Name: Entrepreneur Friends Meetup
Start: 2025-07-02T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Capital One Cafe

**Please read before RSVPing:** Building a strong network requires genuine interest in others, active listening, and a willingness to offer help and value in return. 🤝

🎙️ **Seattle Business Referral** presents an exciting and unique way of engaging the business community and bringing local industry leaders, of all backgrounds, together. We harness the wisdom of the crowd to generate high-quality referrals, share ideas, network, and develop. Most small business owners and entrepreneurs are tackling very similar challenges around scale, marketing, finding product-market fit, and acquiring and retaining customers. This group is your forum to connect with others and level up your thinking and ideas through qualified referrals and peer-to-peer learning. We facilitate this discussion as a community service and a passion to build and problem-solve. 💡

🎭 **Who Should Join?**
Everyone is welcome! 🎉 We encourage visitors to experience our meetings and see if our community is the right fit for them. To formally apply for membership, we ask that you attend at least three meetings. This allows you to get to know our members and experience the value we offer firsthand.

* **One Member Per Industry:** We generally limit membership to one representative from each industry. This helps prevent direct competition within the group and encourages a wider range of referrals.
* **Specialization Within an Industry:** We understand that there can be many different specialties within the same industry. To account for this, we do allow more than one member from the same broad industry as long as their areas of focus don't overlap. For example, we could have two insurance agents, one specializing in health insurance and another in life insurance. 🤝
* **Diverse Representation:** We strive for a diverse group of business owners from both tech and non-tech industries. This creates a richer environment for sharing ideas, networking, and providing referrals.

**🤝 Membership and Dues**
Guests and visitors are welcome to attend our meetings free of charge! Once you decide to become a member, there is a monthly membership due of $10. This helps us maintain a vibrant and engaged community and supports group activities and events (like providing coffee! ☕).

**Why These Rules?**
These guidelines are in place to:

* **Maximize Referral Opportunities:** By limiting direct competition, we increase the likelihood that members will refer business to each other. 📈
* **Foster Collaboration:** A diverse range of industries creates a more dynamic and supportive environment where members can learn from each other's experiences.
* **Ensure Fairness:** Our membership structure allows for flexibility while maintaining balance within the group.

**Who We Are:**

* **Founders:** Already have an operating business.
* **Employees:** Looking to start up or offer their services or products to businesses.
* **Students:** Who want to start up or explore a career path.

⚙️ **What to Bring:**
An open mind and curious attitude towards learning and offering your insight. None of us have a chip on the shoulder and are humbled by our individual and collective experiences. We don’t judge your idea or approach and try offering a diverse perspective. Do expect to be challenged with stimulating conversations with professionals from a wide background. Share how you can help others and how others can help you. This is a safe space to develop ideas and get feedback from real people! 👍

ℹ️ **Event Quick Facts:**

* **Seattle Business Referral** is part of the ThriveHub foundation, a 501(C)3 non-profit.
* **Seattle Chapter President:** Zulkiffly Sa (2024 - 2025)
* Edsel Montufar Ochoa (2024 - 2025)
* **Maximum Participants:** 25
* **Day:** Tuesday
* **Time:** 9:00 am – 10:00 am local time (60 minutes)
* **Venue:** Seattle Homestreet Bank
* **Parking:** Street parking only.

**Event Flow** ⏰

* 9:00 Open Networking - Grab coffee and chat ☕
* 9:15 Welcome Member, Guest and Visitors 👋
* 9:16 Education Moment - Give us networking advice 🗣️
* 9:20 Business Cards - Pass your cards around the table 📇
* 9:21 Weekly Presentations - 90 Seconds - What would help you this week? 🎤
* 9:35 Weekly In-depth Speaker 👨‍🏫
* 9:45 Testimony and/or Referrals - Share a referral or testimony for another member 🌟
* 9:55 Announcements - Members announce upcoming events or meetings 📢
* 9:59 Closing Quotes - Member gives a closing quote 🙏
* 10:00 Meeting Adjourned - Free to stick around and network

📩 **Reach the host if you have a question:** team@thrivehubfoundation.org

🚨 **Disclaimer For Waiver of Liabilities:** When you RSVP "Yes" to this event, please understand that you are responsible for your own decisions, and will hold no one else liable. You agree not to hold the meetup group's organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers, hosts, its sponsors, or any other group members responsible for any1 business or personal decisions that may be made by you at any time before, during, or after an event. Your RSVP of "Yes" on the event page or attendance2 in this event signifies your full understanding and acceptance of the terms of this liability waiver.

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**Tired of thinking about content and never actually posting?**

Same.

Join us for **BROOM Content Day** — a hands-on working session where we stop overthinking and actually get sh\*t done.
Bring your laptop, your ideas, and whatever stage you're at. We'll write together, brainstorm together, and help each other figure out what to say—and how to say it.
No lectures. Just space, support, and a push to finally show up online.
Let’s build real visibility, one post at a time.

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**Why BROOM?**

BROOM stands for **Bold, Radical, Outstanding, Outrageous, Magnetic**—because that’s exactly how your business should feel to the right audience.
BROOM isn’t just another workshop—it’s a **branding movement** for small businesses that refuse to be forgettable. If you want to **attract more clients** instead of chasing them, this is for you.

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**Who Should Come?**

* ⚡ **Entrepreneurs** who feel like they’re shouting into the void
* ⚡ **Small business owners** who struggle to explain what they do
* ⚡ **B2B Service providers** who need more consistent leads

**Growing Together with BROOM**

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s the start of something bigger.
With **BROOM**, you’ll get:

* 🚀 **A directory listing profile** on the newly launched BROOM website
* 📢 **Chance to publish blog posts** to boost credibility and visibility (SEO)
* ✍️ **Hands-on content strategy training**—what to write, how to write it, and how to make it work.

**We’re launching the blog & website with this workshop—get featured from day one!**

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**In Partnership with ThriveHub Foundation**

**ThriveHub** is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting small businesses with practical tools, resources, mentorship, and real connections to help them grow.

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**Your Host, Karlo Tavares**
VP of PR and Communications at ThriveHub

I’m a **brand strategist** and expert in finding the ‘weird’ that makes businesses unforgettable. Since 2012, I’ve helped small businesses in Brazil and the US stand out and attract the right clients.
🔥 **I’ve owned a niche blog with over 3k visitors a week**, contributed to other larger blogs, and helped clients with content strategy and lead generation. What we’re doing with BROOM is about **growing together and building an SEO powerhouse**. It all started with the basics **[[BRANDING!!!]]**, but we’re aiming high!
**I’m the founder of DaoraMinds**, a branding agency helping businesses stand out and attract the right clients.

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🔥 **Spots are limited—RSVP now!**

Karlo Tavares

Zachary Pike Gandara

Anthony Upchurch

Dan Kidd

Charlie Cotugno

Marc Krejci

Shabrish Menon

Kris Welch

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Geng Tan

Dipit Gupta

Deepak ahuja

Natalia Sokolova

CONTENT DAY - Show Up Online Without Losing It - SEO with BROOM

Capital One Café

Are you an entrepreneur looking for connection, support, and growth on a personal and professional level? Join us at **Entrepreneur Friends through ThriveHub**, your weekly opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges and joys of entrepreneurship.

In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel isolated in your journey. But you don’t have to go it alone. This group provides a safe, welcoming space where you can be vulnerable, share your struggles, and tap into the collective wisdom of others. Through authentic relationships, you’ll find support, encouragement, and actionable insights that will help you not only grow as a person but also take your business to the next level.

Our quarterly focused conversations led by experts in Personal Growth & Healing, Finance, Business Development, and more will give you the tools you need to thrive in every area of your life. This is more than a networking group—it’s a community built on friendship, personal development, and shared success.

Come ready to learn, share, and grow together. Your next breakthrough could be one conversation away.

RSVP today, and let’s build something extraordinary—together.

🚙 **Free Parking with Validation***

☕️ **Free Coffee Cards for first 15 RSVPs**☕️

See you every week at the *Capitol One Cafe* in Downtown Bellevue!

Zachary Pike Gandara, ThriveHub VP of Community Engagement
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**Please read before RSVP:** Building meaningful connections requires genuine interest in others, active listening, and a commitment to offering value to the community. If this is you, join us!

🎙️**Entrepreneur Friends Meetup** is a dynamic platform for entrepreneurs of all stages to connect, learn, and grow. Each week, we gather to discuss personal growth, business challenges, and creative problem-solving. Together, we build a supportive network to help you grow as an individual and as a business owner. Whether you're scaling, marketing, or figuring out the next steps, this is the place to explore new perspectives.

🎭 **Who’s coming:**
We welcome a diverse group of individuals including:

* **Founders and Business Leaders:** those with established businesses
* **Aspiring Entrepreneurs:** employees looking to launch their own venture or offer services
* **Students:** those exploring entrepreneurship or career pathways

⚙️**What to bring:**
An open mind, a curious attitude, and your willingness to share! This is a safe space for discussion, feedback, and growth. Whether you have an idea in development or a challenge you're facing personally of professionally, our group offers a wide array of experiences and perspectives to help you move forward. Expect stimulating conversations and meaningful connections.

ℹ️ **Event Quick Facts:**
**Entrepreneur Friends Meetup is hosted by** **ThriveHub**
**Host:** Zachary Pike Gandara, Founder of [BreakBox Coaching](https://www.breakboxcoaching.com/)
**Day:** Every Wednesday
**Time:** 10 AM – 11:30 AM (90 minutes)
**Venue:** Capitol One Cafe, Bellevue, Upstairs
**RSVP:** Required

**Event Flow**
1️⃣ **Coffee and Networking** (30 Min): Use your free espresso card and meet members.
2️⃣ **Welcome and Introductions** (20 min): Meet fellow entrepreneurs and get updates from the host.
3️⃣ **Spotlight Presentation** (20 min): A member presents a business challenge or topic, followed by a group Q&A.
4️⃣ **Roundtable Discussion** (20 min): Members share challenges and brainstorm solutions as a group.
5️⃣ **Networking and Wrap-Up** (Unlimited Time): Time to connect one-on-one and solidify your new network.

📩 **Questions?** Contact the host at: team@thrivehubfoundation.org

**🚙 Parking Options:**
**FREE PARKING WITH VALIDATION*

🚨**Disclaimer:** By RSVPing "Yes" and attending this event, you acknowledge that you are fully responsible for any decisions made during or after the event and hold no one else liable. This includes the event organizers, hosts, or any group members.

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