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Over a decade ago, my best friend today Leon Katselnik asked me very casually “do you have a hobby?” I had honestly never been asked this question before but had an immediate answer, “People”. My favorite thing to do is be around people 24/7. Enjoying life in the company of others, bringing people together and building earnest relationships brings me great joy.

Through a soft nudge from my friend and current mentor, Gary Vaynerchuk, I am blessed to have launched a business which allows me to monetize my hobby. The opportunity I am investing in is people. In my day to day the roller coaster ride is real, the chemistry is magical and the results are highly satisfying for my soul.

The three clients we are proud to share with you this month connect with people every day- whether it’s Bentley Meeker’s ability to set the perfect mood at your wedding, Inkwell’s capacity to curate hidden talent, or M-IND helping consumers capture and experience those special moments with friends. Hope you enjoy meeting and connecting them as much as I do!

BENTLEY MEEKER

I have known Bentley for over a decade and am very honored to say he was my second client at SOUZA Relationship Marketing. His 360 is what I have the pleasure of amplifying. Whether it is his “Hermes level” Lighting & Production business, event spaces, lighting as art, or his love for wine, we strive to make more of our network become aware of Mr. Meeker’s passions and skills.

I introduced him to my friends at C2, a commerce and creativity conference in Montréal, and the rest was history. This May, Bentley will be presenting alongside bright minds from all industries. They will be enlightening the world with creative ideas and solutions to better face disruption and change in business. Bentley will be talking about light, his experience with it, and the way it affects us. Specifically, on the way society is using light and how that runs counter to our evolution as a species. Bentley is looking forward to inspiring people to think about light in a different, and hopefully more positive way.

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Manon has organically found herself in a business with a service that has only begun to matter! Flexible work is no doubt a growing movement for both talent and corporations. We are making personalized introductions to our network to help bring awareness, clients and investors to her door front.

Networking opens doors. That’s why Inkwell—a startup that matches highly accomplished candidates with companies that know that the future of work is about flexibility—is launching the first-ever “bounty” referral system. Designed to leverage its large database of top talent, the referral program allows Inkwell community members to refer candidates and companies to Inkwell, getting a bounty (e.g.,$10,000 or an amazing experience such as a trip to Necker Island) for a successful match.

Inkwell works with the best talent in the world and knows that great matches often come through personal connections. The bounty referral program lets Inkwell cast a wide net, making full use of its incredible community to match the right jobs with the right people.

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Experience, engagement, personalization at scale. Who wants to meet M-ND?

The M-ND platform was built to connect engaging real-life experiences with consumer insights. M-ND uses interactive touchscreen displays to engage an audience, amplify social awareness and activate promos and offers to drive sales for our brand partners.

M-ND works with clients in events, live entertainment, travel, collegiate and retail markets. Exciting client growth as we turn into spring includes new business with NYU, TCM Film Festival (Delta), NASCAR and Hershey Resorts & Entertainment.

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Souza Relationship Marketing was created to help hidden gem entrepreneurs accelerate and scale their businesses through hand-picked relationships. Our network of over 30 years is deep, wide and meaningful with key decision makers of fashion/luxury, music & entertainment, travel & hospitality, media & tech businesses. We believe in the longer game.