Typically, I'm not fond of HOAs. I'm in one, there's no getting around that, and a vast majority of the people here want to be in an HOA - that's their right, so I'm going to try to help myself (while I'm here) and the other citizens avoid any future raises in assessment since inflation is running rampant. We recently had our monthly HOA fees raise from $85/month to $110/month.
The Board members may be willing to let me do a Zoom meeting to explain why I think we should put 5% of our treasury into Bitcoin and if that is approved: why we should also let residents pay in Bitcoin, possibly with a discount (I'll be shilling Strike to help with this). In my initial email, I gave them some reasons as to why, just enough to sew curiosity.
Often, in one-on-one situations with someone who is Bitcoin-curious, I have a pretty high orange-pill rate. This Board is mostly boomers, so my strategy may need to be slightly different.
Have you orange-pilled someone, especially a company? What were the best strategies or resources that you used in doing so?
What do they currently do with the treasury?
Normally it sits in a money market, and that or cash equivalent is probably required by the bylaws
I'll have to double-check, but yeah it might be in a MM.
For boomers, I'd find a good Saylor video and share that. They'll be more successful at projecting themselves onto Saylor, a fellow boomer, than someone younger. Saylor also credibly sells the financial upside of bitcoin better than anyone.
Bitcoin has enough history that rational, thinking people should get it, but I fear most normal people still mistake our advocacy as an attempt to sell them on a ponzi we benefit from. IME it takes at least one full cycle of someone watching you bitcoin and weathering a bear market to appreciate that you aren't trying to scam them and see that your conviction is real.
Saylor's presentations at BTC Prague 2023 and 2034 are pretty good, simple, nothing complicated, good vibes. the boomers can watch these on their own:
2023: https://youtu.be/8Mhu6dxj7qk
2024: https://youtu.be/1PkMFIa7rmQ
Saylor is definitely going to be part of my education resources for them.
I totally agree with that, Saylor is an excellent reference and representative of Bitcoin.
Oh I don't think he's an excellent reference or representative. I said he's a great salesman of the financial aspect of bitcoin.
You should bring @thecommoner into the conversation as he has a similar situation. Especially on having tenants paying in btc
Totally get where you’re coming from HOAs can be a headache, but since you’re already in it, might as well try to do some good while you’re there.
I think your approach makes sense: plant the seed, create curiosity, and then follow up with a calm, clear case. With boomers especially (and especially in formal settings like an HOA), it helps to anchor Bitcoin in practicality, not ideology. Focus on:
Inflation protection – Show how Bitcoin has outperformed traditional currencies over time, especially as HOA reserves sit idle and lose purchasing power.
Diversification – Frame it like any traditional investment putting 5% in BTC isn’t betting the farm, it’s just smart hedging.
Transparency & custody Preempt their fear of “magic internet money” by explaining cold storage and how the HOA can hold the keys safely (multi-sig, even).
Payment flexibility Letting residents optionally pay in BTC (with a discount) shows forward-thinking and could reduce payment friction.
In terms of orange-pilling people or groups, what’s worked best for me:
Real-life analogies Explain BTC like digital property or like “internet gold.”
Short, clean videos Something like “Bitcoin Is Venice” or Swan’s content for boomers helps.
Show, don’t tell If you’ve used BTC to avoid fees or inflation personally, share that story. People trust stories more than charts.
And honestly, don’t go in trying to convince everyone — just be the guy planting ideas and letting them grow. Sounds like you’ve got the patience and the clarity to make it happen.
Would love to hear how that Zoom pitch goes if they let you do it.
First I would meet with the Treasurer and come up with a plan. Do you have a separate amount of dues set aside for capital expenditures (long term stuff like remodeling and paving) vs normal operating expenses? The capex is where you want to save in bitcoin, maybe 50%. 90% of the annual budget is going out as fast as it comes in, so slave money is fine for that.
You ideally need to orange pill the treasurer and the board of directors, then take it to the community.
Caveat: I'm on the board and am good friends with the treasurer. After sending a proposal to the other members, she is the one that suggested I do an unofficial zoom meeting with the rest of the board.
Nice…I want to do exactly what you are doing. In person with a whiteboard might be better!
That's typically part of my strategy so I'll probably pre-draw & pre-write what I normally do
I would start with trying to get 1% or even less approved.
We have a decent savings, but yes, if they won't go for 5%, I'll suggest less.
Wrong mindset, stack with the intent of buying 51% of the houses in the association then demolish them and return them to cattle pasture.
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What is a HOA?
Homeowner's Association
I think it's great that they invest some of their treasure in Bitcoin, but why 5%? I think that's very little, knowing the revaluation capacity that Bitcoin has.