What is a Bar Camp? Videos Explain

There are a lot of folks asking, “What is an RE Bar Camp?”

It’s hard to explain, almost has to be experienced. Here are a couple of videos that may help…

This one is about Bar Camps in general, from some that started the “movement” (some “adult language” at end):

And this is one David Gibbons from Zillow put together at RE Bar Camp San Fransisco — the first “RE” (Real Estate) Bar Camp:

What do YOU want to learn at RE Bar Camp Phoenix?

OK folks, here’s the deal with RE Bar Camps….

They are “unconferences”. That means there are no set agendas, topics or speakers. The day’s schedule is determined by the attendee’s in the morning. If you want to speak, you suggest a topic. If there is something you want to know about, you encourage people to talk about it. It’s hard to explain and sounds a little goofy, but believe me, it works.

What has been helpful in past Bar Camps is to get an idea ahead of time about what people want to learn, and/or what some are willing to share and lead a discussion on.

So here is your chance. Tell us in a comment what interests you, or what you’d be willing to talk about!

RE Bar Camp Phoenix is ON!

Yup, there is a Real Estate Bar Camp coming to Phoenix!

Upon hearing that, most folks first reaction is, “What the heck in a ‘RE Bar Camp’?”

Here’s the definition, straight from the “REBC Mothership“:

RE Bar Camp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.

It’s an “unconference”. There is no pre-printed agenda. The agenda is built that day and often morphs through the camp as people gather, talk and share.

It’s actually difficult to explain and really needs to be experienced. REALLY.

If you’ve never been to a Bar Camp, you’re just going to have to trust me on this. You want to be at this event. Heck, in this market, you need to be at this event.

The price is right. It won’t cost you a nickle. Yes, the event is FREE to attend. (Though we do need sponsors. And volunteers.) Heck, you’ll even get a t-shirt and lunch. Better yet, you’ll walk away with your head stuffed full of ideas and your rolodex stuffed full of contacts to help you make your business better.

What are you waiting for? Head over to the RSVP page and tell us you are coming!

Are you on Twitter? Follow us @REBCPHX for updates!

Don’t know what Twitter is? Well get yourself to RE Bar Camp Phoenix and find out!!