Tag Archives: SQL Saturday

SQL Saturday Advice – Work with Sponsors

The hardest thing, I think, for most new organizers of a SQL Saturday is the fundraising. A few years ago I heard Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, give his 5 rules for being a good salesman. Number one … Continue reading

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SQL Saturday Advice – Build a Foundation

I think this is a good idea, and I’ll give you some reasons, but every SQL Saturday ought to consider having a few sessions an hour before the main event starts.When the Rocky Mountain TechTrifecta v2 came to Denver this … Continue reading

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Why Work on a SQL Saturday?

I was having a long call with Andy Warren (blog | Twitter), fellow founder of SQLServerCentral and SQL Saturday. We were talking about a few things that could be done differently with SQL Saturday and getting a little passionate about … Continue reading

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SQL Saturdays are Catching On

Andy Warren (blog| Twitter) sent me a link recently to a piece written by Kalen Delaney on the recent SQL Saturday in Redmond. She gives us the reasons why she wasn’t sure they would be successful, but is pleasantly surprised … Continue reading

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