Comments on: Closing Thoughts on #CAAMP2011

By: Veronica Love-Alexander

Veronica Love-Alexander — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:15:53 +0000

Excellent conference – well executed – great networking – fantastic speakers and lots of fun! Congratulations to the entire event staff and committee!

By: Jim Cook

Jim Cook — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:59:21 +0000

Boris, the last CAAMP conference I attended was 5 years ago – and it is almost unfair to draw comparisons between this year and my previous experience. The speaker line up on monday, supported by Amanda Lang, was fantastic. Bringing in the art of sales speakers on tuesday offered phenomenal value. And, my face is still sore from listening to Howie Mandel monday night. Fantastic effort – and seriously worth the effort of attending. Fantastic effort done by all involved. Thank you!

By: Michael Anthony Lloyd Mortgage Expert

Michael Anthony Lloyd Mortgage Expert — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:32:54 +0000

[...] year and wanted to make it different, and he and his team succeeded (see Boris’s own comments here ). While the expo of lenders & suppliers was smaller, that was actually a good thing, more [...]

By: Miles Kulik

Miles Kulik — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:26:01 +0000

Boris and all the people that really make this thing happen,
I, for one, attend the conference purely for the opportunity to network with my peers and the proverbial ‘lets go have a drink’ conversation that happens. My company has reached its 2 year anniversary and there are some crossroads that we have come upon. I needed some input…
You sometimes feel alone in this big mortgage world, but it only takes 5 minutes of conversation with a peer to make that feeling go away. I love the opportunity to network. Unfortunately, the networking takes away from enjoying some of the speakers. So, when you talk value, I hit my mark.
And your point about ‘being recognized as a big kid’, was true to the point with this conference. You did a wonderful job with the big names in speakers. Amanda Lang carries a lot of voice in the economic world of Canada and I am sure she is now realizing that “Mortgage Brokers” are tops when it comes to professionalism.
Cheers
Miles

By: Lori Smith

Lori Smith — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:12:25 +0000

Hi Boris – just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed CAAMP this year.

The speakers and panels were outstanding …. And the Art of Sales was unbelievable! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the Tuesday sessions and I hope this can become a regular addition to the conference schedule.

Thank you so much for being the one that was willing to take the risk and step out from the norm and create a truly valuable event.

By: Angela Bond

Angela Bond — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:36:00 +0000

Boris,

I enjoyed every aspect of CAAMP 2011. There was a palpable energy throughout the venue for 3 days. It was somewhat of a letdown driving out of the city Tuesday evening. The speakers were engaging, topics and discussions of relevance and unparalleled networking that can be found nowhere else. To those who worked countless hours to make it seemless, congratulations and thank you. I can hardly wait for Vancouver.

By: Greg Williamson

Greg Williamson — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:14:55 +0000

Boris, I have been going to the CAAMP conference since 1997. I also have been quite vocal that I thought the last few years missed the mark for me. This conference was absolutely excellent!! The Tuesday format was pure genius. I am considerably certain I received value for my investment thank-you to you and the staff and your committee. Today, my hat is off to you.

I would prefer to see the format of the Hall of Fame revert back to having each inductee be “brought in” by someone of their choosing. I always looked forward to who they would choose and what would be said. I think the CAAMP/association awards can be given out at the trade show to make more time. These hall of famers deserve more time.