Ian, Evette and Me ;)
Finally, my first post in 2012!
The holidays are over, the New Year has begun and it’s time to buckle down to blogging and blogging and more blogging. Then of course there is commenting, and commenting and more blog commenting before it’s all done ;)…and, don’t forget the social bookmarking 😉
I am truly excited writing this post because over Christmas, in fact, between Christmas and New Years I got to meet up with one of my favorite online marketers (this guy is a PLR genius)...who has also become a dear friend.
Me and Ian
I’ve been aware for a while now that it would be advantageous for me to meet up with some of the marketers that are in my circle of friends..and even new marketers that I am just getting to know online.
However…because I started my online journey in John Thornhill’s Marketing Masterclass, many (if not most) of my online friends hale from the UK, Scotland or somewhere very near.
Now, that’s not a problem…until you want to meet these folks in person. Cost a bit to fly over that big pond if you are in the US …and it’s just not practical for those monthly meetings that marketer Randy Smith holds that I am dying to attend.
So, because of the obvious distance and large body of water between us, I had not as of December of 2011 met any online marketing friends or just online marketers in general.
Well, all that changed between Christmas and New Years. Ian Ieba (yep…the PLR super coach) and his lovely wife Evette were vacationing in Orlando, Florida for three sweet weeks and although I live 3 hours away in Cape Coral, Florida, I always go to Tampa to spend Christmas and a few days after Christmas with the grandkids. It couldn’t have been more perfect.
Tampa is only 90 miles from where Ian and Evette were and after contacting him, he so graciously agreed to drive the 90 miles to my daughter’s beach condo in Indian Rocks Beach so that we could meet up for a few hours last Wednesday afternoon.
Ian and Evette (how cute are they!)
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed meeting Ian and Evette and how much fun it was to actually speak and hug another marketer…in person! This was/is very special to me as my first ever meeting with someone I’ve known and admired online…and one that will remain special because of that.
As you can see by the pics, the wind was blowing that day…in fact it was downright cold for Florida…;)…although the sun was out it was probably in the low 70’s with the windchill bringing it down into the 60’s.
After some lovely enlightening conversation with Ian and Evette…and before they left, we took a walk down to the beach for some more shots where the wind really played havoc with us 😉 …lol
Ian, Me and Evette
Even though it actually happened late last year…I consider it my motivating factor to get me off on the right foot this year. This is a grand way to start my New Year in online marketing.
It’s only the beginning. I have others planned and hope to meet up with another marketer in February if all things turn out as they should 😉
And, someday…someday soon I am going to surprise all my UK and Scottish Internet marketing friends and buddies and just pop into one of their monthly meetings. lol
But, that is for another day.
For this meeting I have Ian and Evette to thank. Evette and I realized after talking that we work in the same/similiar offline field of work. So we had plenty to share.
They were lovely people and my family enjoyed meeting them also. Next time they must come for a longer stay on the west coast of Florida.
I am hoping that someday Ian and Evette will move to the US as they plan. It would be our gain for sure and how fun it would be to have someone as smart as Ian so close 😉 and Evette to play with  😉
In the meantime, I will continue to network…and hopefully make more marketing friend connections in the states where it is just a tad bit easier (at least on my present budget) to plan meetings and go to seminars.
Someday in the near future…I hope to be traveling all over the world and meeting marketers from all walks of life.
Until then…I’ll be forever grateful to Ian for taking time from his vacation to meet up with me. Â I not only consider Ian a fabulous marketer and brilliant PLR coach…but I now consider Ian and his lovely wife Evette close friends.
Evette, …Shannon, Juliet, Michael…my family and Ian
You can’t start the New Year out any better than that 😉
enJOY…
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Hi Kathy
Hope you had a lovely christmas with your family and happy new year to you misses!
I’m so glad you finally got to meet someone online in person as I know it is something you’ve wanted to do for ages…
Looks like you had a fab time with Ian and Evette and you’ve definitely made friends for life there!
It’s such a shame that there are no meet-ups where you live because I no I always come back buzzing from them and they are good relation builders too!
Would love it if you did surprise us and come to the UK as it would be good to meet ya…
In the meantime we’ll just have to make do with Skype (lol)
Anyway, happy new year Kathy and whatever you decide to do in 2012 make it a good one!
Take care
Dawn
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Hi Dawn…
How right you are that someday soon I want to meet all you guys and show up at one of your meetings 😉
You know how powerful and fun it is to meet up with other marketers as you’ve done so a few times…
Looking forward to working and sharing 2012 with you too also 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy, I hope that you had a fantastic Christmas and saw the new year in with a smile 🙂
Happy New Year to you and your family as well 😉
I know what you meen about meet ups Kathy. I’m yet to attend one as well but am hoping to get a car sorted out sometime soon so as to get to them.
Ian and Evette are great aren’t they. I haven’t met them yet but have had many a long hour on Skype with them both.
The pictures look great Kathy, but what do you mean a cold day at 60 degrees. If you do get to the UK be sure to bring your winter clothes because we only get to 60 degrees in holiday brouchers or when we leave to oven door open 😆
All the best for 2012 Kathy, lets make it great for everyone 😉
Take care, Barry
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Hi Barry 😉 “Happy New Year” to you also 🙂
Yes, I had to laugh about being cold at nearly 70 degrees but I think I’ve been in Florida too long because I get cold easy 😉
You are so right about Ian. He and his wife were so much fun to be with and I could easily become very tight friends with them 😉
I envy you being over there and able to attend Randy’s meetings. If nothing else they help to keep you on track.
The best to you in 2012 and I agree…may it be the best for everyone 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy, Happy New Year to you. 🙂
Lovely sunshine and beach and great photos and post Kathy.
That is so great you were able to met up with Ian and his wife while they’re there on holidays. It’s cold and wet justnow in the UK, so you’ve a little time to save your pennies. 😉
Thanks for sharing your story and the photos Kathy.
Take Care
Julie
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Hi Julie…
Thanks for stopping by and commenting and a very Happy New Year to you also…
The beach was lovely even if it was a bit cold that day for me 😉 My blood has definitely thinned so I get cold easy now 😉
It was a nice place to hang out after the Christmas rush…
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Happy new year 🙂
And how cool for you to meet up with Ian and his wife 🙂 🙂 🙂
As for the Northallerton Meet Up – if you just pick the right numbers for the lottery, you could put a small plane on for us and I’m sure we’d all be happy enough to pop over and have the meet up at your place 😉
lol – Seriously – I’m sure we’ll see you one of these days 🙂
OH and thanks for the mention… always appreciated
Randy
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Hey Randy…
Now there’s an idea…get everyone from there on a plane over here 😉
Well, since I plan on winning the Lottery soon…watch for you ticket. You’ll be the first 😉
And who knows, I may just surprise you one of these days…now wouldn’t that just be fun 😉
Kathy
Kathy,
Hope neat that was that you got to meet up with Ian and Evette.
I have the same feelings that you do about getting together with other network marketers. I would love to go to one of Randy’s meet ups but for me it is even farther than for you as I live on the West Coast of the States.
I started my blogging with Alex Jeffreys and then moved on to John Thornhill both of which are from England. Hence most of the people that I know also live in the UK or some place close to there.
If you ever get to the northwest be sure to come and see me.
Love the post and the fact that you got to meet with Ian.
Dee Ann
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Hi Dee Ann…
Wow, it’s wonderful to know that you live in the states. I feel sure that we could meet up someday even though you do live on the other coast 😉
Meeting Ian was so much fun…and his wife was lovely and we had so much in common.
I could have spent hours more talking with them.
You and I seem to be in similar places in that we were schooled by the Uker’s and now we have to pay the price to meet them 😉
Kathy
Awesome pics! While others were sitting in the cold winter you were at a really beautiful place! You must have had a good time, your friends seems to be very nice people. I wish you a very happy new year!
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Looks you’ve enjoyed the meet up with them! That’s absolutely a great post initial post for this new year 2012! I wonder what activities are you into for the upcoming days of 2012.
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That’s definitely great that you spent time like this! Communication with interesting and successful people can always bring only positive emotions and can be very fruitful
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You had a marvelous time, I can see that! And so cute photos. All of you are so happy, you just glittering!
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Happy new year and hope this year is better then the last.
I’m looking at your pictures and I am so jealous right now cause the sunshine and the beach looks amazing. Here in Canada, they are calling for wind, snow and more snow. Oh, did I mention snow??
Wind and snow…brrrr…makes me cold thinking about it 😉
However I do miss the change of season sometimes….
Come visit us in Florida sometime…we have lots of friendly Canadians here for the winter 😉
Kathy
Hey Miss Gorgeous Gal,
Happy New Year!!
Can so relate to being friends with everyone all over the world and not knowing anyone in our own back yards!!
Here is an idea. Let’s hire Fiji and all meet there! lol
It sounds like meeting Ian has given you a spring in your step for your online adventures.
I wish you the best of success and remember “One task, one day at a time!”
Hope all is going well.
Cheers
Jacinta 😀
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Hi Kathy,
Looks like we have the same problem in reverse, I am based in the UK but most of the marketers I have developed relationships with are over in your part of the world…..hmmm…..maybe we should swap homes for a few weeks! lol
Hi Jay…funny how we never thought about that distance issue before we got involved 😉
That’s kind of a funny but realistic idea at the same time about swapping homes.
Maybe we should set up a marketer’s home swap site…
You just never know 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Great pictures! Wow! After seeing your photos I suddenly miss vacation. I guess I need to have one now 🙂
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Hi Kathy,
You obviously had a great time over Christmas and New Year. Being with family and friends. What could be better?
Like you, I also have to get back into blogging mode now. Too much turkey and Christmas pudding slowed me down. 🙂
Have a great 2012,
Barry
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Hi Barry…The best to you in 2012 also 😉
I believe this is the year of change and decision for lots of people..
and, certainly the year of action! 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy
Happy New Year to you and your Family, I hope all your dreams are realised this year. 🙂
I am so sorry it’s taken this long to get over here; it’s been pretty manic since I got back. I came home to most of my garden fencing demolished following some real bad winds while I was on vacation; spent the first 4 days sorting that out! Great welcome home that was.
I must admit this last vacation was one of the best Evette and I have experienced. It was a truly great vacation. Made more the better by meeting up with you Kathy 🙂 I can’t believe you and Evette have so much in common, especially with your offline work interests.
The day at the beach with you and your family was amazing and we had a really lovely time. I bet you spoil your Grand-children every chance you get? They are lovely.
Kathy thank you for all your kind words they mean a lot to me, but this was an equally special moment for me as I can now say that I have met one of my admired marketers from over the pond as well! 🙂
It was such a pity that we didn’t have more time; there was so much to talk about.
I don’t think the distance will stop us now though Kathy especially as we have connected on Skype!
There are some good pictures there Kathy; I will be sharing mine soon, now that I have got back into the swing of things, new blog post coming shortly about the vacation.
I hope it’s not too long before we get the chance for another catch up; definitely back over there back end of the year; you never know could be for good! In the meantime we will have to make do with Skype!
Have a great year ahead Kathy, and if there is anything I can help with please let me know.
Please give my regards to Shannon and Ron …
Take care, catch up soon
Ian 🙂
x
Hi Ian…
No apologies needed my friend.
You and Evette certainly paid the price for you vacation on your arrival home.
However…it was so much fun to meet the both of you. There is something so special in a personal meet up that I am off to
meet up with another marketer in February.
We need to follow up on Skype going forward and see where our meeting is taking us 😉
I am open to all ideas as I believe this is the year of change and decision for lots of people.
I do hope you and Evette find your way here permanently someday.
We’ll have lots to share for sure!
Give my love to Evette won’t you 😉
and a hug to the grandkids…
And give her my email address 😉
Kathy
How exciting, Kathy!!
I can see how Ian and his wife would be good motivators to have around. That would be really cool if they do decide to move to the US 🙂 It would be neat to work side by side or help each other out.
In the meantime you have wonderful memories of one another and a new relationship that can only grow stronger.
Congrats on the meetup, Kathy, Ian and Evette!
Happy New Year!
Linda
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Hi Linda…Nice to see you here 😉
It was so much fun meeting Ian and his lovely wife…and I truly hope they find their way over here permanently 😉
I am off to meet another marketer in February and equally excited about this meet up…
Hopefully this is just the beginning of many 😉
Happy New Year to you also my friend 😉
Kathy
Hi kathy
just found your blog and enjoyed reading this post about meeting up with Ian & Evette what a great time you all had by the sounds of it and I loved the photos, made me wish I was back in FL on a visit (used to stay at a friend’s condo in St Pete Beach)
I will be visiting your blog often now that I have found you!
Regards
Pauline
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Hi Pauline…
That was a very nice comment to wake to this morning. Thank you so much. I’ll be exploring your blog today too 😉
Come visit us in Florida again. St. Pete’s beach in where my daughters condo is also…at least they share the same beach 😉
Indian Rocks beach is part of St. Pete’s beach 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Just wanted to pop over a wish you a very happy New Year for 2012.
Also wanted to say well done for taking action and deciding to meet up with some like-minded marketers. I remember in our Skype chat a few months ago you were saying you are ready to take some real positive action and this only proves it, so a massive well done! 🙂
By the way your blog is looking great and like a really busy place. Obviously many visitors are really enjoying your writing style and content just as I do.
All the best,
Steve Wilkins.
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Hey Steve…Great to see you here again.
I’ve missed our Skype convos and possibly we could Skype connect real soon again 😉
I am off to meet another marketer in February as plans seem to be falling in place.
This one is really geared to answering my calling…
I am both anxious and excited about it 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
I would be happy to have a Skype chat again soon. I’m sure there is plenty to catch up on.
Best of luck for your next meeting in February, it’s great to see you taking action and moving forward! 🙂
Speak soon,
Steve.
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Skype it is then…;)
If I have a lot to say…you’ll have even more 😉
Your life and marketing has really taken off Steve and I am so happy for you cause you work very hard at it 😉
and deserve this success 😉
Kathy
Hi Kathy! It’s nice to see you together with you co-marketer enjoying a vacation. I know this would be at your advantage that you finally being friends with them. They can teach and give you techniques and tips how to become like them too.
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Hi Kathy,
I think that it is a sure sign of success to meet and network with these high profile coaches/marketers. I hope to be able to emulate your hard work and dedication so I can see the kinds of results you are.
Soon, you will be one of those people who other marketers desperately yearn to meet!
Anyways, great share and good luck with what 2012 will bring you.
-Brendan
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Great post, I really enjoyed reading that. It is a truly great feeling to meet in person someone from the same field of work/interest that you are in constant communication with online. I have done it a few times and it has always been a great experience. The bond that is formed is very strong and long lasting.
-Jean
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