How many people have found Guru Courses useful?

Question

I was thinking about purchasing Larry Goins course on wholesaling.  I am skeptical when it comes to guru's because they seem to all be more in the marketing and selling business than real estate invseting.
(I know that is a big part of REI but you get my point...)

I also don't really trust the testimonials on their websites etc, because why would you post a negative testimonial on your site! haha

Anyway, what is everyone's opinion on Larry Goins and other guru courses and has anyone used them with success?

I also understand its what you put into it and that buying a course will not magically make me successfull.

Thanks for everyones input.

Cory Boatright · Answer

Hi Everyone,

When you are in the Information Marketing and Teaching Business you realize many things that you didn't notice before. Some people come off as the most friendly and helpful "on stage", but then turn a COLD shoulder to you, their students or anyone else when the lime light fades. Others seem a bit annoying, unorganized, and scatter brained on stage, but when they talk to you they seem like geniuses. They connect with you on levels you didn't expect. They genuinely care about YOUR success and not just THEIR pocketbook getting fatter.

Does that make sense?

Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to find out these things unless you attend the speaker/teacher/Guru events AND meet them personally. You would form a better opinion because your perspective, drive and learning capability may be different from your friend that DOGGED the guru. Not always, but certainly sometimes this is case.

When you attend an event, especially if it is a BIG ONE, the "Power of Suggestion" comes into play.

What is "The Power of Suggestion"?

It is an overwhelming FEELING that you understood MORE than what you really comprehended. To say it simple: INTENSE peer pressure. This is the feeling you get when you caught running to the back of the room waiving your credit card in hand ready to buy EVERYTHING in sight. Why? For the most part you are racing everyone else to get there first.

I mean... If THEY are running back there doesn't it mean YOU should too?

Hence the "INTENSIVE" part of the "Power of Suggestion".

Remember people learn differently. They are on different levels and comprehend differently. To say that one guru was BETTER than another may not be an accurate assessment of the teaching ability for them. Your opinion is heavily dependent on how you are wired up to learn things and your PERSPECTIVE at the time of the lesson.

Please do not get this confused with gurus that 99 out of 100 people tell you, plain SUCK. That is something completely different. I encourage you to not be so quick to judge. Remember when an opinion is given to you consider the source and how that person's perspective played into how they felt about the matter before the event.

Remember... be a servant,

Cory Boatright
Loss Mitigation Specialist

P.S. I also agree that Steve Cook has an understanding course. He is great communicator and educator. Also my friend Shawn McCloskey is phenomenal too.

Jason Hanson · Answer

I have never purchases Larry's course, but from what I have heard it is actually a quality course.

I am always purchasing courses and you just have to realize that some will be good and some will be crap and thats part of life.

If you use the tidbits from the quality courses though, it can be worth thousands of dollars to your business. One of the keys to success is IMPLEMENTATION!

Account Closed · Answer

I view GURU courses more as Motivation. I don't care which one you choose or which one connects with you, just get motivated to do things. I am sure that if really applied each course will work, maybe not to the levels they claim or promise, but they work.

The key is that you get off your butt and do something. And without a doubt get to your local club. Don't just go one time, go a few times, you will begin to see things then a lot easier.

Dana Odoms · Answer

Everyone kinda goes through this phase, so to speak.  So far, I've bought books, e-books, and 2 courses already.  And through it all, some items have been more valuable than others.  Both courses have been wonderful and I'm following the steps to make me become successful.....

But please know that EVERY book and course says to join your local REI group...it's so true, because I found a plethora of people who know their stuff and willing to share information for FREE or for a smaller price than the courses/nat'l gurus!! (I.e., in my REI group, we have a library full of courses that members are allowed to check out for free!!!)

Jeff Fairchild · Answer

I think most likey it would be worth purchasing.  It seems he really deals a lot with efficiency maybe moreso than other experts.  So if you are looking to fine tune what you're doing and do more deals in the same amount of time, I'd get it.  (And I will myself when I have enough money heh)

Joshua Dorkin · Answer

Larry is a good guy and writes great articles.  I haven't personally taken his course, but I'm guessng it does have some valuable information in it.

Robert Mack · Answer

Bump..... does anyone have ANY experience with it... if it's bad and you don't feel like sharing with everyone please PM me