I learn best through personal interactions and seeing things being done.Some benefits to the training were:1.

But these ones I did deals with did such a good job lying as they somehow managed to fail themselves upwards, that my experience from these interactions left such a bad impression on me that I may forever remain skeptical. 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Reading the interaction with Jaycee, have you built your team yet?

If you have a local group or even just a few friends over, I could give that presentation and have an interactive discussion.

Quote from @John Clark: When I read successive “rah rah” posts, I smell skunk cabbage, but that’s just me.Perhaps, but also maybe folks are looking to spread positivity as a networking strategy, which resonates with how I aspire to be: Giving value in as many interactions as I can, because that truly is abundance.

If you ever have a situation where your On Island Agent has to have interaction with your guests, you have to keep in mind this person is representing you. 

The companies we've interacted with have all been very professional, and they have appreciated being treated respectfully and professionally in return. 

Quote from @Jr Miller: The lack of human interaction increases our number of showings.

Yowza-That is extraordinary!