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Ever spent thousands on a conference, mastermind, or retreat… only to come home wondering why you bothered? So many of us pour time, energy, and cash into “growth opportunities” only to leave with a stack of business cards and not much else…

The truth is, no matter how much you pay, who’s on stage, or how stunning the venue is, none of it guarantees real transformation. Two people can attend the exact same event—one walks away with life-changing clarity, the other with nothing but a lighter wallet. The difference? How you show up.

After attending six events together in just one year (some amazing, some downright awful), my business coach Amanda Sabicer and I have learned how to squeeze every drop of value from any learning opportunity, whether it’s a $50 webinar or a $5,000 mastermind. In this episode, we’re sharing the mindset shifts, little “aha” moments, and post-event habits that have helped us turn even the worst conferences into fuel for big changes.

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Audio Stamps

03:45 - Dr. Rentea and Amanda share how they've become "conference ninjas" after attending six events together in the past year.

08:30 - The reality check: expensive conferences can be disappointing, but it's your responsibility to extract value from any experience.

15:20 - How frustration at a male-dominated conference led to unexpected clarity about values and community.

22:10 - The lunch table moment that changed everything after connecting with fellow female physicians and finding their tribe.

28:45 - The benefit of turning off your phone and committing to being present, even when content isn't amazing.

35:15 - The importance of blocking a full day after conferences to process, digest, and turn insights into actionable goals.

42:30 - How vulnerability and sharing in group settings leads to the biggest transformations.

48:20 - Amanda's key question: What do you need to invest in this year to become the next version of yourself?

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.

If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com

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