Success Stories

“I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in meeting a great and varied group of people who are serious about their business join this group. I went to my first Business Networking event, ran by Hugh and Mike, and it was the most slick networking event I have ever been to. I moved to Sydney from Los Angeles and have been ...

“I recently attended the Business Connector “Catapult your revenue” master class.  While we have a successful consultancy, Mike honed and refined our offering to detail a new client engagement model which made me go, “Wow – why didn’t I think of that!” Just that one aspect made the whole workshop worthwhile.  But it didn’t stop there.  Being in the environment ...

“The masterclass was as excellent as it was challenging and confronting! It provided me with the structure to break down what I do and truly discover where my passion meets profit. It enabled me to find the clarity I’ve been seeking for so long and lay the foundation for a compelling business solution. ”   Paul McIntyre, Director InnovativeSBS

“Really enjoyed the Challenge the Funder event. By far the best event format I’ve been to, splitting up the panel members for 1 on 1 discussion after the panel. Brilliant!” Tim Hill, CEO/Co-Founder Social Status

“Thanks so much for putting on the event last night. I didn’t know what the funding choices were for my business to expand. It taught me a lot about possibilities and what sorts of businesses fit with what funding. Brilliant evening.” Jean Kropper, Founder Paper and Pixel

“An outstanding forum that covered a lot of ground. The Panel was an excellent group of varied perspectives. As a small business owner in my very early stages (2nd year), I have been given some new hope about different ways to raise the all important finances necessary…” Dave Lavers, International Facilitation Expert Labyrinth Consulting Services  

“Last night I witnessed, what was for me, a personal revelation. The difference between today’s Aussie Startup scene and that of the Tech bubble scene of the late ’90’s. Mike Boorn Plener’s BusinessConnector program hosted a ‘Challenge the Funder’ night where StartUps met funders.” Mark Thorn, Founder & Executive Producer VideoLinc

“It was wonderful to learn new tools for opening up introductions. The things you know you should be doing but may have forgotten or underestimated the value of.” Toni Byrnes, Event Sales Coordinator Royal Automobile Club of Australia

“Very valuable information. If you’re looking to find out ways to better network, you don’t want to miss this event that Hugh and Mike put on.” Martha Arifin, Director Trusted Web Expert  

“Definitely attend.  Even if you think you are an expert or a veteran, go along to at least refresh the skills and purpose” Anthony Carroll, Strategy Consultant Yellowsneakers