Thinking of going to The Phoenix forum..but - GoFuckYourself.com

Yanks_Todd · 09-30-2013, 11:10 AM

I am thinking of attending The Phoenix Forum, The Xbiz LA show or maybe both. I haven't been to a show since before shit hit the fan with tubes and the economy. So the last show I went to was essentially a party.

I have heard they are much different now. Would it be worth it for me to go?

To explain a bit further.

While Yanks.com is a paysite, I prefer to think of it as a brand that I own which I want to transcend .com or any particular form of content over the long term.

My goal is always simple to grow and monetize the brand.

What I don't need is to talk to 50 different supporting companies, Cams sites, dating sites, toy companies, hosting, billing etc. etc. While those companies are crucial I can compare and contrast most of those by reading Xbiz and going to the sites. New innovative ideas are awesome and I would love to be sold those.

Essentially switching my current solution of any of the above to a new one for a + or - 5% swing because we had a beer doesn't really float my boat.

New innovative ideas are a different story and I would love get involved with new channels there.

So I guess my long winded question is if I go to a show is there opportunities for me to accomplish my goal and find some new legitimate revenue channels or partners?

_Richard_ · 09-30-2013, 11:34 AM

you want to go to the phoenix forum.

Ross · 09-30-2013, 11:43 AM

You really want to go to PHX Forum, it's probably the best show of the year, along with Vegas.

Kenny B! · 09-30-2013, 11:46 AM

I hate saying "shows are what you make of them" but it is rather true. If you are looking to make new relationships and seek out opportunities then there are plenty to be had, for those who like to party, there's no shortage of that either.

There's no substitution for meeting people face to face and actually sitting down with them and having a proper conversation. What comes of it, that is something that usually comes from following up after the show from my experience.

The last forum I was presented with an opportunity out of the blue after being introduced to someone while a group of us were just relaxing in the courtyard. The chance encounter lead to a brief discussion at the show, some more in depth talks since and now 6 months later we are working on something that might turn out to be one of the largest deal/project of my 14 years in adult.

Point is you never know what can come from a show, some may be not so lucrative, some can change the course of your business for years to come.

I really enjoy seeing friends and colleagues so it's rare I would ever consider attending a show a waste.

You shouldn't rule out Internext in January, the last couple years have been great imo.

the Shemp · 09-30-2013, 11:56 AM

do they still have the free lunch ...?
i always liked that

baddog · 09-30-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by the Shemp

do they still have the free lunch ...?
i always liked that

TPF always has a great lunch

fuzebox · 09-30-2013, 01:17 PM

Kenny said it very well. There's no "new, innovative idea" convention. Shows are a huge cross section of the industry. You've got has-beens, new young successful guys, loud poor guys, quiet rich guys, and everything in between. There's guys who have been consistently successful the last 15 years, guys who have had ups and downs, guys who reinvent themselves every few years, and guys still trying to find that next big thing. Meeting people face to face and having random conversations about business and life is invaluable to me. Even just talking about your own business out loud to a friend or even stranger can help you develop new perspective.

The parties are also decent, and hey, it's a write off.

mineistaken · 09-30-2013, 01:54 PM

One of the better shows as people always claim, so you should go.

Vegas Ken · 09-30-2013, 02:05 PM

I have to concur with Kenny that Phoenix and Internext in January are key shows to attend.

the Shemp · 09-30-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

TPF always has a great lunch

nice to see they still have the grub ...
i can talk to webmasters anytime, but a free lunch is hard to pass up ...

Rochard · 09-30-2013, 09:54 PM

Phoenix Forum is always the best show to go to.

baddog · 09-30-2013, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Shemp

nice to see they still have the grub ...
i can talk to webmasters anytime, but a free lunch is hard to pass up ...

Don't recall sponsored lunch in Vegas but they do have dinner

Roald · 10-01-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny B!

I hate saying "shows are what you make of them" but it is rather true. If you are looking to make new relationships and seek out opportunities then there are plenty to be had, for those who like to party, there's no shortage of that either.

There's no substitution for meeting people face to face and actually sitting down with them and having a proper conversation. What comes of it, that is something that usually comes from following up after the show from my experience.

The last forum I was presented with an opportunity out of the blue after being introduced to someone while a group of us were just relaxing in the courtyard. The chance encounter lead to a brief discussion at the show, some more in depth talks since and now 6 months later we are working on something that might turn out to be one of the largest deal/project of my 14 years in adult.

Point is you never know what can come from a show, some may be not so lucrative, some can change the course of your business for years to come.

I really enjoy seeing friends and colleagues so it's rare I would ever consider attending a show a waste.

You shouldn't rule out Internext in January, the last couple years have been great imo.

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See you guys there!!

09-30-2013, 11:10 AM	#1
Yanks_Todd Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Valencia Posts: 2,490	Thinking of going to The Phoenix forum..but I am thinking of attending The Phoenix Forum, The Xbiz LA show or maybe both. I haven't been to a show since before shit hit the fan with tubes and the economy. So the last show I went to was essentially a party. I have heard they are much different now. Would it be worth it for me to go? To explain a bit further. While Yanks.com is a paysite, I prefer to think of it as a brand that I own which I want to transcend .com or any particular form of content over the long term. My goal is always simple to grow and monetize the brand. What I don't need is to talk to 50 different supporting companies, Cams sites, dating sites, toy companies, hosting, billing etc. etc. While those companies are crucial I can compare and contrast most of those by reading Xbiz and going to the sites. New innovative ideas are awesome and I would love to be sold those. Essentially switching my current solution of any of the above to a new one for a + or - 5% swing because we had a beer doesn't really float my boat. New innovative ideas are a different story and I would love get involved with new channels there. So I guess my long winded question is if I go to a show is there opportunities for me to accomplish my goal and find some new legitimate revenue channels or partners? __________________ Todd Spaits - Co-founder -YanksCash Premium ad-packages available - Skype for details - tmspaits

09-30-2013, 11:46 AM	#4
Kenny B! Confirmed Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 5,717	I hate saying "shows are what you make of them" but it is rather true. If you are looking to make new relationships and seek out opportunities then there are plenty to be had, for those who like to party, there's no shortage of that either. There's no substitution for meeting people face to face and actually sitting down with them and having a proper conversation. What comes of it, that is something that usually comes from following up after the show from my experience. The last forum I was presented with an opportunity out of the blue after being introduced to someone while a group of us were just relaxing in the courtyard. The chance encounter lead to a brief discussion at the show, some more in depth talks since and now 6 months later we are working on something that might turn out to be one of the largest deal/project of my 14 years in adult. Point is you never know what can come from a show, some may be not so lucrative, some can change the course of your business for years to come. I really enjoy seeing friends and colleagues so it's rare I would ever consider attending a show a waste. You shouldn't rule out Internext in January, the last couple years have been great imo. __________________ Kenny -at- YourPaysitePartner.com Skype: kennyb514 Do business with us: Your Paysite Partner Kenny's Pennies Sticky Dollars Radical Cash Indie Bucks Stand Ahead Read My Ambush Interview Here

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Vegas Ken Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,151	I have to concur with Kenny that Phoenix and Internext in January are key shows to attend. __________________ Skype: vegas_ken

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,718	Phoenix Forum is always the best show to go to. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

09-30-2013, 11:34 AM	#2
_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 30,989	you want to go to the phoenix forum.

09-30-2013, 11:43 AM	#3
Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	You really want to go to PHX Forum, it's probably the best show of the year, along with Vegas.

09-30-2013, 01:17 PM	#7
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,079	Kenny said it very well. There's no "new, innovative idea" convention. Shows are a huge cross section of the industry. You've got has-beens, new young successful guys, loud poor guys, quiet rich guys, and everything in between. There's guys who have been consistently successful the last 15 years, guys who have had ups and downs, guys who reinvent themselves every few years, and guys still trying to find that next big thing. Meeting people face to face and having random conversations about business and life is invaluable to me. Even just talking about your own business out loud to a friend or even stranger can help you develop new perspective. The parties are also decent, and hey, it's a write off.

09-30-2013, 01:54 PM	#8
mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	One of the better shows as people always claim, so you should go.