Is it wrong to monetize a bitcoin/cryptocurrency seminar/meeting?

[Sebas.tian]

Some seminars and meetings are of great value, because in order to prepare something, you need a lot of time and effort. Moreover, even in order to gather people, to organize everything - you need some money. Therefore, it is normal when invitees pay some amount of money.

Yes, vividly I remember backed in those days, when there wasn't enough knowledge on the internet about the technology. Several time u had to attend meets up to be groom on the technology, during  these days, we all paid some fees to partake in the trainings. Whatsoever, the fee paid to the convener is legitimate, as he or she sold out the knowledge in form of monetization. Training I have done so far where paid types and haven't regret my actions.

[XCANA]

Well, I don't see it wrong if you want to monetize bitcoin as an exchange for your services. I believe it exist for it to be used as an exchange as an alternative. As long as you follow guidelines provided by your country regarding fares, taxes, and other services I think there's nothing wrong with that.

I fully support this opinion. This is your work, you are not a volunteer. You make seminars and trainings so in my opinion providing of monetization is right, but do not be greedy, make the price acceptable

The venue of the seminars are always be paid for before any training can take place. Monetization of the process is for the benefits of the attendees because, the trainer will be motivated to download all to the trainees. Nothing is more motivating than monetizing a process. Sometime ago I had to collect some payment before given out some first hand information.

[Chris Barth]

I think that it's fine to monetize any meeting, Bitcoin included. If you are wealthy, and you're doing it like volunteering, surely you would not collect money. But if you are a person who wants to do something good but also kind of needs money, it's fine. In that case, you have various options:
1. Set a fixed entrance fee.
2. Set a 'pay what you wish' fee.
3. Find a sponsor of the event, so that you get paid but participants don't need to pay.

I am not wealthy 😕. I'm just a youth who is struggling. Hence, it should at least earn me some cents (lol).

3. Find a sponsor of the event, so that you get paid but participants don't need to pay.

This isn't any easy. I wish there was a sponsor (so those attending don't have to pay).

I even intend to hold another meeting but if I can't find a way afford it, I'll have to back off.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Something like this, isn't it worth being paid for?

My short answer to that is yes, it is.  There are plenty of motivational speakers and lecturers who provide stuff that's much less useful than what you probably are, and you know damn well they get paid plenty.  There's no requirement for you to volunteer to spread your knowledge of crypto.  Having said that, if I were you I would keep your fees reasonable just so you have the chance of attracting a larger audience.

I'm just a youth who is struggling. Hence, it should at least earn me some cents (lol).

I agree with that, and if people are willing to pay for what you're offering....what's the problem?

[maxreish]

It wasn't wrong. Why would it be? Conducting seminar needs time, efforts, learnings. So it is up to the lecturer if you conduct it for free or not. Since they are very much interested with your lectures and want to step forward for the new trend bitcoin, you can actually set a date and find a place. You can give them invitations which it included the reasonable target payment. Anyway, it is just a suggestion. The decision is yours.

[Eclipse26]

Why would it be wrong when you gave your time and efforts tutoring others about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency? You shared your knowledge so it's okay to ask for even a small amount of fee. There's nothing free in this world. How about your expenses, transportation, food just to conduct the seminar? You'll be spending money but you don't get anything in return from the knowledge you share to other.
As long as they are learning and it's an informative seminar, it's worthy to pay. Why would you be afraid of asking a seminar fee?

[Polar91]

When conducting an activity like this, it is always a thought in our mind to somehow get something from the hard work that we exert as a compensation though, the essence of voluntarism in conducting this seminar will not be perfect. But if we will not seek profit from the person whom we teach about cryptocurrency, I think it is okay for us to gain, why not film every seminar we made and upload it to youtube or other video streaming platforms where we could have views that will turn into profit, at the same time, we'll not just teach a group, but the whole world about the thoughts that we have in our mind.

[davis196]

After holding the meeting a few days ago, the guys we talked to have been on our nerves. We aren't surprised tho cause we saw it coming. They come with different questions at different tines, phone calls and all, and there's no way we would refuse to continue tutoring them. It's not like I don't have the time but.... Something like this, isn't it worth being paid for? I mean, we informed them for free, and we gained nothing (just went back to our houses) and even after then, they still come with different challenges.
Some of them who were there when we announced the meeting  date, they didn't come but still come back individually to request explanations. So I ask, is it wrong to monetize a bitcoin/cryptocurrency seminar/meeting? Cause we've gotten nothing for as long as we've worked.

Well,never share your phone number with many people.That's my first rule.
Second rule-If you wanna tutor those people without having to talk with them,just write everything you have to share in one ebook and share that ebook for free.You can include a "frequently asked questions"(FAQ) chapter in the ebook.
There's nothing wrong to charge a fee for your seminars,but your audience will be way less than before.

[LogitechMouse]

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There is nothing wrong with monetizing a seminar or meeting. These is what most of the experts are doing. They are offering free seminar and the next meetings will be paid but start for a small amount only.

If you are passionate with what you are doing right now then you must learn too how to make money from it. Creating a youtube channel to share some important information regarding Bitcoin will do since your mission is to share anything related to Bitcoin and crypto in general right?

Motivational speakers right now are being paid to speak in different seminars right now. You can do it too. You can browse the internet if there are some seminars and meetings that are related to crypto and you can be a speaker there. You will be paid there and at the same, you can share what you know too.

P.S. I see your passion in spreading the information. There is nothing wrong in getting some rewards from it . Just continue to do it if it really is your passion.

[Joyawan13]

When conducting an activity like this, it is always a thought in our mind to somehow get something from the hard work that we exert as a compensation though, the essence of voluntarism in conducting this seminar will not be perfect. But if we will not seek profit from the person whom we teach about cryptocurrency, I think it is okay for us to gain, why not film every seminar we made and upload it to youtube or other video streaming platforms where we could have views that will turn into profit, at the same time, we'll not just teach a group, but the whole world about the thoughts that we have in our mind.

that's what must be done, it doesn't hurt for example we want to post or upload videos or articles and what we want to write and explain about the cryptocurrency experience that we already have, and holding seminars and meetings to discuss crypto is not wrong, but this is simpler, though can be explained in detail but it's a waste of time in my opinion, so it's simple yes we can upload the video on YouTube so that people who open it can see and can learn to understand it.

[Bttzed03]

If it consumes a lot of your time, you might as well monetize but you should probably consider the audience first. You can group them if you want then choose which ones are for free or for a fee . For example, if you would be giving talks to students, maybe just give them a free pass. If the audience are employed or professionals in other fields, maybe request for a reasonable fee.

I have a thread in our local board about meetups/trainings/events in country which I update from time to time - Blockchain Meet Ups/Conferences/Trainings in the Philippines (incl. Fintech) As you can see, some of them are free and some are not.

[TIDOVEE]

Sincerely, I can feel your pain. It would not be that easy holding seminars, impacting knowledge requires time and sometimes energy. Moreso this is to help people get a better financial life too. But on 2 sides; considering that those people you are impacting may not be rich, it will be difficult to Bill them. But we are needed to be appreciated once a while for the effort/help delivered.

[Dabs]

Put up a donation address, with QR code, so people can tip you at the next seminar. Remind people that you are not being paid, but if they benefit from your knowledge, they can feel free to tip you whatever amount they are comfortable with, and suggest a minimum of 0.0001 BTC maybe.. That would currently be worth a dollar.

That would be an exercise itself to show them exactly how to do that with their mobile wallet. They would probably prefer that coins are sent their way instead of paying, but eventually they will have to learn how to spend.

Even waiters get more in tips for just making sure that you are happy with your meal.

[gentlemand]

You could give it a try. I'm not sure what the uptake would be. People want something for nothing and seem to have little concept of using up another person's time and energy.

Instead of leaving yourself open to pestering you could create an email that covers most bases, links to resources and tell anyone who gets in touch after to kiss your arse.

[AicecreaME]

There is nothing wrong about it, monetizing an even like that is just normal, because you are giving away your time and your service to people, for them to learn of course, and if they don't like it, having a seminar or meeting that is being monetize by you or by the event organizer, then they can just simply not go, easy as that.

Well, they ask questions both online and offline. And considering the fact it wasn't monetized from the onset, I just can't find it being monetized anymore. Tho I'm doing this for bitcoin too, the stress isn't easy.

And about this, you could always ignore them, you have the right to refuse to their questions, and there is nothing they can do if you don't really want to, they can't force you to answer their questions because that is pure harassment, you could call the police if they will reach that point.

[ntsdm1]

After holding the meeting a few days ago, the guys we talked to have been on our nerves. We aren't surprised tho cause we saw it coming. They come with different questions at different tines, phone calls and all, and there's no way we would refuse to continue tutoring them. It's not like I don't have the time but.... Something like this, isn't it worth being paid for? I mean, we informed them for free, and we gained nothing (just went back to our houses) and even after then, they still come with different challenges.
Some of them who were there when we announced the meeting  date, they didn't come but still come back individually to request explanations. So I ask, is it wrong to monetize a bitcoin/cryptocurrency seminar/meeting? Cause we've gotten nothing for as long as we've worked.

Are you an influential person?Tell us what You do,what you require monetization of your help?Legal consultants charge money for assistance,but they do provide assistance.For what and who will pay You is unknown).I think It's better for you to create your own telegram channel and share useful content there with the possibility of donating.Perhaps this way You can monetize your talent and knowledge.

[blckhawk]

There's nothing wrong with it. It's your right as the founder of the seminar. However, if you plan on monetizing your seminars and consultation, give at least a notice to participants days before the change. This is just for them to prepare and at least prepare with not being abrupt.

Though doing so might discourage participants later on, unless they are that dedicated in your opinion.

[MufasaR]

After holding the meeting a few days ago, the guys we talked to have been on our nerves. We aren't surprised tho cause we saw it coming. They come with different questions at different tines, phone calls and all, and there's no way we would refuse to continue tutoring them. It's not like I don't have the time but.... Something like this, isn't it worth being paid for? I mean, we informed them for free, and we gained nothing (just went back to our houses) and even after then, they still come with different challenges.
Some of them who were there when we announced the meeting  date, they didn't come but still come back individually to request explanations. So I ask, is it wrong to monetize a bitcoin/cryptocurrency seminar/meeting? Cause we've gotten nothing for as long as we've worked.

Despite bitcoin being around for some time, there still large numbers of people out there that haven't heard of this innovation before, and having a crypto seminar/ meeting will always leave answered questions with the people. To avoid people always coming back with more questions to you try video record your meetings and distribute to who ever wants to know more about cryptocurrencies to give yourself some free time, if there is something they will need after watching then help them.

About monetizing your meetings,my questions is does your audience look like they are ready to pay for your knowledge from your previous meetings, if yes try it out.

[davinchi]

After holding the meeting a few days ago, the guys we talked to have been on our nerves. We aren't surprised tho cause we saw it coming. They come with different questions at different tines, phone calls and all, and there's no way we would refuse to continue tutoring them. It's not like I don't have the time but.... Something like this, isn't it worth being paid for? I mean, we informed them for free, and we gained nothing (just went back to our houses) and even after then, they still come with different challenges.
Some of them who were there when we announced the meeting  date, they didn't come but still come back individually to request explanations. So I ask, is it wrong to monetize a bitcoin/cryptocurrency seminar/meeting? Cause we've gotten nothing for as long as we've worked.

Are you an influential person?Tell us what You do,what you require monetization of your help?Legal consultants charge money for assistance,but they do provide assistance.For what and who will pay You is unknown).I think It's better for you to create your own telegram channel and share useful content there with the possibility of donating.Perhaps this way You can monetize your talent and knowledge.

Holding physical meetings and seminars is way more better than just creating a telegram channel. OP is trying to convince people to pay him for the knowledge he spreads as far as I can read and understand OP. I can understand, it might get challenging to spend most of our time in educating people but getting nothing in return.

OP can charge some fees for those seminars which would start a side-by income from all those people who are interested in gaining some knowledge. OP should personally be most knowledgeable in order to start charging people to pay for his/her seminars but yes, this might be effective way to spread the knowledge as well as gain profits simultaneously.

[FaithInCrypto]

It isn't wrong to monetize seminars as long as you are providing good information to the attendees. Most of the people I know who do paid seminar is they treat the seminar as membership or something. They get unlimited access to Q & A's after they have attended the seminar. Time is really important nowadays, it is something that you can't turn back whatever you do so it is better to monetize and gain profit from it.