Meet the Experts and Speakers - 2009 AWAI Bootcamp Brochure

Find out how Bootcamp set John Torre’s copywriting career into high gear.

Karen Martini sets and reaches her goals since Bootcamp.

Find out how Bootcamp helped Kevin Adams to write better promotions.

Penny Thomas beats control with her Bootcamp Job Fair assignment.

Linda Lee is thrilled that she found AWAI and will be back foranother Bootcamp.

Hear what got Kathleen Cleary motivated. You can do it too!

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“I landed my first paid copywriting assignment two months after I attended AWAI’s FastTrack to Success. Six months later, I had all the work I could handle.”

— Krista J.
Roswell, GA

“I’ve been to the AWAI Bootcamp for the past two years and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Every year I learn more than the year before. I meet new contacts and greet old friends. But most of all, each year Bootcamp becomes the launching pad for new projects, new clients, and most of all, better copy … Thank you again for an outstanding conference with more high-quality content than I could keep up with!”

— Marcella A.
Cincinnati, OH

“By mid-day on day one, I had already gotten my money’s worth. The breadth of the material presented was amazing. I was (and continue to be) blown away by the openness, friendliness and complete availability that the presenters and staff constantly displayed. Where in the world did you find so many experts who are such great teachers and great people?”

— Robert A.
Mechanicsville, VA

“The best part of the entire experience was the chance to meet the experts. They are knowledgeable, experienced, successful, and very, very generous with what they know. I am confident I can do this.”

— MaryBeth S.
Shoreham, NY

“Wow … I came home from Bootcamp with so much material that I am just starting to catch up. AWAI did a great job with this Bootcamp. I couldn’t be happier with the staff and the sincere desire everyone at AWAI has to make us all successful.”

— Michael L.
Waxhaw, NC

“I had a wonderful time at Bootcamp. What impressed me the most was how personable the AWAI staff and speakers were. Though they were busy, they would always take a moment to answer any questions posed by novice Bootcampers, like me. After dealing with my day job for the last week, I’m getting ready to jump into some of the spec assignments. I cannot thank you enough!”

— Cassandra H.
Mobile, AL

“My first Bootcamp was what really got my career moving. I made tremendous contacts there … I also landed a spec assignment from the Job Fair that turned into a second assignment. And I still go back to the handouts and notes from that Bootcamp … 2-1/2 years later. It’s more than paid for itself several times over.”

— Malcolm S.
Lake Worth, FL

“The thing I enjoy most is getting together with friends I’ve made in the past and forming new friendships. I enjoy a power network of support with the friends I’ve made at each Bootcamp … and that support network gets bigger each year.”

— Vicky H.
Denton, TX

“To any fence-sitters out there: If you’re debating the merits of attending AWAI’s Bootcamp, sign up right now. It was, without doubt, the turning point of my graphics/writing career and worth every penny. I met my mentor there, and I made lifetime, quality contacts with both attendees and staff. Go for all the gusto you can get. You only go ’round once in life!”

— Cherie R.
Ft. Myers, FL

“The most potentially lucrative ‘conference’ I’ve ever been to, it was also the most fun. I loved being able to meet the gang and put some faces to your names. See you next year!”

— Michael L.
Tucson, A

“WOO HOO!!! Not the most professional way to begin my note, but I wanted to let you know how excited I am about the results of my first spec assignment from Bootcamp. I submitted my spec assignment to The Taipan Group on November 22nd, and it has already landed me a paying assignment from them! As you can imagine, I’m very excited! Thanks again for a GREAT Bootcamp — the confidence I gained just by being there and rubbing elbows’ with so many experienced copywriters has boosted my career already!”

— Caroline M.
Wayzata, MN

“Several significant things happened to me there in Florida. First of all, I met a number of fellow AWAI members — several who I am now working with. Our collective mission is to more effectively promote our services. To do that, we are drawing on each other’s strengths to create an awesome synergy. I am confident that this effort will bring in clients and money for everyone.

Second, the Job Fair was a smashing success for me. From the contacts that I made there, I was able to pick up 4 brand-new clients and 5 new assignments! Finally, I am now working with one of the speakers from Bootcamp on a project that’s going to be worth enormous wealth to me in the coming years.

I just can’t tell you folks over there at AWAI ‘thank you’ enough. My life has been radically changed for the better! Thank you!”

— Joshua B.
Spanish Fork, UT

“Not only did I meet and form important friendships with several talented newbies,

“Bringing in companies who are offering real job opportunities is a huge motivation, to be able to talk with these companies in person and hear how they desperately need us to write copy.”

— Andrew E.
Santa Fe, NM

“It scares me when I consider where my career might be today if I hadn’t attended my first Bootcamp. My motivation received a huge boost … Just a passing conversation with any one of the people you’ll meet at Bootcamp could light a fire under your career and send your business soaring — as it did for mine.”

— Jim T.
Hopewell Junction, NY

I was also able to connect with many working copywriters … including some of the copywriting ‘masters’ I’d been reading about since joining AWAI. And it was easy, not to mention painless! This level of connection and support can only be found in person through a handshake or a conversation … and for me these opportunities could be found only at an AWAI Bootcamp.”

— Pam F.
Scarborough, ME

“Quality, quality, quality. You really delivered on your promise. I absorbed mountains of new information and met several great teaming prospects. You have launched my career into a new orbit. Thank you!”

— Barbara P.
Mesquite, NV

“My expectations for the fall Bootcamp were that I’d learn loads, get psyched up, be exhausted by the end, and meet plenty of eager AWAI members, generous seminar leaders and Bootcamp coordinators. I was not disappointed in any of those expectations … What I did not go expecting, even though I’ve read these stories myself, was to walk away with a paid assignment from this Bootcamp … but I did! Networking happens, whether you consciously do it or not (unless you talk to absolutely no one while you’re there). Let it take you where it will, because you’ll be thrilled when it does. And, when you get home and the phone rings the next day with another paid assignment, you can grin, make the deal, then hang up and scream and jump for joy. Go ahead. Expect it all. It happens.”

— Susie H.
Shakopee, MN

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