>>>>> "Danny" == Danny Faught <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

Randal> It's not enough to simply give a brilliant talk at a conference.  The
Randal> people that hang around afterward are mostly just tech-heads, usually.

Danny> I'm told that doing a full-day tutorial is much better than a track
Danny> session talk.  Only for a longer format do they get a sense of your
Danny> ability as a trainer.

Definitely.  No offense intended, but nearly anyone can give a short
talk. It takes some definite planning and *stamina* to deliver a
half-day or full day presentation.

Danny>   I agree that it's not sufficient.  I figure that
Danny> people have to run across my work along at least two or three
Danny> independent paths before they'll start to trust me.  I've left bread
Danny> crumbs on lots of different paths to facilitate this.  :-)

Yes.  Be visible in lots of places.  Repetition and repetition.
"Weren't you also at $WEB_MUMBLE-98?"  "Yes, I was.  (Thank you for
noticing.)  By the way, if you're interested, I also teach on-site
courses... here's our brochure."

Always *always* have something in your back pocket to give to anyone
you talk to at a conference.  If nothing more than a business card,
but if you do that, be sure you're also carrying a pen so you can
write on the back of it "Perl training at your location" or whatever.
Emphasize what you do, so it's not just a bizcard for their pile at
home.

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