Masterminds of Malvern & West Chester

This morning John Velutini, Public Insurance Adjuster from AllClaims Adjustment Company presented. His job is to work with, and be an advocate for, policyholders when they experience a property loss. He does everything from inspecting and documenting damage to negotiating with your insurance company to get you the maximum claim settlement. Reach out to John if you have had a loss and don’t know how to proceed or received a settlement that didn’t fully cover the loss. There is no charge for consultations. Next up was Matt Bates from Lexington. Matt deals in commercial real estate including ground-up development. He has experience working with “green” buildings, including geo-thermal and solar and many of their products are locally-sourced! Matt handles everything from start to finish! He grew up here and loves to make new B2B connections. Considering brand -new construction? Flex buildings? Industrial or warehouse space? Give Matt a call! Upcoming events ANYONE can attend: - March 29th at 4:30 pm is the Free Trade Networking LLC. Business Mixer at the Yard House in King of Prussia. - March 26th at 4:30 pm at Saloon 151 in WC is the next West Chester Professionals Social Network Happy Hour brought to you once again by Amanda Capoferri. - March 27th at 6 pm is our Masterminds Quizzo night! Join us at 273 Boot Road for some Quizzo fun (and networking). Just $10 per person. ———- John Nagy Michael Hagan Louis Leof David Graham Jessica Clark Jake Drap Scott Hickey Skye Liljestrand Laura Fitts Alexis B. Haas Michelle Power, Esq. Bradyn S. Hackman Rob Szajdek Caroline Coladonato Dave Arnold, MBA Sheila McKeown Sandra Carlisle (CAIS) Intelligent Marketing Cherylann Mann Robert Mann Johnny Reynolds A. Carter Gardy, Jr., MBA, CRPS Richard Stratton, P.E. Miranda Reilly And guest Jay Prager with Viking Pest Control

Interesting group discussion this morning around how to best support and promote our network of professional partners. Many thanks to A. Carter Gardy, Jr., MBA, CRPS, Dave Arnold, MBA and Sandra Carlisle (CAIS) Intelligent Marketing for laying the groundwork, and for Louis Leof for resurrecting an earlier proposal that will work in nicely! John Nagy shared a video that called out the important of focusing on growth versus goals which led to a larger discussion about what drives people. Next week John Velutini and Matt Bates will be presenting! A few upcoming events that ANYONE can attend: - March 12th at 4 pm is the Free Trade Networking Pottstown Happy Hour at Big Phil's Bar & Grill in Pottstown, PA. - March 26th at 4:30 pm at Saloon 151 in WC is the next West Chester Professionals Social Network Happy Hour brought to you once again by Amanda Capoferri. This month’s sponsor is our own Josh Kachnowich from HK Electric! - March 27th at 6 pm is our Masterminds Quizzo night! Join us at 273 Boot Road for some fun (and networking). Just $10 per person. ——— Kristin Aldridge, MBA Scott Hickey David Graham Michael Hagan Brian Poulin Alexis B. Haas Johnny Reynolds Michael Fischer Bradyn S. Hackman Laura Fitts Miranda Reilly Caroline Coladonato Michelle Power, Esq. Cherylann Mann Robert Mann Rob Szajdek David B Magee, MBA Jake Drap

We all learned a lot this morning from our two wonderful presenters, Scott Hickey & Sandra Carlisle (CAIS)! - Scott is a Regional Sales Manager for Info Solutions LLC which offers IT managed services for small and medium-sized businesses. He is well-versed in this space and would be a great contact if you have IT needs. Scott is the husband to his yoga instructor wife and father to two super talented kids. Plus, he’s a fabulous cook! - Sandra is the CEO and owner of Wealthy Palette Media Marketing which helps companies develop their branding strategies while focusing on AI and other marketing technologies. Is your brand in need of a makeover? Give Sandra a call! She is the proud mother of two boys - both longtime boy scouts who love to swim - as well as a Black Lab! ————- Kristin Aldridge, MBA John Nagy Laura Fitts A. Carter Gardy, Jr., MBA, CRPS Louis Leof Johnny Reynolds Michelle Power, Esq. Sheila McKeown John Velutini Dave Arnold, MBA Bradyn S. Hackman Michael McAllister Kelly Pryor David Graham Courtney Criddle Rob Szajdek Richard Stratton, P.E. Caroline Coladonato Jake Drap Cherylann Mann Robert Mann & guest, Tom Hawks

Our members are extra busy lately… here’s another great upcoming event! Amanda Capoferri hosts a monthly happy hour in West Chester at Saloon 151 the last Wednesday of every month. The next one is this coming Wednesday, 2/26 between 4:30 - 6:30pm. Come out, eat some apps and network with other local professionals!

Another one of our members - Michael Martin - is busy preparing for an awesome (FREE) event this week. Check it out!! —— ???????? ??????????????! ??? ????????: Thursday, Feb 27, 12–1 PM MDT ?? Free Online Event Join us for an engaging and practical webinar presented by Mike Martin, CEO of Top Down Strategies, business consultant to multi-million dollar businesses, TEDx speaker, and author of The Self-Fulfilling Formula: ???????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???????????????? ??????????: 1?? How to close 75% more sales 2?? Create a simple plan, that you WILL stick to and execute. 3?? How to WIN by building a better business, not working harder. 4?? Substantially reduce your RISK and double your business. Whether you’re a solopreneur or leading a team, this webinar offers actionable tools to run your small business like a high-performing enterprise, without working harder. ?? ???????? ?????? ???? ???????? ???????? ????????! https://lnkd.in/eXDHSsa3

Great opportunity! Our fabulous photographer Courtney Criddle will be holding 3 headshot mini session dates later this month. These are perfect for anyone interested in upgrading their professional image at a reduced rate. There are limited spots available, and these always sell out fast! If your profile photo needs an update, here is the booking link: https://lnkd.in/eHudUaha

One of our chapter members, Sandra Carlisle (CAIS), will be presenting next week at the Chester County Chamber Building. It’s a great opportunity to learn AI strategies that will elevate your business and drive growth! No need to register, just show up. Can’t wait to see you there!

This morning we did our “Hot Seat” where we randomly select members to answer rapid-fire questions. Todays participants were: Michelle Power, Esq. from The Charleston Firm - handles wills and estates, real estate, contracts for small businesses, employee agreements and divorce - also owns a title company which she started in 2019 - fun fact: got into law because she loves to argue ;-) Louis Leof from PTM Promotional - fun fact: Lou loves the beach (Margate) where he has had a house for many years - apparel trends include performance fabrics, sun shirts, and hats - has been been in this business for almost success for 48 years. He attributes his longevity to his love of the industry! Bradyn S. Hackman from Restoration Relief - fun fact: was in car sales prior to his current role - best advice: 1) When it’s a really bad situation, don’t try to tackle it yourself. Let the professionals assess the damage, create a plan and break it down for the homeowner 2) Stay vigilant – check hot water heaters, make sure you turn off your outside hose taps in the winter, etc. John Nagy from Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company - handles life insurance, retirement funding, financial planning - best advice: 1) Get a financial advisor who can guide you and keep an eye on your investments to determine if you are getting the best return. 2) it is never too early to get a life insurance policy. They are cheap when you are young and worth it. Michael Fischer, Solar Installation Specialist - Energy costs will only get worse going into summer. Why? Retiring older facilities is a main factor, as well as storm recovery and the effects of climate change. - Pitch to someone who can’t get past the aesthetic? When you look at your bank account and you look at solar panels, you can decide which you are willing to deal with. Next week, Scott Hickey & Josh Kachnowich will present! Announcements: - Sandra Carlisle (CAIS) will be speaking at the Chester County Chamber Office on 2/26 at 8am - Amanda Capoferri is hosting a networking event on 2/26th from 4:30-7:30pm at Saloon 151 in WC - Our Masterminds group will be hosting a networking Quizzo Night on 3/27 at 6 pm. All are invited! ——————- Alexis B. Haas Miranda Reilly David Graham David B Magee, MBA Caroline Coladonato Rob Szajdek Johnny Reynolds Kristin Aldridge, MBA Jessica Clark John Velutini A. Carter Gardy, Jr., MBA, CRPS Dave Arnold, MBA Laura Fitts Jake Drap Matt Bates Michael Hagan Guest - Sheila McKeown

Our members never fail to impress! Today Amanda Capoferri from UNITED VETERANS ROOFING, LLC presented first. She talked about her family-owned roofing business which was named in honor of her step-sister and other veterans. They donate roofs to local veterans as well as work with the Home of the Brave! If you are in need of commercial or residential roofing, reach out to this trusted local business! Our second presenter was Dave Arnold, MBA, owner of Arnold Property Improvement, LLC. This multi-service residential and commercial general contracting business does everything from installing framing, cabinets and dry wall to building decks and remodeling basements! Looking for a reliable contractor who stands behind his work? Give Dave a call! Thanks to Louis Leof from PTM Promotional for the Eagles gear!! Next week is the always popular Hot Seat! ——- Bradyn S. Hackman Kristin Aldridge, MBA Johnny Reynolds Sandra Carlisle (CAIS) Miranda Reilly Skye Liljestrand Brian Poulin Michelle Power, Esq. John Nagy John Velutini Laura Fitts A. Carter Gardy, Jr., MBA, CRPS Jake Drap Jessica Clark Rob Szajdek David B Magee, MBA Michael Fischer Scott Hickey Chris Madonna Cherylann Mann Robert Mann Caroline Coladonato

With some of us braving the icy elements to be in-person and others joining virtually via Zoom this mornings meeting was no less engaging by going hybrid! Today was group discussion day where members share any challenges they are having so we can mastermind some (hopefully helpful) ideas for them to consider. The challenges we focused on were: 1) how to deal with external vendor reps who have a different sales style than we do 2) what to do if a client doesn’t pay on time and how to put systems in place to mitigate that from happening in the future 3) the best way to handle a monetary or other disagreement between you and another local contractor We then shared lots of LOVE for each other for all of the amazing 1-2-1s we had, referrals we gave and introductions we made! Next week we have two presentations: Dave Arnold, MBA and Amanda Capoferri. You won’t want to miss either! ——— Kristin Aldridge, MBA Michelle Power, Esq. Cherylann Mann John Coladonato Laura Fitts David Graham John Nagy John Velutini Jake Drap Alexis B. Haas Rob Szajdek A. Carter Gardy, Jr., MBA, CRPS Kelly Pryor Michael Hagan Michael Fischer Matt Bates Sandra Carlisle (CAIS) Caroline Coladonato Scott Hickey Skye Liljestrand Miranda Reilly Richard Stratton, P.E.