When you attend a business event, the obvious goal is to learn skills to improve your work. But Mile High Profit Summit offers something more than just surface-level business lessons. It can be a great opportunity to grow by surrounding yourself with a supportive community of like-minded people, gaining fresh ideas, and discovering new strategies. Tim and Derek discuss the importance of participating in industry events. They share that the real magic happens in the meeting behind the meeting – the networking and interactions that occur after the main event. They tell you not to retreat to your room after the official agenda but to be open-minded, connect with others, and reap the benefits of these post-event conversations. In this episode, they discuss: Overcoming the fear of attending events and taking a big leap toward successThe power of participating at industry summits and communitySticking around after events/sessions to continue conversations and networking instead of leaving right awayFalse Expectations Appearing Real (FEAR) and how it relates to feeling uncomfortable but achieving goalsSurrounding yourself with supportive people who want you to grow and succeedCommunicating with family about attending events and investing time and money into personal and business growth Resources: 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/  💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap  == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/  == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts   Spotify