What To Look For In A Bootcamp/Workshop.

by Steven on January 23, 2009 · No Comments

Bootcamps Ok, let’s get one thing straight first.

I’m a biased creature. I’m the co-founder of this company and it sells inner game training. And I want you to buy this company’s products.

So, how can I possibly give advice on choosing a good bootcamp without plugging any hidden agendas?

Well, look. You don’t have to believe what follows below. In the end this article is Attraction Institute propaganda. I don’t hide it.

What follows, however, is based on years of coaching experience, and on years of witnessing of what works – and what doesn’t. And a desire to share that with you.

So, I’ll try to separate fact from opinion as best as I can. And then I’ll plug our bootcamp – the MasterClass – at the end.

Deal?

My purpose here is to leave you with some facts I collected on my journey through the seduction community – whether you decide to take the MasterClass or not. Hope it helps.

So, Here We Go.

As you know, the seduction community is awash with live programs. Bootcamps, workshops, you name it.

It is true that a workshop can be a most effective way of become successful with women. But how do you know who to trust? Here are some of the common questions asked, and points to consider.

Which Is Better – Australian Or International Companies?

Some people will argue that a local, smaller coaching company is more trustworthy. A smaller company relies less on the ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to coaching. There is some truth to that.

However, be aware that the seduction community is quickly becoming a cottage industry of sorts. It is not regulated. Almost anyone can set up a basic website, declare himself a ‘seduction guru’ or a ‘dating coach’, and start charging people for an inferior service.

You might find that all you get is a tonne of canned material, some body language tips and a fleeting euphoria of a ‘workshop high’.

Over time the euphoria fades, and you are back where you started. So, look more deeply at the company operation. Will you trust your coaching to a hobbyist, or a full-time professional team?

The other argument is that a larger, international company has more experience and credo. True, but sometimes international coaches struggle in Australian waters.

It is often difficult to get into funky night-time bars and clubs where cute girls hang out with 3-5 guys without the right connections.

So, ask your potential instructors which night-spots they take their students to. Make sure they know the people and the doorstaff of the cool venues.

Loft, Hugo’s, Argyle, Cargo, Zeta, Establishment and Ivy are some of the best places to go meet beautiful women in Sydney. If you’re not there, you might end up chatting to single divorced mothers of 3 at the local RSL.

You Should Be Able To Personally Meet Your Potential Instructors.

If you renovate your house, would you want to meet with the builder to discuss your vision? It makes sense, then that before you trust someone with deep-level identity change, you should be able to meet him – before you commit to anything.

Our experience suggests that being able to meet the instructors in a casual environment is of great benefit. This could also be an opportunity to meet other prospective students, to get some free advice, and to generally see if you ‘click’ with the people and the philosophy behind their teachings.

This is the reason we run Detention and Excursion nights across Sydney bars and clubs. It is an opportunity for everyone to get to know another, to go out as a team and to flirt with cute girls. No obligations, no costs involved.

You Should See Testimonials.

Everyone provides testimonials – because they create sales. Unfortunately, they are also easy to fabricate. When was the last time you verified the authenticity of a testimonial?

Internet marketing is all about perception, rather than reality of the product. A testimonial can be made to be perceived as authentic with a photo or an audio grab. The reality is often very different.

I recently discovered that one very renowned company within the seduction community employs professional copywriters to fabricate authentic-sounding testimonials for its websites. How did I discover it? I started chatting to a guy in a bar and he started boasting about his job. I let him talk. He hinted that he had an unusual employer. And then, bit by bit, he revealed it all – without realising I was closer to home than he would have liked!

So, ask your potential instructor if he can back up his testimonials with a valid email address which a satisfied student happily provided in the interest of prospective students like you with questions to ask.

If The Service Is Cheap, There Could Be Something Wrong.

Think about it. Running a business costs money. Developing cutting edge programs takes years. Coaching takes yet more time.

If a company is offering coaching services at a low price, then it stands to reason that it will not have the margin to employ dedicated full-time professional coaches.

A clever seduction community trick, often used reduce costs and drop the student to instructor ratio, is to invite recent graduates as ‘assistant instructors’. The assistant coaches work for free, the company rakes in the profits, while the quality of coaching suffers.

The company, in the meantime pitches ‘low student to instructor ratio’ as a selling point.

Check how many hours of coaching is included in the workshop, and compare that against the price. Also, ask how much experience the instructors have.

Quality Must Come Before The Price.

No matter what price you pay for the bootcamp/workshop – if your instructor is not an effective teacher – it will be a waste of money.

Remember – a cheap bootcamp/workshop price strongly suggests poor quality instruction and a one size fits all product.

Unfortunately, the highest price does not necessarily guarantee you the highest quality coaching experience, either.

This is where meeting the potential instructores comes in useful. Let your gut feeling decide. Are they good teachers? How valuable is their feedback? Or are they merely pushing their students into interactions – “Go talk to that girl. Good. Now that one. Blown out? Don’t worry about it. Go – that one!”

That is not instruction. An instructor is a mentor, a friend and an expert all in one – not a bully who forces you into interactions.

Is There Post-Bootcamp Support?

You wake up on Monday morning after the workshop with a few phone numbers and dates lined up. You really don’t want to screw these up. But where do you get that extra touch of advice?

This is where post-workshop support is useful. You should be able to hop on the forum, or send a private message to the instructior who has spent the past few days with you, and get a personalised reply.

Any questions you forgot to ask, any doubtful points. This is where bootcamps/workshops run by smaller, more intimate coaching practices come into their own.

Also, look out for forums, alumni libraries, and the like run by the coaches. Many good companies provide those – they are really worth your while.

How Do You Know If They Teach Quality Content?

A good way to tell is to drop your prospective instructors an email and ask them:

- Do they teach lines?
- Do they teach routines?
- Do they insist that you memorise stories?

If so, chances are they belong to the first generation of PUAs who rely on memorised content, ‘active disinterest’ and the like to attract women. What are you going to do when you run out of lines and stories?

And really, what would you much rather be doing: sitting at home and memorising paragraphs or being out there flirting with cute girls?

The seduction community has evolved. Modern instructors have refined the 1st generation of “pickup artist” body of seduction dogma by infusing it with knowledge of advances in psychology, eastern philosophies, NLP and spirituality to show you how to be the man that you were always meant to be.

The focus has shifted from compartmentalised fixes with narrow focus (“Reduce approach anxiety today!”) to holistic solutions which help you become an attractive man with an attractive life.

We now know that attraction comes from ability to convey personality in a confident, laid back manner. From the tension between her Feminine and your Masculine.

And we know (and hey, even you know) that you have an attractive personality. You probably see it shine through when you’re comfortable around your best friends.

However, when you’re around women your nerves typically prevent you from putting your best foot forward. Our aim is to show you how to solve that. We work through your mental roadblocks to help you a confident, charming, attractive man who is desired by women.

How Do The Prices Compare?

Whilst we will rarely be the cheapest on the market, we can assure you that you will always receive superb value for the dollars you pay us.

However, many people are surprised at how reasonable our rates are for such a high quality product, when compared with other attraction coaching companies.

But don’t take our word for it. We encourage you to do your research. You might even feel like a competitor’s workshop is a better option for you. That is fine.

By all means, check out the competition, and if you’re not happy, INSIST on a refund from them, then come to us to do our MasterClass.

OK, OK, this is beginning to sound like an infomercial – and I promised to be as unbiased as possible. So, I’ll stop here. Hope it helped you and remember – whatever you do, don’t read the subliminal message below:

Steven