The No Business Card Event sponsored by PowerMatch

This isn't a "hand over your business card and ask people to buy your stuff" kind of networking event. Leave that mindset at home.

You read that correctly. No business cards are permitted at this networking event.

Why? Because we want you to have real conversations and get real value. Not use your business card as a crutch to feel like you accomplished something.

So what SHOULD you bring?

(1) A business problem that your need a resource or two for. Write it down. On a piece of paper. Or your hand. Don't care. But bring a PROBLEM that you need to SOLVE. or a give us an idea about a BUSINESS RESOURCE you need.

(2) A list of types of professionals who service your target market in a complementary way. These are the people we are going to help you meet at the event.

(3) A guest! Because BOGO!

So what's going to happen at the event?

We're going to get the business relationship building started with a Problem Wall. Remember that business problem we told you to bring? You're gonna get a little vulnerable and post that up on our problem wall for everyone to see....and someone is going to be there to help you out, so you'll leave with:

* At least TWO great connections (one helping you and one that you're helping!)

* A clear reason to continue a business relationship with them (because, like, they're gonna help you)

* A better understanding of how networking should ACTUALLY work.

* An opportunity to stay in touch with everyone present AND help you with your expert positioning!

Why? Is this some gimmick?

Nope. It's just our way to weed out the people who don't actually want to build business relationships AND give you more than enough reason to add value to and help each other AFTER the event.

So how do I connect with people afterward, if I don't have their business card?

Well, there's this thing called Linkedin.....and also, if someone can help you with your problem, they will say so and you can whip out your phone and schedule a call RIGHT THERE!
(Great idea, right? Ashley of Ashley Assists is full of 'em! She'll be there! Definitely connect with her!)

Who should come?

This event is open to entrepreneurs/business owners and freelance professionals. No salespeople, please. We love you guys, but this one's just for business owners.

Investment:

*Free for PowerMatch Members

*$10 for non-members

Proceeds benefit Love Yourself, Love Your Business - A mental health advocacy org that supports the mental health of entrepreneurs!

Who are you people?

We're PowerMatch! We are like matchmakers for people who want to build business relationships. (You're on your own with the romantic stuff) We believe in strategic, targeted business relationship building, NOT random meet-ups. Visit us at www.PowerMatchNetwork.com to learn more. And join, if you want. We're pretty cool.

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TL;DR - It's a networking event, but better. Don't try and sell anything, though. No one is buying.