Join us for a dynamic networking experience where meaningful connections can become powerful opportunities for growth.

This month, we’re exploring the power of referrals, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and cross-promotion with an inspiring lineup of experts who will share practical strategies for growing your business through trusted relationships. 💗

✨ Featured Speakers & Topics

• Derek Morgan – Referral Partnerships as a Lead Generation Strategy: No Cold Outreach, No Ad Spend

• David Riklan – The Secret Ingredient to Using Partnerships and Cross Promotion to Grow Your Business

• Danny Bermant – How to Become the JV Partner That Everyone Wants to Promote

Alongside these inspiring talks, you’ll have opportunities to connect through focused networking and meaningful conversations designed to spark referrals, partnerships, collaboration, and Grand Growth. 🤝

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and discover what becomes possible when we grow together. 💗

Date: September 17, 2026 (Thursday)

12.00 PM - 2.00 PM PT

3.00 PM - 5.00 PM ET

8.00 PM - 10.00 PM UK

September 18, 5.00 AM - 7.00 AM AEST

Location: Free for Everyone on Zoom

MEET THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS: 

Derek Morganis the founder of Referral Marketing Ideas, creator of the Referral Marketing Formula and Co-Founder/CEO of Refer2u, a Referral Marketing & Referral Partner Ecosystem. With 30+ years of direct sales and partner management experience, he helps SMB/SME businesses owners and sales teams generate referred leads via Partner-led Growth Strategies.

David Riklan, founder of SelfGrowth.com and cofounder of the Joint Venture Directory, is a leading author, coach, and speaker in Self Improvement. He has published over 10 books, including titles with John Wiley & Sons, and has attracted over 100 million visitors to his websites.

Danny Bermanthelps established coaches and consultants attract their ideal clients through joint venture partnerships.

Over the past five years, he has worked with more than 500 JV partners and supported numerous launches, summits, giveaways, webinars, and other joint ventures for both his clients and partners, generating more than $5 million in revenue.

Known by his friends as “Captain JV,” Danny is passionate about people and nurturing professional relationships. A prolific networker, he has worked with some of the biggest names in marketing and built a network of more than 5,000 contacts across major industries. He takes great pleasure in helping businesses and nonprofit organizations forge new and fruitful partnerships.

MEET YOUR GRAND HOSTS:

Steve Brossman is a 9-time Amazon Best-Selling Author who has built multiple 6- and 7-figure international businesses. He has supported many of our members, including myself, with high-value training that brings clarity to their Bankable Story and helps them sell their programs with ease. Through his signature FLOW Selling System, Steve empowers entrepreneurs to create inspired desirability and sell authentically without ever feeling pushy or salesy

Kimberley Day is a two-time best-selling, award-winning author who empowers high-achieving coaches, course creators, and entrepreneurs to attract more clients, make more money, and grow thriving lifestyle businesses. With her proven expertise, Kim helps her clients write impactful books that double as powerful marketing tools unlocking opportunities for speaking gigs, building loyal audiences, and scaling their businesses with ease. Passionate about personal growth and strategic messaging, Kim is the go-to mentor for those ready to step off the income rollercoaster and create lasting success.

Susan Jarema is an experienced entrepreneur and marketing expert with a diverse background and decades of experience. With two marketing degrees and expertise in strategy, branding, SEO, and conversions, she is a trusted “internetologist.” As the co-founder of Grand Connection, Susan leads collaborative marketing efforts to empower entrepreneurs. As president of New Earth Marketing, she crafts impactful websites and guides entrepreneurs to achieve online success. With her wealth of experience and dedication to collaboration, Susan is your go-to partner on your journey to digital growth and prosperity. Susan loves yoga and has practiced mindfulness for years.

You Never Know Who You Will Meet!

Members have made many lasting relationships in the group that have turned into successful collaborations, podcast interviews, service swaps, skill shares, JV partnerships, referral partners and good clients! The opportunity is to meet with like minded businesses to share skills, receive advice and collaborate! Strategic alliances are an essential part of your grand growth.

What to Expect:

The Grand Connection community is a fun, welcoming group of heart centered businesses and professionals with an intention to support each other to succeed through collaboration. At our Grand Mixer Events, we partner with other networking organizations. Members from each group have the opportunity to connect and build relationships in breakout rooms. Please have your camera, good lighting and microphone available. Practice your concise 30 second introduction ahead and have a short write-up prepared to share in the chat.Event instructions.