:24 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-2414 [...] I have grown my consultancy to the point where I no longer need to rely on Adelaide business to support my family. That is in part due to the online income I generate through other [...] [...] I have grown my consultancy to the point where I no longer need to rely on Adelaide business to support my family. That is in part due to the online income I generate through other [...]

]]> By: Gerry http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-2422 Gerry Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:17:45 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-2422 Cripes, Lee; your New Yrs resolution was obv a 'zero tolerance' policy!! yet added to L Papworth's experience, many 'experts' may be being fleeced. For eg; I've spoken in Middle East and had airfares, all accom/transfers and food on top of my full day rate speaker fees. Other conf organisers (in ME and Asia Pac) have asked me to submit detailed prez props - but when I outlined fees, they drafted in other speakers who (just may have) been able to access my proposal materials. Yet I may still do expenses only gigs, by way of giving back to the industries which I earn from. Best, Gerry Cripes, Lee; your New Yrs resolution was obv a ‘zero tolerance’ policy!! yet added to L Papworth’s experience, many ‘experts’ may be being fleeced. For eg; I’ve spoken in Middle East and had airfares, all accom/transfers and food on top of my full day rate speaker fees. Other conf organisers (in ME and Asia Pac) have asked me to submit detailed prez props – but when I outlined fees, they drafted in other speakers who (just may have) been able to access my proposal materials. Yet I may still do expenses only gigs, by way of giving back to the industries which I earn from.
Best, Gerry

]]> By: Gerry http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-6321 Gerry Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:17:00 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-6321 Cripes, Lee; your New Yrs resolution was obv a 'zero tolerance' policy!! yet added to L Papworth's experience, many 'experts' may be being fleeced. For eg; I've spoken in Middle East and had airfares, all accom/transfers and food on top of my full day rate speaker fees. Other conf organisers (in ME and Asia Pac) have asked me to submit detailed prez props - but when I outlined fees, they drafted in other speakers who (just may have) been able to access my proposal materials. Yet I may still do expenses only gigs, by way of giving back to the industries which I earn from. Best, Gerry Cripes, Lee; your New Yrs resolution was obv a ‘zero tolerance’ policy!! yet added to L Papworth’s experience, many ‘experts’ may be being fleeced. For eg; I’ve spoken in Middle East and had airfares, all accom/transfers and food on top of my full day rate speaker fees. Other conf organisers (in ME and Asia Pac) have asked me to submit detailed prez props – but when I outlined fees, they drafted in other speakers who (just may have) been able to access my proposal materials. Yet I may still do expenses only gigs, by way of giving back to the industries which I earn from.
Best, Gerry

]]> By: Lee Hopkins http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-2423 Lee Hopkins Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:52:04 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-2423 Mind you, there are days when Mrs BetterComms and I would *willingly* sell one of the children! :-) Mind you, there are days when Mrs BetterComms and I would *willingly* sell one of the children! :-)

]]> By: Lee Hopkins http://www.leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/comment-page-1/#comment-6322 Lee Hopkins Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:52:00 +0000 http://leehopkins.net/2008/01/01/its-flattering-but/#comment-6322 Mind you, there are days when Mrs BetterComms and I would *willingly* sell one of the children! :-) Mind you, there are days when Mrs BetterComms and I would *willingly* sell one of the children! :-)

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