I’ll be honest with you—I nearly scrapped my networking event altogether.
For a long time, I’ve hosted a monthly online session, bringing business owners together to share ideas, make connections, and support each other. It was called The Business Boardroom, and in theory, it should have been brilliant.
But in reality? Something wasn’t working.
💭 Clients weren’t turning up, even though they said they wanted it.
💭 People weren’t sure if they needed to book each time.
💭 The name felt too formal—like you had to wear a suit and prepare a pitch.
💭 Worse still, I was spending time promoting it, only to cancel or hustle for last-minute sign-ups.
If I was my own client, I’d have told myself to stop running it altogether.
But every time I thought about pulling the plug, my clients told me they still wanted a space to connect, collaborate, and get referrals.
So I sat down, re-evaluated everything, and KAPOW! Connect & Collaborate was born.
Why This Isn’t “Just Another Networking Event”
I knew that if I was going to keep running a networking event, it had to be worth my time and yours.
So, instead of just renaming it, I restructured it completely to make sure every session is valuable, engaging, and actually leads to real opportunities.
Here’s how it’s different:
✅ Quickfire Introductions & Wins – No long-winded intros. Just fast, high-energy check-ins to see who’s in the room and what’s working for them.
✅ Connection Catalyst Spotlight – A short, sharp guest insight or discussion designed to spark new ideas, not just passive listening.
✅ Collaboration Hot Seat – Each session, one attendee gets dedicated support—whether it’s referrals, advice, or brainstorming.
✅ Power Pairing Breakouts – Quick 1:1 networking chats, because let’s face it, deep conversations happen best in small groups.
✅ Action Round-Up – No leaving the session wondering “What now?” We wrap up with clear, intentional next steps.
This isn’t networking for the sake of networking—it’s a referral & collaboration platform designed to get results.
Who Should Be in the Room?
This isn’t a salesy, pitch-heavy networking event. It’s for business owners who actually want to build relationships, not just collect LinkedIn connections.
If you’re:
✔ A UK-based business owner looking for fresh opportunities
✔ A freelancer or consultant who thrives on referrals
✔ An ambitious solopreneur who values collaboration
✔ Running a service-based business that grows through connections
Then this is for you.
It’s 100% online—so whether you’re in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, or anywhere else in the UK (or beyond!), you can join from wherever you are.
One of the biggest challenges I faced with The Business Boardroom was commitment.
When an event is free, it’s easy to say yes—but just as easy to forget about it, get busy, or not show up. Too often, people would book a spot and then not turn up, which meant I was blocking time out of my schedule for empty seats.
It’s just £5 to join. A small investment = a real commitment to showing up.
By charging a small fee, everyone in the room is engaged, present, and ready to collaborate—which means better connections and better results for all of us.
If you’re a client, this is part of the value you get from working with me—and if you’re not, the £5 fee ensures you’re joining a space where people take networking seriously.
KAPOW! Connect & Collaborate's next session is on the 13th May at 10am.
And this is your official invitation to experience the new format.
🔗 Book your spot here https://heroes.kapowme.com/connect-collaborate
This isn’t networking as usual. It’s the start of something better—and I’d love for you to be part of it.
See you in the room! 🚀