Welcome to CONNECTED Networking Group!

We're all about creating real connections, meaningful collaborations, and genuine growth.

Let's build relationships, share resources and create win-win results.

We are CONNECTED, diversity is our strength, and we are better together!

We're all about creating real connections, meaningful collaborations, and genuine growth.

Let's build relationships, share resources and create win-win results.

We are CONNECTED, diversity is our strength, and we are better together!

Welcome to CONNECTED Networking Group!

We're all about creating real connections, meaningful collaborations, and genuine growth.

Let's build relationships, share resources and create win-win results.

We are CONNECTED, diversity is our strength, and we are better together!

We're all about creating real connections, meaningful collaborations, and genuine growth.

Let's build relationships, share resources and create win-win results.

We are CONNECTED, diversity is our strength, and we are better together!

about us

We are making the world a better place, one connection and one community at a time

In a world that is heavily divided, we bring people together with a purpose.

Our diverse and inclusive community is built on the philosophy of putting relationships first, knowing that business results naturally follow.

Join us in creating a space where every connection is valued, and a step towards personal and professional growth.

Our MISSION

Create a fun and comfortable space for the business community to MEET, COLLABORATE, and GROW!

Background

Background

  • Founded in 2013, as the Dublin Area Networking Group, in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio.

  • Multiple attendees drove for as many as 2 hours each way to attend our events.

  • Grew to over 7,500+ members before rebranding as CONNECTED in 2019 to accommodate our expansion plans.

  • Currently at over 9,500+ members and growing daily

Values

"We believe in building genuine relationships, serving others, and making a difference in our community."

OUR CHAPTERS

Our chapters are strategically designed to encourage collaboration not only among themselves but also with local organizations, collectively strengthening our community.

This approach enables our members to forge meaningful connections rapidly, cultivating a sense of authenticity and mutual value creation.

While all our events are guaranteed to be enjoyable, engaging, and interactive, participants can also anticipate personal and professional growth as a natural outcome of their involvement.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

BECOME A MEMBER

BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

IMPROVE YOUR NETWORKING SKILLS

GET YOUR NETWORKING IQ SCORE

GET A COPY OF NETWORKING ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS

JOIN THE NETWORKING BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY

Leadership OPPORTUNITIES

Chapter President/CEO

(License holder)

The leader of a local chapter, responsible for overall management and growth.

Community Outreach

(Volunteer)

In charge of expanding the group through building relationships within the local community.

Membership Coordinator

(Volunteer)

Manages member onboarding, orientation, and retention efforts.

Event Coordinator

(Volunteer)

Responsible for planning and executing networking events, including refreshments, welcome desk, photography, and videography

Marketing and Media

(Volunteer)

Leads online marketing, social media, and promotional efforts to grow the group's reach.

What you can expect at our events

You'll Feel Welcome

Our events ensure you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive, creating a friendly atmosphere where you can easily connect with others.

Learn Something New

Each event offers an opportunity to expand your horizons and gain valuable insights with networking tips and guided activities to leave you inspired and informed.

Meet New People

Our guided activities will help you forge meaningful connections with like-minded professionals, and get to know the people behind the titles, businesses, and social profiles!

Stay Connected

Stay connected long after the event ends through our online platform and follow-up resources, ensuring that the connections you make continue to grow and flourish.

Blog Articles

Stay informed and inspired with our blogs. Explore industry insights, success stories, networking tips, and more.

Moving From Chaos to Control

From Chaos to Control: Why Entrepreneurs Need The CONNECTED TOOLKIT

August 22, 20257 min read

From Chaos to Control: Why Entrepreneurs Need The CONNECTED TOOLKIT


The Hidden Cost of Disorganization

Running a business today often feels like juggling on a tightrope. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are pulled in countless directions, trying to grow their customer base while keeping operations afloat. The challenge is not a lack of tools. In fact, most entrepreneurs use too many. A CRM for contacts, an email platform for marketing, a separate scheduling app, an invoicing system, another app for proposals, and a reputation management tool on top of it all. Each of these systems may work fine individually, but together they create a tangled web that eats up time, drains money, and ultimately distracts entrepreneurs from what truly matters: serving clients and building relationships.

This scattered approach is the silent killer of productivity. Every extra login, subscription, and manual data entry creates friction. While many business owners assume this is just the price of doing business, there is a better way. By moving from chaos to control with The CONNECTED TOOLKIT, entrepreneurs can reclaim their time, simplify their workflows, and operate with a clarity that drives sustainable growth.


The Problem: Too Many Tools, Too Little Time

Modern entrepreneurs often wear multiple hats. They are the marketer, salesperson, customer service rep, accountant, and strategist all in one. To support these roles, they often adopt whatever software seems helpful in the moment. Over time, this leads to what many call "tool sprawl"—an over-reliance on multiple apps that do not integrate well.

Consider the typical small business setup:

  • A CRM like HubSpot or Zoho for managing contacts

  • Mailchimp or Constant Contact for email campaigns

  • Calendly for scheduling appointments

  • QuickBooks for invoices and payments

  • SurveyMonkey for customer feedback

  • Hootsuite for social media management

  • Reputation platforms for online reviews

Each of these requires its own login, subscription fee, and learning curve. Worse, they rarely talk to each other. When customer information changes in the CRM, it does not automatically update in the email platform. A lead captured through a landing page has to be manually imported into a pipeline. The entrepreneur becomes the glue holding everything together, constantly shifting between tabs and exporting spreadsheets.

The cost of this scattered system is not just financial, though that is significant. Subscriptions for all these tools can add up to hundreds of dollars per month. The bigger cost is time. Every moment spent reconciling data or troubleshooting integrations is time that could have been invested in closing a deal or nurturing a client relationship.


The Hidden Stress of Fragmented Workflows

Entrepreneurs are often so accustomed to this chaos that they do not realize the toll it takes on their energy and focus. Consider these hidden stressors:

  1. Decision fatigue: Switching between apps requires constant reorientation. Small tasks like remembering where a function is located add up.

  2. Data inconsistency: Information spread across multiple systems creates errors. Outdated contact details or missed follow-ups can damage trust.

  3. Financial waste: Paying for overlapping features across platforms results in wasted resources.

  4. Scaling struggles: As businesses grow, scattered systems break down even faster. Adding new team members or expanding operations becomes cumbersome.

This environment is fertile ground for mistakes, missed opportunities, and burnout. Instead of building a business designed for growth, entrepreneurs find themselves trapped in survival mode.


The Solution: Centralization With The CONNECTED TOOLKIT

The CONNECTED TOOLKIT was created to solve exactly this problem. It is not just another app to add to the pile. It is a single, unified platform that replaces the fragmented systems entrepreneurs struggle with.

Imagine logging into one dashboard and finding every essential tool you need:

  • CRM and contact management

  • Automated follow-ups via email, SMS, and voice

  • Smart scheduling with reminders

  • Website and landing page builder

  • Reputation and review management

  • Invoicing and proposals

  • Pipelines to track deals

  • Social media and communication tools

  • Analytics to measure performance

This is the promise of The CONNECTED TOOLKIT. By consolidating these features into one system, entrepreneurs gain a new level of clarity and control.


How Centralization Saves Time

Time is the most precious resource for any entrepreneur. The CONNECTED TOOLKIT streamlines workflows so that hours are saved every week. For example:

  • A new lead fills out a form on your landing page. Instead of exporting it into another app, that lead is instantly added to your CRM, tagged, and placed into a nurturing campaign.

  • When a prospect books a call, they automatically receive confirmation and reminder texts, dramatically reducing no-shows.

  • After a client meeting, an automated thank-you email is sent while the system updates your pipeline and prompts you with the next action.

These time savings are not hypothetical. Entrepreneurs who have adopted The CONNECTED TOOLKIT report reducing administrative work by 30 to 50 percent. That reclaimed time can be invested into higher-value activities like strategy, innovation, or personal rest.


How Centralization Saves Money

Scattered tools often cost $300–$700 per month when combined. The CONNECTED TOOLKIT offers a comprehensive package starting at a fraction of that cost. More importantly, entrepreneurs eliminate redundancy. There is no need to pay for multiple apps offering overlapping features.

The savings extend beyond subscriptions. By reducing errors, missed opportunities, and inefficient workflows, businesses maximize their revenue potential. Centralization turns technology into an investment rather than an expense.


How Centralization Reduces Stress

Perhaps the most overlooked benefit of The CONNECTED TOOLKIT is peace of mind. Entrepreneurs gain confidence knowing that nothing is falling through the cracks. Every lead is captured, every follow-up is scheduled, every payment is tracked, and every client feels cared for.

This shift reduces stress and restores focus. Instead of being buried in admin tasks, business owners can return to the activities they enjoy most, whether that is closing deals, creating products, or building relationships.


Real Stories: From Disorganized to Thriving

One consultant had been juggling five different tools to manage leads, proposals, and client communication. After switching to The CONNECTED TOOLKIT, she cut her software costs in half and doubled her revenue in three months by automating her follow-ups.

Another service provider struggled to get clients to leave reviews. By using the automated review request feature, he increased his Google reviews by 300 percent in two months. That boost in credibility directly led to more referrals and higher local visibility.

Stories like these illustrate a powerful truth: when systems are simplified, growth accelerates naturally.


Why Entrepreneurs Cannot Afford to Wait

The marketplace is becoming more competitive every day. Customers expect faster responses, personalized experiences, and seamless communication. Businesses that cannot deliver risk falling behind.

Entrepreneurs who cling to fragmented systems are unintentionally handicapping themselves. Every day spent in chaos is a day competitors gain ground. The sooner a business owner moves to a centralized solution, the sooner they can unlock growth and freedom.


Getting Started With The CONNECTED TOOLKIT

The CONNECTED TOOLKIT is designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are. Whether you are a solo business owner, a growing team, or an established agency, there is a plan tailored to your needs.

  • Essentials: Perfect for solo entrepreneurs who need a solid foundation.

  • Pro: For growing businesses ready to scale with multi-user support.

  • Enterprise: A robust option for larger teams and agencies.

  • Done-for-you packages: For entrepreneurs who want a professional setup without the hassle.

Getting started is simple. Entrepreneurs can sign up for a trial, explore the platform, and experience firsthand how it simplifies their daily operations.


Moving From Chaos to Control

Entrepreneurship is challenging enough without the added weight of scattered tools and fragmented systems. The real enemy of growth is not lack of effort but lack of organization. The CONNECTED TOOLKIT offers entrepreneurs a chance to break free from the chaos and take control of their business.

By centralizing essential tools into one platform, it saves time, reduces costs, and eliminates stress. More importantly, it allows entrepreneurs to focus on what truly matters: building relationships, serving clients, and growing with confidence.

The choice is simple. Continue juggling multiple tools and struggling with inefficiencies, or step into a future of clarity, control, and sustainable success. The CONNECTED TOOLKIT is more than software. It is the partner every entrepreneur needs to transform overwhelm into opportunity.

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