In this episode: community, structuring FI events, unstructured time, the energy in the room, and vulnerability.

We all know that the online FI community can help you along the journey in a variety of ways, but the abundance and ease of access to that community can lead to us forgetting the impact live FI events can have on your life. Our Guests Stephen, Amy, and Diania from CampFI, FI Freedom Retreats, and The EconoMe Conference respectively can attest to the power of in-person communities as they are the ones who work so hard to put them together! Together with Brad, the foursome talk about the different benefits that can come as a result of joining these conferences, and how “the energy in the room” can help you find value and take in information in ways you never thought possible!

Amy, Diania, and Stephen:

• Stephen (CampFI): campfi.org
• Diania (EconoMe Conference): economeconference.com (10% off using code "choosefi")
• Amy (FI Freedom Retreat): fifreedomretreats.com

Timestamps:

• 1:04 – Knowing Versus Doing/The Benefit of Events
• 8:32 – What Can Be Achieved Through Community
• 14:02 – Being Vulnerable/The Effect of Multiple Days
• 22:33 – The Evolution of FI Events
• 31:23   – Structuring FI Events/The Energy in the Room
• 43:00 – Attendees Finding Value
• 51:10 – Conclusion

Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:

• Stacking Benjamins
• Find Your Local ChooseFI Group
• Join ChooseFI’s Facebook Group
• Subscribe to The FI Weekly!

More Helpful Links and FI Resources:

• Top 10 Recommended Travel Rewards Credit Cards
• Empower: Free Dashboard to Track Your Finances
• CIT Bank Platinum Savings Account
• M1 Finance: Commission-Free Investing, 1-click rebalancing
• CashFreely: Maximize Your Cash Back Rewards
• Travel Freely: Track all your rewards cards and points
• Emergency Binder: For Your Family’s Essential Info (code ‘CHOOSEFI’ for 20% off)
• Student Loan Planner: Custom Consult (with $100 Discount)