John Chow is networking with local bloggers in Vancouver in addition to attending big live events like the recent Affiliate Summit West in Las Vegas.
The Dot Com Pho in Vancouver is a regular weekly meeting where local and visiting bloggers network and keep one another up to date about their blogging lives.
The fact that John Chow came to the first Vancouver Dot Com Pho lunch meeting in 2011 right after attending the Las Vegas Affiliate Summit West shows clearly how much value he places on networking with other bloggers at live events no matter whether they are small or big.
It’s always refreshing to see how he interacts with other internet marketers no matter of how small, big or non existent their achievements are.
This time we had two new bloggers attend and they were welcomed by everyone and felt comfortable right away.
You can see them in the picture below.
Tony Kwan, Emmet Gibney (1st time at Dot Com Pho Vancouver).
Ed Lau who is notoriously famous for being late didn’t disappoint once again. I didn’t capture his image this time as I have put away my camera by the time he arrived but you can see him in a picture inside my other post, just click here.
Below are two videos of which one shows John Chow being interviewed by me and the other shows him eating, filming and discussing with other Vancouver bloggers. There were no visiting bloggers from far away this time.
John Chow Networking with Bloggers at Vancouver Pho
John Chow with Vance Sova, Stephen Fung, Michael Kwan
I learned more from and about John Chow again. He places a very high value on networking with other bloggers and internet marketers.
I knew that already but his coming to Vancouver’s Dot Com Pho straight from the Affiliate Summit West in Las Vegas really made a strong impression on me.
That made all of my previous harping on the importance of internet marketing networking and of meeting bloggers live worthwhile.
John Chow’s Networking Smile, Stephen Fung
Michael Kwan and John Chow’s Networking Gestures
I also enjoyed meeting the blogging newcomers especially because one of them is an avid badminton player and he’s been blogging about badminton for years.
Badminton is especially good in winter when the tennis courts outside are soaked most of the time. Playing badminton outside is tricky because of the wind at any time of the year, so it is mostly an indoor game anyway.
And I learned more about and from the regulars, especially about Stephen Fung and his video expertise.
What do you think about John Chow’s live event networking activity and his view that it is one of the most important activities you can do as an internet marketer or as blogger who wants to make money online?
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Authored by Vance Sova
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Vance – It’s always great to see how fellow bloggers interact with one another in person. I was planning on attending the recent Affiliate Summit West in Las Vegas but I had to change my plans at the last minute.
It would of been fun to be out there but there’s always next year. It looked like you had a good time interviewing John Chow, I know I would of had a blast. Thanks for sharing the videos.
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Vance Reply:
January 17th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Hi John,
Thanks for commenting on this. It’s great to see other marketers interact in person with one another and it’s even more fun to interact with them rather than just observing what they do even tough observing what is taking place is very valuable too.
I didn’t go to the Summit in Vegas either because I already had other things planed when I found out about the date it took place on.
I would have really loved to go there especially because I knew of several people attending that I would want to see and talk to again.
I did enjoy interviewing John. It was an impromptu thing. Just whatever came to mind. I didn’t really expect him to attend the Pho right after the Summit.
I’m glad you enjoyed the videos and I hope to read more comments from you here soon.
Cheers,
Vance
Hi Vance, the videos really do emphasis the importance of face to face meet ups, they’re much more relaxed than i pictured them being.
I do intend on attending some meet ups myself Vance, but with things as they are at the moment I’ll have to wait until a better time. This year i want to focus on my plans and get my online ventures transformed to a business with a regular income. But again; my plans have to wait as i’m currently spending all my time with my mum in hospital.
Seeing how you mix with the gurus at these events takes away the fear factor, as you said new bloggers were mixing just as well, which is a great incentive to people that may be intimidated by meeting the gurus.
The soup looked tastey as well, did you find the correct pronunciation? I couldn’t hear the responce myself 😉
Great post Vance, I’ll be back for more very soon.
Respect and Regards, Barry
Vance Reply:
January 18th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Hi Barry,
Yes, the meetings are very informal and friendly. People are being themselves and nobody puts on any airs. I know that when the time comes you’ll attend some meet ups yourself as you say. I’ve been writing on this subject a lot lately because it’s so important.
The soup is very good and we already knew the pronunciation. Pho is pronounced like fir or fur without voicing the r at the end.
I know that in some parts of Britain you don’t pronounce the r at the end of words.
Thanks for the visit and we’ll talk soon,
Vance
Hey Up Vance,
Looks like you had blast! There is probably loads of networking meetings over here in the UK. But with spending way too much time infront of my laptop and not looking at the bigger picture, I think I may be missing out.
Will have to try and get to some in 2011.
Were you on the webinar last night?
Craig
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Vance Reply:
January 18th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Hey Craig,
Yes, we had a blast. it’s a good way to spend time. Having fun and learning something at the same time. I’m sure you’ll make it to one of the networking events in 2011.
No, I wasn’t on the webinar. Was it good? Tell me and if there is a replay available I may watch it.
Cheers,
Vance
Craig Sowerby Reply:
January 18th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
I think Alex is going to put it up in the members area. When I find out when it is I will let you know.
It was quite good as Alex was talking about how his business was not going in the direction he wanted and how it is very similar to all of us but just on a bigger scale.
Cheers
Craig
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Vance Reply:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Thanks for the update. It seems like an interesting webinar to learn from.
It will be great if you let me know when it’s posted.
Cheers,
Vance
Hi Vance,
Real life meeting face to face is the best way to hang out, learn and get things done. Networking with other bloggers is a wonderful way to get to know each other.
Then when you are behind your computer and hook up with them, it’s a totally different experience.
Terry Conti
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Vance Reply:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Hi Terry,
Thanks for the comment. You summed it up very well. After hanging out and networking face to face with other bloggers it’s quite different when you then hook up with them virtually. The response on both sides is on a very different and higher level.
Cheers,
Vance
What’s up, Vance!
Great post – very rich with detail, advice, and multimedia! Me likee. 🙂
I just subscribed to Tony Kwan’s site too – so thanks for sharing the links of the new bloggers.
This is a very practical post, and may be some of the most useful advice new bloggers get all year.
Get out there and meet folks.
Probably even more valuable than chasing the A-listers, is networking with peers. Peers can give you more time and energy, support-wise… and you will also benefit from teaching them a thing or two.
But anytime you get to meet someone that’s way ahead of you in the game – do it with open ears, open eyes, an open mind, and a fearless heart.
I’m looking forward to doing more networking myself, Vance!
I haven’t prioritized it for the year (yet), but thanks to your post, I’m going to get ON IT!
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Vance Reply:
January 19th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Hi Bolaji,
Multimedia rocks, doesn’t it? I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you saying that the post gives useful advice. Chasing the A-listers is largely a useless game. John Chow happens to be a local guy and he’s not acting like a regular A-lister who looks down on the people who are not known.
I’m sure you’ll do some networking yourself soon.
I look forward to you next comment.
Vance
Hey Vance,
it was good to meet you at DotComPho last weekend. I had heard about it for years so now that I’m out here it’s a no brainer to go check it out.
Blogging tends to be a pretty solitary pursuit so whenever I can head out to meet other bloggers it’s fun.
Look forward to seeing you at a future DotComPho 🙂
Emmet
Vance Reply:
January 19th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Hey Emmet,
Thanks for the comment. I enjoyed meeting you and talking about badminton and your site. It has a pretty high rank. It’s good to have you in Vancouver now. The Dot Com Pho is always fun to attend and you never know what you’ll learn and what surprise visitor is going to turn up.
I look forward to seeing you there again.
Vance
Conferences are great for meeting real people Vance. I’ve never been to an Internet Marketing conference, but I bet it’s the same as any other. All the value is in meeting people. Hotel drinks are rubbish anyway, so I don’t count the bar.
Everyone looks like they were having a good time, and there’s no other point in attending unless you do.
With conferences it’s a bit of a lucky dip. Some speakers will be a good laugh, others will be out of their depth.
I’m starting to ramble now Vance. I need a drink and I need it bad.
John
Leamington Spa, England
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Vance Reply:
January 21st, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Hi John,
I agree that there is no value in hotel drinks except that they are overpriced and thus they have a great value to the bottom line of hotels.
Meeting people is where the value is. The pictures and videos inside the post aren’t from a big conference but a regular lunch meeting. We have a reserved table and except for some newcomers we already know one another so the atmosphere is super relaxed.
We do have a lot of fun.
When attending a big event or a conference it helps if you know that at least some people or even one person you know from the internet or have heard of otherwise are going to be there. Knowing that you’ll meet them helps a lot in getting excited about going there.
The main thing is to be outgoing without being overbearing and to have fun no matter what happens.
Thanks for commenting John.
Cheers,
Vance
Hey Vance
I love John Chow’s blog, I think, I am not 100% sure that it was you who first recommend me to his blog via a book review but I could be wrong!!!
Also his daughter’s name is Sally ha ha.
But yes it’s nice to see the “gurus” mingling with us, I have not even been to an event this year, but hope to get to one soon.
I met a few of my fellow AJ students last year and it was so much nicer to meet them in person, have to admit that I have stayed in touch with them more than other students I did not meet, funny that, isn’t it.
Sally 🙂
Sally´s last blog post ..Go Ahead… Make Me Hop Onto Your Blog!
Vance Reply:
January 25th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Hey Sally,
Thank you for visiting after such a long time and for commenting. I know you’ve been preoccupied with other things and weren’t visiting many blogs.
You have a very good memory because it was my review of John Chow’s book that you read and you can read it again here: https://www.vancesova.com/make-money-online-new-book-by-john-chow-the-e-marketer-reviewed.php.
Yes, it is funny and natural that you’d stay in touch more with the people that you’ve met than with those you haven’t.
It’s the same with me and I think everyone else.
I hope you’ll meet with lots of bloggers and internet marketers this year and it would be nice if we meet live too one day at some event.
In the meantime let’s keep in touch through comments etc.
Cheers,
Vance
Hi Vance,
May I ask when the next meetup will be? I am new to blogging and would like to get involved with discussion groups.
Vance Reply:
February 6th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Hi Walter,
We meet in Vancouver. It looks like you live in the UK. Is your question a serious one and you are visiting Vancouver or are you fishing for a link?
Walter@Thirstcard blog Reply:
February 7th, 2012 at 4:47 am
Hi Vance,
Serious question (fee free to remove my post if you think it wasn’t). I thought your meetup was global.
I came across a good website meetup.com – you may be interested. You can advertise your meetup – get people to join – you can also see what meetups are near you. There are some good blogger’s meetups in London if you’re ever this side of the pond.
Vance Reply:
February 11th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Hi Walter,
Thank you for the comment. I do know about the meet up site or something similar. If I ever go to London I’ll check if there are any meetups there at that time.
Cheers,
Vance
Wow! Looks like you have had some fun :)!