You’ve been to the traditional networking events. Swapped business cards. Sat in rooms where you’re the only creative among contractors, realtors, and insurance agents.

It works—for them. But if you’re a photographer, brand designer, marketer, or copywriter? Those spaces weren’t made for you.

We’re building something different. This is a creative-first ecosystem: built intentionally for service providers who help businesses grow and want to grow with each other—through aligned referrals, shared client projects, and collaborative offers.

This group exists so we can connect, collaborate, and co-create—while making every client experience stronger, smoother, and more impactful. When you co-create together it’s like watch out world.

The Mission

To create a high-trust, collaborative circle of Connecticut creatives who actively refer, partner, and grow together—building better client outcomes, stronger businesses, and a creative community unlike anything else.

The Vision

When we work together, everyone wins.

• Clients win: They get better results, faster timelines, and a unified team.

• We win: We get stronger case studies, more referrals, and more aligned work.

• Our businesses grow: Because we’re no longer building in isolation—we’re building together.

This is a space where:

• You refer people you genuinely trust

• You co-create packages, workshops, and campaigns

• You grow your business with your peers—not alone

In a Nutshell

We’re building the go-to leads and collaboration circle for creative professionals who work with small businesses. Think trusted referrals, seamless client experiences, and next-level co-creation.

• Your client needs a website? You instantly know who to bring in

• They need brand photos? You, the photographer, and the client hop on a call together to plan visuals that match the full marketing strategy

• You notice a gap in the market? Pitch a joint offer with a business coach, brand strategist, or designer and launch something new together

• Want to grow your audience? Partner up on giveaways, workshops, and fresh content

This is about more than referrals. It’s about assembling creative teams that serve clients better and spark new ideas, offers, services, and projects none of us could pull off alone.

It’s creatives supporting creatives because we do our best work when we don’t do it alone.

What Makes This Group Different

• One seat per industry: You’ll be the go-to expert in your category.

• No finder’s fees: We refer because we believe in the work—not because we’re getting paid to.

• Monthly in-person meetups: 1-hour gatherings in Farmington, CT.

We meet once a month. Meetings are structured around:

• Connection: Catch up and network

• Education: Share 3 key updates from your industry that help others refer or collaborate with you better

• Referrals & Co-Creation: Who’s working on what? What’s coming up? How can we partner?

We're here to support your growth—and your clients' success.

Who This Group Is For

This group is designed for creatives who collaborate with small businesses, including:

• Brand Photographer – Spot filled by Cheryl K Photography

• Social Media Marketer – Spot filled by Caitlyn Grad Marketing

• Web Designers – Spot open

• Copywriters – Spot open

• SEO Experts – Spot open

• Brand Designer – Spot open

• Other Creative Professionals – Open to additional roles not listed above

You’re a fit if:

• You want to stay in your lane and refer confidently

• You’re excited about co-creating offers and growing with others

• You’re accepting new clients

• You care about results, not just referrals

• You want genuine relationships with fellow creatives

Who This Is Not For

This group isn’t right if:

• You already have a full roster of go-to creatives and aren’t open to new ones

• You expect referral fees for leads

• You’re only interested in getting clients, not giving referrals

• You’re not open to collaboration or showing up monthly

• You don’t want to build real relationships

This isn’t a catch-all group. We’re looking for people who want to be each other’s first call—not a backup option.

Why Join Now: The Founding Member Advantage

We’re starting this group from the ground up—and we’re being intentional.

As a founding member, you’ll:

• Help shape the group’s structure, values, and culture

• Be part of the first creative referral ecosystem of its kind in Connecticut

• Get early access to shared opportunities and joint marketing

• Be positioned as a trusted expert from day one

There’s no cost to join—just a commitment to show up, collaborate, and grow with integrity.

The Meet & Greet: Your First Step

We’re hosting an invite-only Meet & Greet to bring the right people together.

What to expect:

• Get to know other applicants

• Ask the tough questions

• Share your values, your process, and your vision

• See if it feels aligned—for you and for us

• The group itself will have one seat per industry

• The Meet & Greet may include multiple people per category

• After the event, we’ll finalize who’s in the founding circle and send official invites.

Apply to Join

If this sounds like the creative community you’ve been craving, we’d love to hear from you.

Fill out the interest form here.

We’ll send full details about the Meet & Greet once you apply. No pressure. No hard sell. Just the start of something seriously exciting. Let’s build the creative circle we’ve all been missing. Together.