Here is your roadmap to mastering list building without spending a dime on ticket fees. Before we list the events, let’s address the obvious: Why a meetup? A written review for Mike Dillard’s List Grow often suffers from bias—either affiliate hype or competitor hate.

Survivorship bias is real. Most reviews show success stories. This meetup is for the 40% who bought List Grow and didn't see results. Attendees explain why it failed for them: lack of time, bad niche fit, or technical barriers. This is the most valuable because it tells you where the holes are. You will learn how to patch those holes before you buy. 10. The "Stack & Grow" Integration Workshop (London/New York Virtual) Where to find it: Eventive (Hosted by a marketing automation agency) Cost: Free (They sell services, but the workshop is pure value) Best for: Tech-savvy users who want to connect List Grow to GoHighLevel or ActiveCampaign.

Most reviews are fluffy because of affiliate commissions. This meetup is run by an affiliate who refuses to promote garbage. He will give a that includes the refund rate (reportedly low) and the "stickiness" of the training. Attendees get a copy of his swipe file for List Grow emails. 5. The Email ROI Workshop (Chicago Public Library – Tech Center) Where to find it: Chicago Public Library events page Cost: Free (Library funded) Best for: Local small business owners on a tight budget.

This weekly virtual roundtable often dedicates its first Wednesday of every month to "Tool Reviews." In the past three months, the group has done a deep dive into List Grow. They don't hold back on the technical glitches or the "aha!" moments. You will leave with a pros/cons list written by people who paid for the program with their own money. Where to find it: Eventbrite (Hosted by a former Magnetic Sponsoring student) Cost: Free (coffee not included for locals, but virtual is free) Best for: Beginners who are overwhelmed by the $997 price tag of List Grow.

In the crowded world of digital marketing, few names command as much respect in the niche of list building as Mike Dillard . His flagship program, List Grow , has been dissected, reviewed, and debated by marketers for years. But reading a static "Mike Dillard List Grow review" online only gives you half the picture.

The host runs a $5k/month SaaS tool. He took the List Grow philosophy but changed the tactics. He will present a 45-minute case study titled: "What Mike Dillard Got Right (and Wrong) About B2B Lead Magnets." You will leave with a hybrid strategy that blends List Grow’s psychology with LinkedIn outbound. Where to find it: Facebook Groups ("List Builders Anonymous") Cost: Free (Watch replay on YouTube) Best for: Cheapskates (we mean that fondly).

This meetup is unique because the host specifically uses the as a case study. He spent six months implementing the "self-liquidating offer" strategy from List Grow. He will show you his spreadsheets—what worked, what failed, and how he recouped his investment. If you want a spoiler: The lead magnets are great; the Facebook ad templates are dated. 3. The Solo Entrepreneur Safari (Zoom Meetup) Where to find it: LinkedIn Events (Group: "Solo Marketers United") Cost: 100% Free Best for: Service providers (coaches, consultants, freelancers).

This isn't your typical polite meetup. This is a brutal, unfiltered debate. One side argues that Mike Dillard’s List Grow is the gold standard for permission-based marketing. The other side argues it’s slow and outdated. The you get here will focus on speed —how to hack the system to grow faster than intended. Bring your thick skin. 7. SaaS Founders List-Grow Case Study (Online via Luma) Where to find it: Luma Calendar (Creator: "B2B Growth Hacks") Cost: Free Best for: B2B founders who think Dillard only works for B2C.