Small Talk San Diego: Big Conversations for Small Businesses | Nov 12, 2026
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Join us for Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM in San Diego! Join us at UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101, for an engaging event focused on meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and practical ideas to help small businesses grow.
This FreshBooks event is designed for small business owners, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to connect, exchange ideas, learn from industry experts, and discover new opportunities.
> This event is FREE with an RSVP, and lunch is included!
> RSVP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-san-diego-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2003604961375
> RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!
No stuffy presentations, just meaningful conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to learn from fellow business owners and industry professionals. Enjoy complimentary coffee, lunch, networking opportunities, a professional headshot, and access to the FreshBooks Business Bar!
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, learn from successful business leaders, and discover practical ways to build and grow your business, all at no cost!
What's on the agenda:
- 10:00 AM – Community Coffee & Connections
Meet fellow small business owners over coffee, update your professional headshot, and visit the FreshBooks Business Bar. - 11:00 AM – Built to Last: Growing With Confidence
Featuring Shaheen Javadizadeh, CEO of FreshBooks, and Julie Sanford from Stripe's Partner Marketing team. Discover how to build a sustainable business through better payment practices, understanding your numbers, and developing habits and tools that turn financial uncertainty into confidence. - 11:45 AM – Breakouts & Peer Discussions
Join small-group conversations relevant to your business, exchange ideas, and learn from fellow entrepreneurs and professionals who understand the challenges of running a business. - 12:30 PM – Hired for What You Know
A panel moderated by Sajni Lightfoot of FreshBooks, featuring Tara Detchemendy of GuildDesign, Marc Baizman of MCG Training, and Andrew Bergeron of AIGA San Diego. Hear how these San Diego business owners build client trust, manage their workloads, and know when it's time to bring in additional support. - 1:15 PM – Lunch, Community Hour & Closing
Enjoy complimentary lunch, reconnect with attendees, get a professional headshot, and leave with valuable connections and actionable takeaways.
> This event is FREE with an RSVP, and lunch is included!
> RSVP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-san-diego-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2003604961375
> RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!
We invite small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, employees, and business professionals to join us for this special San Diego event. Whether you're building a business, managing a growing team, or looking to connect with like-minded professionals, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, grow your network, and gain insights you can put into action.
FreshBooks (https://www.freshbooks.com/) is a leading cloud-based accounting and invoicing platform designed for small business owners, freelancers, and their teams. Businesses in more than 160 countries use FreshBooks to simplify invoicing, track time and expenses, accept online payments, manage payroll, and stay on top of their finances. By bringing essential business management tools together in one easy-to-use platform, FreshBooks helps entrepreneurs save time, stay organized, get paid faster, and focus on growing their businesses.
> This event is FREE with an RSVP, and lunch is included!
> RSVP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-talk-san-diego-big-conversations-for-small-businesses-tickets-2003604961375
> RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee admission!