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Free Networking · 1st Wednesday Every Month

NetWORKs
Café

A free, no-pitch networking group for local business owners. We meet in person the first Wednesday of every month — at 8:00 AM, at a new local spot each time — and stay connected online in between. Real conversations, real referrals, and a room full of people who actually want to see you grow.

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1st Wednesday, monthly
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8:00 AM
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A new local spot each month
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Always free to join
Join the Facebook Group → See the next meetup ↓

Open to any local business owner, freelancer, or side-hustler. No membership fees, no contracts.

NetWORKs Café networking event
What to expect
A warm, low-pressure room — no hard selling
Quick intros so everyone knows who you are
Referrals, ideas, and honest feedback
A short, useful topic each month
☕ Free to attend
🤝 Real relationships, not pitches
📍 Northwest Ohio
💻 Online community + in-person meetups
🔁 Every month, same day
Why It Exists

Networking that actually
feels good to show up to

Most networking is a room full of people waiting for their turn to pitch. NetWORKs Café is the opposite — a friendly, recurring space built on giving first. Here's what you get out of it.

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Real relationships
Show up monthly and the same faces become friends, collaborators, and referral partners. Trust compounds over time.
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Warm referrals
When people know what you do and like you, they send business your way. That's how local growth really happens.
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Ideas & feedback
Stuck on a marketing problem or a hiring decision? Bring it to the group. You'll leave with answers from people who've been there.
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Visibility
Get known in your community as a go-to in your field — without paying for ads to do it.
How a Meetup Works

A typical NetWORKs Café

Casual, friendly, and always done on time. We meet in person at 8:00 AM on the first Wednesday — here's the flow of a typical meetup.

First 15 min
Coffee & Connections
Doors open at 8:00 AM. Grab a coffee, say hello, and settle in. Check in at the sign-in sheet so we can keep everyone connected after — and add the folks you meet in the Facebook group.
Arrive Sign in Casual chat
Next 20 min
Around-the-Room Intros
Everyone gets 30 seconds: who you are, what you do, and one thing you're looking for or can help with. Short, friendly, no pressure — by the end, the whole room knows you.
30-second intro Your ask Your offer
Next 20 min
Topic of the Month
A short, practical segment on growing your business — social media, AI tools, local marketing, referrals, and more. Useful enough to take back to your desk that afternoon.
Practical Q&A Takeaways
Last 15 min
Open Networking
Follow up with the people you want to talk to, swap contact info, and make a plan to connect before next month. We wrap on time, every time.
Swap contacts Book follow-ups Wrap on time
Next Meetup

Wednesday,
June 3, 2026

Save your spot for the next NetWORKs Café. RSVP below so we know to expect you — and if you're joining in person, this doubles as your sign-in.

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1st Wednesday · June 3, 2026
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8:00 AM
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A different local spot each month — sign up for alerts to get the address
Prefer to just join the Facebook group first? →
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Get Event Alerts
Because we meet at a new spot each month, the easiest way to never miss it is to sign up for alerts. We'll send you the date, time, and address ahead of every meetup — plus a reminder so it's on your radar.
Sign Up for Alerts →
Free, always. No spam — just where and when we're meeting next.
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NetWORKs Café · Past Meetups
NetWORKs Café members networking
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NetWORKs Café online session
Recent Recaps

What we've been up to

A look at recent NetWORKs Café meetups. Replace these with your real recaps as you host them — a quick photo and a sentence or two keeps the page alive.

May meetup recap
May 2026 Meetup
AI Tools for the Time-Strapped Owner
A packed room talked through simple ways to use AI for content and follow-up — plus a round of intros that sparked two new referral partnerships.
April meetup recap
April 2026 Meetup
Getting Found Locally
We covered Google Business Profiles and local SEO basics, then opened the floor for owners to share what's working in their own neighborhoods.
March meetup recap
March 2026 Meetup
Referrals That Don't Feel Forced
An honest conversation about asking for and giving referrals the right way — and a few new connections that turned into coffee chats.
Is This For Me?

Built for owners who'd
rather give than pitch

✅ You'll love it if...
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You run a local business, freelance, or have a side hustle
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You want genuine connections, not a stack of business cards
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You're happy to help others and trust it'll come back around
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You can do online some months and in person others
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You want to grow your visibility without paying for ads to do it
🚫 Maybe not if...
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You're only here to hard-sell the room
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You want a high-pressure, quota-driven lead group
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You can't commit to showing up more than once
Jayson Hines
Your Host
Who Runs It
Jayson Hines
Owner, Sales Funnel Marketing · Perrysburg, OH

Jayson started NetWORKs Café for one simple reason: the best business he's ever gotten came from real relationships, not cold outreach. He runs Sales Funnel Marketing in Northwest Ohio, helping local businesses grow their audience and bring in customers — and he hosts NetWORKs Café every month to give owners a friendly place to do the same. No pitch, no pressure. Just show up, be helpful, and watch what happens.

1st
Wednesday, every month
$0
Cost to attend
50+
Local businesses served
Join NetWORKs Café

Pull up a chair.
It's free.

Join the Facebook group to stay in the loop between meetups, and sign up for alerts so you always know where and when we're meeting next. That's it — you're in.

Join the Facebook Group → Sign Up for Alerts →

Free, always. Questions? Email Jayson directly.

Free App · No App Store Needed

Put NetWORKs Café
on your phone

Install the free NetWORKs Café app straight to your home screen — one tap to the group, event alerts, and the next meetup. No download from a store, no account, nothing to pay.

Common Questions

FAQ

When and how often does NetWORKs Café meet?
The 1st Wednesday of every month. You can join online or in person, whichever works for you that month.
Is it really free?
Yes — completely free to attend. No membership fees, no contracts, no catch. Just RSVP and show up.
Where do you meet?
We meet in person at 8:00 AM on the first Wednesday of every month, at a different local spot each time. Sign up for alerts and we'll send you the exact address before each meetup. Between meetups, the community lives in our Facebook group.
What kind of businesses come?
All kinds — local service businesses, retailers, freelancers, consultants, and side-hustlers. If you're building something and want to grow it through real relationships, you'll fit right in.
Do I need to be a Sales Funnel Marketing client?
Nope. NetWORKs Café is open to everyone. It's hosted by Jayson, but it's a community first — come for the connections, not a sales pitch.
How do I find out where we're meeting next?
Sign up for alerts above and we'll send you the date, time, and address before each meetup, plus a reminder. You can also check the Facebook group or email Jayson anytime.