Side Hustle Stories & Open Networking Night

📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Gillies Café, 143 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland
💵 Contribution: $5–$10 (optional donation)
If you can’t afford it — please still come!
Your presence and participation matter more than the money.

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### 🎯 About the Event

Join us for a relaxed evening of music, networking, and real stories about side hustles, startups, and creative independence.
This meetup is for freelancers, contractors, small-business owners, and anyone curious about starting something of their own.
Expect a welcoming vibe, good conversations, and a little inspiration to keep your ideas moving.

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### 🗓 Evening Schedule

6:30 PM – Arrival & Networking
Grab a coffee, enjoy the background music, and connect with other freelancers and side-hustlers.
6:45 PM – Sam’s Story: Wins & Lessons
A short, honest talk from Sam about building multiple side hustles — the ones that worked and the ones that didn’t.
7:00 PM – Open Discussion: Funding & Growth
Interactive group chat. A venture-capital guest may join us to share insights about funding and opportunities for small businesses.
7:55 PM – Collaboration & Networking
Share what you’re working on, swap ideas, and connect with potential partners.
8:25 PM – Closing Notes & Future Plans
Wrap-up and announcements for upcoming events.

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### 💡 What to Expect

• ☕ Relaxed café setting with light background music
• 💬 Open discussion on funding, growth, and real-world experiences
• 👥 Networking and collaboration opportunities
• 💡 Stories of success and failure from real people

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### 💳 Contribution Options

• Donate $5–$10 through Bank Transfer:
  Or contribute in cash at the door (optional).

Funds help cover Meetup subscription and small organizing costs.

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### 👥 Who Should Join

• Freelancers, contractors, and small-business owners
• Anyone exploring a side hustle or funding idea
• People who love real conversations and community

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### 🌱 Why Come

Because every idea starts with a conversation.
Come for the coffee and music — stay for the people and inspiration.