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Come check out Santa Cruz' best way to build your small business! Our weekly meetings are held on zoom so just RSVP and message us with your business type and location and we will send you the link! The purpose of our "Leads Club" is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success. We are a close-knit group of professionals dedicated to promoting each other in our community. Along the way, we help each other build clientele, experience, credibility, integrity, business fluency and acumen. Since we are business category-exclusive and intentional with time, you won't experience competition or wasted time. We meet every Tuesday on zoom from Noon to 1:15pm. We plan 1 monthly in-person mixer after work hours to strengthen connections. Please join us free for 2 meetings to see how our networking system works. Be prepared to promote your business, service or product with a 30-second promotional during our meeting. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about the best referrals to send your way. Consider applying to become a Leads Club member so we can grow our businesses together! Find more information about Leads Club at www.leadsclub.com.

I am a business broker. I help my clients buy or sell a business at the best price possible and as quickly as possible. During our one-on-one private meeting, I will give you clear and concise answers to common questions like: Why do 75% of small businesses never sell? What happens to that 90% of an owner's total net worth that is tied up in the business? What does the buyer want as part of a transaction? What is my business worth? How long will it take to sell my business? What can I do to improve the value of my business and make it easier to sell? What are the benefits of using a business broker? What are the main steps in the actual buy/sell process? If you want the answers to these and other questions, sign up for my video conference! Business Broker's Biographical Profile -- Sal Acosta has over thirty years of business and financial experience, both as a small business entrepreneur and as a corporate executive for well-known global corporations. Sal knows first-hand the challenges of running a small enterprise because he has owned both an independent small business and a local service outlet for a national franchise. As an entrepreneur he has successfully started, bought, grown, and sold small businesses. As a corporate executive, he has been involved with multi-million-dollar sub-contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Sal has an Electrical Engineering degree from MIT and an MBA from Tulane University. In addition, he has traveled extensively for both business and pleasure and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Join us this Tuesday at our weekly Hollywood Networking Events. Our Hollywood FL business referral group meets every Tuesday at 8:00 am on Zoom. We only allow one person per business type. For example, I represent the [web design](https://advertising-excellence.com/web-design/) category and that means no other web designers can attend our meetings. Please [contact us](https://professionalbusinessreferrals.com/contact-us/) and let us know what type of business you are involved with. As long as there is no conflict with another member, we'll send you the Zoom link.

A big mistake I made in my 20's when I first started my business was not learning and connecting with people who had more experience and wisdom than I did. Here's what I mean by that... Not finding the top referral partners and business mentors easily cost me 7 figures in revenue over the years. Likely quite a bit more. The reason I lost out on so much is I naively thought I knew my business best and could do it all on my own. Needless to say going solo was a huge mistake. And one that I want to keep you from making. So I want to invite you to the business CEO referral and mentorship group I wish I had when I was building and growing my business. Hopefully you will be able to take the people to task in this group, wring out every drop of knowledge, apply it to your business and watch as your results inflate your bank account like a giant hot air balloon. Which will then enable you to become the mentor and help out those entrepreneurs coming up. Thus the founder cycle continues, and we are all 10x better for it. Here's what you will get: Access to the top entrepreneurs in the South Bay. Here's how it works: This select group meets each week to reconnect with the sole purpose of supporting each others businesses - specifically to give warm referrals. We give leads that are from highly trusted sources. Here's what I want you to do next: Apply for the group on the link below. We will review your application and discuss it with the group to see if it is a good fit. The goal is to find entrepreneurs who are hungry to grow. You don't have to have a huge business, only the fierce burning desire to connect with South Bay businesses. We help you do this by offering tools to scale your business, implement new growth strategies, connect with subject matter experts and get your high level questions answered. Each week we meet to go over what we learned the previous week. You will meet the same people each week, get to know them and understand their business. This is an intimate setting for CEO's and business owners to get referrals, learn new information and get moral support. The CEO's journey can be lonely, this is a place to regroup and recharge. We are all supporting each other go grow our businesses, and the synergy created is greater than you could do alone. Crucial Business Growth Habits That You Will Learn: 1. Identify the 3 most important tasks that must get done. This is a Keystone Habit. You should plan on doing this daily and get it listed in the morning. 2. Review your goals. Another Keystone Habit that really does need to be reviewed daily. What action steps are required to keep you on point to reach the goals? Make sure it’s something obtainable and makes sense to work on now. 3. Do the hardest task first. Use Support Habits on a daily basis to get this done. If one of your goals is to keep your office clean and you have papers everywhere and you can’t find important documents, a support habit to this would be to schedule a time to re-organize your office. A support habit would be a big note to self: reminding yourself to get a box or bucket to stack your papers in before you go through them. 4. Chunk down a Project (Goal) into small manageable steps. Using more Support Habits on a daily basis at the time that works for you, provide yourself the steps from start to finish and only handle a small part of it. 5. Remove distractions before starting the work. Using Support Habits like shutting down all devices that will distract you are very helpful. Use a timer and stay focused while the timer is on. 6. Reach out to 1 person each day who you can help or who can help you. Nurture real relationships with time to grow your genuine referral base.

For the WebEx Link or the meeting location, email Jerry below Jerry@MortgageResultsInc.com We will be meeting in a hybrid form. This includes meeting in person with a laptop to allow individuals who prefer not to meet in person to still Network with us. I will message attendees who RSVP the link to online as well as the address to meet in person. Please RSVP to the meeting and the link will be sent out to those who RSVP Bring 50 business cards and prepare to be amazed! We are a fun and productive group working to build larger contact spheres and give referrals. If you can use more business, you should stop by!

Once RSVP'd, I will send you our Zoom Meeting ID. BNI Power Alliance in Huntington Beach is looking for Business owners large or small who are interested in growing their business through referrals from other local businesses. This group has referred over $1 Million in Thank You for Closed Business in one year!! We meet for breakfast every Tuesday morning at 7am at Buon Gusto Italian Restaurant. Once you are accepted into the Chapter, your category is immediately locked out from any competition to join. Click the following link if you are interested in visiting: https://bit.ly/2HlRfOi Here are some of the categories we are looking for: Payroll Chiropractor Website/eCommerce Hair Dresser Plumber Contractor Property Manager Acupuncturist Massage Therapist Family Law Attorney Handyman Housekeeper Notary Electrician Painter Carpet Cleaner Senior In-Home Care Commercial Real Estate Agent Nutritionist Yoga Instructor We currently have 20 members with the following categories: Personal Injury Attorney Residential Real Estate Agent Residential Mortgage Broker Bookkeeping Services CPA Fitness Podcaster Non-Profit - HB Reads Financial Advisor Estate Planning Attorney Life Insurance Agent Dentist Health Insurance Agent Skin Care Property and Casualty Insurance Printer Physical Therapist Supplemental Insurance Solar Specialist

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Did your start-up face any of these recently? * Referrals drying up and new business stalling * Face to face sales dropped and no idea how to replace them * Leads not converting into new business * Existing customers cancelling or not renewing * Engagement levels dropping on social media * Open rates falling in email communications * Wasting valuable time dealing with tyre-kickers or low value prospects * Enquiries slowing down or disappearing altogether * Overall drop in your return on marketing spend If so, then this FREE session is for you. One of Australia’s most experienced digital marketing professionals is now giving a limited number of company owners and leaders some personal time to find out what they need to do to maintain growth in a challenging environment. To qualify for this 45 min personal 1-to-1 marketing optimisation Zoom session with award-winning digital copywriter and strategist, Trent Belasco, apply here: https://wearepillarandpost.com/personalised-business-growth-session/ In your session we’ll cover HOW TO: - Rise above market confusion and enjoy crystal-clear clarity. - Define the key points of leverage that will help you achieve your business objectives fast. - Reveal the underlying obstacles stopping you from attracting more leads & customers. - Identify how to optimise conversions and sales along each step of your sales-funnel. You’ll leave this unique session with a clear, step-by-step plan for exactly what to do next: Apply here... https://wearepillarandpost.com/personalised-business-growth-session/ ( First come first served... limited sessions per week in Nov/Dec) PLEASE NOTE: The time listed in meetup is NOT the time for your session... if you qualify, Trent’s team will be in touch to invite you to a session with Trent at a time and date that works for everyone. Who is Trent Belasco? After 16+ years of award-winning digital copy & strategy (AUS/UK), Trent helps ambitious business owners and leaders to grow & scale their business, using simple, proven methods. He works with a handful of 'growth-on-demand' strategies that have delighted a long list of clients over the years, like: Barclays, RBS, AMEX Platinum, HSBC, Santander, Lloyds TSB, Credit Suisse, Hall Chadwick, Google, Cisco, VMWare, ETF Securities, Saga Insurance, Sony, Nokia, Blackberry, HTC, Samsung, McDonald's, Coca-Cola Amatil, Sky TV, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, The World Gold Council and dozens more - including many smaller brands you won't have heard of, unless you fit perfectly into their target audience. Trent spent a decade in the top digital agencies in London, working mainly in the banking and finance sector. He has broad experience across a range of other sectors as well. The evolution in digital marketing has placed rapid business growth within reach of almost every entrepreneur. Trent helps owners and leaders in established, successful businesses to reach that rapid growth, attracting new clients, automating and scaling their operations. As his clients and awards will confirm, Trent’s specialty is crafting irresistible messaging to seize attention, generate trust and compel the desired action. His strategies help clients to maximize their influence, develop high-performing sales-funnels and see a surge in profits. His overarching mission is simple: to help entrepreneurs and leaders to create more freedom, success and happiness. As the organiser of 4 local business meetup groups with almost 4000 combined members and growing weekly, Trent’s one of the better-connected business people in Sydney. Apply for your free personalised business growth session here: https://wearepillarandpost.com/personalised-business-growth-session/

Silicon Prairie Friday Open Office Hours are now LIVE on ZOOM! Held EVERY FRIDAY morning from 9:30 to 11:30 AM (central) RSVP to see the Zoom Meeting Details Can't make it? Watch a recent presentation here: https://vimeo.com/506243666 Agenda: The first hour is “ask us anything” topics usually include: Small Business, Tech Startups, Financial Securities, Software Security, Blockchain, or Investment Crowdfunding. Even if you don’t ever become a customer of ours – we want to be a resource for you! The second hour is an Investment Crowdfunding 101 we have a PowerPoint presentation that covers how to raise money for small businesses using Investment Crowdfunding. We cover fundraising options, the Investment Crowdfunding laws/ regulations, the process, dollar amounts, timelines, costs, pitfalls, and best practices. We’ve been hosting Open Office Hours in-person for YEARS now, and now we’re delighted to share our experience and knowledge with our broader community. Friday at 9:30 is your chance to catch up with us and/or pick our brains, ask gritty questions, or just share what’s new with you! As always, feel free to connect with us on Linkedin as well! Hope to catch-up soon!

I am a business broker. I help my clients buy or sell a business at the best price possible and as quickly as possible. During our one-on-one private meeting, I will give you clear and concise answers to common questions like: Why do 75% of small businesses never sell? What happens to that 90% of an owner's total net worth that is tied up in the business? What does the buyer want as part of a transaction? What is my business worth? How long will it take to sell my business? What can I do to improve the value of my business and make it easier to sell? What are the benefits of using a business broker? What are the main steps in the actual buy/sell process? If you want the answers to these and other questions, sign up for my video conference! Business Broker's Biographical Profile -- Sal Acosta has over thirty years of business and financial experience, both as a small business entrepreneur and as a corporate executive for well-known global corporations. Sal knows first-hand the challenges of running a small enterprise because he has owned both an independent small business and a local service outlet for a national franchise. As an entrepreneur he has successfully started, bought, grown, and sold small businesses. As a corporate executive, he has been involved with multi-million-dollar sub-contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Sal has an Electrical Engineering degree from MIT and an MBA from Tulane University. In addition, he has traveled extensively for both business and pleasure and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

This is our monthly mastermind. An open meetup for those looking to start a new business, scale their current business, increase their sales, or just be around some awesome people!

In challenging times, making the right connections can mean all difference to how you pivot, market and grow your business. So come and enjoy a meeting of business minds with us. Grab your lunch and get connected to a hand-picked selection of like-minded founders and entrepreneurs in your community. To make sure you meet the right kind of people, we only allow founders or leaders from established business to attend and we’ll get to know a bit about your business before the event so we introduce you to the right peers and contacts. For that reason, you’ll have to apply here to receive your invitation: https://wearepillarandpost.com/virtual-business-lunch/ PLEASE NOTE: The date listed on this Meetup page is a "placeholder". You’ll be invited to choose the right date and time for your schedule, after you apply. In order that all attendees can get the most from their time and come away with some valuable new contacts, we’re keeping the numbers low for each event. Please join our waiting room a couple of minutes before the event begins and please ensure there’s not too much back ground noise on your audio. Best-selling author Tim Sanders writes ‘Your network is your net worth.’, and most successful business owners would agree. It’s especially true in an unpredictable 2020. So let’s make this hour valuable to everyone who shows up. We’ll see you there. Who is your host, Trent Belasco? After 16+ years of award-winning digital copy & strategy (AUS/UK), Trent helps ambitious business owners and leaders to grow & scale their business, using simple, proven methods. He works with a handful of 'growth-on-demand' strategies that have delighted a long list of clients over the years, like: Barclays, RBS, AMEX Platinum, HSBC, Santander, Lloyds TSB, Credit Suisse, Hall Chadwick, Google, Cisco, VMWare, ETF Securities, Saga Insurance, Sony, Nokia, Blackberry, HTC, Samsung, McDonald's, Coca-Cola Amatil, Sky TV, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, The World Gold Council and dozens more - including many smaller brands you won't have heard of, unless you fit perfectly into their target audience. Trent spent a decade in the top digital agencies in London, working mainly in the banking and finance sector. He has broad experience across a range of other sectors as well. The evolution in digital marketing has placed rapid business growth within reach of almost every entrepreneur. Trent helps owners and leaders in established, successful businesses to reach that rapid growth, attracting new clients, automating and scaling their operations. As his clients and awards will confirm, Trent’s specialty is crafting irresistible messaging to seize attention, generate trust and compel the desired action. His strategies help clients to maximize their influence, develop high-performing sales-funnels and see a surge in profits. His overarching mission is simple: to help entrepreneurs and leaders to create more freedom, success and happiness. As the organiser of 4 local business meetup groups with almost 4000 combined members and growing weekly, Trent’s one of the better-connected business people in Sydney. Fun Fact: In 2008, the Pope was coming to Australia for World Youth Day. An ex-journalist and keynote speaker, the Vatican recruited Trent to compere the visit in Australia’s largest ever outdoor event. Trent co-wrote half an hour of prayer and reflection, which he memorised and presented to a live global television audience - at one point, sharing a stage with the Pope. Luckily, it was only after the event that Trent found out his global audience measured half a billion people. So come and join us. Apply for your spot on our next carefully curated business networkers lunch here: https://wearepillarandpost.com/virtual-business-lunch/

Contact us for Zoom call link! We are a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other and help each other grow our businesses. We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!!

This is an online event. Participation is 100% online. Participants who have registered and paid via Eventbrite will be emailed the login link and info before the start of the event. Participants can be located anywhere in the world! This event is FREE to attend. A "YES" RSVP on our meetup site does not confirm your reservation. Space is limited. Please only RSVP "Yes" if you will be attending In order to attend, please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-pitch-practice-how-to-pitch-to-investors-successfully-raise-money-tickets-122887079563?aff=IdeaSViLabFreeTix33Comm&afu=3951017871 Hurry! Slots are limited! Raising $ is tough- and now it's all changed. PRACTICE your PITCH, get facts & inside info to RAISE $ & Scale your Innovation into Revenue! You are invited to a live-steam webinar/workshop. *** BRING YOUR PITCH DECK. Two or more Founders will pitch and get feedback. *** *** Audience members will get a chance to make a NEW ELEVATOR PITCH and get feedback. THIS IS A REAL WORKSHOP! *** Raising money is a difficult and stressful task for startup Founders.Founders struggle to get the right combination of facts and projections to persuade investors to put in money. This workshop is an intro to the longer pitch program. It covers to the two main parts of pitching: 1) What to say 2) How to say it On this webinar you will learn: 1) The five step elevator pitch to get to the point in 60 seconds. 2) The standard topic for each page of the pitch deck, (for 90% of the startups) 3) How to use your customer “use case” in a story to show what your product does 4) The four key background points to set your pitch in the right direction 5) The key item two thirds of startup pitches leave out that is critical to customer adaption 6) The essential key points investors are looking for and more! This workshop is an intro to a four day workshop that speaker, entrepreneur and thought leader Steve Austin has presented to accelerators in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, in Asia and Europe.This content was derived from interviews with angel investors and venture capitalists in attendance at over 100 pitch to investor events where Steve’s students have pitched. This workshop focuses on what angel investors and venture capitalists have indicated they are looking for in startup pitches. Don’t waste more time with weak pitches. Learn how to focus on the essential points and get the deal. Scale your Innovation into Revenue!™ About the Speaker: Steve Austin is a 25-year veteran of Silicon Valley and the founder of Silicon Valley iLab.He has worked with over 2,500 startups—giving him a unique insight into challenges and secrets to success when it comes to being an entrepreneur. Dozens of startups have raised funds and scaled up after attending Steve's workshops. Steve is a serial entrepreneur. He has developed and launched a dozen high-tech products for making computer chips and enterprise billing. He has been the CEO, MD, and vice president of sales and marketing for several organizations. Steve has managed global operations including personally generating hundreds of millions of dollars in B2B sales. Steve holds a BS in Finance and Chemistry. For fun, he enjoys playing the guitar and hiking. You can reach Steve at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveaustin/ Organizational Sponsors: Need help with bookkeeping and accounting? Get a FREE trial with Bench! Visit: https://bench.grsm.io/idea-to-ipo SEMrush WHERE GOOD MARKETERS BECOME GREAT! Join 4 million SEMrushusers Analyze data on more than 580 million domains and more than 16 billion key words! Uncover your competitors' organic search, paid, content, PR and social media strategies! Find the most profitable keywords for your website! Get a FREE 7 Day TRIAL! Visit: https://www.semrush.com/sem/?ref=9340528129&refer_source=&utm_source=berush&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=link_7-day_pro_trial

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

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At *Energize and Elevate*, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Step into 2026 with intention, clarity, and a creative practice designed to help you see yourself more clearly. In this special Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore confidence as something you can curate - through the choices you make, the qualities you amplify, and the story you choose to step into. We’ll start with a short guided reflection to surface the traits, habits, and energies you want to nurture in the coming year. Then, using collage materials selected specifically for this workshop, you’ll translate those insights into a visual composition that represents the version of yourself you’re ready to grow toward. This isn’t about resolutions or perfection. It’s about crafting a grounded, imaginative vision of your next chapter - one that feels honest, energizing, and fully yours. All materials are provided. Just bring yourself (and a friend) and a willingness to explore what confidence can look like for you in 2026. **Featured Partner: Columbus Collage Collective** The Columbus Collage Collective was started in August of 2023 by Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) and Douglas Cuckler (aka Wonder Doug) as a place for collage enthusiasts to gather and create art together. The collective has since become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to hold free or low-cost collage events across central Ohio. The CCC welcomes all artists of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages folks to take this time to step away from everyday existence and create art with people who share a love for this dynamic art form. All materials—magazines, scissors, craft knives, glue, paper, cardboard, and more—are provided, so there's no need to bring anything at all (though you're welcome to bring a friend or a favorite tool if you'd like!). We also encourage folks to take home magazines and materials from our events to support continued creativity! Find us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/](https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/) Register or sign up for the newsletter at [https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/](https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/) **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

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