Instead of writing these opportunities off as prohibitively expensive, get creative and resourceful.
You may also receive additional perks, like free parking and attendees-only post-conference activities.
You will either find instructions on how to email a request or complete an system.
I helped assemble swag bags, prepared name badges and performed other duties as needed for six hours.
Apply as Media
Bloggers, podcasters andvideo bloggersare increasingly being recognized for their media influence and welcomed by conferences.
7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People
Do you avoid people too?
Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff.
reach out to the conferences media department to request a media pass.
Even if youre not a food blogger, food has to be primary topic on your site.
Sometimes, however, its as simple as asking the question.
It has a price tag to match: a whopping $1297.
At 50% off, thats still $649.
Needless to say, I was shocked when I received this message:
Did you know?
I used the money I saved for lodging, transportation and other fun stuff.
Ask for Help
It sounds obvious, yet this way to get into conferences is often overlooked.
I applied to volunteer, and was denied.
What other volunteer opportunities are available?
She responded immediately:
Hi Marcie,
Thanks so much for your interest in attending BlogHer 13.
Otherwise, we are happy to offer you a 20% discount off the Blogger Full Conference Pass.
The volunteer manager responded just as quickly.
Heres her email:
I was in!
Your Turn: Have you ever gotten into a conference for free?
How did you get in?
Find more about her and her written successes at Marcie Writes.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
