Next month, on June 7th, I’m hosting a 1 day workshop in New York City.

And right now, there’s only one way you can get a ticket to this exclusive event.

You’ll have to win your seat.

Before I share how you can win, here’s what’s going down…

Introducing The First Social Triggers “Mastering the Sale” Live Workshop

If you’re looking to use the web to generate sales for your business, this is a can’t miss workshop.

Why?

Because by the end of this workshop, you’ll know how to sell anything to anybody.

You’ll know how to convert your loyal readers into clients. You’ll know how to turn prospects into lifelong customers.

And if you’re struggling with finding leads, no problem. You’ll learn how to generate leads for your business—STAT.

Now I want you to take a second, and imagine what every other business & marketing industry conference is like.

You’re herded into some chain hotel. You’ve got to pick between hundreds of sessions—many of which are in the same time slot.

You’re on your own for food. And in the rare instance food is provided, it’s a “bag lunch.”

Then, you realize there are LEGIONS of people at the event, and it’s impossible to make any real connections. People have their own cliques of friends, and if you’re rolling solo, you know you’re good at meeting people, but you still wonder, “Will I eat lunch alone?”

To add a cherry on top, the speakers are good, but sometimes they’re hawking their products and services. And that’s when you realize you’ve had enough… “Did I really drop $3,000 on an event just to listen to another sales pitch?”

Well, this 1 day workshop will be NOTHING like that.

First, this won’t be in a chain hotel. It’s going to be in a newly renovated event space that doubles as a New York City night club.

A night club? What? Why? Here’s why:

It’s in the Flatiron district of NYC, and it looks amazing. They just opened their doors for the first time after renovations.

And I love the modern vibe.

It also makes it MUCH easier to interact with your fellow peers and participate in the group activities I’ve got planned.

But check it…

It’s two floors. One floor is where you sit back and listen to carefully crafted presentations that are designed to make you a better sales person (even if you hate selling). The second floor is where you’ll dine on a healthful breakfast and equally amazing lunch.

Now here’s the best part:

You can’t even buy a ticket to this event right now. This live event will be an intimate sales workshop. There will be less than 100 people in attendance by design.

In addition to hearing me speaking about selling, you’re going to learn about the BEST sales strategies from some of my special guest speakers.

(These guests are people I turn to for advice, so I’m thrilled for them to share their expertise with you).

So if you’re struggling with selling your products and services, by the end of this workshop, you can kiss those struggles goodbye.

The presentations, coupled with the intimacy of a small event, will help you meet the right people, get your questions answered, and prepare you to start selling more of your stuff THIS YEAR.

Now…

Here’s How To Win A Ticket To This Workshop

I’m not selling tickets to this live event at this point.

The guest list is pretty much set, but I’ve got a handful of seats open for people who are willing to try and win a spot.

How can you win a ticket to this live workshop in NYC?

Here’s what you need to do:

There are three simple steps that you must take to enter to win.

Step 1:

Create a short video (less than 2 minutes) describing why you NEED to attend this LIVE 1-day workshop in New York City.

Describe how this will help you and your business. Describe the problems you’re having, and how you think this sales workshop will help.

This is not required, but I’m going to give bonus points to everyone who films this video while doing their best Derek Halpern impression. These bonus points don’t mean much, but hey, let’s make this fun

Seriously. I know I’m a bit of a character (to say the least), and this is your chance to mock or roast me for my antics.

The more lighthearted (or insulting) the better . (Bet you never heard anyone ask for insults before… heh).

Step 2:

Upload this video to YouTube, make it public, and use this exact title: “Social Triggers Workshop in NYC by [Insert Your Name].”

Additionally, make the video description of the video say this: “To learn about salesmanship, I’m trying to win a free ticket to http://socialtriggers.com first ever live workshop in NYC.”

Video Title: Social Triggers Workshop in NYC by [Insert Your Name]

Video Description: To learn about salesmanship, I’m trying to win a free ticket to http://socialtriggers.com first ever live workshop in NYC

Step 3:

Leave a comment on this blog post with a link to your YouTube video.

(Make sure you use your real email address in the comment field so we know how to contact you).

Then…

I will hand select the videos I believe are the best.

This is 100% subjective on my part, but here’s what you need to know:

I’m not looking for professionally produced videos (If you make one though, that’s AWESOME).

I’m looking for people who can be real. So drop the facade, have fun with the video, and be yourself.

(You can never take yourself too seriously, which is why I’m inviting people to make fun of me!).

My decision is final, and it’s based 100% on my opinion of the videos.

Want to up your chances of winning?

I’ll give more bonus points to people who share this contest on Social Media.

You still need to create a video to enter to win, but if it’s coming down to the line…

…and I feel there are two videos that are an absolute tie, I’ll take a look at how much you promoted this contest to break the tie.

(Note: you still need to create a video to enter to win).

Feel free to say this on Twitter:

Win a ticket to this all-new Social Triggers workshop in NYC – http://socialtriggers.com/mastering-the-sale-nyc/ #socialtriggers via @derekhalpern

(Please make sure, whatever you say, use the hashtag #socialtriggers and include my handle @derekhalpern)

Feel free to share this on Facebook as well. Except this time, please tag my Facebook page, @socialtriggers.

Special Notes About This Contest

Read the official contest rules here (aka, the legalese).

1. The deadline for this video is May 23rd, at 4:59PM Eastern Standard Time.

Any video submission after that date will not be considered.

2. I’ll announce a handful of winners on May 24th (including the one Grand Prize winner).

The handful of winners that we hand select will each get one free ticket to the event, but will be responsible for covering their own travel and hotel costs.

One grand prize winner will get a free event ticket and we’ll cover travel and hotel costs up to $1,000.

This is not a cash prize. We will book your hotel for you, and provide reimbursement to you for the flight you book yourself (airline receipt is required).

The total hotel cost + flight shall not exceed $1,000. If it does, you’re responsible for the remainder of the costs.

3. All winners must be 21 or older.

4. My team and I will hand select the winners of this contest, and the decision is FINAL. We will pick what we believe are the best videos, and it’s 100% subjective. Our opinion on the best videos are final.

5. You must use the exact title, description, and leave a comment (as outlined above in the 3 steps), and upload the video to YouTube. The video must also be under 2 minutes long, and made public. If you don’t follow directions exactly, your entry to win will not be considered.

6. We prohibit content that is defamatory, obscene, inappropriate, illegal, and you must not use any content owned by a third party.

7. We will feature the winning YouTube videos on the Social Triggers blog. And we’ll announce the winners on the blog, the mailing list, Derek Halpern’s twitter page, and the Social Triggers Facebook page.

8. We will record video of all the presentations and audience members at the live event. If you’re not comfortable with being recorded on camera, DO NOT ENTER this contest.

9. Tickets for this live workshop are not for sale at this time. If they were for sale, the ticket would be valued at $1,000.

10. No purchase necessary to enter to win.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. “Will you release recordings of this live workshop?”

No. This will be strictly a live experience.

2. “Can I buy a ticket to this live event?”

Right now, the only way to earn a spot at this event is win your seat. Tickets are currently not for sale. If you want us to notify you when we have another workshop like this planned, feel free to sign up here:

Name:

Email:

3. “Is this the same workshop that you held for CreativeLive?”

The answer is no. This is all new, with new guests, and it’s designed for less than 100 attendees.

I’ll never forget this…

One time, after I spoke at a conference, a guy came up to me to introduce himself

He said, “Hi my name is…” and then he shoved a business card in my mouth.

Yes, IN MY MOUTH.

At first I thought maybe I had something in my teeth. Then I thought, “is this guy SERIOUS?”

I took his business card, dropped it on the floor, and walked away.

Networking fail.

What’s strange is…

…While I was annoyed with this guy in the heat of the moment, it’s really not ALL his fault.

You see, networking today is borked.

Conferences, networking events, and the places you’re told to go to “Meet people,” are unnatural and fake.

What ELSE was that guy supposed to do? He was told he needed business cards, and that he should hand them out.

He did it wrong. And sure, there’s a right way to meet people at events, but to me, it ALWAYS comes off as unnatural and fake.

(Wouldn’t you agree?)

And that’s why I filmed this new video.

I share how I build my network and lasting relationships with people.

No business cards. No sleaziness. No networking.

Do you have any networking horror stories? Or maybe you had a GREAT networking experience? Share your full story in the comments. I’ll read every one because I have a feeling this is gonna get good.

Plus, if you want more advice on how to email people the right way. Watch this video and read this pdf.

When I ran a survey, I asked people, “Do you feel like you’re getting paid less than you’re worth?”

100% of people said “YES!”

I then asked those same people to explain why, and they said:

“People won’t pay my prices, so I lower them.”

“My competitors charge less than I do, so I lowered my prices to match.”

“I don’t believe I could charge more for what I do.”

Sound familiar?

It turns out that most people who struggle with getting paid what they’re worth have these same problems.

And that’s why I filmed this short video…

The Secret to Earning More Money For Your Work

(Unfortunate freeze frame, alert: “Look, I can make the same shape with my fingers as I can make with my mouth.” )

When you’re done with the video, share your biggest AHA! moment and how it relates to your business in the comments.

(Lately I’ve been obsessing about meeting each and every Social Triggers subscriber. So, even if you haven’t left a comment before, today is the day!)

One more thing…

Do you have a friend that complains about getting paid less than what they’re worth? Do them (and me) a favor by sending them a link to this video. Thanks!

Here’s the truth:

There are TOO many people who think their products will sell themselves. They think, “if I just create something that’s GREAT, the rest of it will fall into place.”

Wrong.

When you’re in business, it’s up to you to persuade people to buy what you’re selling.

And if you choose NOT to do it, you are the iceberg that will sink your ship.

But I know you’re smarter than that. And that’s why you’re going to watch this new video:

“Why don’t people buy what I’m selling?”

A reader wrote in and asked me, “I don’t understand! I have tons of friends on Facebook, even more following me on Twitter, and a bunch of people on my email list, all of whom love my content. But when I post my product on my Facebook page, Twitter page, or send an email to my list to “Buy this now,” no one listens. If they already like me and trust me, why doesn’t my product sell?”

I answer this question in this video and share my top tips on selling.

Don’t be pushy all the time. Be pushy at the RIGHT time.” – Click to Tweet

Now I want to pass this to you…

What questions about selling do you have? Are you looking to overcome the fear of selling? Do you feel like when it comes to pitching your products and services, you’re at a loss for what to say?

Share your story in the comments right here, and I’ll do my best to respond to every comment and question that comes in over the next 24 hours.

Also, if you’re looking for even more material on selling more of what you’ve got, I recommend you check out my podcast with Dan Pink about To Sell is Human.

One more thing…

Do you have a friend who feels like they don’t have to sell their products and services. Share this video with them and let me know what they think.

A few weeks ago, this guy asked me “Should I quit my job to start my own business?”

This guy, and many other people who read Social Triggers, need help making tough decisions just like this. Decisions like:

“Should I quit my job?”

“Should I start a business?”

“Should I invest in my education?”

“Should I end my relationship?”

“Should I fire an employee?”

And that’s why today I’m excited to share this new podcast with Dan Heath, a NYT best-selling author of two (and soon to be three) books.

Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions in Life and Work

Before you jump into this podcast, I want you to think about a tough decision you’re currently trying to make. Then I’d like you to imagine how much better you’ll feel when you finally MAKE THAT DECISION.

Why?

Because when you’re done listening to this podcast, you’ll learn how YOU can make better decisions in life AND work. I’ll also reveal how you can win a free copy of their new book.

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Who is Dan Heath? Dan Heath is the NYT best-selling author of Made to Stick and Switch. And now he’s got a NEW book that he just released called Decisive: How to Make Better Decisions in Life and Work (affiliate link). As you’ll hear in the podcast, this book shows you how to make tough decisions the RIGHT way.

We’re Giving Away 50 Copies of Decisive

Do you want to win a FREE copy of Decisive? All you have to do is this:

Step 1: Leave a comment on this blog post describing a tough decision you’d like to make (or have made in the past).

Step 2: Enter your contact information on the form on this page

Step 3: Confirm your contest entry by confirming your email after you enter your information

Note: If you’d like to remain anonymous in your blog comment, feel free to use the name “Anonymous.” Because remember, your comments are PUBLICLY VIEWABLE BELOW. However, make sure you include the RIGHT name and contact information on the entry form that way I know where to send your copy of Decisive (if you win).

Also — CONTEST ENDS IN 48 HOURS, on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 12PM Eastern (9AM Pacific).

(Unfortunately, right now this contest only applies to residents in the United States. If you live outside of the United States, you can still feel free to leave a comment).

Then, here’s what’s going to happen:

I’ll pick the BEST 50 comments on the blog post to win a free copy of Decisive.

I’ll then share the winners with the right people so they can get you your book.

Note: This contest is open to people who live in the United States who are 21 years of age or older.

Cool?

Great!

Now leave a comment below.

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