Summer of Survival FREE webinars

[Lowdown3]

LOL!

Y'all are too much.

[Lowdown3]

This webinar series has just started. Mine airs this Thursday.

They are free I know, but I'm guessing that's for watching them within a certain time period of their airing. Not sure how that works.

Or I believe their will be a DVD available after the fact.

[Rmplstlskn]

I just hope they don't barrage us with NatGeo-ish marketing hype and drama... Like those Rawles "Get you Prepared" packets that had a sales hook letter that went on and on, never getting to the point, with links at every hook of the letter...

Rmpl

[Lowdown3]

I just hope they don't barrage us with NatGeo-ish marketing hype and drama... Like those Rawles "Get you Prepared" packets that had a sales hook letter that went on and on, never getting to the point, with links at every hook of the letter...

Rmpl

I haven't been too privy to how everything like that is handled with them.

But the way I see it, their end (the hosting place) is in selling advertising during it and I believe they plan a DVD after the fact with a compilation of everything and some extras that were not part of the webinar.

Having dealt with them a couple times speaking at their Expos, they do not strike me as retarded at marketing as others. They are also like minded folks, and if their is anything I've stressed to Cindy every time we have talked about this market, about expos, etc. is how important it is to respect people's privacy. They seem to get that.

Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to help them. In 21 years of attending and speaking at shows like this, they are by far the most PROFESSIONAL promoters out there.
I've never seen them promise something they did not deliver, and I haven't caught them in any BS.

[Rmplstlskn]

Crud! I missed the seminar online tonight... Anyone know if they replay the episodes for those who missed them?

Rmpl

[1Admin]

I'm not quite sure how that works. They are still ironing out some bugs.

You don't want to miss Thursday night ;)

[Lowdown3]

9pm tonight. Tune in to Summer of Survival to hear my webinar.

The Q and A session we had to pre-record due to some ongoing medical issues with extended family. However feel free to post any questions here or email me at
robertjrhenterprises@gmail.com

and I'll post them here and reply from here.

[justanothergunnut]

ill be there.. can't wait

[610Alpha]

I wasn't able to make it but I did have a question based on watching the pawn shop on history or discovery channel last year.

So say a guy is selling X and you offer him Y in cash but that isn't quite what he is wanting and he asks if you will throw in Z item on top of cash....how do you make sure you aren't screwing yourself out of value on Z?

Maybe Z + Y is too much value for X do you tell them if they want Z then you will only give them a lesser amount of Y?

How does a person keep all this straight in their mind when they don't have their records to look at to see what they paid for Z originally nor to look it up on the internet and see what the current price is for it?

How do you assign value to an item in a SHTF situation?

Many items now might not be worth much, but in a SHTF situation they are worth 10x their original value.

I thought of this last night as I was going to sleep.

[Dennis W]

It's an interesting series so far. Even if you have heard it before, I always seem to pick up something new. Dennis

[Rmplstlskn]

While not as "ear-tickling" to the "preppers" as "How to feed your family during disaster from a can of survival seeds" or ".223/.308/9mm/40S&W/22LR, What is right for you post-collapse?", Robert's topic had some good points and higher level thought paradigm if one is able to pick up on them...

As for pawn, every time "recently" I have been in a few, their ticketed prices were close to retail on stuff I was looking at and they did not seem eager to discuss a lower price (they were busy)... But back a few decades, I was able to score some good tools for a good price from pawn... I was also hosed big time as a teen when I pawned a Ruger Mini-14. All lessons learned, as Robert said in his presentation, those lessons we learn from by DOING IT (bargaining)...

Rmpl

[Lowdown3]

While not as "ear-tickling" to the "preppers" as "How to feed your family during disaster from a can of survival seeds" or ".223/.308/9mm/40S&W/22LR, What is right for you post-collapse?",Robert's topic had some good points and higher level thought paradigm if one is able to pick up on them...

Yes. It's not for all. Some still want, some still need the "pablum." Some aren't ready for the psychology involved, the reality of various situations, etc.

[Lowdown3]

OK guys and gals, gonna start answering a few of the questions sent in. As noted during the Q and A with Jim, we are kinda tied up with some extended family's medical issues so I will answer these HERE as time permits. There is already a BOATLOAD of questions and more being emailed.

I encourage you to send questions to
robertjrhenterprises@gmail.com

Or post them here.

[Lowdown3]

what are the top projected barter items for any upcoming financial distress/collapse?

Unlike others that are just wanting to give you a "list" of things, I always encourage people to THINK through situations for yourself and consider the possibilities of things that will be needed, be used on a daily basis, may be in short supply, etc. Outside of that, there are lists on the net but many are simply old regurgitated ideas with little or no original thought.

More than anything else in a survival situation, we have to be able to THINK FOR OURSELVES and use CREATIVE thought and solutions to problems. If our mind has been conditioned to simply allow others to think for us (the "give me a list" concept) then our "mind muscles" will be flabby and out of shape. However if we have taken the time to think for ourselves more, come with creative solutions to problems, etc. Then I feel we will be more ready for an ever changing situation.

Where is this archived so it can be reviewed to be sure you get it all?

That's one of those technical questions that should be asked of the promoter of Summer of Survival. I'm afraid I don't know ;)

What is your top barter item?

I'm taking this as a personal question, i.e, directed at me personally. To that end the answer would be items that would help facilitate PRODUCTIVE capabilities. Lots of people have wells but few have alternate power capabilities for those wells. How much would a small generator that would power a deep well pump and a 60 gallon water tank trade for to a producer that has well problems?

Anyone I would "barter" ammo with would be people I would consider friends and in the PAW I'd just assume give them ammo as by the very nature of them being safer, I in turn will be safer. Doesn't necessarily mean cases of ammo though LOL.

do u think it is possible for a person confined to a wheelchair to be able to prep and barter or is the wheelchair going to make the person a target?

First off, Lord bless you my brother. By all means you can and should be preparing. While your mobility may be hindered, that doesn't mean you will always be viewed as a target. In the right crowd, it could be a bit of an asset if handled the right way. Don't underestimate that certain people will be displaying a lot of mercy even amongst the general violence. That being said, "a strong man armed keepeth his house..." comes to mind. And relaying on other people's mercy and compassion is like expecting people to always do the right thing, I'm afraid it's not gonna happen. The possibility of violence has always been with us throughout history and unfortunately isn't going away.

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[Lowdown3]

Will you have these sessions to be viewed at a later date?

Technical question to address with the promoters of Summer of Survival, sorry I don't know.

What are items not to barter with............jo

Well ANYTHING can be traded but as I mentioned in the webinar, there are some things that will attract undue attention to you and/or bring around characters you should be trying to avoid in the PAW.

What\'s the best thing a person should have if they can\'t barter with gold or silver?

What would YOU need on a daily basis in the PAW? What items would be useful for IMPROVING YOUR SURVIVAL or your comfort in the PAW? What items do the general public usually have now? What items can you MAKE YOURSELF EASILY in the PAW?

What frequency is your shortwave radio show?

I had a shortwave radio show in the long long ago. Airtime got way too expensive unfortunately. Their is a podcast but it's not very regular anymore due to some of the issues already mentioned (extended family medical issues). www.survivalreportpodcast.com

Do you see blacksmithing services and/or products as being barterable?

Definitely in a full collapse. May be a while before it could be in full swing as people will normally seek out already manufactured items and use them up first. However their will probably always be a market for custom making of certain parts for weapons that break, etc.

I expect it would be a long while before it's "profitable" (lack of better term) to make things like nails that are now manufactured so cheaply and are so abundant.

Wow, this is good!

Thanks, LOL.

Do you have any advice for women that have to possibly do the bartering?

Women have been trading for thousands of years just as men have. I will assume you mean from the aspect of personal security.

Personally, I'm a big fan of the "speak softly, try not to make ripples but be able and willing to do whatever is necessary" concept. Keeping OPSEC here... "I know this women" that looks and is a nice Christian Mom, part time teacher, part time homesteader, closet warrior. She can blend in most anywhere, isn't loud and obnoxious, will avoid trouble versus seeking it out, but handles pistol and rifle better than most men I've trained. She never boasts of anything she's learned and she remains a good student when she's taught weapons handling or combatives. It's not till most people see her operate in a "team environment" that they get the full view of some of her capabilities.

The point of it all- don't underestimate yourself, train, learn some combatives but hides these things away in your heart and mind. Your best asset will be that a (stupid) male might underestimate. I have pity on the man that underestimates the gal I'm talking about ;)

Women have a deep strength that honestly a lot of men don't have. Personally, I think they are EASIER TO TEACH especially when it comes to weapons handling and related because they lack the EGO issues men usually have.

Have you even participated in a \'trade blanket\' exercise or actual trading situation? If so, can you describe your experience?

We have hosted public survivalist gatherings since the 90's from various message boards such as these and others. One of the things we always get the most "I loved it" type feedback from is the barter sessions. We have some good "barter time" sessions at these gatherings in FL and GA.

While these gatherings always feature Free classes on pertinent survival skills (land navigation, first aid, tracking, firemaking, etc. etc.) the "barter sessions" are also a time of learning for most people.

As for me personally, I sell and negotiate on a daily basis in two separate businesses. As far as accepting "trades" goes I do that every chance I can in both businesses.

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