Tickets on sale now! Professional eBay & e-commerce Sellers Alliance (PeSA)

 

We're excited to announce that the 2012 PeSA Internet Conference is open for 'super' early-bird registrations. 2012 will be bigger than ever, with an additional HALF day of conference, a new networking event, a big exhibition and FIVE streams of content. All for the low super early bird rate of $395 if you book and pay before 28 February 2012.

What's different about PeSA Internet Conference?
Internet Conference is an established event with a six year history. Unlike other conferences, PeSA is focused on practicality; the HOW to sell online, not the THEORY of selling online.
PeSA is made up of experienced online sellers, ensuring that all Conference content is highly relevant to those in the business of online retailing. PeSA is the leading conference for small to large sized online sellers. [Learn more]

New Speakers and some favourites return
We're working on a huge line up for 2012! New keynote speakers include Gabby Leibovich - co-founder of Scoopon, Catch of the Day and Grocery Run, Steve Price - MTR Program Director and regular 7pm Project Presenter and Jim "Griff" Griffith's - eBay's first customer support representative in 1996, author of the Official eBay Bible and Senior Manager of Seller Advocacy at eBay (USA).We're also bringing back PeSA favourites, including John Lawson! [Learn more]

More Sessions
In 2012 we're getting bigger again! We've extended the Conference so that it kicks off a half day earlier, allowing for more sessions and a NEW networking night - Welcome drinks on the Wednesday night. We've also added another stream, so there will be keynotes plus FIVE content streams. All up we'll be running 60 content sessions. [Learn more]

** NEW ** Pre-Conference workshops
To continue to build the educational offering at the PeSA Internet Conference, this year we'll be staging two additional, special four hour intensive pre-conference workshops. Places at the workshops are strictly limited to forty people and will be filled on a "first booked, first served" bases. They are at an additional price of $250. The two workshops are Social Persuasion Commerce with John Lawson & SEO Essentials with Ash Nallawalla. [Learn more]

Why attend in 2012?
As an online seller, you're so busy meeting orders that you rarely get the chance to step away and work on your business, not just in your business. PeSA Internet Conference offers you the chance to learn from international & local experts, hear case studies, network, explore the exhibition, get inspired and leave ready for another great year. [Learn more]

How to register
First determine what ticket you'd like to purchase. Will you take advantage of a pre-conference workshop, or attend the popular gala dinner? You can view the various options here. Then you simply register and pay online via PayPal, Visa or Mastercard. PeSA can also accept direct deposit or Cheque. Register before 28 Feb, 2012 and you'll pay the super early bird rate. [Register now]

Online Retailer

Online Retailer

If you are an online retailer or thinking about becoming online retailer then the PeSA Internet Conference is for you.

The PeSA Internet Conference is committed to providing the worlds best speakers and trainers that have demonstrated outstanding results. We dislike get rich quick & theorists. We are attracted to facts & best practices. We are made up of eCommerce entrepreneurs that have demonstrated success online. We believe in building an online business on a solid foundation with clear goals. The fact is it takes hard work and plenty of quality knowledge to be successful online. If you are serious about making money online then you must attend our conference.

There is great opportunity as an online retailer in Australia and knowledge is the Key to success. Australia’s best and most successful examples of online retailing have attended our events and shared their secrets. This includes businesses such as DealsDirect.com.au, Scoopon.com.au and CatchoftheDay.com.au

Knowledge is the Key.

My top 5 “Rock Star” moments of 2011

My job brings me a fantastic opportunity to experience great moments, due to having a wide network of friends and my constant travelling. This year (according to my LinkedIn travelapp) I covered a distance of 240,088 km’s.  Here are my personal Top 5 “rock star” moments for 2011

.  #5 Meeting Dita Von Teese. 26/10/11

Our friend Michele Hamdorf invited my wife Jan-Marie and I to a special cocktail party for about 20 people to meet Dita Von Teese. She was amazing, a true Diva. Her dress range is exceptional, which I describe as classic sexy - like the lady herself.

#4 Thievery Corporation 2/8/11 at Metro Melbourne

My friend Jet Troth invited me to meet Rob from Thievery Corporation and Rob invited us backstage (and onstage) to watch them play to a packed crowd at the Metro in Melbourne, we then went bar hopping with the band. What a great night.

#3 The Book of Mormon - Broadway show 17/11/11 New York

The winner of 9 Tony awards this musical is a must see if you visit NYC. My friend Mindy Hersh and I had killer seats in the box overlooking the stage. The funniest show I have been to. Love it!

#2 Jim Stynes speaking at our charity event.

Each year Kimberly Palmer and I conduct a charity event. This year we raised close to $30,000 for the Reach Foundation. Jim Stynes gave a speech about his life and The Reach Foundation. Jim delivered an amazing speech that brought tears to most in the room.

# 1 Frank Lo Porto boxing World title fight El Paso Texas 11/11/2011

The best boxing gym in Melbourne, BoxingFit’s owner Mick Hargraves invited me to Frank’s world title fight in El Paso Texas. As I was due to fly from Vegas to NYC the same day - it was a no brainer.  Mick is Frank’s trainer and about 12 other Australians travelled to El Paso to watch the fight.   

We arrived at the stadium and I noticed a sign that said. “No unlicensed firearms allowed” El Paso is truly in the Wild West. Mick invited us backstage to watch Frank’s preparation.  The atmosphere was amazing, the tension and excitement you could cut with a knife. After about an hour we gathered with Frank to walk him up to the ring waving Australian flags and cheering him on. About 5,000 Texans were there support the local defending champion Austin “no doubt” Trout.  We received a resounding boo from the locals as we approached the ring, marching to the sound of AC/DC’s Hells Bells. I was out of my skin excited! One of the local lads yelled as I was taking my seat ringside, “Send him back to Europe! In the excitement of the moment I turned to him and said, “It’s Australia you idiot not Austria! He then replied in true American fashion “Go F…. yourself”

Frank was touted by Australian & US newspapers as the "Rocky Story". He was not expected to win but had his chance at the title. Frank lasted 6.5 rounds before the referee called a TKO. Frank won the respect of the locals as the rounds past because he would not go down or give up against Trout, who was clearly a champion.  I was proud to watch this great Australian athlete and who despite the pain - would not give up.  Thanks Frank for providing me with inspiration to carry on into my fitness, family and work life into 2012 and beyond.

Thanks to Mick and his wife Selena the team and members from BoxingFit for what was a once in a lifetime experience.

BTW if you want to get fit and lose weight get down to Boxingfit. I have lost over 20 kilos in the last 2 years because of boxing and eating Jim Stynes Muesli.

Introduction of 4 hour workshops to PeSA 2012

I am pleased to announce that the PeSA internet conference will be expanding to include 4 hour optional workshops.

John Lawson will conduct session stream A "Social Persuasion Commerce: How to establish authority, influence and sell more" 

Ash Nallawalla will conduct session stream B "Seo Essentials"  

We have a special early bird rate of $250 if you book and pay before January 30th. Please note that space is limited for the workshops.

Agenda:

• 10am - 12pm Morning session
• 12.00 - 1pm Networking Lunch
• 1pm – 3pm Afternoon session

At 3:30pm the general conference will begin.

We look forward to seeing you at PeSA 2012.

My experience of lending money to following (updated):

Clinton (Clint) Gerbert: Principal
David Naparstek: Principal
Steven Mooney: Accountant
Robert John Rushford: Lawyer










29/03/2007

Steven Mooney approached me to help his client out namely Clint (Clinton) Gerbert and David Naparstek with a short term loan. I told him the only money I had was our deposit money for a home; a sum of $23,000.

I was offered good interest for this 30 day loan. I was assured by their lawyer Robert John Rushford about his clients: Clinton Gerbert and David Naparstek.

“Clint and David are property developments who have tens of millions in property holdings and plenty of assets. This is a no brainer and you will have the money back before the 30th day.”*

I asked the obvious question.

I was informed by Robert John Rushford and Steven Mooney that it was a short term cash problem for Clinton Gerbert and David Naparstek. They had a need to scrape together enough cash so they could do this other deal that would be a windfall for them.

I asked for and received Security by the way of a Caveat on a block of land valued at $60,000.

20/05/2008

It is now over a year and I still have not received my money back apart from $2000. The security is useless as others have taken out a Caveat on the same block. I was led to understand that the security offered was gold. I am not the only person that has been hit this way by these people.

The thing that really annoys me is that I have been promised dates for payment over a dozen times over the past 12 months or so. I am repeatedly told it will happen in the next few weeks. David Naparstek has made many appointments with me to talk face to face and never shown up for any of meetings.

11/05/2009

Another year has past and despite weekly promises nothing has been paid back or any written assurances. I know of at least 5 others in my suburb alone that have had the same experience.

 20/12/2011 (Update)

Clinton Gerbert has never fronted to any meeting and is still doing business.

David Naparstek. I have many text messages from him promising a settlement and promising a letter from his lawyers outlying the settlement. However each time he has always failed to deliver. This man is not to be trusted.

Steven Mooney is currently servicing time in Jail for fraud on different matter.

Robert John Rushford is apparently in Albury and trading again.



DO NOT DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE EVER!


Philip Leahy
*words to the effect