Why our seminars are for free

Ever since I pursued offering seminars for free or by invitation,  I am often asked what’s my reasons for such a model. Friends say people shy away from free seminars, because they think it is of no value, or it is only a ploy to sell them something at the end.

Allow me to post below the common Q’s I get from participants and friends alike and my answers. This will serve as my disclosure and FAQ, LOLZ.

Why free?

First and foremost, free is cool! Freely give, and you’ll freely receive.  This model is one of the patterns presented in the Bible.

Consider our web safety seminars for example. I just thought of this project with no budget at all. What I have is  an idea that I presented  to my online buddies. Half of those who offered help I do not know personally, common friends just connected us.

I offered my product [idea] for free and so what did you get in return?

For the July 10 event:

• Free venue [Microsoft]: 2 collapsible room that can accommodate 100 pax each. 2 multi-media projectors per room
• Free bus service [GW Cars]: to transport participants from north area to venue and vice versa
• Freebies from donors: T-shirt, Drinks and GC’s
• Free talents: emcees from training event organizers, voice talent, photographers, etc
• Free  advertisement at a leading broadsheet

For the August 14 event

• Free venue [Victory Center]: 75 pax, capacity, LED TV, Multimedia, holding room, and great dinner from the hosts
• Freebies from donors: Drinks, Edutoys, and GC’s
• Free talents: emcee, a TV host, voice talent, photographers, etc.
• Free media exposure: 2 FM radio guesting, article exposure at a major news network

And what do sponsors/donors get in return? 1 requested not to mention a direct competitor in my teaching, majority wanted brand exposure but 1 donor did not request anything in return [but of course, I gave them the exposure they deserve]. That group primarily believed on the cause and  commercial value is just second

So what do volunteers get in return? A thank you from me and whatever blessings that come in, we spread the wealth commensurate to each one’s contribution.