Vegas 2017, Epic. Vegas 2018 Will Be Next Level.
Las Vegas 2017 was a hit and we are just ramping up to our Las Vegas Conference in 2018
I thought I would give people an overall synopsis of what took place in Vegas in 2017 in respect to discussions, how the event went down and also provide you with inside look “pics”(that pic above is an actual pic from the balcony of where the event took place).
First, there were 12 of us in total in 2017. There were many others that made it, but like every year we have to set a date and sometimes family, health, or other issues can prevent folks from coming. It would have been by far our biggest and most proactive group this year and next year we know that there are going to be MANY of you that are reading this and just starting out that will be sitting at the table.
If you can make 300 unique Premium referrals between Jan 1st, 2018 and December 31st, 2018 you are going to be sitting in Vegas with us next year. It is 100% possible for YOU to achieve this and you have more than enough time to achieve this.
OK, so now for the walk-through of the trip.
Rolling in Style & The New “Bentley” Challenge
The Skylofts have updated their vehicles, for the last 6 years they have picked up their guests in a Rolls Royce, but they have updated their fleet to the Bentley Mulsanne. There are actually only 10 of these in the world and the MGM has ordered 5 of them.
So we got a chance to ride in one of these when myself, Carson and Jay (whom is also from our hometown) arrived in Las Vegas.
By the way, if you achieve over 3,000 sales you can get this treatment too. You will be getting your very own Skyloft and you will be transported to and from the hotel through your own Bentley.
If you can reach 300 sales, you can reach 3,000 and I know lots of folks are gunning for that this year. Will this be you.
The 4 Day Event, How it Went Down
The conference takes place over a 4 day period and we love to mix things up every year. This year was another year of surprises. We always like to keep it fresh every year, but also keep it consistent from one year to the next so the guys and gals that attend also know the format.
The first night we got together for a meet and greet in the loft (our room) which is approximately 6,500 square feet. We hung out for some drinks, hanging out, and of course some great conversations about business, life, and the general excitement that surrounds the Internet.
Followed by this are 3 days of meetings where we hang out in the lofts (fully catered) and discuss where we are headed in the year ahead, how to best help YOU and the community here, and some exciting and industry leading projects we are working on.
Here is a sneak peek of the conference area and this years WA swag.
When you attend Vegas, you get the current year swag which changes every year. This year we did high end water bottles, new mug designs, Bettoni pens, and leather bound Royce padfolios.
We also had $200 set out for each super affiliate for gambling. :)
Night 2: Craft Beer Night, LOTS of fun!
Like the Internet industry, the beer industry has evolved drastically over the past few years and for those of you that are into the craft beer movement will know what we are talking about (like Carson and I are).
We had it set-up in advance to have get some our favourite craft beers and some we haven't tried available in our loft for a craft beer night...with of course our WA brand craft paddles!
Not everyone drinks, so it is completely fine if you don't drink of course but we did get some of the finest crafts available for everyone to test their beer palettes.
From there we made our way to Carrot Top, the 8th rated show in Vegas. The tickle trunk comedian got us all in hysterics, one of the funnier comedians out there in my opinion and it was a great time.
From there we all took over a craps table with our gambling money and a few good rolls later we all ended up at least $200+, doubling our money! Not a bad start.
Night 3: Craft Steak and Old Vegas
The second night we typically do a really nice dinner somewhere. This year we went to Craft Steak, a Vegas renown steakhouse with some of the finest cuts around. It was a wonderful time as it is every year with some engaging conversation and a lot of really great laughs.
From there we took a super stretch limo and went to Old Vegas to spend the rest of the night. A nice way to unwind and hang out.
Night 4: The Farewell (Let's Go Bowling!)
This year we mixed things up for the farewell event, we switched hotels altogether and got a room with a two lane bowling alley in it. It sounds unbelievable, but that is Vegas. Just when you think something can't be done, it can. lol
Here is a group shot of the bowling night which had cash prizes. I think the top group took the title with an average bowling score of 120 or so (for all of you bowlers out there).
All in all, it was an amazing trip and it only seems to get better and better with every year that passes. We are already counting down the days until next years trip and we look forward to having many more of you down there next year. Perhaps we will have some new surprises up our sleeves.
So What Do We Have Planned in 2018?
As with every year, the CORE focus of all of our meetings is the service at Wealthy Affiliate and what we can do to make the platform better in EVERY respect. Every year Wealthy Affiliate remains the most progressive, innovative, and advanced platform in the online business world and we have plans on changing that.
I can tell you that this year our rollouts and the new features that are going to be available to members are nothing short of amazing.
We are focus on:
- A much more efficient and integrated website building experience.
- Better design and navigation (which includes mobile)
- New tools for managing communication with fellow members
- Expedited help for all levels of experience, from newbies to expert
- A Series of HUGE systems and platform roll outs to further benefit members
- Pushing the hosting platform beyond ANY Wordpress hosting experience in the industry
- Brand new ways to earn money within Wealthy Affiliate
- And much more.
In fact, the synopsis outline for the group conference in Vegas this year was over 36 pages. These are all discussions about changes and improvements that come to WA and as with any other year there could be 100’s of updates that take place within WA each and every month.
Some subtle changes that slowly improve the platform here, some much more significant rollouts. We are going to be changing the game once again in 2017 and doing things that simply are not done anywhere else in the industry.
WA is Doing Big Things…
And we know this is going to continue to be a trend with every year that passes. We are committed to you, to the community, and to the ethics of the entire affiliate/internet marketing world and we will not step our positive and innovative progression within this industry.
WA is converting better than ever...
Retention has never been better...
Overall user satisfaction has never been better!
As time goes on, it only becomes easier and easier to achieve Las Vegas criteria. 100, 300, 1000's of sales are becoming easier and easier with each day that passes.
One thing that we haven't deviated from in the last 12 years at WA is our focus on making our service better. Expect brilliant things from us in the year ahead, with many rollouts and new features here already taking place, but with LOTS to come.
Are You Coming to Vegas Next Year?
300 sales. That is it. Like I mentioned, as time goes on WA is only getting better as a service, as a platform and as a community.
We want you in Vegas next year and I personally know with some effort you can achieve the 300 sales and far beyond, even if you are starting out.
Every single person that was in Vegas this year was at one point a newbie, at one point hadn't made their first referral, and now there are many people operating full time and very successful businesses through the promotion of WA and creating a brand within affiliate marketing/online business world.
Again, here are just some of the things included in the All Inclusive and very Exclusive trip:
- You will be rubbing shoulders with other Superstar Affiliates.
- You will learn about our plans for WA in 2019 (brilliant stuff coming)
- Your ENTIRE trip will be paid for!
- You will be put up in style with beautiful accomodations
- Entertainment is in abundance (gambling, shows, dinners, drinks)
- Delicious food catered throughout the day.
- Surprises, we keep things interesting ever year!
- You will be heading home with our latest high end WA swag .
- You will be in the best shape EVER in terms of your business
This can and will be you if you put forth the effort and please do know that you have an entire community of help to help you out every step of the way. 300 sales. Ready. Set. Go!
To YOUR success and seeing you in Vegas next year!
Kyle & Carson
Could you answer a few questions.
1 can I train to do my own website.( which I have )
2 I've been looking and reading a lot of contents regarding Getting started , Affiliate boot camp. Jaxxy , Rubix and live chat.
I'm new to this
Cheers,
Kay
First I did not think it can be possible – now I see, myself being in Vegas (or on the way to Vegas), that I am able to make such tremendous progress and finally starting to live my dream.
Additional research conclusive, perhaps you could help me with some stats throughout the course. Thanks
Not many referrals as of yet but it is starting to come together.
Just need more traffic and I think we will rock this this year.
Looking forward to a great year. The business will be flying high no matter what
Great year ahead
Cheers
As stated elsewhere, my goal for 2018 is simply to refer one long-term Premium member per month (or 12 in the whole year, as long as the "average" is one-Premium-member-per-month).
One that step has been achieved, I can then run the process at a more intense level, scaling up to a rate of one Premium referral per day, and therefore "Las Vegas in 2019".
In the meantime, there are lots of work to be done
This is what it's going to take to get there.
Task:
1. Write, Write and more...
2. Referrals monthly
3. Build a successful money making site.
4. Learn to master every aspect of the certification training and ..
5. Finish up bootcamp trainings.
6. Earn Super Affiliate Status!
7. Utilize a time management plan.
I think would be amazing meeting and talking with kyle, Carson, and all the other Super Affiliates, seeing what surprises they have stored in for us, and also learning how we can ultimately grow our business online.
I hope to be able to join this awesome event in the near future.
I have been telling my husband for a few years now that I want to go to Vegas. He has been there before for bowling tournaments. Now it's my turn! :)
Best wishes,
Fae
Not to mention pick the brains of some veteran marketers Ha and hey, more importantly, make some new friends in the process.
Isaac "Red Cloud" Johnson
Thank you so much Kyle and Carson for all of you do to make Wealthy Affiliate an amazing place.
I look forward to a successful and prosperous year for our WA family
Kinda Bush
I have seen Las Vegas one time but didn't have the opportunity to explore all of its wonders. 2018 is going to be a fantastic year.
Las Vegas here I come!!!!
I am ready to systematically put my time and effort into the system and training here to put myself where I need to be in life as a productive citizen in the United States.
The Convention is awesome, but far better is what happens to one's income if they are able to pull the 300 qualifying referrals needed to make the trip. After sitting out for three years and a fourth without Internet access before this three-year period, I have removed the weights and can now go full speed ahead.
I'm back here again with no reason why I can't make this work as intended.
I work here for 8 months already, had my first sells and organic traffic but now I want to start a new website and concentrate all I have already learned and all I will learn in future into this project.
Onward and upward!
Joshua
"No matter how well it's currently being done, it can almost always be done better, faster, or more efficiently!"
Kyle has been the one who has left me a few comments on my posts and responded to my PM's so I can't believe that I'll miss out on meeting him in January!
But I'm not leaving Carson out, either; I remember he responded to one of my questions with the quickness and had the issue fixed by the next day!
Oh, good grief...I'm actually getting emotional typing this! Perhaps I need to read this post every day, as a reminder that this will be the last year that I don't qualify to be in Vegas! I want to be there as a way of showing my appreciation for being a part of this incredible platform; to show others that this is the real deal, and for myself, as a reminder that my dreams don't have to stay dreams...they can become a reality!!!
Good Luck to those of you who go this year.
I’m going to screenshot this comment and post it on my blog here at Wealthy Affiliate for motivation as I move forward in 2018 to hit the Vegas goal. When I finally pull it off, I’m going to post it for a second time so that everyone else here can see that it is fully possible to make your dreams a reality.
How's that for a, well, almost a Goal? lol
Pauline
Anyway, today is my 2 nd with WA, I understand how affiliates work; I dont have all the answers but I do have some.
I will work very hard to be one of your leaders promoting WA..
Thanks..
As for now I just can't...
I will do everything that I can to be there,
I do invest a lot right now in my websites and online marketing therefore it will be a challenge.
Having said that I do put a lot of effort in my online business so perhaps it will pay properly for me to be able to come this year!
Cya soon!
yea I believe I can do this...Never made one dime on the internet but with the Wealthy Affiliate program, I am already starting to feel like I am at home. If I work hard I can do this... I will be in Vegas one way or another..whether it is 2018 or 2019. I will be there...So see you all there...To our Success and beyond...
Now that I do have a grasp of how to build a website on my own i thought Id start trying to get the ball rolling on this bootcamp and see if it is something I like trying out.
Its late in the year so definitely will not be setting my sights on Vegas but hope everyone who is going to have a lot of fun!
I don't see myself qualifying this year but anything is possible.
To be perfectly honest, I am someone who shouldn't focus too much on incentives like this. I need to focus on the process and not look too far ahead. Focus is something I struggle with.
On the other hand, once I get things going, that's when I will be more interested in an incentive such as this.
The bottom line for me is if I focus too much on incentives, I get off track and try to rush things. It hasn't worked for me.
I just hope I can produce referrals, not for Las Vegas if I cannot meet the number but for my own benefit engaging in the online business.
I would also love to see more females in the group pic. C'mon ladies, show the world of affiliate marketing some girl power!! :-)
Learning the ropes as a newbie is a big step but with all the training and support from WA and all friends here I am sure I can step up a notch and aim to be there in Vegas next year, just have to keep focused and move on. As the saying goes "one small step for man one giant leap for mankind" MMM I wonder who said that?
Certainly our prayers for those who just lost love ones and those wounded in this terrible incident that should make us more determine to be for forward.
What fun vegas would be especially if Kyle & Carson are going to pay for it.............that's unprecedented. Always improving is a great attitude. An old saying: I'm not a Saint but I'm working towards perfection. It's simply not settling when you know you can improve on yourself today and Vegas is the reward for the effort.......today.....what other rewards we don't even know about yet that are coming when we reach these independent levels.....let I said yea ha. Thank you Kyle and Carson for keeping the light lit.
Above all, I want to say thank you for your vision and creation.
N with a smile
If you can make 100 Premium referrals from September 1st, 2017 - December 31st, 2017, you will be getting an invite to Vegas for the all expense paid conference early next year!
Absolutely everyone can achieve this, and I truly hope to see many of you achieving this, this year. Time to take action today, get out there and create lots of content, and ask for lots of health as you move forward through the rest of the year. Action leads to success!
I have started on another site already which I have managed to get to page 2 so far so will need to create more content for that. I hope I don't spread myself too thin here but there is an element of urgency for me, so as I say, I'll put my best foot forward and get the show on the road!
Loving WA and the community. Thanks Kyle, Carson, and WA!
And most importantly it will be a sign that my life is now different.. in a good way!
Everything bad will be far far away from now on
And I should enjoy my new life and make it even better!
Yeah ;3 Something like that
What's an old fart like me going to do with these young guys and gals in LV. I don't gamble and a glass of wine or two with dinner is the extent of my drinking habit.
But I so-o-o enjoy reading about the activities at the annual SAC. I've been to LV many times, and I'm not in to the 24 hour glitz.
I love this WA training platform, the community, and I think Kyle & Carson are the greatest young entrepreneurs I have ever had the pleasure to meet.
Will I be there next year, I honestly don't know.
Even if I get the magic number of 300 as Kyle says there could be health issues (I have RA so there could be mobility issues) and/or family commitments etc.
Still we must be optimistic so see you there.
Robert-A
Blessings!
The Vegas trip can be accomplished because I believe WA does offer one of the greatest opportunities for anyone in this world to achieve success.
Really do appreciate the tools and knowledge in wealthy affiliates, have been looking and hoping there was help out there, and now I've found it, I'm gonna put it to use.
Really do appreciate everything,
James Murray
I'm going to give it my all though!!!!!!!
Thank you again... I owe you for my future success!!!
Wouldn't mind paying for her otherwise. That way we go together. But still have to make the 300 sales first of all.. so let's see about that first.
I've never been to Vegas, nor have I been to a hotel that swanky. I'm a little bit nervous to say "I'm gonna make it!"...
But why is that?
I am no worse, nor better than anyone else here. If they can do it... I can too!
Look out WA! This Southern Belle is going to Vegas!!!
Thank you for sharing the minutes of the meeting 2017 of Vegas. Really it was a fascinating trip discussing lots of progress in WA community. You people are really working hard for the betterment of whole of the community. I am sure a day will come when our WA community will be on the top of the world in the field of Affiliate online business.
Apart from business meetings, you all had a great fun and entertainment with each other enjoying the night life in Vegas.
I heartily wish ALL THE BEST TO YOU ALL AS WELL AS THE NEWCOMERS LIKE ME to progress and join the VEGAS 2018 in large number.
ALL THE BEST TO EVERYONE FOR VEGAS 2018.
Regards
Hits
1) still be with this amazing affiliate community
2) have the resources and networking ability to complete the tasks required to achieve in order to attend.
I am forever grateful for happening to stumble up this great program, and I hope to see you, my peers and mentors, by 2019.
out of choice or cultural reasons. What alternative can you offer? because I learnt that on a business or personal level, it is good accommodate diversity. At Toastmaster's this is what we learn. I love traveling but due to the above reason it would be difficult for me. I think cash incentive would be best. Anyway its great you guys take care and I hope as a team we are successful. I believe in Win Win Situation. Kyle and Carson thanks for your encouragement and being patient with me so far. By the way your kids are really cute.
I just joined. I have 6 months from now till the end of 2017. This means, every month I have to get 50 refferal. Every week should be 10-12 reff. Every day should be 1-2 reff. It still makes sense right?
Next...
I have to check my "to do List".
1. "The Green Button", is the course material already practiced?
2. What is my preferred niche?
3. My website design, is it as recommended?
4. Is the web content occupied?
5. Traffic problems?
6. Optimize the WA community for my success. Learn from the leaders and members of the WA community.
Wish me luck!
Just to shake Kyle and Carson's hand would be well worth it; a victory like that would be tremendous!!!
I got some clever marketing ideas though, so lets hope.
PS: Will the new layout of WA support widescreen resolutions? The empty sides are bothering me. I'd love the middle to have more space for text and such, as I find it easier to read that way. I only find this layout good for laptops.
But think what I can do with Affiliate Bootcamp training? My goal is 2 signups per day for the rest of 2017, or 320 people. It would be a dream to go to Las Vegas.
Cordially, David
Thinking Numbers:
Time to work on training : until June 30 (really roller coster).
July - Nov: 154 days
Dec: buffer of 31 days to make up any shortfalls
No. of referals required = 300 referals / 154 days = 1.94 per day
1) How many sales would I need per day? 2
2) How many unique visitors to my site-may be 2000 or 5000 (out of 1 billion people)...need to work out
3) Conversion rate don't know need to work out
Instead of thinking is it possible, I am pushing myself to think, "Why NOT, How do I get there"...I guess mind will figure out during the journey...off course its going to be a roller coaster!!!
Aiming towards 50 referral/mth for the 2nd half of 2017..
Will be extremely excited if i made it...financially i could let my loved one be SAHM..
Pray for me pls...cheers