I Lost $700k With This Offer, Here’s What I Learned 

The sponsorship struggle is real. I really want to put some brands on BLAST for telling us they "don't have the budget" to sponsor my event for Black women over 40, but then they throw a boatload of cash to a white creator with an audience of broke Gen Z / A. It's frustrating and means our events sometimes look more budget than the less diverse events. But I'm a 2-time ROI Summit attendee, and you gave it the right name. My Return On Investment was immediate both years.

I give you credit, that even with no sponsors, you’re putting together a beautiful and valuable event for our community!

I love it. People often ask me why a white guy decided to open his mouth and say I empower Black and Latino (as) entrepreneurs. 11 years ago when I moved to the US the only communities that accepted were Black and Latino communities. And the same thing happened in my business. This is why it’s hard for me to find events that I resonate with. Appreciate what you do!

This was great! I love to hear your back stories. These are extremely encouraging, helpful and insightful. I promised myself I wouldn’t attend another conference unless I am hosting or speaking at it. But your break down and intention has really allowed me to reconsider. Will definitely check out the offer.

And love that you supported and respected Puerto Rico!

Festivals ( etc ) seem to take a few years to make money. So I think you are on the right trajectory for a big event.

I am so inspired! And I live in Germany. 🇩🇪

Man this speaks volumes I walked out of a recent event because of this. It really does matter.

Not every space is for everybody and irrespective of anyone setting up spaces for their specific peers, it doesn't prevent us from doing the same. It's 2024, nobody is in our way. European men create things for themselves (rightly so, it's called self-interest), which wouldn't hurt for us to adopt.

Youre amazing 👏🏽

Great Content, thanks for speaking truth 👍🏽

Who is joining us at the next ROI Millionaire Summit? ❤

That's awesome that it's on the mainland. Quick note: Puerto Rico is US.

I think for conferences that prioritize diversity, it's worth considering redefining what a sponsor looks like. For example, what if the conference was sponsored by a bunch of Black-owned businesses? Or women-owned businesses?

Love your encouragement! I can hardly wait to make you my coach. In addition to RU-vid, are there any free communities that you lead and are available to for me to join prior to joining your paid-for services?

Wow I created a conference in 2019 for the same reasons

Genius.

My heart is with you being sexually harassed at all but definitely in a space with people who have the resources to know better

I had to say it, but liquor companies always offer sponsorship.

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That's so awesome that you funded it with your business with no sponsors. In. Sane. Delta & Coca Cola were usually open to supporting black events so that is strange you couldn't get one.