Originally Posted by Barefootsies

Agreed.

Obviously it's a bit different scenario for those outside of the U.S.. However, for those in the states or close by, if you fly coach, it's probably a $1000.00 conference (hotel, flight, food). First class, $1500.00. Assuming you do not gamble and/or get comped. All the same, you do one deal, or make one solid contact and you will make that money back many times over. Sometimes just talking to different people and thinking out loud will give you some ideas that will help you profit a lot more than a couple of grand invested.

If dropping $1-2K will make or break you,... then you shouldn't be in this business.