I can work my persuasive skills just as well through phone conversations than walking the neighborhood.

It's three fairly intense 9-hour days with inconvenient lunch breaks, and yes - there is a fair amount of "persuasion" which goes on.

My impression is that there were a lot of newbies that got real excited by the slick presentation and sales pitch without realizing that they weren't getting any real education at all, just minimal exposure to the business.Now, if you are interested in marketing and persuasion techniques, it is worth investing your money to attend.

I have learned the art of persuasion and selling from numerous sources over the years, however, the best persuasion techniques that I have learned came from one of my favorite mentors, Brendan Burchard.

I have studied and written about persuasion for years.

Knowing how persuasive he can be on the phone, I politely told him no additional discussion was necessary.

I'm of the "I hate debt" persuasion. 

Depending on your current situation, and what your plans are for your next purchase, I would suggest one of two things...If you do have some experience in rentals, but not necessarily in apartment buildings (i.e. you own a few condos you're renting out vs owning a 2/3 flat) - with enough persuasion, you can find a lender to take that leap, and finance you on an entry level commercial 5-unit building.

I always say in business, language and persuasion are two very important ingredients needed to be really successful.

Jerryll's SEO approach is obviously working, which is great - yet this was more about the concept of persuasion in it's general form.