If you are in one of those markets, I would recommend pinching your pennies and trying to save another $10k.

I too hired a coach years ago when my business hit a plateau, and like you, it was worth every penny.

I am the transaction buyers broker but have plenty of capital markets mortgage broker guys and gals.They bust their butt to get the best rates and GET PAID when the loan closes and not a penny before.

A sink was added in the basement for her hair salon (shark bite fittings on copper.

What am I sugar coating? 

Fortunately, my job allowed me to save every penny of my salary leading up to the deal of my first real estate purchase.

After years of re-investing every penny, I am liquid.

Thieves broke in and cut out the copper pipes causing a flood in the basement.  

Then a second coat marble overlay.

The big networking events and summits throughout the year do cost a pretty penny - I am not saying 30k worth but a few large networking events could be a few thousand dollars.