My Peer2Peer Journey and the Benefits for all...

I've been talking a lot recently to fellow business people about the benefits of joining a Peer2Peer Board. I've been in a board myself for a few months, which has been super helpful to my current business growth spurt and has provided a higher level of connections, not to mention my own self-development and learning (old dogs can learn new tricks, clearly)...

In fact, my experience in my Peer2Peer Board as a member has been so awesome, that I've had a Victor Kiam moment (for younger readers, google or YouTube him - but it's a guy who used a product and was so impressed that he famously bought the Company). Spoiler alert - I've not bought the Company, but I have invested and am launching my first Peer2Peer Board as a chair, on Tuesday 26th March 2024 in Wareham, Dorset (PM me for more details if you'd like to attend and see what it's all about)...

Anyway, back to the plot, I thought I'd briefly explain some of the benefits of becoming a Peer2Peer Board member and very briefly give a personal example... I'm happy to expand on these if anyone is interested in more information...

1 - Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, expanding your network and potential business contacts. Perfect if you're a solopreneur or, like me, you're business partner owns another 40 businesses, so isn't around much ;)

2 - Knowledge Sharing: Benefit from diverse perspectives and experiences, gaining valuable insights into business opportunities, trends, business strategies and different perspectives on your business (all members sign an NDA - so sharing views and knowledge is respected and protected).

3 - Collaborative Learning: Engage in continuous learning through shared experiences, helping you stay informed about best practices and potential changes in the business landscape. I've learned so much about a wide variety of things, such as Ai, access to investments and Linked-In to name but three!

4 - Resource Sharing: Access shared resources, such as tools, expertise, and contacts, which can be cost-effective for business growth. I've got a FREE Ai chatbot on my website and am sharing the costs of a marketing campaign with a contact through my board.

5 - Support and Accountability: Receive support and accountability from peers who understand the challenges of entrepreneurship, fostering personal and professional development. This is key for me. Support is on hand almost 24/7 and my peers are willing to help me, as long as I put the required effort in too!

6 - Referral Network: Leverage a network of trusted peers for referrals, increasing potential leads and business opportunities. This is so far off-the-chain! Suddenly, I'm moving in much higher circles and the referrals are exactly what I need for a new product I'm launching late this year.

7 - Skill Development: Participate in skill-building activities and workshops within the group, enhancing your professional capabilities. Again, I'm learning new things and moving forwards with my business. So of the new skills I'm learning are really benefitting me and my business and I feel less closed to opportunity because of it.

8 - Mentorship Opportunities: Find mentors or become a mentor within the group, providing and receiving guidance for career advancement. I've been in business now for 32 years (I know, I must have started when I was 2 years old - I got in there before you)! It's such a thrill to be able to give considered advice when appropriate and help my peers to achieve more, as they help me to do the same.

9 - Increased Visibility: Showcase your expertise to a wider audience within the group, potentially leading to partnerships, collaborations, or new clients. This has happened big style! I can't give you exact details here, but I've had some great opportunity via my Peer group, that I simply wouldn't get anywhere else.

10 - Motivation and Inspiration: Stay motivated by surrounding yourself with ambitious and driven individuals, fostering a positive and entrepreneurial mindset. I feel alive again! My business is vibrant and I am feeling worthwhile and on the right track. My business hasn't changed (apart from more opportunity), but my mindset has and I'm winning on a daily basis. This is down to my personal user experience with my Board.

I tried to keep it brief, I have loads more to say, but I won't do it here for now... Watch this space but also reach out for a chat, a coffee, a pint or come to an event as a guest and see for yourself what I'm talking about.

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