Join us for our monthly in-person networking event in Bakewell.

Event Details

Join us for an exciting opportunity to expand your professional network and build lasting connections with other business leaders in your local community. Our upcoming in-person Bakewell networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn about other businesses in the area and share your own expertise and ideas.

At this event, you'll have the chance to connect with other professionals across a variety of industries, all while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and it is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn about other businesses in the area and share your own expertise and ideas. Whether you're looking to find new clients, explore partnership opportunities, or simply meet like-minded individuals, this event is one not to miss.

Our guest speaker this month will be Rob Dawes, the Owner and Creative Director of Briight, a video and marketing agency on 'Six Ways you’re NOT using Video in your Business that will Make You More Money'.

Rob shares his successful strategies that go beyond standard video use. Showing companies how to leverage video at pivotal moments in the sales and marketing journey.

For example, 'The Enquiry to Meeting Pre-Sale Testimonial', which shows how sending a well-structured testimonial before a first meeting establishes trust early on. Rob explains how this technique taps into peer review and drastically improves your positioning, creating a positive bias before the conversation even starts.

This session will leave attendees with practical insights into new ways to use your video content to elevate engagement, strengthen influence, and ultimately, drive growth.

Rob Dawes, is the Owner and Creative Director of Briight, a video and marketing agency focused on using video and visuals in brand-building, strategic marketing and content creation. The three areas that catapult businesses to new heights.

With over a decade of experience and a client list that includes McDonald’s, HECK Foods, and Microsoft, Rob has a particular love for all things B2B, creating marketing content that builds strong connections and elevates brands in the corporate world. His approach combines sharp strategy with compelling visuals, helping businesses cut through and engage their audience with memorable marketing.

In addition to the valuable networking opportunities, we'll also have teas and coffees, savoury and sweet nibbles.

You will be hosted by Debbie Porter, FSB volunteer and founder of Destination Digital and our speaker this month will be announced soon. Free parking is available at the venue.

This event is supported by the Peak District National Park.

Please note, we will need to let the venue know of any dietary requirements one week prior to the event and therefore cannot guarantee any dietary requirements after that time.

Event Contact

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