I originally heard of Troy several years back and after reading his bio at his old employer’s website I knew I wanted to work with him. My life has been a whirlwind the last couple of years, but throughout I have pushed myself to get top level instruction and training in many different fields.

I decided several years ago to sign-up but because of my financial situation I had been unable to lock down a PI with Troy. I’m glad it worked out the way it did. Things have changed drastically in the last year and finally come to a place where I can afford it. Honestly I originally only planned on spending about one thousand dollars.

Yet after reading his blog and the reviews from some of his customers I was determined to not let money be an issue. Especially given the fact I would have Troy exclusively dedicated to my progress and not have to share the time with other students was exciting and worth the dough.

I gave him a call and we spoke shortly and he said something that stuck with me right away… he said that in TDD it is family. “We do not just take your money and send you back and wish you luck”

I was sold.

Not to mention that actually speaking to him meant a lot. He was not some big headed guru who could not speak to a potential client.

He worked with me and set up a payment plan and scheduled the actual PI for 3 months later. Once again Troy is not cheap, but most things in life that are of any worth, are not cheap. I put a lot more value on the potential gains than I do on the money.

The 3 month delay allowed me to listen to all the COC podcasts and begin to implement a lot of the strategies that he suggests in them. I also began to work on my wardrobe and spend some money to get some decent clothes.

Every once in a while I would skype Troy and ask him for recommendations on various things. He was generous with his time and always offered his opinions freely.

By the time the date came I was ready and anxious. Although I had an idea of what I would expect, I was still blown away!

So on with the review:

If you are considering taking a bootcamp with a PUA guru, DON’T. If you are already a TDD believer but have not been quite convinced, well allow me to convince you…

Troy is the real deal. The man knows how to teach and is incredibly observant. I knew going in that I had a few things to work on improving. Well less than an hour into Friday's dinner he pointed out that my energy level was extremely low. He said that he foresaw that being a major issue throughout the weekend. And fuck, he was right. I never saw that one coming.

He also pointed out several other things that had to be added to the list of things to work on. I made sure to leave my ego in Dallas. Thank god!
During our meal he went on to give me some very interesting thoughts and suggestions that I tucked away for later.
I was eager to go out that night, but was not anticipating running into a big wall.

We went to a couple of nice little bars. I tried to put into practice all that Troy had told me throughout the day and all that I had picked up from the Champions of Choice podcasts.

Needless to say I fell flat on my face. I did have a couple of shining moments to hang my hat on. Troy was trying to stay back and just watch me in action. He pointed out several times his original observation about my energy level. I was flat. Fuck!

Who the hell would want to be in a conversation with dead energy? Not many people.

We ended up cutting the night a little short. I was sleepy, but once I got to the hotel room was wired and went on to stay up for a few hours and write about all my lessons for the day.

The next day he came to the hotel and did some training and role-playing. It helped a lot. We did several exercises again and again and again. (I am still practicing my swagger walk for blocks on end)

After he left I decided to take a nap. That didn’t work out well. Sleep!?!?! WTF. No time to sleep when I had my head spinning. I took a shower and got dressed and wanted to get something to eat. I decided that I would put some of Troy’s teachings in the daytime.

Without going into a long “field report”, let me just say that I was able to close on a very cold attractive hostess at the restaurant. I just put what Troy teaches in Conversation Mastery into motion. In the span of about 10 minutes I was able to open her, foreshadow to that night, and close her. It was poetry in motion. Nice!

We met up later with his wing man. As soon as we got to his place to pick him up I picked up on his vibe. The man was undeniably energetic and infectious.

We went to one of the hot spots in San Antonio. As soon as we walked in, it was obvious that the place was perfect. Within minutes Troy and his wing man were off and running. To see these two in action was simply amazing. They illustrated the beauty of TDD and how effective it can be.

Within about 90 minutes they had several of the hottest women in the bar all over them and anxious to get to know them. Hot! I suppose one of the things that amazed me the most about Troy’s method is that it is all really simple. Not complicated. Not linear.

Given all the happened during the weekend I can’t quite remember when Troy took me to the gym for the best workout in my life. We went to Gold’s Gym and he gave me some basic exercises to help me with my posture (which is another area of improvement)

While there he had me approach a hot little latina that he noticed had peaked my interest earlier. He wanted me to put together some of the things we had just discussed.

I opened her with relative ease. I asked a very mundane question to open her, but immediately realized that it was completely insignificant! Thank goodness, because it would have been pretty lame to continue with that line of conversation. Once again, simplicity. And despite the simplicity, very effective. She was completely hooked. I did not close her, but it was inevitable had she not left before I came back for round 2.

We wrapped it up on Sunday and he gave me a rundown of how he saw me progressing. He gave me some strategies to implement moving forward. Pure golden nuggets.

Are you looking to make improvements in your game? Are you tired of not implementing all that you have learned from Troy’s COC podcasts?
Who else to push you than Troy? The man is the real deal. TDD is the real deal. His wing man is the real deal.

Troy will not hesitate to give you the cold hard truth to your face.

It’s what I needed to hear from someone I knew I could trust. Yet while breaking you down he gives you the tools to build yourself back up. No more excuses!

Since the end of the PI, I have had several conversations with him and he has given me additional resources to help me with some of my other goals.
Brotherhood and family!