A Fabulous September Installment of Course Connections!

Many Great Connections Were Made at September’s Course Connections!

First let me thank the weather gods. They never once interrupted our events all summer long.

And to our Course Connections sponsors, Christal McElroy, EisnerAmper, Karolina Dehnhard, Budd Larner, Vince Egan, Benjamin Edwards, and Stuart Vorcheimer, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, all of whom understand the power of making the right connections on the golf course and beyond! Couldn’t do it without my sponsors!

And thanks to Mahvash Saba for taking all of our pictures! See some of the fun we had in the attached! Don’t forget Mahvash if you want a professional photographer who captures the essence of YOU, your family or your special day!

Many thanks to our wonderful pro, Tyler Aynes. Please feel free to contact Tyler if you want to continue private lessons. And to our wonderful staff at the Montclair Golf Club, who make sure the 19th Hole is always on par!

GREAT FRIENDS & NEW ASSOCIATES

And to all of our Connectors for joining September’s Course Connections! I have heard from many of you that a lot of great connections were made! What an amazing group of professionals and world-class networkers! If you have a story to share on a great connection, please send it and I will include it in a future blog post and email!

PHOTOS FROM COURSE CONNECTIONS:

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INTERESTED IN A SPONSORSHIP?

We are always looking for sponsors for upcoming events. Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring Culinary Connections, which starts in December, just in time for the holidays! A great way to publicize your company and get your name out there. Please email or call me for more info!

THANK YOU!

Thank you again everyone! You are an awesome group and I am thrilled that you came. And please don’t forget to send me details on any great connections you have made at any Connections event!

Warm regards and see you in December once we confirm date and venue of Culinary Connections!!

Susan Ascher

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“Such a beautiful evening! Susan is the perfect host. I can see why she is such a successful life and work coach!!”

“Thank you so much Susan Ascher. Course Connections was so fabulous! I loved the golf lesson and golfing and meeting so many wonderful, accomplished people for the networking cocktail party afterwards. You are amazing at bringing people together.”

“I am so glad I attended this wonderful event. Not only did I get to play golf but I got to meet some amazing and accomplished people. I can’t wait for the next one!”

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

Career Communication Leadership Mastermind

What to Expect from a Mastermind Group

Attending a mastermind group is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. The atmosphere is buzzing with intellectual minds thinking, brainstorming, and supporting one another. If you talk to someone who has been to a mastermind group, he or she will tell you it’s an experience that will change the way you do business. You’ll gain access to incredible resources, networking opportunities, and a team that understands your objectives and wants you to succeed.

When you walk through the doors at The Mastermind for Masterminds, here’s what to expect:

A Friendly, Welcoming Community

All members of the group share the same goal – to improve their businesses. Whether you want new perspectives on a business venture you’re considering or advice from successful entrepreneurs about how to take the first step, you’ll find it at a mastermind meeting. You will meet people with similar goals, those who have been in your shoes, and those eager to impart wisdom that could take your professional life to the next level. Group members are endlessly supportive, and welcome newcomers with open arms.

An All-Inclusive Group Discussion

The beginning of the mastermind group meeting will involve personal introductions, and statements from each member of the group regarding what steps they took to achieve goals expressed at the end of the last meeting. You’ll hear success stories, as well as setbacks other professionals have experienced. Remember – hits and misses are all part of the process. Everyone will get a chance to speak at The Mastermind for Masterminds!

A Focus on Someone in the “Hot Seat”

Most meetings will feature at least one person in the “hot seat.” This person will have the opportunity to dig deeper into the details of his or her challenges, and ask for advice or feedback from the group. At every meeting, someone new will sit in the hot seat. This gives everyone the chance to ask for personalized help for a specific problem.

Those who are not in the hot seat will benefit from listening to the discussion and chiming in.

New Goals Formed for the Next Meeting

The meeting will conclude with group members discussing their next goals, and what they hope to accomplish before the next meeting. Members will then have the opportunity to speak to others, exchange contact information, and make plans to attend the next meet up. The Mastermind of Masterminds is an excellent place for both mastermind group newcomers and veterans. It is a celebration of the mind, and an event you won’t want to miss. Sign up today and join something incredible!

Additional Resources:
https://www.ducttapemarketing.com/mastermind-group/
https://www.business2community.com/strategy/5-powerful-reasons-join-mastermind-group-0932088#O6ZtOMXDdOgbVy6o.97

Mastermind

September Edition of The Mastermind for Masterminds

Now is the Time to Elevate Your Passion for Life and Work to Overcome the Fears that are Holding You Back!

♦ Do You Feel Stuck and Need Inspiration for Your Career or Business?
♦ Are You In Search of a Strong Peer Network of Trusted Colleagues?
♦ Do You Want to Increase Your Confidence and Boost Your Positivity?

If you answered YES, then we have the perfect solution: THE MASTERMIND FOR MASTERMINDS.

A MEMBER TODAY, A MASTERMIND FOR LIFE!

The Mastermind for Masterminds is a private meeting among dedicated business professionals looking to exchange honest feedback, help refine new ideas and concepts, and share insights and potential leads. In The Mastermind for Masterminds you will help others succeed and achieve your own goals in the process.

You will leave with important takeaways, such as ideas for the future and solutions to problems you’ve been stuck on. There is no limit to the things you might learn during your time in our Mastermind Group. Join us on Monday, September 25th and broaden your professional horizons.

Event Details:

WHEN: Monday, September 25th, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932 www.parkavenueclub.com | (973) 301-8233
COST: $197.00 p/person; includes Breakfast

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Why Should You Attend?

You want to tap into the experience and skills of others!
You are “stuck” and need a new perspective which can come from brainstorming with the group!
You need to increase confidence in your decisions!
You need to validate that you are taking the right actions to achieve your goals!
You need or want to find an instant and valuable support network!
You want to find a sense of shared endeavor with others in the same position you find yourself in!
You need to find new ways to jump-start your business!
You want to boost to your everyday positive mental attitude!

Who Should Attend?

Realtors
Accountants
Lawyers
Small business owners
Consultants
Fund Raisers
YOU
And anyone responsible for driving their business!

And MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT will you take away from The Mastermind for Masterminds?

NEW CONNECTIONS with a supportive team of Mastermind partners
LASTING RELATIONSHIPS with like-minded professionals who want to MEET or EXCEED their goals
NEW IDEAS for REAL CHANGE to get you where you need to be

Career Coaching Mastermind Solopreneur

The Value and Benefits of a Mastermind Group

Mastermind groups have improved the way people do business for centuries. They enable individuals with lofty goals to take real, actionable steps toward achieving them. Brainstorming with like-minded people in a group setting is beneficial for all involved. There’s a reason mastermind groups are still alive and well today – they actually work. The list of potential benefits one can get from a mastermind group is virtually endless.

Here’s an idea of some of the takeaways of these meetings of the minds:

Accountability for Your Actions

It’s well known that many entrepreneurs are procrastinators. Part of the problem is that solopreneurs do not have anyone to hold them accountable for their acts or failures to act. In a mastermind group, you have dozens of people holding you to your promises.

In each meeting you’ll state a goal you plan to accomplish before the next meeting. At the next meeting, you’ll reveal to the group your progress in achieving that goal. This structure encourages accountability and action toward what you set out to do.

Tools You Need to Succeed

At each meeting, you’ll encounter new tools, processes, and ideas that could drive your success. You’ll hear many people discuss their situations, battles, and accomplishments, and take away things that are important for your own business. Plus, you might say something that fuels someone else’s victory – you never know who your story will benefit at a meeting. If you’re looking for something to make the difference between success and failure, it might be waiting for you in a mastermind group.

Collaboration with Other Masterminds

“Two heads are better than one” is certainly true in business. A group of masterminds will constantly come up with fresh ideas, inspirations, and innovations. There will never be a time when dozens of brilliant thinkers all run out of things to say at the same time. It isn’t possible. Members will bounce ideas off one another, glean new insights, and discover solutions to problems they may never have thought through on their own.

Fuel for Future Success

Joining a group like The Mastermind for Masterminds can revolutionize the way you do business. These meetings don’t just offer solutions to immediate problems – they give you kindling for your next hundred problems. Mastermind groups lend you a brand new way to analyze situations and build the foundation for long-term business success. They are invaluable to the modern businessperson, offering a treasure trove of tips, tricks, and tools for success. Join today and unlock your future.

Additional Resources:
https://www.the1thing.com/the-one-thing/how-a-solid-mastermind-group-can-lead-to-success/
https://www.incomediary.com/mastermind-group-17-awesome-reasons-to-join

Course Connections Golf Networking

Great Connections at July’s Course Connections

Many Great Connections Were Made at July’s Course Connections!

First let me thank our Course Connections sponsors, Christal McElroy, EisnerAmper; Karolina Dehnhard, Budd Larner; Vince Egan, Benjamin Edwards; and Stuart Vorcheimer, Peapack-Gladstone Ban. All of our sponsors understand the power of making the right connections on the golf course and beyond! I couldn’t do it without them!

Many thanks to our wonderful pro, Justin Rohrig. Please feel free to contact Justin if you want to continue private lessons! And to our wonderful staff at the Montclair Golf Club, who make sure the 19th Hole is always on par!

GREAT FRIENDS & NEW ASSOCIATES

And a special Thank You to all of YOU who joined us at last Thursday’s Course Connections! I have heard from many of you that a lot of great connections were made! What an amazing group of professionals and world-class networkers! If you have a story to share on a great connection, please send it and I will include it in a future blog post and email!

PHOTOS FROM COURSE CONNECTIONS:

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SAVE THE DATES

Finally, please Save the Date for our final (weep, weep) Course Connections event for 2017 on Thursday, September 14th at the Montclair Golf Club. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

INTERESTED IN A SPONSORSHIP?

We are always looking for sponsors for upcoming events. Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring one or all of our upcoming Connections events! A great way to get your name out there. Please email or call me for more info!

THANK YOU!

Thank you again to everyone who came to Course Connections! You were an awesome group and I am thrilled that you came. And please don’t forget to send me details on any great connections you have made at Course or Culinary Connections this summer!

Warm regards and see you in September!

Susan Ascher

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“Such a beautiful evening! Susan is the perfect host. I can see why she is such a successful life and work coach!!”

“I am so glad I attended this wonderful event. Not only did I get to play golf but I got to meet some amazing and accomplished people. I can’t wait for the next one!”

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST SPONSORS:

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

Career Coaching Leadership Mastermind Solopreneur

August Edition of The Mastermind for Masterminds

Now is the Time to Elevate Your Passion for Life and Work to Overcome the Fears that are Holding You Back!

If you answered YES, then we have the perfect solution: THE MASTERMIND FOR MASTERMINDS.

A MEMBER TODAY, A MASTERMIND FOR LIFE!

You will leave with important takeaways, such as ideas for the future and solutions to problems you’ve been stuck on. There is no limit to the things you might learn during your time in our Mastermind Group. Join us on Tuesday, August 8th and broaden your professional horizons.

Event Details:

WHEN: Tuesday, August 8th, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932 www.parkavenueclub.com | (973) 301-8233
COST: $197.00 p/person; includes Breakfast

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Why Should You Attend?

You want to tap into the experience and skills of others!
You are “stuck” and need a new perspective which can come from brainstorming with the group!
You need to increase confidence in your decisions!
You need to validate that you are taking the right actions to achieve your goals!
You need or want to find an instant and valuable support network!
You want to find a sense of shared endeavor with others in the same position you find yourself in!
You need to find new ways to jump-start your business!
You want to boost to your everyday positive mental attitude!

Who Should Attend?

Realtors
Accountants
Lawyers
Small business owners
Consultants
Fund Raisers
YOU
And anyone responsible for driving their business!

And MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT will you take away from The Mastermind for Masterminds?

NEW CONNECTIONS with a supportive team of Mastermind partners
LASTING RELATIONSHIPS with like-minded professionals who want to MEET or EXCEED their goals
NEW IDEAS for REAL CHANGE to get you where you need to be

Course Connections Golf Networking Networking

September Edition of Course Connections

HOW TO MAKE GOLF A NETWORKING TOOL

COURSE CONNECTIONS is a one-of-a-kind event combining the art of networking with the joy of playing golf. Join us for the launch of the 6th Annual season of this incredible series where we learn how to play golf with Joe Haggerty, PGA Professional at Montclair Golf Club, followed by a 9 hole scramble, cocktails, and networking.

Consider These 3 Questions:

Have you ever thought that you are you missing out on some great networking opportunities that take place on the golf course?
Have you wondered about the correlation between playing golf to being successful in business?
Would you like to be introduced to or play the game in an intimate, private setting with one of the top golf professionals in New Jersey?

If you have answered “YES” to any of these questions OR are a business professional OR in career transition, then please join me, Susan P. Ascher and Joe Haggerty, PGA professional at this special event:

COURSE CONNECTIONS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTRODUCTION TO GOLF AND A 9 HOLE TWILIGHT GOLF SCRAMBLE

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH

WHERE: Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ – a Platinum Club of America and one of the top 100 Country Clubs nationally.

PROGRAM: 60 minutes of Lessons, 9 Hole Scramble

ATTIRE: Proper attire for this event includes Bermuda shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee), Capri pants, or a skort. Shirts may be sleeveless and collared or sleeved and un-collared. Golf shoes or sneakers are required.

CLUBS: Bring your own golf clubs, or we can provide them for you the day of the event. Any questions, please email Susan Ascher at [email protected].

If playing golf is not your thing, come join us on the terrace for more great networking, cocktails and light fare after golf!

ITINERARY:

Registration: 2:30 pm
Golf Instruction: 3:00 pm
Scramble: 4:00 pm
6:30 pm: Cocktails, Light Bites and Networking

COST:

$279.00 p/ ticket
Includes Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Scramble, Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates

$89.00 p/ticket
Includes Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates Only

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

GOLF AND NETWORKING

NETWORKING ONLY

HERE’S WHO ATTENDS OUR CONNECTION EVENTS:

> Master Networkers
> Accountants
> Attorneys
> Entrepreneurs
>Wealth Managers
> Bankers
> Sales Consultants
>Corporate Executives
> Executives in Transition
> Small Business Owners
> Anyone who wants to learn to play the game of golf
> Anyone who values quality networking

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“Such a beautiful evening! Susan is the perfect host. I can see why she is such a successful life and work coach!!”

“I am so glad I attended this wonderful event. Not only did I get to play golf but I got to meet some amazing and accomplished people. I can’t wait for the next one!”

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST SPONSORS:

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

Career Coaching Communication Mastermind

5 Reasons You Need to Join a Mastermind Group

To enter a mastermind group is to push the boundaries of your potential. Mastermind groups are hotbeds of productive activity, intellectual conversation, and creative brainstorming. They are dynamic meetings of the minds, where everyone has important contributions to make. There is no end to the things you can learn from attending just one meeting.

If you need more reasons to join a mastermind group, here are five:

1. Forge Deep and Lasting Bonds with Other Masterminds

People you mastermind with can become your business partners, customers, confidants, and esteemed advisors. You’ll meet professionals in and outside of your niche with priceless contributions to offer you. Professional counseling, ingenious ideas, new tested business and marketing solutions – you’ll find all of this and more at a single mastermind group meeting. It’s networking on a whole new level.

2. Solve Your Trickiest Business Problems

All hardworking businesspeople encounter problems occasionally. If you’re stuck on something that’s giving you a headache, join a mastermind group. Other successful individuals will listen to your situation and come up with innovative solutions for your most pressing business issues. Joining a mastermind allows you to leverage the experiences, talents and skills of your fellow masterminds to improve and enhance your own business. Whether you need help reaching your customers, optimizing your sales funnel, or coming up with new marketing techniques, your mastermind group has you covered.

3. Come up with Your Best Ideas Yet

Mastermind groups have been responsible for some of the greatest accomplishments in history, from creating the New Deal of 1933 to animating Disney’s Cinderella. Aren’t you curious what doors you could open in a stellar group such as The Mastermind for Masterminds? You may crack the code on that new product you’ve been trying to develop, or gain a new perspective on an old problem. Discover your true desires, establish your purpose, and reach your full potential at a mastermind meeting.

4. Overcome Fears That Are Holding You Back

Being an entrepreneur or business owner isn’t supposed to be comfortable – it’s supposed to be exciting and perhaps a bit nerve-wracking. If you let your fears hold you back you’re diminishing your chances for success. A mastermind group can give you a safe space to express your concerns and receive help making your most crucial decisions. You can break away from fear and elevate your passion for life. As a member of a mastermind, you learn rather quickly that you are not alone. Many of your fellow masterminds can relate to your frustrations and provide support knowing that it does get better.

5. Develop a True Master Mind

In a mastermind group, you can’t help but think bigger and bolder. You’ll start to embrace ideas that you were too afraid to consider before, and stretch your boundaries beyond your imagination. When amazing people accomplishing their dreams surround you, you’re sure to become one of them.

Additional Resources:
https://ryanbattles.com/post/what-is-a-mastermind-group
https://www.shopify.com/blog/34508933-why-a-mastermind-group-can-accelerate-your-success-and-how-to-form-one

Career Coaching Mastermind

July Edition of The Mastermind for Masterminds

Now is the Time to Elevate Your Passion for Life and Work to Overcome the Fears that are Holding You Back!

If you answered YES, then we have the perfect solution: THE MASTERMIND FOR MASTERMINDS.

A MEMBER TODAY, A MASTERMIND FOR LIFE!

Event Details:

WHEN: Tuesday, July 18th, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932 www.parkavenueclub.com | (973) 301-8233
COST: $197.00 p/person; includes Breakfast

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Why Should You Attend?

You want to tap into the experience and skills of others!
You are “stuck” and need a new perspective which can come from brainstorming with the group!
You need to increase confidence in your decisions!
You need to validate that you are taking the right actions to achieve your goals!
You need or want to find an instant and valuable support network!
You want to find a sense of shared endeavor with others in the same position you find yourself in!
You need to find new ways to jump-start your business!
You want to boost to your everyday positive mental attitude!

Who Should Attend?

Realtors
Accountants
Lawyers
Small business owners
Consultants
Fund Raisers
YOU
And anyone responsible for driving their business!

And MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT will you take away from The Mastermind for Masterminds?

NEW CONNECTIONS with a supportive team of Mastermind partners
LASTING RELATIONSHIPS with like-minded professionals who want to MEET or EXCEED their goals
NEW IDEAS for REAL CHANGE to get you where you need to be

Course Connections Golf Networking Networking

July Edition of Course Connections

HOW TO MAKE GOLF A NETWORKING TOOL

Consider These 3 Questions:

Have you ever thought that you are you missing out on some great networking opportunities that take place on the golf course?
Have you wondered about the correlation between playing golf to being successful in business?
Would you like to be introduced to or play the game in an intimate, private setting with one of the top golf professionals in New Jersey?

COURSE CONNECTIONS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTRODUCTION TO GOLF AND A 9 HOLE TWILIGHT GOLF SCRAMBLE

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 20TH

WHERE: Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ – a Platinum Club of America and one of the top 100 Country Clubs nationally.

PROGRAM: 60 minutes of Lessons, 9 Hole Scramble

CLUBS: Bring your own golf clubs, or we can provide them for you the day of the event. Any questions, please email Susan Ascher at [email protected].

If playing golf is not your thing, come join us on the terrace for more great networking, cocktails and light fare after golf!

ITINERARY:

Registration: 2:30 pm
Golf Instruction: 3:00 pm
Scramble: 4:00 pm
6:30 pm: Cocktails, Light Bites and Networking

COST:

$279.00 p/ ticket
Includes Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Scramble, Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates

$89.00 p/ticket
Includes Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates Only

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

GOLF AND NETWORKING

NETWORKING ONLY

HERE’S WHO ATTENDS OUR CONNECTION EVENTS:

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“Such a beautiful evening! Susan is the perfect host. I can see why she is such a successful life and work coach!!”

“I am so glad I attended this wonderful event. Not only did I get to play golf but I got to meet some amazing and accomplished people. I can’t wait for the next one!”