Money and mindset seminars: how to choose

A good seminar can save you years: you meet people already doing what you want to do, and you leave with a plan. But most follow the same model: free or cheap entry, then the sale of paid coaching. Here are six seminars within reach of Belgium, compared on the same criteria, and the method to benefit from them without committing too quickly.

The six seminars at a glance

Le Club (Mahery Razafindrazaka and Florent Collin)

Le Club presents itself as Belgium's first in-person community of real estate investors. It was founded in 2019 by Mahery Razafindrazaka, a former IT consultant who has invested since 2017 in co-living and flipping, mainly in Charleroi and Liège, and Florent Collin, a psychologist by training who specialises in short-term rentals, mainly in Dinant. Le Club reports a portfolio of over €2 million for the former and about €1 million for the latter; these figures are not independently verified.

• Club Initiation: a free online community to discover the approach.
• Real estate workshop (Immotour): every month at the Brussels offices, with a different theme each time.
• 'Acheter pour louer' (buy to let) seminar, billed as Belgium's largest real estate seminar.
• Club Élite Haut Rendement and Club Élite Achat/Revente: paid programmes, price not published.

'High-yield' strategies pay more because they involve more work and more risk: planning permission, safety standards, tenant turnover, holiday-rental rules. Check that the course covers these constraints as much as the numbers.

The Mind (Dany Palmera)

The Mind runs a free two-day seminar once a month on investing in Belgian real estate, entrepreneurship and mindset. It is led by Dany Palmera, the name used by Dany Nakhle, a Brussels entrepreneur (Aeronautica) who founded The Mind Club in January 2020. According to his own presentations, he reached financial independence at 33 and contributes to publications by BECI, the Brussels chamber of commerce.

As with any trainer, these are details he reports himself: ask for concrete, verifiable examples during the seminar. Dates and venue are on The Mind's website.

Les Clés du Succès (Pierre Sornin and Etienne Van de Kerckhove)

Created in Brussels in 2015 and run by the company Es sense, this three-day French-language seminar is led by Pierre Sornin, a coach based in Phuket, and Etienne Van de Kerckhove, former co-CEO of I.R.I.S., the Belgian document-recognition software publisher that came under Canon's control in 2013. Next edition: Brussels, 13–15 November 2026. Seats range from €489 in pre-sale (Silver category, listed at €1,250) to €2,280 (Gold) and €6,480 (Diamond, with one-to-one coaching and a 'satisfied or refunded' guarantee).

Online reviews are mostly positive, but in 2024 the Belgian broadcaster RTBF investigated the courses sold during the seminar: testimonials mention disappointing courses costing around €3,500, and relatives who accuse the organisation of ruining participants. The founders responded publicly to these criticisms. A Trustpilot review also describes 14-hour days and an 'emotional rollercoaster' that favours sales. All the more reason to apply the 48-hour rule.

Millionaire Mind Intensive (T. Harv Eker)

This three-day seminar builds on T. Harv Eker's book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: spotting the money beliefs you picked up in childhood and adopting the financial habits of people who build wealth. It is organised by Success Resources, which claims millions of attendees. Upcoming dates nearby: Brussels, 20–22 November 2026, Paris, 4–6 December 2026 and Amsterdam, 29–31 January 2027. Check the language of the edition before booking.

The entry ticket is very cheap or even free, while the VIP pass costs €1,295. The model relies on selling further seminars during the event: as early as 2007, the Vancouver Sun reported high-pressure sales tactics at one of these seminars. Some editions offer no refunds.

Destination Réussite (Max Piccinini)

This is the leading French-language seminar of its kind, held every year in Paris by Max Piccinini, a coach and author of the book Réussite Maximum. It is aimed mainly at business owners: three days on his seven-step 'ItsMyTree method' (confidence, limiting beliefs, habits, procrastination, leadership, networking), in person or online, live only. The 2026 edition took place on 25–27 September; check the website for the next one.

Unlike the others, entry is paid: from €297 (online) to €1,997 (Executive package) at the launch price, with a 'satisfied or refunded' guarantee until noon on day two. The page highlights unverifiable figures (over €200 million of turnover generated by his clients) and the promise to 'double' your turnover. Testimonials are mixed: some praise the quality of the show and the networking, others say they went into debt after several months of mentoring. A review site also reports aggressive sales tactics for another of his courses.

Unleash the Power Within (Tony Robbins)

This is the world's best-known motivational seminar: four days on identity, fears and limiting beliefs, values and goals, and day-to-day energy, including the famous firewalk. The next edition takes place in Miami, 5–8 November 2026; an online pass costs $545. Editions are also held in Europe, often in London: check the official website for dates.

The content says little about money itself: it is a seminar about mindset and action. As with Millionaire Mind, critics accuse the organisation of pushing attendees towards far more expensive programmes and coaching.

The model: free entry, sales afterwards

A free or nearly free seminar is expensive to run: venue, staff, advertising. It is paid for by the share of attendees who then buy coaching, often several thousand euros. That is a common and legitimate model, as long as you decide with full information and not in the emotion of the room.

Be wary of 'today only' offers, bonuses that vanish if you wait, invitations to pay on the spot or borrow to fund a course, and promises of income with no money down and no risk. These are the same warning signs as in our article on financial scams.

How to benefit

1. Bring your numbers: income, spending, savings, borrowing capacity. The advice becomes concrete.
2. Prepare three precise questions, for example: 'can a two-bedroom flat in Charleroi at €160,000 be profitable as a house share?'
3. Read beforehand buy to let and buy to sell if the seminar is about real estate.
4. Talk to the other attendees: the network is often worth more than the content (see surround yourself with successful people).
5. Sign nothing on the spot. Wait at least 48 hours and compare with another offer.

Where to find these seminars

• Le ClubWorkshops, seminar and free community
• The MindSeminar dates and registration
• Les Clés du SuccèsNext Brussels edition and seat categories
• Millionaire Mind IntensiveDates and cities in Europe
• Destination RéussiteDates and packages for Max Piccinini's seminar
• Unleash the Power WithinTony Robbins' official website

Links provided for information, with no partnership. Always check the total price and terms before committing.

This article is educational and is not personal investment, tax or legal advice. Figures change: check them with the sources cited or a licensed professional before deciding. Read the full disclaimer.