Marketing Segmentation

This group was originally started by Chad Keith who created and hosts a podcast by the same name in Charlotte, NC. I am hoping to continue his legacy here in NoVa as I recently moved to this area. This group is all about finding community around self-improvement and exchanging ideas on how to be your best self and get the most out of life. This group is for anyone who is interested in overcoming average in all areas - career, ambitions, relationships, hobbies, health, everything. I am so excited to meet driven individuals in the NoVa area so please reach out if you have any questions at all. EVERYONE is welcome so please sign up for an upcoming meetup!

🤩♠️🤩 Join us for Wednesday Spades in Delaware - Sponsored by the 302 & More Spades Meetup Group! 🥗🥤♠️ 🎲 GAME NIGHT AT WEGMAN'S. Spades, games, food & socializing! *One hour from White Marsh *All skill levels are welcome *Find a partner onsite *Free parking RSVP today! 📍Wegman's 371 Buckley Ml Road Wilmington, DE 19807 🗓 Every Other Wednesday 🕑 6:30pm to 9:30pm 🌟 Keep in mind, this event is posted in multiple groups. So expect a nice crowd. Look for Ross, the host. The group usually sits at the tables on the right, when you enter the eating area. Spades/Game Play begins at 6:30 Look for the lit "Market Cafe" sign outside, on the side of the Wegman's. Where you see patio furniture outside, you'll see the entrance. We'll have a Meetup sign on our table. We hope to see you there! God bless. 😊❤️🙏

**The 3% Advantage** **Why Only a Few Leaders Truly Stand Out — and How to Become One of Them** **FREE 1\-hour interactive webinar \| Leadership\, Positioning & Growth** \*\*\* **Join Dr Edward Klinger and learn why:** Most capable professionals and business leaders never truly stand out. Not because they lack talent, experience, or ambition — but because they operate without a clear system for differentiation. In crowded markets, competence is no longer enough. The real challenge is clarity. This session is for people who are tired of blending in — and want to understand what the top 3% do differently. Join Dr Edward Klinger for a practical, insight-driven webinar that explores why only a small minority of leaders consistently stand out, attract opportunity, and command attention — and what it actually takes to join them. \*\*\* **What you’ll learn** * Why most professionals and businesses become indistinguishable * The hidden cost of “professional sameness” * The 3 concrete actions you can take immediately to begin standing out * How clarity, consistency, and leadership decisions create long-term advantage * Why tactics alone don’t work without an underlying system This is not a motivational talk. And it’s not a marketing hack session. It’s about positioning, leadership clarity, and intentional growth. \*\*\* **Who this is for** * Business owners and founders * Executives and senior leaders * Consultants, coaches, and professional service providers * Anyone who feels capable but under-recognised * Leaders who want to stop reacting and start designing their direction If you know you’re good at what you do — but struggle to articulate it clearly, consistently, or confidently — this session will be highly relevant. \*\*\* You’ll leave with: * Clear insight into why standing out is so rare * Practical actions you can apply immediately * A deeper understanding of the system behind sustained differentiation \*\*\* Free to attend. Limited spaces. Stop blending in. Start operating with intent — like the 3% *Please note : The zoom link allows you to register and then the workshop zoom link is emailed to you. You can register in advance of the event.* The Adapt and Thrive Events Group wholeheartedly supports the policies and principles of Meetup. We make no guarantees and we do not offer financial services or assurances. All our Meetup Events are FREE to attend.

This discussion is of a category of moral questions, related to the autonomy and value of servant species. It was inspired by a question on philosophy stack exchange about House Elves in Harry Potter, but is a broader question, which applies to our domestication of animals, creation of AI, and possible genetic engineering. House Elves: In the Harry Potter story series, there is a race of creatures who are totally self-effacing, and want to do dirty clean-up work around a house. They work for free, and are very happy doing so. They can be “freed” by being given an article of clothing, but this leads to great distress among house elves, who see this as banishment. House elves, therefore, are happy slaves. Here was the original stack exchange question: [ethics - Technical terms for 'House Elf Problem' - Philosophy Stack Exchange](https://philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/88588/technical-terms-for-house-elf-problem) We humans have turned domestic animals into slaves through breeding for docility, and cooperation. Dogs accept humans as their pack leaders, and are happiest when given jobs (herding sheep, retrieving killed ducks, attacking rats, etc). I don’t know how happy horses and draft animals are to carry or pull stuff. Chickens and cows don’t actually do “work” for us, but they are pretty happy with pre-factory farm life. Are house elves a moral evil? Is animal domestication a moral evil? Could the answer be that domestication isn’t an evil (or not the primary evil), but how we treat the domestic animals might be? For reference, here is a video that presumes that cows are NOT happy as slaves in grassy fields: [Brother, I am troubled - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA5lujNlkn8) I am not convinced the creators of the video actually know cows … We may face these same moral questions in a more dramatic form, if our AI ever develops selfhood. Additionally, House Elves may, with genetic engineering, become more than a plot artifact. How do AI servants, and humans doing deliberate genetic writing, change these moral questions? We meet in person and online. In person will be at 10113 Seattle Slew Lane. This meetup location does not have sufficient chairs for all of us, so it is advisory to bring a portable chair. The location also does not have food for sale. I will bring several large pizzas, and will request $2/slice. One pizza will be vegetarian. Tap water is available, please bring any other drinks desired. Online will be: [https://teams.live.com/meet/93583191724730?p=hY3jxVvnOciVl2aRn5](https://teams.live.com/meet/93583191724730?p=hY3jxVvnOciVl2aRn5)

If you're ready to grow your business through meaningful relationships and high-quality referrals, this event series is for you! We're a community of local small business professionals committed to building prosperity through authentic connection and collaboration. Join us for **genuine, no-pressure networking**—no fees, no pitches, no nonsense. Just good people, good conversations, and a few refreshments to keep things relaxed. Stay for a few minutes or the whole time—whatever works for you. **This event is completely free to attend**, but we kindly ask that you RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We can’t wait to connect with you!

Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind. Ages 13 & up. **Register Here:**[ pgparksdirect.com](https://mdpgparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=532319423) Activity Code: 17680-279C Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds. Call 301-927-0822 for weather-related cancellations. For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly at (301) 446-6800; TTY (301) 699-2544 or email [wellness@pgparks.com](wellness@pgparks.com)

**Tired of surface-level conversations?** Join us for *Ditch the Small Talk*—an evening of deep, real connection with strangers who are down to go there. We’ll meet in the grass in front of the cathedral, break into small groups, and draw questions from a deck of cards designed to spark vulnerable, honest conversations. How it works: Draw a card and ask a question. Listen. Don't coach or give advice without permission. Try to ask follow-up questions when people share. You can spend 1 minute on a question or 1 hour, just go with the flow. **If you show up late, please don't interrupt the speaker. Just sit down in a group of your choice and they'll bring you up to speed when whoever is talking finishes. Bring a blanket or chair if you don't want to sit in the grass. *** Rules*** 1. Don't debate politics 2. Keep what is shared in the group within the group 3. If you need to use your phone, step away from your group first

**\*\*You must purchase a ticket [here](https://sommcircle.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=650343&item_id=2926832). \*\*** Ever find yourself nodding along at a wine tasting, wishing you knew what to actually say — or even what to look for? This is the evening that changes that. Speak Fluent Wine is a hands-on tasting experience designed to teach you the exact framework wine professionals use to evaluate what's in the glass. You'll go from "I just know what I like" to understanding \*why\* you like it — and having the words to say so. Here's what we'll cover: ?? Sight — What color and clarity reveal before the first sip ?? Nose — How to train your sense of smell and identify aromas with confidence ?? Palate — Decoding what your taste buds are picking up: sweetness, acidity, tannins, body, and finish ?? Structure — How the elements of a wine interact, including how acidity softens sweetness and tames tannins ??? Language — The vocabulary professionals use, demystified and made practical Once we've broken down the framework, Total Wine's expert staff will lead a short guided tasting — putting everything you've just learned directly into practice. Snacks and water will be provided. Cost is $25 No experience necessary. No judgement. Just great wine, a welcoming atmosphere, and the confidence you've been waiting to find. **\*\*You must purchase a ticket [here](https://sommcircle.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=650343&item_id=2926832). \*\***

Hands-on learn how to save life & limb, when mired in the wilderness of an urban disaster zone, travel or rural area far from hospital, or natural area miles from an access point, during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance arrival. Come away with actual do-it-yourself care-giving skill and confidence, and 2-year SOLO certification. Counts as WFR Recertification, too. No prerequisites. YOUR SPOT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU'VE COMPLETELY REGISTERED AT WWW.SOLOWFA.COM \***Spaces are limited. REGISTER: www.solowfa.com or 434.326.4697** Can't make these dates? Check out more course locations and dates on our website. WHO: Open to the general public, adults & teens with solid attention spans. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are. WHY: Mired in a disaster zone, travel or rural area far from a hospital, or natural area miles from an access point ... accidents, destructive weather, and terrorism happen, and all-too-often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. This leads to improper care of the patient, and endangers the entire group. Many recreational accidents are preventable, and improper care of trauma can compound even simple injuries. Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing emergency care in a setting where 911 is overwhelmed or not immediately reachable. In this course, classroom instruction and Q&A are interwoven with practical work and problem-solving exercises. Hands-on experience - a most powerful learning tool - during scenarios comprise \~50% of class. TIMING: This is a 2-day class, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am -7pm each day. Fee: $295 (Earlybird)

Let us quench our thirst of singing by a lively Karaoke night out. It would be fun! http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/7/5/6/600_434918742.jpeg We organized this with our other meetups and you will get to network and mingle with insanely wicked socialites. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/1/3/6/600_418768982.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/7/9/c/600_434918812.jpeg

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**Sis, let’s be entirely real.** You’ve built the career. You’ve secured the bag. You handle your business and your peace with absolute grace. *(Event is for women, but men, you're always welcomed at Vee Mindful's events)* You aren’t single because you lack options—you are single because you are **selective**. **It's time to set your intentions if you want your love life to improve.** Join us for an intimate, soulful Saturday morning at **The Selective Singles’ Table**. ### **What We Are Doing:** **This is a private social and intentional event.** * We are spending our Saturday morning pouring into our plates and pouring onto the page — nourishing our bodies and our visions at the exact same time. *(Vee Mindful will provide the journals)* **DETAILS** * **When: May 30th,** Saturday morning at **11:00 AM Sharp** * **Where:** Tysons Corner (exact location shared w/ attendees) * **The Tools:** **Journals will be graciously provided by** **Vee Mindful**. * **The Investment:** approx **$50 per person to cover buffet** (*Covers your breakfast entrée, premium coffee/juice, tax, and gratuity so we can handle separate billing with zero friction).* Space at the Table is strictly limited to keep our environment intimate, confidential, and high-vibe. Secure your spot today. **Exact Location to be shared with attendees only.** **Must RSVP.**

This event is to members who are in their 20s & 30s ONLY. WE CARD! How about some gathering, grinning and griping, over unbeatable happy hour prices, on a weekend night? We have specials, just for our group. They make us feel loved and honored, by serving, one of our favorite cocktails, named after us - MerTini:) It will be one of the featured cocktails. Why you come to our events? Because, we are not only saving you from going to DC to hangout. But also, we bring DC crowd to our events through our different groups. We organize this with our other groups and you will have an opportunity to mingle with many insanely friendly people. PARKING INFO : Parking is free! They have more than 300 free parking spots at the garage parking behind them. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/b/8/3/600_449919811.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/3/b/9/event_434665529.jpeg

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)

**How to Get Off-Market Deals With Direct-to-Seller Marketing** Want to learn how to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing without relying on agents, wholesalers, or the MLS for consistent deal flow? That is exactly what we are covering at this next Columbus Investors Club Meetup. Get Your Free Ticket **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)🎟️ Most investors who try to do off-market deals make the same mistake: they throw money into a marketing channel, pray that it works, and hope a deal comes out the other side. There is no real strategy, no clear math, no tracking, and no process to know what is actually working. At this meetup, we are going to break down how to reverse engineer direct-to-seller marketing using our SCALE framework so you can approach your marketing with more clarity, confidence, and consistency. We will cover how to think through inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels, how to choose the right channel for your goals, how to run the numbers before you spend, how to allocate the right budget, how to launch the campaign correctly, and how to evaluate and track performance so you can make better decisions moving forward. **SCALE Framework:** **S –** Select the right channel **C –** Calculate the numbers **A –** Allocate the budget **L –** Launch the campaign **E –** Evaluate and track it **What We’ll Cover** * How to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing * How to stop guessing and start reverse engineering your marketing * The difference between inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels * How to choose the right channel for your business and market * How to calculate the numbers before launching * How to allocate a budget based on goals, not emotion * How to launch and track a campaign the right way * How to create more consistent and predictable deal flow **Date:** May 28, 2026 (Thursday) **Time:** 6 - 8pm EST **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Save Your Seat** → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp **FREE DRINKS & FOOD PROVIDED!** **About Columbus Investors Club** The Columbus Investors Club is a local meetup for real estate investors, aspiring investors, contractors, vendors, lenders, realtors, and other professionals who want to grow in the Columbus market. The goal is to create real connection, real opportunity, and real growth by getting the right people in the room. Whether you are brand new or already doing deals, this is a place to build relationships, learn from others in the business, find opportunities, and grow your presence in the local real estate community.

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now. Most owners leave networking events with a stack of business cards and no plan. The best leads quietly slip through the cracks. Networking Night is a monthly meetup for Columbus business owners who want to build real local relationships, not just trade contact info. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no awkward speed-networking. **This month** We are focused on referral relationships. Walk in with a clear idea of who refers people like you. Walk out having met a few owners whose work fits next to yours. **What to expect** Doors open at 6 PM. You get real conversation with other local owners, time to actually connect, and a short marketing lesson woven in. The room is reserved through 7:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants to grow through relationships, not just paid ads. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Last Thursday of every month * 6:00 to 7:30 PM * COhatch Easton * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing, including tracking the referral relationships built in rooms like this one. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)

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