This photo was taken at the August NAMS event just a few months ago, and is a great visual of the reason I won’t be speaking at the next NAMS.

February 2012 will be the 7th NAMS event, which stands for “Niche Affiliate Marketing Workshop” and happens twice a year in Atlanta. I have presented and taught at every one of the first six events.

It’s an awesome event, and one where I feel I can truly make a difference by working hands-on workshop style with people that want to start a successful online business in affiliate marketing…

I’m SO passionate about it that I usually end up working myself to death, both leading up to the event and at the event. In August for example, I did four sessions in three days. One of those was a 2-hour presentation with over 60 slides.

And let me just say – I am NOT a speaker. LOL. I’m actually an introvert. So for me to go all out like this for an event is a big deal, and should give you a clue just how passionate I am about NAMS.

I come home completely wiped out and mentally exhausted, and always feel disappointed that I didn’t get to spend as much one-on-one time with people there that I would have liked.

That’s why I decided not to speak in February.

I will still be attending of course. I wouldn’t miss a NAMS event for the world! It is my absolute favorite event on the grid. Not only for the quality of content, but for the quality of people it attracts. It’s a great opportunity twice a year to catch up with old friends, hang out with my private group, and meet awesome new people.

And that’s exactly what I’m going to do this time. I’ve stepped down from the speaker role so that I can spend more time with all the people I can’t wait to see, and also attend some of the advanced sessions myself – which I’ve never had the chance to do (without working on my next presentation in the back of the room at the same time, at least – LOL).

It will be a much-needed break, and I’m very much looking forward to it!

If you’re interested in attending the event, there’s a way to get your ticket super cheap. Public tickets are $497, but NAMS Members get in for only $97. You’ll want to use the coupon code “MYNAMS85″ to sign up as a member – that gets you in at 85% off the public membership rate. Then, once inside, use the coupon code “lifechanging” to get the event ticket for $400 off (only $97).

You really can’t beat it for a jam-packed 3-day event with some of the coolest people in the industry. It’s one event where you will never feel alone or lost – it’s hands down the friendliest and most social group of like-minded online business owners I have ever met.

I would love to see YOU there too.

Best,

p.s. Join up now while the coupon codes are still good. They change all the time! Remember, use the coupon code “MYNAMS85″ to become a member – that gets you in at 85% off the public membership rate. Then, once inside, use the coupon code “lifechanging” to get the event ticket for $400 off (only $97).