ReferralTopia 2022, the premier professional development and live networking event, organized by Caerusnet, will be happening this year on May 19th from 9AM-12PM on Zoom. Later that same day the ReferralTopia 2022 afterglow & Caerusnet member party will be in-person at Ginopolis SmokeHouse in Brighton from 4pm-7pm.
“Caerusnet does ReferralTopia to create more value for Caerusnet members and the greater Michigan small business community. Anyone building a business based on word of mouth and professional relationships should attend this event. This year’s ReferralTopia may be the best one yet!” says Caerusnet founder, Steven Zyskowski
ReferralTopia features three, live professional presenters on Zoom all designed to help increase effectiveness at relationships and networking, as well as inspiration for all to overcome challenges in life. In addition to the three live speakers, there are two live networking sessions on Zoom that will be facilitated by Steven Zyskowski. Those who attend either or both of the live networking sessions are certain to make new connections to follow up on when the event is over.
The speakers line up includes fantastic Caerusnetters, Jason Tracey (member, Roar Consulting) & Wendy Caverly (facilitator, Caerusnet Connections and owner of Crusaders Networking) and wraps up with special guest, Anthony Ianni, author of the book “Centered”. Anthony is a championship MSU basketball player under Tom Izzo and is also the first NCAA Division One player from the autism spectrum. Expect to be blown away by the value of the talks of all three presenters!
All Caerusnet members and guests are welcome to attend and participate in ReferralTopia2022 for FREE. We don’t want anyone left out of having a great day simply due to lack of funds. However, if you have the capacity to instead to get your admission ticket by making a modest donation that you feel is appropriate to support this event, its speakers and our headline charity, KidsOnTheGo, please select the Donation Ticket and choose the amount you’d like to donate. Everyone who donates will be acknowledged during ReferralTopia and we sure do appreciate your support!
KidsOnTheGo is a Michigan-based nonprofit that helps developmentally challenged youth get involved in sports and learn about what it’s like being on a team. It’s a
wonderful organization making a real difference in the world.
Speaker profiles:
Jason Tracey, founder of Roar Consulting, has perfected the mindset of being the difference for his clients as the founder of Roar Consulting. Jason empowers people to turn their passions, purpose, and expertise into thriving businesses or careers. He works with people to overcome their fears & beliefs that prevent that from living the life that they have always imagined, while also infusing a new way of communicating how to Be The Difference to your people. In the end it is tied together in an easy to implement system to Empower, Dominate, & Serve. Jason is also a proud and impactful member of the Caerusnet Brighton Wednesday 10AM referral team.
Wendy Caverly is the proud owner of Crusaders Networking, is bringing her focused knowledge in an emerging coaching specialty to professionals looking to learn how to effectively connect and build meaningful relationships for a solid foundation for success. With 20+ years of entrepreneurial and networking experience, Wendy excels at coaching individuals on what makes connecting or ‘networking’ a valuable skill, separate from selling and marketing. Wendy also owns Caerusnet Connections and facilitates several Caerusnet team meetings in Southeast Michigan.
Anthony Ianni played basketball at Michigan State University from 2009 to 2012 and was the first Division I college basketball player known to be on the autism spectrum. He now tours the country as a motivational speaker and lives with his wife and two sons in Livonia, Michigan. He also authored the book “CENTERED”, which was released in 2021. “Centered is a captivating and uplifting story about pursuing dreams, pushing through difficult times, and reaching one’s full potential.” – Nick Saban, Head Football Coach, University of Alabama.
Approximately 200 local Michigan small business professionals registered to attend ReferralTopia on Earth Day, April 22, 2021. The event ran from 9AM-3PM on Zoom and was followed up by an in person mixer at Ginopolis Smokehouse in Brighton, attended by approximately 50 networkers. ReferralTopia attendance was attended by approximately 50% Caerusnet Members (past, present and future). The other 50% found out about ReferralTopia due to social sharing. They worked together to plant the seeds of new referral relationships.
The line-up of live speakers at ReferralTopia was second to none. Steven Zyskowski, founder of Caerusnet and creator of ReferralTopia, kicked the day off with an inspiring presentation and gave instructions on how to based tackle the full day of networking. Doug Moffat, owner of The Moffat Group (leadership coaching and defensive insurance specialist, Caerusnet Facilitator in Brighton, Ann Arbor & Detroit), kicked the day off with an amazing presentation about Humble Inquiry. Later in the early afternoon, best selling author and entrepreneur, Lisa Mininni, presented on Human Wiring. The final presenter was best selling author, TedX speaker and Forbes contributing columnist, Stan Phelps. Stan is well known for his best selling Goldfish series of books and his presentation was about “Lagniappe” – doing the extra, little things that add up to a differentiated experience. To watch the replays of these presentations, click here: https://caerusnet.com/referraltopia-2021-live-presenters-replay/
“Zooming” in from Highland, Daedra (upper left corner) and Brian Surowiec (bottom left) from Strawesome demonstrated how they make glass straws to ReferralTopia attendee Jen Ling (bottom rt) and Steven Zyskowski.
In addition to live presenters, the business expo featured 17 expo exhibitors! A diverse group made for great networking. The exhibitors were: Karl Carter, Thunder Bay business consultants; Eloisa Underwood, Perk Pros text message marketing; Brian M Truskowski, transitional life coach; Tom Hamp, Open Book Selling; Clark Keller, Data Driven Marketing; Hassan Hodges, Hassan Hodges Photography; Daedra & Brian Surowiec, Strawesome; James Linenger, Financial Architects; Kristy Scholl, Flagstar Bank; Valerie Kearns, Paychex; Amber Keyes, Keyes To The Kingdom; Charlotte Kaye, Charlotte Kaye decluttering coach; Barbara Zinser, Charles Reinhart Realtors; Mike Ooink, Ap
plied Imaging; Jessica Starks, Transworld business brokers; Kevin McGuire, representing Caerusnet referral teams & Roger Burnett, Social Good Promotions.
After the full day of online networking concluded approximately 50 professionals went to Ginopolis Smokehouse in Brighton to attend the afterglow. All attendees walked away with free 20 oz Caerusnet / ReferralTopia torpedo glasses, compliments of Caerusnet and Social Good Promotions. In addition, Strawesome made awesome Caerusnet glass straws to give away as a keepsake, well.
The ReferralTopia planning team: Roger (top left), Minesh (bottom left), Julie Palmer (bottom right) and Steve (upper right).
ReferralTopia took a lot of planning to pull off. There was no format to follow, so, as usual, Caerusnet blazed a new trail. This event would not have been possible without the commitment made by the ReferralTopia planning team: Julie Palmer, JemEvents; Roger Burnett, Social Good Promotions, and Minesh Baxi. Thank you to all who attended and promoted #ReferalTopia2021. We can’t wait to do it again next year! Save the date for ReferralTopia2022: Thursday, April 21 (Earth Day Eve)!
March 12, 2021 – MICHIGAN – Caerusnet Facilitated Referral Teams is proud to present ReferralTopia LIVE online this year on April 22nd – Earth Day!
The 9AM-3PM event is exclusively made available to Caerusnet Members and non-Members, so long as they are Michigan based small businesses and service providers.
The all day event is going to be packed with value and for a limited time, tickets can be had for FREE by registering for the event on the Caerusnet website.
ReferralTopia is all about growing your referral network, making great new connections and learning from some amazing LIVE online speakers with serious credentials.
The day will feature three live speakers, an online live business expo and live online rapid relationship building sessions (think speed networking).
See the YouTube playlist to learn more about this amazing day! We look forward to planting the seeds of future referral relationships with you on Earth Day!
ReferralTopia 2022, the premier professional development and live networking event, organized by Caerusnet, will be happening this year on May 19th from 9AM-12PM on Zoom. Later that same day the ReferralTopia 2022 afterglow & Caerusnet member party will be in-person at Ginopolis SmokeHouse in Brighton from 4pm-7pm.
