OfflineDONATION UPDATE!:
Ok, I verified that there is trouble with that paypal account and paypal is looking into it, so this is the new paypal address to pay to: [email protected] . Remember to designate it as a 'gift'. We've lost a lot of donations with that not working. So, if you did try to pay by paypal and it didn't work, please try with this new info. Thank you everyone!
UPDATE:
OK, I want to say that I get such a thrill out of doing this contest and that reading the up and comers reminds me how I was in that position once myself. I will not forget how difficult it is to both get started in REI as well as how much dedication it takes to turn a negative profit business to profitable again. I NEED YOUR HELP!
WE HAD ALMOST A VIRTUAL TIE FOR 2nd and 3rd; separated by only 0.2pts. This is a contest that is put up entirely by the DG family, NOT Dean, not his companies, not the coaches, but US here. I do not want to put the burden on Dean to come up with exorbitant amounts towards this contest when he already gives us so much of himself and his time.
If we can raise $5K for this, our 3rd place winner will get to goto the EDGE. We are at about $1100. We need about $3900. That is 390 more donators at $10 each **OR** if you have $20 to donate, that is only 185 people donating. Also, if we raise the $5000, we can do the contest again next year. Please, if you are able, contribute. If you are in a position where this isn't possible at all, it is totally understandable. But basically, do we, as the DG family, want to be able to pay it forward to the new up and comers? Won't you consider a donation of any amount today? Thank you so much for listening!!!!
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Hello DG Family! (Updated with list of donators/evaluators and to extend the date to Feb 29th)
To those who did NOT choose to donate, would this help you donate? http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/everything-else/104191/wh...
Last year, James Kendrick ran a contest for people to WIN a chance to goto the Edge. This year I thought I'd start the thread!
First, we need for DGers who are out there making it happen to donate to the cause. Who's ever up for it, you can either email me with your donation amount or put it right here on this thread. No amount is too small or big 
The EDGE is an AWESOME learning opportunity. But, probably even more, its a great NETWORKING tool and an experience that can't be replicated.
Secondly, we need judges to vote on essays. To become a judge you need to be an active contributor to the sight and/or have done at least 4 deals. (both sides of the deals count). Please contact me at EDGE2012Contest at gmail dot com. Please, NO PMs about this. (I am not very good at organizing my PMs on this site).
Pay attention to this closely. Third, to enter the contest you will have to do 2 things. Write an essay that will convince the judges that YOU should be one of the person's chosen to goto the EDGE event. Second, you must be open to any of the judges contacting you either via email or phone. There will be 2 winners; more if there are more contributions to the cause. You also must be able to get to the EDGE and pay for lodging, as well as be able to make it on the days of the EDGE event (April 27-29). It is not required that you've completed a deal yet. Follow the directions carefully.
--Your essay should be kept more than 400 words, but kept under 1000 words and be about why we should choose YOU to goto the EDGE.
--You must also have filled out your entire DG profile and told us a little about yourself in your profile.
--You must include your name, your contact information (phone and email), your time zone, and your DG screen name at the beginning of your essay as a cover page.
--The title of your essay should be 'Gain the EDGE 2012 Essay, YOUR DG NAME', listed on your cover page.
--Pages, if you should go over 1, need to be numbered.
--You should post to this thread after you've sent your essay.
--Your essay should answer the following questions for the judges:
***Why you want to goto the EDGE?
***What REI means to you
***What will you do if you fail at any time?
***What you think it takes to be successful in REI?
***What will you do with the information you get at the Edge?
***What are you doing now and what have you done so far to build your REI?
Essays should be sent to/evaluators should contact me at EDGE2012Contest at gmail dot com. EVERYONE has a chance to win this! We look forward to reading your essays! The deadline to receive essays will be FEBRUARY 29th; and we will narrow it to 6 finalists. Good luck everyone!
It is CERTAIN we will SUCCEED!
***So far, the following people are donating:***
1. Dean (deangraziosi)
2. Tammy (Zion Properties)
3. Jen (bamagirl6730)RECEIVED
4. Makeba (investorinmissiouri)RECEIVED
5. Jay (jbtoggs) RECEIVED
6. Rina (Rina)
7. Judi (jweaser)RECEIVED
8. Richard R
9. Brian (wwillc) RECEIVED
10.Donna (Donna Doo)RECEIVED
11.Ginger (gcomstock)
12.Keith (keb64) RECEIVED
13.Theo (CogniWorld-LV) RECEIVED
14.Chip and Andrea Weuhle(acinvestments) RECEIVED
15.Mark (Mark K) RECEIVED
16.Ali Safavi
17.Cris (Cocoon)RECEIVED
18.Anonymous - $50 RECEIVED
19.Tom & Jeri (TomAndJeri)RECEIVED
20.Angela (angelala) RECEIVED
21.Courtney(Courtney)RECEIVED
22.Eric (emattp)
23.Valerie (Valuni) RECEIVED
24.Shirley (sphi99)RECEIVED
25.Cathy (cathyb)
26.Larry (flipkid) RECEIVED
27.Ali (coolboy)
28.Tom (tfalcon7000)
29.Susan (foxlady7oaks)RECEIVED
30.Andy S RECEIVED
31.Gina I (cantstopme) RECEIVED
32.Chad (chad.bartlett) RECEIVED
33.Darren (Hazco Investments) RECEIVED
34.Anonymous DGer: THEIR EDGE TICKET!RECEIVED
35.Joshua Bishop RECEIVED $100
36.Tina (Tina1) RECEIVED
Thank you to all who volunteered to donate
TOTAL RECEIVED SO FAR: $1682.42 + 1 EDGE TICKET!!!
***DONATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:***
(The check should be made out to)Dean Enterprises, LLC
Edge 2012 Contest
ATTN: Jeremy Gabbert
3901 E Roeser Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
or, I just got the information that you can send your donation via paypal at:
[email protected]
***The following people are evaluating:***
[We need some more!]
Tammy
Jen
Rina
Judi
Thank you to all who volunteered to evaluate
for this opportunity. It is great to see successful people helping others achieve their goals!
See how I was able to make money in real estate without any of my own money all while I was over 3,500 miles away!
http://www.deansmedia.com/play.php?vid=252
We buy houses any condition or circumstance:
http://www.HomeRemedyKC.com/
Don't forget to act now! Only 9 days left!
Hello all judges!
I have emailed my Gain the EDGE 20012 Essay! Please let me know if you did not receive it. Thank you for this opportunity! I hope you enjoy the reading!
Enjoy your day!
Barb
"I feel alive when I'm being creative." "I want to use my talents in a way that will be fun, fulfilling, and really profitable."
I'll send my essay this afternoon.
@cantstopme Funny I had the same idea. I'll donate $10 to the cause. If I don't win the contest, I'd like to at least help someone else change their life.
Thanks.
Brian
Brian Carter
Proverbs 13:20
BirdDogBot
Yes, I did get your essay! Thanks for submitting it!
Thank you so much for offering this opportunity! It's always amazing to see how many people on this site are willing to help others when they can. One day I too will be in a position where I can help someone else achieve their dream.....that is priceless.
And thank you for extending the deadline to the 29th. I wouldn't otherwise be able to send one. Tomorrow I work a 13 hour day so I will write it the next day because I will be off.
Thanks again, and Best of Luck to everyone else submitting an essay.
Life is full of choices, and these choices become your reality... YOU are in control of your future! YOU decide the direction your life will take. YOU have to make things happen, no one will do it for you!
When opportunity knocks, will you answer?
We got your essay as well.
It doesn't take a lot of money for donating if there's a bulk of us donating! I appreciate it SO much! Thanks!
I look forward to seeing your essay and am glad you will participate.
It is CERTAIN we will SUCCEED!
I will also donate 10 dollars to the cause. I'm so excited I am having a hard time waiting for the results! When will we find out who has been chosen? Good luck to everyone
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
Tammy,
I just sent you my essay.
Thanks.
Brian
Brian Carter
Proverbs 13:20
BirdDogBot
It all adds up! I appreciate everyone making donations! AWESOME!
As far as when we'll know; it depends upon how many essays we get. If there are a lot,(and I'm hoping there are) we'll probably take a couple of weeks. We'll give plenty of time to arrange travel and accommodations though.
It is CERTAIN We will SUCCEED!!
Thanks Tammy for taking the time to answer all off the posts.
My fingers are crossed!! Could tell me where to send the 10 dollars? This is an awesome chance. Good luck every one!
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
I will go get your essay
Look forward to reading it!
I had the privilege of being awarded one of last year's tickets to the EDGE event, and it was far greater than I could have imagined it to be. Some awesome words of wisdom even came between speakers, grabbing lunch with other DGer's, etc. A lot of the information on acquiring cash buyers really came in handy as I approached two rehab projects shortly after the event. Getting a chance to briefly talk with Matt was worth its weight in gold as well. I would encourage anyone who believes that they can take action & make it happen to attend - I can't think of a better investment, or a better opportunity to network with like-minded individuals not only eager for their own success, but yours as well. It was truly an eye-opening experience.
Brandon was one of our winners of this contest last year everyone! Its life changing! Don't miss the chance to go for free! Enter soon, time is running out!
Less than a WEEK left! Don't miss this opportunity!!!
the contest is over...
so noone will miss this opportunity!
I'll post where to send donations in a few days.
To everyone else,
Its not too late to donate or volunteer for this yet.
To contenstants,
Only 6 days remain. After midnight on 2/29, no more essays will be accepted.
this opportunity! We had our winners from last year weigh in here on this message, this is a golden opportunity for a REI!!
I'm keeping this bumped to the top because its getting closer and closer...
Don't miss out!!!
Can I ask that anyone please help me keep this bumped in the top 5 for these last 5 days.
I don't want anyone hearing they didn't know about this contest, so please help by posting a comment here, even if its just to say,
HEY, Hi! I'm dancing around the room to Black Eye'd Peas... 'I've Got a Feeling, Tonight's Gonna Be a Good Night' anticipating being at the EDGE event!
(The song Dean loves to play at the EDGE event! 
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Only 4 days left!!!
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I'm out of town but will submit as soon as I get home (Sunday). It's getting close!!
"Persistence Pays, Procrastination Delays!" - smurfy
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
"He will keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee" Isaiah 26:3
"Those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
View my journal here: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59850/...
There isn't much time left! Take action now
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
As one of the winners of the scholarships to The Edge last year I can tell you that going to that event is INCREDIBLE!
Three days of networking with people who are just like you--obsessed with Real Estate--is like a dream come true! Hearing Dean himself speak and so many of his successful students is inspiring and greatly motivating.
Your mind literally does not stop for three days and, yes, you go into delicious RE overload!!! Can you imagine anything better?
Dean is such a sincere and generous person to put forth so much effort that can definitely change your life if you are willing to do the work. It isn't easy but if you are determined to NEVER GIVE UP, it will happen!
If you are not able to get to The Edge on your own and cannot even put forth the effort to submit an entry into this contest to win a free scholarship, then maybe you should rethink why you are even here. A hand up will not help you if you cannot even make the effort to grasp it!
To all that have entered, I wish you the best of luck!
Karen
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"