Earning a Spot in Someone’s Business Inner Circle

Name: Earning a Spot in Someone’s Business Inner Circle
Start: 2026-02-19T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-19T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley

Schedule

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Penn State Lehigh Valley | Center Valley, PA

We strongly recommend people register on the Alignable registration link
https://www.alignable.com/groups/alignable-alliance-of-lehigh-valley-pa/events/lunch-and-learn-feb-2026?_faid=16507&cyattr=t-p-&cyfid=355a712cbcd04173bb4c9c6a386a9121so

Join us for Lunch and Learn: Earning a Spot in Someone's Business Inner Circle, an inside look at how real trust is built in high-level business relationships.
Referrals don’t go to everyone — they go to a short, trusted list. This Lunch & Learn reveals how business owners actually decide who makes that list — and how you can intentionally earn a spot in it.
Every successful business owner has a Business Inner Circle: a small group of professionals they trust enough to stake their own reputation on. This session breaks down how those circles form and how trust is earned over time.
What You’ll Learn:
☑️ Why referrals transfer credibility, not just contact info
☑️ How business owners pre-qualify who they trust
☑️ How visibility, consistency, and contribution build Inner Circle status
☑️ How to become referable — without asking for referrals
Featured Speakers & Perspectives
David Rabenold & Chuck Holder – Networking 360 Connect How structured networking, intentional follow-up, and accountability turn familiarity into trust.
🔗 https://networking360connect.com
Pete Reinke – Friends of Pete
Why loyalty, advocacy, and real community naturally earn Inner Circle placement.
🔗 https://friendsofpete.org
Seth Rubin – Network Lehigh Valley
How consistency and regional visibility position you as someone others want to recommend.
🔗 https://networklehighvalley.com
Maria Wirth – Business Owners Trade Alliance
Why Inner Circles exist, how trust is earned behind the scenes, and how tools like recommendations and reviews accelerate — never replace — real relationships.
🔗 https://www.botatrade.com
🔗 https://www.alignable.com/groups/alignable-alliance-of-lehigh-valley-pa
Why Attend
Our last event drew 90+ business owners, and we expect another strong crowd. Penn State Lehigh Valley is ready with a beautiful, spacious meeting room and plenty of parking.
✔ Free event
✔ Lunch provided
✔ Serious, relationship-driven professionals
If you want more referrals, don’t just ask for them. Learn how to earn the trust that makes you unforgettable.
If you have any questions about the event, do not hesitate to call. My cell is listed in my Alignable profile and website.
SMALL FAVOR: When sharing the event, I strongly recommend people register on the Alignable registration link
https://www.alignable.com/groups/alignable-alliance-of-lehigh-valley-pa/events/lunch-and-learn-feb-2026?_faid=16507&cyattr=t-p-&cyfid=355a712cbcd04173bb4c9c6a386a9121so
so we are prepared with enough food. Thank you!
We look forward to seeing you all soon!