BNI Chapter One

There’s practicing law and then there’s strategically practicing law. Personal injury attorney Stavros Sitinas won a recent “Shelby Award” for best business commercial. Why? Because he obtained additional information from state troopers which meant that his client’s case could be tried in a more favorable jurisdiction. Case closed. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMx54tGM *The Shelby is an award given out in honor of our dearly departed former member Shelby Werwa. Roy S. Fenichel, Esq. "Title is Vital"(R) Jay Zimner Abby Friedman David Goldstein David Sachs Jennifer Mirsky Joseph Gordon Aaron Kass, MBA Christina Shaw Geoff Hunt Margaret Enloe Tom Costagliola Brett Deutsch Arthur Ettinger Scott Harris

“Puns are a form of humor with words.” —Guillermo Cabrera Infante If you’re looking for a well-versed punster and creator of epic verse, look no further than our BNI Chapter One President, Roy S. Fenichel, Esq. "Title is Vital"(R). After earning degrees in journalism and philosophy at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and Syracuse University's School of Arts and Sciences, Roy pursued an editorial career before earning a Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law and entering private practice. He currently serves as Title Director at Newmark. He crafted his tagline —Title is Vital? — because title insurance is vital to your real estate transaction, whether you're buying a home, or commercial property, refinancing or investing. Why are we grateful for Roy? When he isn’t working, he’s busy networking, connecting, and promoting others. He even found time in his busy schedule to copyedit interior designer/home stager and chapter member Cathy Hobbs’ brand-new book — out today — called Home Design Recipes! Thank you, Roy, for all you do. #BNI1NYC #Gratitude #BNI1NYCthanks Learn more about Roy: https://bit.ly/NewmarkRoy Photograph by Brett Deutsch of Deutsch Photography, Inc. Home Design Recipes: https://amzn.to/3V8qiTb #HappyThanksgiving P.S. Comment below with bets on how long it will take Roy to see this post!

And this is what happens when a visitor from Italy joins our 7 a.m. meeting. Leandro Diana ???? witnesses how 50 NYC entrepreneurs grow their businesses and then he makes a video about the experience! Highlights: Melora Love with the educational minute Cathy Hobbs with the featured presentation Jay Zimner with the VP report Cliff Rubin with the personal gratitude Nearly everyone has a cameo (except for Jennifer Mirsky who wrote this post and who actually understands most of the Italian!) Check it out. Even if you don't understand the words, you'll get the vibe of our dynamic meeting! We're so international...

Everyone wants to grow their business. But they don’t always know how. Or what’s actually holding them back. ? This week, business development consultant John Mark Shaw?will give the featured presentation: ? The Business Breakthrough Cycle for High-Growth Entrepreneurs ? He will cover three proven strategies to scale your business, your impact, and your income in the current economy?—?and achieve the success you know you’re capable of. ? All are welcome, especially?ambitious, high-performing entrepreneurs! ? You’ll also meet more than 50 professionals from a wide range of fields. ? And if that’s not enough, you should know that this is our chapter’s FINAL ZOOM MEETING. ? We will be moving to all in-person meetings in January, 2025. ? So, take advantage of the zero-commute time, time difference, what-have-you and join us via Zoom: ? Wednesday, November 20th 7-9 a.m. ? Register at?bit.ly/LIprereg ? #BusinessConsulting #GrowYourBusiness #Entrepreneurs Roy S. Fenichel, Esq. "Title is Vital"(R) Jay Zimner David Goldstein Abby Friedman Aaron Kass, MBA Geoff Hunt Jennifer Mirsky Margaret Enloe Christina Shaw Joseph Gordon David Sachs Scott Harris Melora Love Matthew Maggipinto Wayne Wolf

Join us tomorrow as Matthew Maggipinto of RockBridge Property Management presents: Raising the Floor: Leveraging Technology for Better Living He'll highlight issues facing property management companies today and discuss RockBridge's?approach to incorporating technology to promote a better residential experience. You'll also meet more than 50 professionals from a wide range of fields. The 411: Wednesday, November 13th 7 a.m. open networking 7:10 a.m. meeting starts and runs until 9:00 a.m. The Cornell Club-New York 6 East 44th Street New York, NY 10017 Floor varies / please ask in lobby Register at bit.ly/LIprereg Grow your business, meet new pros, and learn something new! Roy S. Fenichel, Esq. "Title is Vital"(R) Jay Zimner David Goldstein Abby Friedman Joseph Gordon Christina Shaw Aaron Kass, MBA David Sachs

Meet our designing woman! This Wednesday, November 6th, interior designer and stager — and now-published author — Cathy Hobbs will give the featured presentation. Read more about her below. You’ll also meet more than 50 professionals from a wide range of fields. The 411: Wednesday, November 6th 7 a.m. open networking 7:10 a.m. meeting starts The Cornell Club-New York 6 E 44th St NYC 10017 Floor varies (pls ask in lobby) Register at bit.ly/LIprereg More about Cathy: Cathy Hobbs, ASID, LEED AP, is a five-time Emmy award-winning former television news reporter turned interior designer, home stager, and nationally syndicated design writer. Cathy is a tour de force and prolifically creative dynamo in the fields of interior design, real estate staging, and home selling.? Cathy’s broad range of curated ideas for the home has captured the national attention of homeowners, real estate agents, and design enthusiasts. Her practical, easy -to-follow design techniques have led to numerous national television appearances and the weekly syndication of her Design Recipes articles which appear in hundreds of newspapers nationwide. Cathy is known for her keen sense of space, color, and texture as well as her remarkable ability to effectively envision spaces both for living and for sale. After a 20-year career as a journalist, Cathy transitioned to working full-time as an interior designer, shortly after becoming a finalist on Season 6 of HGTV’s hit reality competition series, Design Star. Based in New York City, Cathy’s interior design firm, CATHY HOBBS DESIGN RECIPES, specializes in real estate staging and styling as well as interior design and is a popular, trusted “go-to” choice for some of Manhattan’s biggest real estate agents and firms. Cathy is the author of the design book,?HOME DESIGN RECIPES. Find more of Cathy’s work at www.cathyhobbs.com. Also, be sure to follow @cathyhobbs and @designrecipes on social media platforms and subscribe to @TheCathyHobbsChannel on YouTube.

“With a seven minute assessment, I can tell you more about someone on your team than you would learn in seven years of working with them.”— Jazmyn Friesz of Culture Index In the rapidly evolving landscape of leadership and communication, Jazmyn offers a unique synthesis of over a decade of leadership experience, an extensive background in fostering high-performing teams, and a proven track record of working alongside CEOs to magnify their businesses through strategically enhancing human capital. She advises c-level executives and their teams on how to architect a people strategy and activate the individuals that impact the organization’s success. Using data and analytics, she uses practical tools that identify the “strengths” people bring to an organization and how to best use those talents to achieve personal and business goals. Culture Index measures its client success by their increased revenue and profit, higher employee engagement, lower employee turnover, and overall organizational scalability. Join us this Wednesday, October 30th, from 7-9 a.m. at The Cornell Club-New York. Jazmyn will present the featured talk. You’ll also meet more than 50 professionals from a wide range of fields. Register for free at bit.ly/LIprereg #HumanCapital #DataAnalysis

Do you feel bandied about by the winds of a volatile real estate market? ? Join us for “How to Make Your Own Real Estate Market,” presented by real estate pro Scott Harris of the Harris Residential Team ( Brown Harris Stevens 2023 Team of the Year - West Side | #2 Team - NYC | #3 Team – Companywide) ? Whether you’re a homeowner, agent, lender, or attorney, you’ll want to hear what this real estate agent, ranked among the Top 250 by The Wall Street Journal/RealTrends 2023 list, has to say. ? You’ll also meet more than 50 professionals from a wide range of fields. ? The 411: ? Wednesday, October 23, from 7-9 a.m. The Cornell Club-New York 6 East 44th Street New York, NY 10017 Floor varies (pls ask in lobby) ? 7 a.m. open networking 7:10 a.m. meeting starts ? RSVP at bit.ly/LIprereg ? #RealEstate #NYCrealestate

Get the dirt on landscape architecture! ? If you are an interior designer, property manager, real estate professional, developer, or builder, you won’t want to miss this. ? This week, Greg Marett of Bayview Landscape Architecture will present the featured talk. He’ll explain what it means to be a licensed landscape architect and showcase key client projects. ? You’ll also meet 50+ professionals from a wide range of fields. ? MEETING DETAILS: ? Wednesday, October 16th 7-9 a.m. The Cornell Club-New York 6 East 44th Street Floor varies (please ask in lobby) ? RSVP at bit.ly/LIprereg ? MORE ABOUT GREG: ? After 25 years in the industry, Greg considers himself a steward of the land and he takes that responsibility very seriously. Whether for a family or a community, landscape architecture can have a huge impact on people's day to day lives and when executed properly, create a sustainable environment for decades to come. Greg is equally comfortable redesigning affordable housing campuses, streetscapes and playgrounds as he is private outdoor oases for his residential clients. He has earned a legion of loyal clients through a combination of creative functional design, attention to detail, innovative use of materials, and the ability to listen and respond to client’s needs and goals. ? Greg graduated from Cornell University’s Landscape Architecture program with honors, during which time he spent four months studying the great landscapes and architecture of Europe while at the University of Copenhagen (K?benhavns Universitet) in Denmark. He holds membership in the Long Island Nursery and Landscape Association (LINLA), New York State Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc. (NYSNLA) and is an active member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) New York Chapter. When not at work, you can find him in the kitchen or standing over a barbecue experimenting with a wide range of culinary delights. ? HIS COMPANY WEBSITE: ? www.bayviewla.com ? See you Wednesday! ? #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeDesign Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences NKBA Manhattan NYC Chapter IFDA NY American Society of Interior Designers - ASID Interior Design Society NYC

“All?dreams?start at home”—La Chapulina Verde ? This business is the self-proclaimed superhero of the Hispanic community, dedicated to guiding the community towards properity and financial security through real estate. It is the brainchild of Diana Vasquez, who realized during her decade-long experience in real estate networking that the Hispanic community was underrepresented. So whether you want to buy, sell, invest in a real estate property or be a better real estate agent, Diana’s team of bilingual lawyers, bankers, real estate agents, and other partners are there to guide you. Not only is she an entrepreneur, mentor, and fitness enthusiast, but she was also a United States Marine Corps marine! Join us this Wednesday morning, October 2nd from 7-9 a.m. at The Cornell Club-New York. Diana is the featured presenter. You’ll also meet scores of professionals from a wide range of fields. RSVP at bit.ly/LIprereg And now in Spanish (from Google Translate): “Todos los sue?os empiezan en casa”—La Chapulina Verde ? Esta empresa es el autoproclamado superhéroe de la comunidad hispana, dedicada a guiar a la comunidad hacia la propiedad y la seguridad financiera a través de bienes raíces. ? Es una creación de Diana Vásquez, quien durante su experiencia de una década en redes de bienes raíces se dio cuenta de que la comunidad hispana estaba subrepresentada. ? Entonces, ya sea que desee comprar, vender, invertir en una propiedad de bienes raíces o ser un mejor agente de bienes raíces, el equipo de abogados, banqueros, agentes de bienes raíces y otros socios bilingües de Diana están ahí para guiarlo. ? No solo es una emprendedora, mentora y entusiasta del fitness, ?sino que también fue marine del USMC! ? únase a nosotros este miércoles 2 de octubre por la ma?ana de 7 a 9 a. m. en The Cornell Club. ? Diana es la presentadora destacada. ? También conocerá a decenas de profesionales de una amplia gama de campos. ? Confirme su asistencia en bit.ly/LIprereg