First Prosperity Prime™ Event

On August 21-23, 2008 at the FCP Alpine Mansion the FreeCapitalist Project, in conjunction with American Founders University, held the first ever Prosperity Prime™ event.  The three day event was a first in many ways.

First, the tuition for the event was not set in advance.  Instead, interested participants bid during the previous week, any amount starting at $1, to attend.  The top 12 bidders were invited with a guest to attend the training.

“I didn’t really know how it would turn out.  I was optimistic, and I thought it would create some excitement to open the doors up this way.  I was surprised at both the high and low bid amounts.  The event was fantastic, we’ll definitely do it again.” – C. Rick Koerber, FCC Chairman

The high bid turned out to in the “tens of thousands” of dollars range, while the #12 bid was less than $1,000.  This enabled a unique group of participants to attend.

Another first was the curriculum.  Beginning Thursday night and continuing all day Friday (8am to 10pm) and all day Saturday (8am to 8pm – it went a few hours beyond the allotted schedule) the material covered was the entire Prosperity Prime™ model from the 13 Principles all the way up.

In addition to the new format, the new bidding, and the new group of “12 most interested” individuals a few other firsts were happening at the event as well.  The event included a social event on Friday night where participants played the very fun, but also challenging US IQ game developed by the late Dr. W. Cleon Skousen.  Jewel Skousen with the assistance of several other FCC members hosted the social event, and it was a very fun evening.

Feedback on the event has been exceptional.  One new student commented—

These last few days have challenged [my] belief and have allowed me the opportunity to hope for a happier and more prosperous life.

One student who has been attending my events for the last five years remarked—

I’ve been completely overwhelmed tonight by the weekend. I can’t imagine how you feel. Wow! This is incredible stuff. I am completely exhausted but totally exhilarated about the future. Wow!

Another participant who attended the entire event remarked—

For both my wife and I the event was fantastic.  I can’t explain how I felt before coming, but I had my reservations.  I had been dealing with criticism of my own, and was curious what you might be teaching that was worth three days.  I bid, not thinking that I would be in the top 12.  When my wife and I received the invitation that meant we were in the top 12 and that we would be attending I was excited by still reserved.  I have two college degrees and have considered myself a good student since high school.  But, I was not prepared for the substance and depth of all you taught.  It is obvious to me that there is much more to the Prosperity Prime model, but I took pages and pages of notes.  I also liked the interaction with the group.  The round-table atmosphere made it a more intimate experience, and I enjoyed the time you took for questions and the acknowledgments others received for their comments.  I would have paid double for the event if I would have had any idea before hand what we would experience.  The association with the people there was worth all we paid.  Thanks and we are on board, we are 100% with you and the FreeCapitalists.

The Project is currently in the processing of scheduling the next Prosperity Prime™ event.  The schedule will be announced on freecapitalist.com and on Facebook.