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Brain Trust: Pt 3 “My Own Brain Is Exploding!”
By JP Maroney | October 26, 2007
Today was amazing… let me share a bit.
I was in the middle of writing a blog post (this one), updating you on The Brain Trust when I received a call from “J.R.” (I’ll fully reveal his name at a later date).
Anyhow, he’s been following the exciting developments of the Brain Trust conversation — and also had some AMAZING perspective and experience to offer on the subject.
We spoke for more than an hour and forty-five minutes.
As a result — I halted my blog post. Deleted what I had written, and waited until tonight to get back in here and lay down as much of this as possible.
My mind is spinning out of control. My own brain exploding!
The vision I already had of this thing has grown even more clear today. My hope and excitement has exploded.
I MUST tell you … this is one of the more exciting things I’ve organized in a long time.
And that’s saying A LOT.
Many of you know (and a good number of you are a part of) the many projects I have going … collaborations, joint ventures, businesses, launches, events, projects, etc.
And — “The Brain Trust” is clearly a top contender as an “Industry Revolutionizing KILLER APP” that’s going to benefit all of us who are involved.
Here are some “bullet” talking points from today’s conversation with J.R. — they should excite you.
- The technology to make this happen is now even more clear and understandable. We’re going to be able to launch this very soon — without waiting months to program, test and tweak.
- I now have a BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE way to make this work with a LARGE overall group … broken out into smaller “Mini Brain Trusts” — as several of you suggested.
- We’re going to combine a mixture of online technology and sharing … webcasts, video conferencing, and teleseminars … and LIVE retreats, Brain Trust Summits, and masterminds.
- I now see how we can have at least 2 — maybe as many as 4 “levels” of membership and involvement … deeper immersion for the most serious and successful players … and an “entry level” membership to the Brain Trust that includes access to the “Virtual Vault” of accumulating wisdom, exchanges, best practices and more for those just “testing the water.”
- A clear and fair way to “monetize” the investment of members who give of their time and energy to moderate or lead groups, mentor others, or offer their expertise.
- How members at various levels can benefit … from the up-and-coming superstars to the high-6, 7 and 8 figure players who are already telling me they REALLY want to play in this sandbox.
- An incredible SYSTEMATIC PROCESS for sharing ideas, creating accountability to peers, and creating actionable plans based on what you learn … this is just pure brilliance (can’t wait to tell you more).
- Some totally cool cash rewards and prizes for “Best Ideas” — even better than I originally thought.
- As you can see — I’m hopeless.
This thing is evolving by the minute in my mind.
And apparently in your mind — and other readers, clients, subscribers, colleagues and lurkers who’ve read the posts, commented, emailed me and even called me.
Let me give you a bit of “HINT” as to how soon we can make this happen.
Late November — Initial organization of our founding “Brain Trust” members
Early December — Virtual meetings via web conference / teleconference / and online collaboration … preparation to make ‘08 GREAT!!!
Early to Mid-January ‘08 — Our first “Brain Trust Live” strategy-setting super summit. A chance to bring everyone together for master planning the success for 2008 in each of our businesses. The format of this is like NOTHING you’ve ever seen, heard or talked about. I have to give a lot of credit to J.R. for sharing a proven Model that works.
This is ONLY the beginning. Much more in the works … I now have pages and pages of notes.
My assistant Gabrielle is having the 1:48 minute conversation with J.R. transcribed so we can dissect all that was discussed and put the actionables into play.
Now — I have TWO Questions for you … please post your comments
here on the blog so we can continue our conversation.
>>> QUESTION ONE: When we form the Brain Trust … WHO would you like to bring with you? (people you already know). Do you have trusted friends or colleagues you would like to invite to join with you? Imagine heading off to an island (which we may do) to conduct high-level planning, strategizing and masterminding on your business … who do you already know that you would like to take with you?
If you prefer to keep this information semi-private. Please just indicate to me, “Yes, JP … I have 3 (5, 7) colleagues I would like to invite to join us in this Brain Trust” You might even put their “Initials” in your post … just to get it started.
>>> QUESTION TWO: Variation on question one … Which “elite” marketers … experts … proven successes would you like to see involved? People you may or may not know … that you would like to have an opportunity to “mix, mingle and mastermind with?” Make sense? Yes… I would like you to “spell out” their names … give me the list.
I’m going to compare it to my own list of colleagues, JV partners, friends and associates.
And, together — we’re going to build a MONSTER BRAIN TRUST!!!
Please answer those two questions by commenting here on the blog. And, I’ll be back with more shortly.
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Topics: Business Growth, Internet Marketing |
October 26th, 2007 at 11:53 am
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October 26th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Hy JP,
Glad you seem to be feeling much better. Long ago when I was still connected to the mass consciousness I experienced flu symptomology, but that was long ago.
When a thought arrives, there are two choices, right it down then and there, or commit it to memory. What I find after writing them down, behind these ideas there is other info hiding. Exciting things that inspire my creativity.
Kind regards
Doug ( Sydney )
October 26th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
Hi JP,
Well its sounding like its going to form into a do-able project. Without inviting these people directly yet, I would say all my executives around the world, about 8 people.
I would like to see the best not just in marketing but also in the areas of human potential and development that can show they have something that works. I am open to who that may be as I think in the long term they will proove themselves. I dont have any favorites really. Sorry I cant give you any ‘facts’ but I wanted to post anyway.
Keep up the great work.
Andrew
PS. I told you to take vitamin C long ago.
October 26th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
I’ll try this again and hopefully not erase as I’m getting kids out the door for school.
2 dear friends
experts want list:
Kat founder of wheatgrasskits.com
Paul Allen the lesser at byu business incubator program
Don Aslett
Fern Reiss
Stephen Covey
this is where I got erased last time
Mrs. Fields
I’d really like to see a strong women’s group in your trust, that way I’d actually be tempted to do a retreat sometime, family friendly place for that group
Looking forward to reading the other comments,
Vickie Smith
http://www.secrets-of-the-butchers-wife.com
October 26th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
To whomever reads these comments…
What JP is putting together is huge folks…if there is one process you make yourself available to online, this is the one. I don’t say that lightheartedly either.
I don’t give these compliments to anyone (until now).
As to the referrals, I have 2 colleagues that are interested…and I would like to see Michel Fortin involved in some capacity, perhaps even John Carlton, and Rich Schefren if possible.
Any would be cool.
JR
October 27th, 2007 at 12:15 am
JP,
I can think of 8 - 10 people I feel would be interested. Probably not all would, but I’m sure there are others I’m not thinking of too.
As far as established people if you’re looking for a wish list I would love Joe Vitale, Pat O’bryan, Amy Scott Grant, Jorj Elprehzleinn, Matthew Furey, Tania Gabrielle French, Garin Bader, Dan Kennedy, Al Diaz, Mike Masterson, Yanick Silver, Eben Pagan, & Tom Pauley all to be involved. Many have their own associations, but may want to guest.
October 27th, 2007 at 9:08 am
Thanks JP,
It appears you have vastly improved things already. But, just a comment. Even though you are posing this brain trust be a group of successful on-line marketers, I suggest you not limit it to such.
My thinking is this: Many high caliber marketers including Dan Kennedy point out that those who have been successful in such “on the street” careers as door-to-door salesmen have proven to be highly successful business people. And even such legends as Dan & the late Gary Halbert aren’t especially adept at using computers.
Yet, the experience they have is of tremendous value in other venues.
I am looking forward to the development of this Brain Trust and can already think of some people I know who I’d love to include. They come from diverse backgrounds - one was a former restaurant owner, one a strong PR person, & a third is an online marketer.
Kind regards,
Rod Newbound
October 29th, 2007 at 11:45 am
Exciting to see the feedback and developments so far.
Rod,
Great points — I totally agree.
That’s what I was referring to on comments for one of the previous two threads. The fact that so much valuable wisdom is held by people who may not have “arrived” yet in terms of online marketing.
This will also make for a much better rounded Brain Trust — more knowledge gathered from a variety of sources.
Exciting developments.
JP