I ended up booking a ticket.
I have almost zero interest in printing business cards or growing a blog or anything like that. I just think it sounds fun to hang out, and decided this is probably likely less of a hassle to attend than the likely average future one will be (with toddler kid(s), who knows where in the world we'll be, etc.).
So I'll see you in Dallas (if not at a CM event before?).
If anyone else is going, please post! :D
Excellent, see you there!
People will want to know your website or how to reach you, however the cards do get competitive and even silly. Last year a credit-card blogger had his info printed on actual EMV card stock, right down to the chip. Another year Stephanie Halligan (an outstanding artist) was hand-crafting her cards and even threatening to draw them on your arm with a Sharpie. Each year I avoid the business-card competition by simply printing my own from Avery stock.
I suspect several freelancers and journalists will seek you out for interviews. You'd also be able to guest on podcasts and videos.
I'll be there. I mean, I bought my ticket, so I'll be there unless I change my mind.
I'm not really interested in promoting my blog either, just hanging out with people. Same reason I went to Camp Mustache in FL last weekend. :)
You've pretty much described what I do at both events. All of FinCon is recorded by a professional video/audio crew, and a month later it's released on YouTube for the attendees (with a password). That means you can attend the sessions you want without overwhelming yourself, or you can just hang out in a hallway or a lounge with a cup of coffee all day.
I'm probably going (and don't have blog/side hustle yet)- It being about eight miles from my house helps.
I want to figure out how to contribute more to this FI movement after I opt out of that full time job next year.
You'll meet plenty of people with ideas about that. You'll also be able to survey the field and see if there's a particular niche you'd want to get involved in.
I've thought about FinCon before, but it seems much more "commercial" than something like camp mustache, and I am fairly allergic to self-promotion - I'm not a "real" blogger. I am putting time toward organizing local meetups this year, and we are going to CM in Seattle again.
I'll see you at CM, and this year my spouse is coming too!
I've been informed that I'm not climbing Mt. Si this year in the same manner I did last year, but at least I've completely healed. Maybe we're only going up the trail for an hour and then heading back down.