San Francisco Meet-up
February 25th, 2007Mark and I will be in San Francisco the evening (8:00pm) of Tuesday March 6th [edited], 2007 (Mark is speaking at the Game Developer’s Conference in town). I remember a couple of folks asking about an SF meet-up. If anyone in the area would like to take the lead in finding an appropriate place (pizza), we’d love to participate!
Any takers?
Mike
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February 26th, 2007 at 2:30 am
I’ve been a Manager Tools devotee for about six months now and I’m ready to find out if my 10-step handshake is up to snuff. I’d love to meet up with you and any other Manager Tools fans.
Tommaso’s North Beach restaurant sounds great, and Mike might like it because of the traditional Italian menu. I haven’t been there, but it’s well reviewed and has long tables that can seat a larger group. I’d be happy to check it out next weekend. I called them and they said 6pm is a good time for Thursdays, with 7pm typically requiring a 30 min. wait. There are no reservations.
http://tommasosnorthbeach.com/defaultpage.asp
http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/917747/
Other suggestions welcome.
I haven’t been a manager for very long and learning from you has made a huge difference to me — not just because of your suggestions for how to manage but also because of the boost in confidence I get knowing that I’m doing the right things. My approach is, “If I do what Mike and Mark say, I can’t go too far wrong.” And three months into my new job managing 8 people, it’s working like a charm. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback. Last week one of my directs told me that she was really happy to have me as her manager. Another said, “I know you haven’t been a manager for long, but you just seem to fit the job like a glove.” Thanks guys!
I hope we can connect in SF.
-Mark
February 26th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
I’m going to be in Oakland on the 6th for labor negotiations. If this comes together you can count me in. I look forward to meeting you guys in person.
Jeff
February 27th, 2007 at 12:03 am
Please count me in. It will be great pleasure to meet you.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:12 am
Mark & Mike in San Francisco?!?! I wouldn’t miss it! Sign me up.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:17 am
I would love to attend. I absolutely love your podcasts. Pls let me know when you chose a place. Pierre
February 27th, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Mark (taffywit),
Thanks for the help! Tommaso’s looks like it’s pretty close to the Mark Hopkins (where Mark and I are staying), so that will work out well. Can you check with them about Tuesday the 6th, at 8pm?
If that works, let’s all plan on meeting at Tommaso’s North Beach restaurant at 8pm on Tuesday, the 6th. If anyone arrives early, please try to get us a table!
Those interested in attending, please just leave a comment here so we know how many to expect.
Mark and I are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
best regards,
Mike
February 27th, 2007 at 8:05 pm
Hei!
Big fan of your podcast from other side of the planet from small country called Estonia. Sadly arriving in S.F. only on Thursday 8th in the evening and will miss your event.
I would have loved to meet people I think about every time I think about management. : )
Have great night!
Oskar
February 27th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Oskar,
Now THAT would have been awesome … I could have told my associates that we had someone come in all the way from Estonia to meet us. Not exactly true, but would have made a great story.
Sorry we’ll miss you!
Mike
February 28th, 2007 at 4:17 am
I’ve been a lurking member since 10/2005. But this is definitely the occasion to come out for. Count me in, I’ll be there.
February 28th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Have a dinner meeting, yet still hoping to show up.
-Eric
March 1st, 2007 at 12:47 am
I called the restaurant. I’ll show up at around 7pm and put my name on the list. They’ll hold places for a large group to eat at 8pm. I’ll get a head count from this list.
See you there!
March 1st, 2007 at 9:41 am
Thanks, Mark!
March 1st, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Talk about bad timing. Wife is travelling on business and I have baby duty. I really wanted to get feedback on my handshake. Maybe next time. Regardless, will keep listening. Thanks for everything.
March 2nd, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Bummer! I have customer visits on the east coast next week. I would have liked to meet the two of you before the conference in April. Have fun everybody!
March 2nd, 2007 at 8:18 pm
I too would love to attend but have a scheduled class in Southern California all week. I will be there in spirit. Have a great time.
March 2nd, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Lionel,
Sorry we won’t be able to meet once again … enjoy the class!
Mike
March 3rd, 2007 at 2:38 am
Mark (taffywit) - please add 1 more to the count, my boss will be joining me.
March 3rd, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Unfortunately, I will be out east on business next week. Hopefully I will be able to catch you next time you are in the Bay Area, Mike & Mark. Have fun, everyone!
March 4th, 2007 at 4:11 pm
Hope it’s not to late I would love to meet everyone. I have not been a member long but, have listened to most of the podcasts on my drives to and from work and lunch. See you there.
March 4th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Hello all,
I’m coming in from Vancouver for the Game Developers’ Conference. I’ll meet everyone at Tommaso’s on Tuesday. I’ll be the one over-thinking my handshake.
Really looking forward to this.
Mike
March 5th, 2007 at 12:28 am
I’ll be there. Thank you for the invitation.
March 5th, 2007 at 1:07 am
I look forward to joining all of you. Like MikePolarBear I’ll revisit the Handshake and add the Meal Etiquette cast!
Dennis
March 6th, 2007 at 2:22 am
Okay, I count 14.
If Tommaso’s think there’s a chance they won’t be able to handle 14, I’ll find another nearby restaurant and wait at Tommaso’s.
See you there.
-Mark Evans
March 6th, 2007 at 3:31 am
Just saw this on the site.
I’d love to attend if you could handle one more.
March 6th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Darn it. It looks like today might be a really busy day. I work in the South Bay, and might not be able to make it tonight. Sorry to bail on you at the last minute. I’ll try to make it if I can. Otherwise, have fun.
March 7th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
It was great to meet everyone last night, not to mention it was very cool to see Mark and Mike live and in person. That was an awesome treat. Mark & Mike, thanks again!
Matt
Aka “DaveTehre”
March 8th, 2007 at 5:00 am
Hi.
Great talk at GDC. You mentioned the PowerPoints would be available here. Where can I find them?
Thanks
James
March 8th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Hi,
I too really enjoyed your talk at GDC. I really do suck at this
and have always been curious as where to find good managment information. Thanks for providing this resource.
-Chad
March 12th, 2007 at 12:03 am
Hi Guys,
Fred from Blue Fang Games here, the Zoo Tycoon guys. Thansk for the GDC talk, it was great. I was thrilled that Mark called on me a couple of times, hope I was helpful. Sorry I didn’t hang around for the photo, looked like you had your hands full with folks. If there is ever anything I can do for you guys, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
Fred
March 13th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
I also was curious where the PowerPoints from GDC would be posted? Your talk was great, would love to be able to review your presentation!
Thanks!
Sarah
March 22nd, 2007 at 1:55 am
Fred-
I was thrilled to meet you. Drake thinks I’m a rock star now because of Zoo Tycoon. The fellas over at High Voltage have just sent him some games signed, and now I can do no wrong.
It meant a lot to me that you came and stood up for us. Thank you.
Mark