I have never believed that networking only happens at business events. Some of the strongest relationships I have built started in places where business was not the first thing on anyone’s mind. That could be through a shared interest, a professional organization, a class, a community group, or simply being around people who enjoy some of the same things you do.
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So commercial real estate has always attracted people who like variety, independence, and the idea of building something for themselves. It is not a traditional career path, and for me, that is part of what makes it interesting.
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SOUP Network, also called the Society of Urban Professionals NYC, brings entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, and professionals together in East Harlem to connect, learn, and grow.
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After more than twenty years in business, I wanted to build the kind of networking experience I would actually want to attend. A room filled with entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and community leaders who came with the intention of building real relationships. That’s what Next Level Networking is all about.
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I’ve learned over the years is that not every networking event is worth your time. After more than twenty years in business, I’ve become much more intentional about where I spend my evenings and who I spend them with. I don’t need to be in the biggest room. I’d rather be in the right one. And that’s why we have SOUP, the Society of Urban Professionals.
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For me, the best opportunities usually start with a conversation. Not a sales pitch. Not a room full of people shouting over music. Just a genuine conversation between people who are building something..
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Next Level Networking is our curated speed-networking experience in East Harlem, designed to help you meet people who could become referral partners, collaborators, clients, or long-term business connections.
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I was looking through a few photos recently and came across pictures from the ladies brunch I hosted at the Virtuoso Realty Group Harlem office in December, centered on the book Ask and It Is Given. It made me smile because it was such a good afternoon.
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