I sincerely think the way to go is doing workshops. I really do, not to say its easy to do, but if you are looking for impact, that has to be the way.

Recently I spoke with Matt about this idea I have. I don't know if I will get rejected, but its worth a try. I'm going to talk to the Prefect (it's like a mini mayor) and offer her my services for free. That is how I'm going to word it. I want to teach people how they can reclaim their online sovereignty and save money along the way.

If she agrees, then I'm going to spend 300 to 400 bucks making the thing happen. Getting some catering, requesting the space in the town hall, buying some NFC cards to hand out with 5 bucks each, that sort of thing.

And then... We gotta put up a good show, so to speak. I would have to ask my wife and at least @jersont to help me, and offer to compensate people who help for their time as well. But, the retention, now that we have 11 businesses locally accepting HBD, should be easier. (in theory)

So, although I think online recruiting is great and all, I think little clusters of Hive, economic hubs, are the way to really make this grow.

But it starts with one politician opening the door... that is the hard part. lol