How to Host a Zero-Cost Hyper-Local Business Owner Networking Event

Summary:

Host Tina Beliveau shares a step-by-step breakdown of how she hosted her first local B2B networking event for business owners. She discusses leveraging a hyperlocal Facebook group, using free event space from vendor partners, and setting up simple Eventbrite registration pages. The episode covers the event structure—including circular introductions, expressing immediate business needs, and informal networking—while highlighting key takeaways on collecting contact information, improving in-person elevator pitches, and converting local vendor connections into real estate business.