Maybe this one should really be #8... but I just can't help it.
I have talked about ActiveRain, WordPress, Embeddable Tools, Photography, RSS Feeds and Analytics Programs. And EVERY single one of these things can be learned about at your local (or not so local) reBarCamp (logo linked). I have been to San Francisco (the first rebarcamp event) and Charlotte. I am looking forward to Lynchburg, VA (if I can make it) and Raleigh, NC. If I had the opportunity, I would go to every event I could make it to...
Aside from the AMAZING information absorption opportunity, there are also incredible social opportunities. Sitting down to dinner with some of the luminaries of the re.net is actually pretty easy. The Jay Thompsons, Jeff Turners and David Gibbons of the re.net are actually really nice and down to earth guys.
And I should toss a plug to another event... REtechSouth. it isn't just like a barcamp... it is organized beforehand. For many, it is a better environment because of the structure. Personally, I like both for different reasons. I have been to both REtechSouth events as well.
So, the (almost) bottom line is... Get together with your peers and LEARN about how to use all of these cool technologies. Learn how they are leveraging technology and networks to their advantage. After that, you will be better able to find out how YOU can do the same. And honestly, each of us will favor a slightly different mix of networks and technologies. We have to find what fits for us.
And don't let the education stop there. There are even more opportunities... Take a look at MeetUp.com for local groups that may be of interest. WordPress, blogging, Joomla, knitting... whatever.
Now the bottom line... Don't limit your learning opportunities to your peers...
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Hey Lane! We hope you BRING it to Raleigh! THANKS for the plug!
I just joined MeetUp the other night, several local groups. Going to a Ann Arbor tweet up on Thursday evening. There are so many ways to connect. I really liked ReTech South, it was just too short. LOL
Lane,
REBarcampRDU will undoubtedly be the can't miss event of Fall, 2009! See you November 6th.
Going out of the area to meet with people that are changing the way we do business has to help you. Looking forward to NAR in November .
I have heard so many great things about REBarCamps! I can't wait until the one in Raleigh November 6th. I hope you make it too!
Lane I sure hope you make it a point to be in Lynchburg REBar Camp. I plan on going to Raleigh as well as D.C. Thanks for the plug for Lynchburg. Bar Camps have changed the way I do business, the way I look at things and made a huge difference in my life!
Eleanor - I am trying to work it out... Doing a little negotiating...
Missy - I think it is going to be a little longer next year...
Mike - I hope so.
Terry - I don't think I'll be making it to NAR... But my wife does want to go to San Diego...
Amy - you won't regret going. it will be a great event.
Nannette - I'm also negotiating the Lynchburg event... I want to make it...
Lane - I am interested in rebarcamp as well as retechsouth. I have never attended either event, but hearing so much about them, they sound like they would be very beneficial in a number of ways.
Hi Lane - Looking forward to meeting you at the REBARCAMP RDU Nov 6th. I hope you can make it.
Troy - Come on out. We'd love to have you.
Melissa - I hope I can pull it together.