Here is my response posted "over there."
I was criticized for the 10,000th time for being honest. In a business full of behind-closed-door criticism, at least you get it out in the open with me. After my last honest video, ATT sent me a $100 commission for creating hours of extra phone usage time. 
This was a response to a post where someone thought it was wrong of me to grade the presenters at the MIT Summit last year. Just for the record, I spoke at the first TGM Summit, and I gave myself a C+
Thanks for all the honest comments.
I should have done a much more complete review of the first MIT Summit if I was going to give grades.
I have attened every USPGA National Summit, the MIT Summit, and both TGM Summits. I have attended probably 50 more "Teaching Seminars" and given about a dozen presentations myself. I am a PGA Member and a TGM GSED. I have taught PGA Tour winners, and winners on every level except the LPGA Tour. Even my critics like my videos.
If I can't give grades to teachers, who is qualified?
Professional Courtesy? What a joke. All the folks YOU think are probably "beyond reproach" do triple the bad mouthing I do, but do it for the WRONG REASONS. Like hurting someone who is good, BECAUSE they are good. It happens everyday in every business. At least with me, you get an honest answer.
When I go to a seminar, I would like it if everyone is an A+ prensenter giving an A+ presentation.
Most of the time, it is very, very far from that. The USPGA Summit is shrinking in attendence every time it is held. Why? The #1 reason given to me is "I don't learn anything." #2 is "It is the same old teachers." At least I pay my money and listen with an open mind.
I am attending the second MIT Summit this week. I could post a completely positive review, with no grades, with nothing but bouquets on this site as an exclusive if that would make anyone happy.
But, what I WILL do, is what I always do on my site—give credit where credit is due, and give honest evaluations of everyone.
Thanks again,
Brian Manzella
