I respectfully disagree because those that make the sacrifice of time, money and
effort to travel across the country are the types I want to be speaking to.
I have been to B&Ps before. I hosted an event for forum members as well. It isn't grab a$$... Most people leave not only energized to deploy some new tools, but also with great friendships. It is worthwhile well beyond the presentations.
Entrepreneurs are not rewarded without sacrifice. The same should be true for an event like this one... Especially since the sacrifice is minimal relative to the known benefits of attending.
Let me talk about my consumer products company... I didn't have one before the first B&P I attended. Within 3 months I had a second profitable company because I met
@Vigilante. There is NO OTHER REASON I would have started that company.
It wasn't some amazing success story, but it did provide me with a half a million dollars worth of actual income over the years and it also introduced me to my great friend that would ultimately buy the company. So yes. My ROI on the probably $1500 I spent on the whole trip was a half a million dollars and counting.
In psychology terms... Wait 5 minutes and you can have more cookies.
One thing leads to another. Be there or have regrets.