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I just booked my ticket and conference today (after months of dragging my feet!) and I'm really jazzed about this.
In case you think you can't afford it, I made my decision to go when I realized I probably couldn't afford NOT to go. I want to take my career to the next level and this is the place to get that shot of energy and knowledge. I went to the New York ASOPA event a few years ago when I was just getting going and it was an invaluable jump start for me.
The sessions and especially the between-session networking and chatting were very helpful. I still review my notes from that event from time to time.
The Hyatt, where this year's event is being held, is offering a $129 room rate if you tell them you're attending the conference. If you share with someone that's an unbeatable deal. I figure if I learn one useful tip that gets me a single additional commission this trip will have paid for itself many times over.
If you think you might want to go you should probably book right away. The Saturday night banquet had filled up when I called today, but they were able to re-arrange the seating plan to fit a few more people in. One of the break-out sessions I wanted to go to had already filled up when I booked.
I personally am most interested in attending the portfolio reviews and Calvin Goodman's marketing sessions. He's kind of THE art marketing guru.
And of course I'm looking forward to meeting all of you Forum participants in person!
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