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Revolutionize Business Networking Now

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Revolutionize Business Networking Now

Revolutionize Business Networking Now

Revolutionize Business Networking Now

Do you want to help fund a community of friends helping friends make business connections?

Do you want to help fund a community of friends helping friends make business connections?

Do you want to help fund a community of friends helping friends make business connections?

Do you want to help fund a community of friends helping friends make business connections?

James Zakaria
James Zakaria
James Zakaria
James Zakaria
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Toronto, Canada
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Hello Awesome Entrepreneurs:

Do you remember when Rev Martin Luther King said “I have a dream”?….

Well I have a dream (and I know you do too).

I can’t write or speak as elegantly as the preacher from the south but I will try to share my idea with you.

The business world as we know it is broken, inefficient & hostile to newcomers.

The education system teaches us how to become employees and not independent business owners free from the tyranny of 9 to 5 hours & declining salaries.

The world of business networking, advertising & marketing is a chaotic mess where old fashioned methods of communication are failing and the newer, more effective messaging is foreign to most people.

In other words, with "the old boy network" controlling many networking groups, advertising failing to gain customers and traditional sales  methods receiving poor reception from prospects, most small businesses are struggling to get customers & have to work very hard to survive.


Meeting in Toronto, Canada


We aim to change this…

My dream is to build a network of small business owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers in hundreds of cities who genuinely want to connect with kind, friendly & nice “heart-centered” people for the purposes of building our businesses together.

My dream is to create a community of business networkers that…

  •  Places long term relationships ahead of short term deals.
  •  Gives referrals willingly without expectation in return (Paying it forward)
  • Wants to form strong bonds of friendship with other members.
  • Are trying to build businesses run with the highest level of character such as honesty, competency & respect.
  • Wants to give back to the community by teaching or referring other members.
  • Have  playful & interesting conversations in our fun Mix & Mingle networking parties.


I have a ten-year plan to grow our little Smart Success Business Network from 16,457 members and 300 plus organizers in 95 cities to 1 million members, 2,400 to 5,000 organizers in 800 cities.

We have got an ambitious plan to expand beyond just local Free Meetup groups (which are great for getting started to build connections but don’t give the resources to grow & promote our groups) 

I propose three levels of membership: 

1. Our current live groups which are free and open to the public (SILVER Level). These are Mix and Mingle Parties to build relationships and are affordable to those on a budget or want to try out networking for the first time. I promise we will continue to improve and design better meetings as we grow. 

All courses and training on Facebook, LinkedIn & Sales/Marketing for small business will be optional on a pay per user basis. Organizers can learn at this level how to promote, design & schedule their Meetups for maximum success. Members can stay at the Silver level as long as they like with no salesy pressure tactics to upgrade when they are not ready for it. 

Meeting in Detroit, USA

2. An Private Online Website/App (GOLD Level) where Members can promote their businesses to all other Gold members, whether locally, nationally or globally. It’s kind of having a LinkedIn/Gmail account that allows you to broadcast to hundreds or thousands of fellow business owners at all once. 

Unlike regular emails, all messages will be moderated and screened for appropriate content. Only professional messages for business services or products & requests for help will be allowed. The price point will start at $5/mth and up . This is optional and will be offered in beta form starting in March/April 2016 

3. I am planning a private membership for paying members only who are serious and committed to their networking efforts. (PLATINUM level). Unlike most free Meetups, these Meetings may be in private rooms with experienced speakers, coaches assisting us and bundled training on Facebook & LinkedIn Marketing, CRM (Customer tracking) software training, and soft skills education all included in the membership fee. 

The price point will be approximately $30 to $50/mth and the revenue generated will allow us to hire staff, pay for training & coaching, cover printing costs, supplies, rent & Meetup.com/other online costs. Our more experienced organizers will run these Meetings. 

Meeting in Providence, USA

Growing Revenue will allow us to promote ourselves on social media and more members joining will create bigger groups at all three levels. We can also create an affiliate program to give supporters an opportunity to earn additional income. The estimated launch date is early 2017. 

All qualified and active organizers will automatically receive free access the Platinum or Private Meetings (there are special benefits worth hundreds of dollars to being an organizer!) I don’t know if we will bundle the Gold and Platinum levels under one membership – my business partners and I will discuss that possibility. 

Everyone is free to pick and choose one, two or all three membership levels. Silver membership is free and open to all so Platinum members can attend all live meetings whether free or paid. Gold members can also attend Silver meetings but not Platinum meetings. 

If you would like to join (after contributing) click here & scroll down to find your city.meetup.com/pro/smart-success-revolution/


Meeting in Hamilton, Canada


Only with such growth can we help the millions of new business owners that are leaving the corporate world and are scrambling to find prospective clients & customers.

Yes, it’s going to be difficult (for me & the leadership team) and some cynical people are going to mock or discount this dream but this is what I am aiming for.



Meeting in Leeds, United Kingdom


Of course we can’t do all this without your help.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP US GET STARTED?

Our most pressing need this month is fundraising…

and we require about $100 per city for the spring-summer 2016 period or $9,500 in total. 

So we are accepting donations or contributions to keep the group running, expanding & developing into something special.

Actually your online contributions means we can have Free meetings open to our members and their guests and we will not require cash donations for several months depending on the total amount given.

We will use the funds received to pay Meetup.com fees, webinar training and supplies for our organizers. 

By helping with contributions, you are making our Meetups free and open to all business people regardless of their economic situation or experience level.


Meeting in Greensboro, USA


Why should you donate?

1)  You are thanking our hundreds of organizers for volunteering their time & leading their groups.

2)  You are thanking Meetup.com for giving a platform to meet people with common interests.

3)  You are contributing (or pre-paying) to future events & even more fantastic networking parties. 

4)  You are indirectly supporting local bars & restaurants where we host our Meetups.

5)  You are supporting a movement that aims to make business networking fun, affordable and democratic for millions of new entrepreneurs, freelance and contract workers.

Any support would be appreciated. All supporters may join our Network at no additional cost. Meetups only available in major cities in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia & New Zealand.


Thank you so much (in advance) for all your support.

Sincerely

James Zakaria


About us:

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS MAKE BUSINESS CONNECTIONS" - J.Z. 

Calling all Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and those who dream of running their own venture! 

If you desire to expand your business network, make more friends, find new customers and become a leader in your community, we have a fun and informal social networking group that is just right for you. 


We'll have monthly meetings at coffee shops or neighbourhood bars in and around town to connect with others & learn "best practice" sales, marketing, finance and time management tactics and strategies from your city’s top entrepreneurs. 


The Smart Success Business Network is a community run by volunteers with 95 Meetup groups in 95 cities across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and United States. 

Meeting in New Mexico, USA


MOST EVENTS ARE FREE AND ALL BUSINESS OWNERS & MANAGERS ARE WELCOME. 

• No attendance commitment required. 
• You can arrive and leave on your schedule. 
• No elevator pitches in front of the group required. 
• Informal bar/restaurant meetings in the evenings. 
• Most meetups are between Tuesdays & Thursdays. 
• No long sit down meals next to strangers. 

Our mission is to encourage business success by recruiting small business owners to give group talks to their peers, potential customers and suppliers and new entrepreneurs to share their expertise and offer words of support and encouragement to their community. 


Meeting in Calgary, Canada

We are also known as a "Pay it Forward" group. You might find your ideal client/customer here in your first meetup but it's more likely you will meet someone who can benefit from goods & services offered by your friends. 

By networking to help other business owners and recommending products or services by other members, the benefits of increased sales accumulate to everyone in the group. 


You will learn how to avoid unprofitable markets, attract the right customers, block negative critical thinking, be both effective and efficient, understand cash flow and much more. 

With the right knowledge and support, you can design a life and business that embodies strength and boldness that you know you are capable of. See you at one of our meetings soon.
My Best Perk Offering:

$25 Sponsorship Advertising Space for six months on your local Meetup Group page - plus 3 Bonuses (Social Media/Time Mgt Video Courses)

You can promote just about any business or cause on our page

Your sponsorship advertisement gets you the following:

  • A square/rectangular photo image with a hyperlink to your website. (your image will shrink to fit the 90x120 approx size)
  • 42 character headline with a link to your website
  • 79 character description underneath
  • Unlimited clicks during the advertising period
  • No changes during the period (but will fix errors in first two weeks)
  • Six months advertising (nine months for members who help organize meetings)
  • Ad runs start in March 2016
  • Example below:


You also get:

1.  How to Brand Yourself, develop a Following and Generate Traffic using Pinterest! This 10 part Video/MP3 course is a downloadable, short and to the point blueprint to getting great results on Pinterest. ($20 Value)


2.  LinkedIn Success – How to Build Expert Status, Brand your Business and Develop Business Leads by gaining trust and building relationships. This is a 7 part Video/MP3 course that takes very little time to learn and implement. ($20 Value)


3.  Productivity Booster & Time Management Video Course. This 10 part Video/MP3 course is designed to help you prioritize tasks, reduce overwhelm, eliminate time wasters and get more done so you can have more free time. ($30 Value)


4.  Meetup Events. We want to run more Free Mix and Mingle Business Parties and by prepaying now we can run Meetups for the time being right into Spring and Summer 2016.


So you will receive a 4 for 1 deal worth $100 for only $25 US and…

 … you can put away your wallet when you attend your Meetups.  All our Free Meetups will be covered by your generous contributions.

And if you don’t like your video course/Meetups for any reason, I will return your contribution no questions asked.



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