Follow Through Camp

Got an idea but you don’t know where to take it?
Think your business is ready to move to the next step?
Are you sitting on the next big thing?
Have an idea that’s suffering from neglect?

If you said “yes” to any of those questions, it’s time to roundup your good ideas, take them to a roomful of creative thinkers, and see where they want to go next.

Barbara Winter here. I’ve been fretting lately about a frustration I’ve seen in folks on their Joyfully Jobless journey because they’re not seeing results, not making progress, not finding the time or resources or ideas they need to create the life of their dreams.

I can’t begin to count the number of wonderful ideas I’ve heard over the years that are orphaned, abandoned by neglect.

Then there are the excuses:

                                                When I have more time...

                                                When I have more money...

                                                When I know exactly what to do...

                                                When I’m sure this is the best idea in the history of the world...

You know none of that works. In the words of Colin Powell, “A good idea will not become a reality until it has a champion.”

If you’re ready to become the champion of your good ideas, here’s an opportunity to do just that. Join Idea Artisan Alice Barry and me for the ultimate ideafest. We’re calling it Follow Through Camp and it’s happening in early autumn Minnesota on November 6 & 7.

For two idea-packed days, Follow Through Camp will give you:

• Time away from distraction
• Time to focus on the things you most want to make happen
• An inspirational new environment
• Support and expert guidance

If you’re ready to stop looking for formulas and ready to start looking for ideas—and ways to grow the ones you’ve already got—make plans now to attend. You’ll learn:

• How to trust and evaluate your ideas
• How to tame resistance
• How to create your own tipping point

Quite simply, you’re not leaving Follow Through Camp without your personal action plan... not a plan for what you should do. A plan for what you want to do so strongly that wild horses couldn’t keep you from it.

Consider what the brilliant Seth Godin has to say about the power of a camp experience: Why should you go to camp? It's voluntary. It's intentional (you go for a change). You become part of a tribe of fellow travelers, other people in a hurry to go where you're going to. Conferences aren't like this, and neither are meetings. School, at its best can achieve this, but it's rare.

Is Follow Through Camp for You?

It is if you:

• Are ready with an idea.
• Know your passions.
• See business as a creative outlet for those passions.
• Are feeling a little stuck
• Believe in fun

One need not be wealthy, well connected, or even well educated to come up with a good new idea.
Building a vision on excellence is open to anyone who wants to do good business.
~ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Want to Come?

We think a two-day Ideafest is a pretty great idea, but besides the excitement of spending two days with other creative thinkers, we’re also adding lunch both days. (Breakfast is included as well.)

You can join Alice and me at Follow Through Camp for the Early Bird price of $399 before October 20. After that, the enrollment is $479. This is a small group, interactive experience and will be limited to the first 12 enrollments.

Meet Your Camp Counselors

Both Barbara Winter and Alice Barry are passionate about putting the Joy in Joyfully Jobless. Barbara shares ideas and inspiration with other creative entrepreneurs through her blog Buon Viaggio, her long-running print newsletter Winning Ways and Joyfully Jobless News ezine. In addition, Barbara conducts seminars and retreats across the country and internationally. Since it first appeared in 1993, her book Making a Living Without a Job has been a handbook for thousands of people. An updated edition just released on August 26th, 2009.

Alice Barry is the Idea Artisan behind Entertaining the Idea. She inspires dreamers to become doers through her consultations and special events. Anyone who has seen Alice in action has seen how powerful creative thinking can be to solve problems, overcome obstacles and build a better business.

Previous Campers Had This to Say

Your events are so much more than just about working for yourself and following through with dreams and ideas. These events are transformative. By the end it felt as if my heart would explode with hope, inspiration and love. Reconnecting with old friends and meeting new friends turned into something so much more than I thought it would be. It was a joy and honor to meet you all. Everyone gave and gave, pushed and dug deeper. It was an amazing experience. The open and honest expression of what was in your hearts was inspiring. ~ Sandy, NJ

I think most of us in the workshop this weekend said this at one point or another: we need our people, we need our tribe. I don’t have a good support system here at home, and it’s unfortunate. And I NEED a support system. We all need a support system. It’s really easy for me to give support to other people, but hard for me to say I need it too. I want my tribe, I need my tribe, and I wish I had one here in Colorado. ~ Jami, CO

Some of my non-seminar friends mentioned how they noticed I was really getting active with the business again. Several people are amazed that I'm involved with this cutting edged Twitter/ Facebook stuff. A couple think your seminar really made an impact on me and reignited my business dreams, since they feel I'm taking lots of action and want to see what more's in store.
~ Lynn, NY

I was starting to convince myself that I have to fix everything before moving forward with the dream. But my fellow campers have shown me again that there never really is a perfect time or situation. All we really need is our vision and the ability to get up and put one foot in front of the other. The way will reveal itself as we courageously walk forward. ~ Georgeanne, TN

If you haven't attended a Winter/Barry event, you can't imagine the supportive energy, enthusiasm and idea generating that literally charges the air in the room. Follow Through Camp isn't like any seminar you've attended. It's truly a workshop where your ideas get laser focus from the entire group and you walk away with a game plan for concrete steps to make your dream business a reality. An enormous bonus is the post event follow-through. Barbara and Alice continue to support and nourish your business ideas through intimate phone sessions with your new Tribe. You'll leave the workshop knowing you have a new family of entrepreneurial siblings who are your friends, your consultants and your cheerleaders. It's truly "Follow Through".
~ Terri Belford, CA