Urban Element’s Post

Our founder, Andy Parke, had a fantastic experience on Monday at the Opendoorz Ambassador "Halfway There" training session. Andy is an Ambassador for the North Oxford group, which meets at Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa. Reflecting on the past six months, Andy noted how quickly time has flown by, leading to a brief moment of concern about North Oxford’s progress toward its goals. One key goal for the North Oxford group was to have 16 members by the end of June. The good news is that with the recent addition of Ryan Daly, Carla Massey, and Sarah Cook, we are now at 15 members—just one more to go! Our aim is to reach 20 members by December. The session provided a great opportunity for Andy to share successes and challenges not only with fellow Ambassador Oya Emir-Wilson and Associate Director Jon Ellard but also with Ambassadors and Associate Directors from the other 10 groups. A major focus of the session was on finding the right guests for future events. It’s not about numbers but about finding business owners and directors who share the core values of Opendoorz: - Never Compromise: Success stems from the quality of our members, their connections, the relationships they develop, and the opportunities they create. Each new member is chosen for the unique value they can add. - Fun: While we take business seriously, we always remember to have a bit of fun along the way! Speaking of fun, here's a photo from a recent photoshoot. “Let Opendoorz put a little bounce into your networking.” If you think you’d make a good guest, please reach out to Andy Parke. #Networking #BusinessGrowth #QualityConnections #FunInBusiness #Opendoorz #ProfessionalDevelopment #Goals #TeamSuccess

💼 Another productive morning networking with my amazing peers at @MasterNetworks in The Colony, Texas! 💪 We're a diverse group of business owners joining forces to support each other, serve our markets, and make a positive impact in our community. 🌎 Are you searching for a like-minded group to share, learn, and grow with? Look no further than #MasterNetworks! 🤝 #NetworkingWorks #BusinessGrowth 🚀

We make the impossible possible! How? Because we network without “networking” 😉 Confused? We get it! Here at Opendoorz Ltd we pride ourselves on not being like ANY other networking group. In fact, we’d go as far as to say we’re not really a ‘networking’ group in the sense that most people understand them. We prefer to be referred to as a professional business community, where professionals share ideas, support, expertise and most importantly… build relationships 👏 So, If you’re a business owner that wants to grow their network and business, share their expertise as well as learn from others, but hate the thought of “networking”, we know just the answer 👀 PS - We also have a secret for you… you can “network” without shoving your business (and business cards) in peoples faces 😉 Drop us a message if you’re a business owner and would like to attend any of our guest events 🙌 #networking #oxfordshirebusinesses #businessowner #networkingevent

Trinket Talk will continue on Friday mornings until I run out of them or I get distracted and forget to post them. 🤷♀️ This week, we're featuring this tiny trophy. 🏆 A small, yet mighty reminder from my days working at When I Work. I had used their software and loved it so I applied to work there. They were my gateway to remote work and the first of many steps in getting to where I am today; chasing my dreams. 🤩 While working in person, I had the opportunity to help put together a team outing and because I'm sometimes (most times) "extra", I opted to create certificates and buy mini-trophies for everyone on the team too. Certificates were for things like, "Most likely to..." or "Best at..." and tied to how my teammates showed up each day and infused with a sprinkle of humor. If I were to pick a workplace that I would call "the one that got away", it'd be When I Work. I left to explore new things and although I've grown my skills & experience quite a bit, I look back and know I took what I had for granted when I said goodbye. Of course I'll always be a big fan, but I'm staying on my entrepreneur path for now. If you're seeking a new opportunity and want an amazing culture of support, fun & growth, check them out! Have you kept anything special from your past workplaces? (Pics encouraged!)

Networking is essential to building the career of your dreams. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with people who make you feel comfortable being yourself. Finding a space in which you’ll thrive is worth the investment because there, you can form deep connections with people who’ll support and uplift you, and vice versa. Consider the following: 🤝🏾 Online communities 🤝🏾 IRL events 🤝🏾 Cultural events 🤝🏾 People you’ll meet through your hobbies and roles outside of work Learn more by watching our Layoffs to Lemonade webinar here: https://lnkd.in/ePndP6RZ

is another day to have a plus 1 to you connections. Happy #socialsaturday party 🥳 everyone is another day to add to your connection and build your network. in the comment section tell us briefly about yourself. if you're hiring please say so if you're open to work pitch yourself.. let's go 🥳 #opentoconnect #opentonetwork #weekvibes #linkdinpost

One of the things I am so grateful for is that, at Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions, our leadership encourages our involvement in our communities. That looks different for each of us. For some of us, that means we are involved with our kids activities. For some, we are involved in giving back in areas that are meaningful to us. One of the ways I have challenged myself to get involved in is networking. This isn't something that comes naturally to me but it's so valuable, not only to me, but also to the organization, to get out there and build relationships. And, just like with anything else, I am building my skills through practice - and believe it or not, enjoying it! Thanks to Kristen Diesel, I got involved in the Capital Region WBC and it's so rewarding to be a part of the committee that plans some amazing events. If you haven't had a chance to attend an event this year, we have one coming up on June 4th - "Navigating Emotional Intelligence: An Interactive Journey from Awareness to Action" - led by Robbin Jorgensen (She/Her). I will drop the link to register in the comments below. 👇 In the meantime, if you are looking for a place to work that encourages you to be involved in your community, check out the open positions on our websites. We currently have openings in marketing, sales, customer operations, product and technology. Links in the comments below: 👇 #peopleexperience #PX #givingback #networking #openjobs #hiring

Co-working and community building are the building blocks of any industry in today's fast paced environment. The words "Network" and "Grow" are the ones we often hear and go a longer way than we could think of! Building business connections and access to a lot of career opportunities to accelerate your goals. #businessnetworking #coworkingspaces #communitybuilding

How powerful is your network? Building relationships with other professionals can lead to invaluable opportunities for growth and advancement. Use every tool yo can to build a vibrant network in Buffalo, elevate your career and make meaningful connections! #Networking #BuffaloBusinessCommunity #CareerDevelopment

Someone asked me today why I am spending HOURS and HOURS of my energy building the spring Business Casual, a Connection Agency's modern networking event if my goal is just to break even on it.... here are the 3 reasons why... 🌹 I've wanted to get more involved in the greater pdx community, but never really felt like there was a niche here that I fully connected with. I've missed the energy of in-person events, and REALLY wanted to participate in bringing those back. 🌹 I am passionate about personal & professional development. I find so much joy in connecting with others that share that sentiment. Whether growing in a career, sharpening mindset, making meaningful connections, growing a business, etc. that get's me fired up! 🌹 There are so many incredible leaders in this area with powerful stories and experiences that all of us could be learning from. How can we spread this information? And how can we have fun while doing that? That is why you'll be seeing content about the Business Casual Spring Event up until we sell it out. DETAILS: -Date: May 9th from 4-6 -Location: Brix Tavern, Tualatin -$40 individual ticket; $35 each if you buy a ticket with a friend -Panel discussion with: Keith Sconiers - Founder + President of Catalyst Training + Development Emily Corning - Founder + Principal Broker of Hustle & Heart Homes Imran Haider - Director of Online Programs at Washington State University Not only do all of these professionals have incredible achievements professionally, they will be sharing a peek behind the curtain of their stories "playing the hand they're dealt" and navigating the not so pretty times on their professional journey. If you would like to join in, send a message or drop a comment and I will send you the registration link! 🌹 #pdxnetworking #portlandnetworking #pdxrecruiter #businesscasual