Phyllis Marlene Benstein, Connect & Collaborate Global Network

08/06/2026

The future of business growth isn’t another networking event… it’s an entire business growth ecosystem.

We’re incredibly excited about what we’ve built by bringing together four powerful brands with one mission:

Helping entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and grow.

✨ Achieve Systems
✨ Strategic Advisor Board (SAB)
✨ Connect & Collaborate™
✨ C3 Smart Connection App

Together, we’re helping businesses:

🤝 Build meaningful connections
💬 Have more quality business conversations
🎯 Generate qualified referrals
🚀 Create strategic partnerships
📈 Increase revenue through relationships and technology

Even more exciting…

This platform is now available as a white-label solution for networking organizations, Chambers of Commerce, associations, conferences, event organizers, and fundraisers looking to provide incredible value to their members.

Imagine offering your own branded AI-powered networking platform complete with smart introductions, digital business cards, messaging, referrals, event management, and community engagement.

More Connections. More Conversations. More Revenue.

Ready to see what’s possible?

📅 Schedule your personal demo today:

https://calendly.com/phyllismarlenebenstein/c3-demo

We’re building the future of business relationships… and we’d love to explore how we can build it together.

08/05/2026

🚀 TWO Incredible Opportunities to Grow Your Business This Week! 🚀

If you’re serious about growing your business through relationships, referrals, collaborations, and strategic partnerships, then I have two events you won’t want to miss!

💻 1️⃣ Friday Virtual Leads & Collaboration
📅 Friday | 🕙 10:00 AM Mountain

Join me and an amazing community of entrepreneurs, business owners, speakers, coaches, authors, and professionals from across North America for one of the most engaging networking experiences you’ll find online.

This isn’t your typical networking call.

✨ Come prepared to:
✅ Share who you are and what you do
✅ Meet quality business professionals
✅ Find referral partners
✅ Discover joint venture opportunities
✅ Make strategic introductions
✅ Participate in focused breakout conversations
✅ Build relationships that actually lead to business

Because in today’s Relationship Economy… your next opportunity is just one connection away.

Register: FridayVirtualNetworking.com

🎉 2️⃣ Connect & Collaborate™ Thornton Chapter Launch
📅 Monday, August 10
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Thornton, Colorado

I’m incredibly excited to celebrate the launch of another Connect & Collaborate chapter right here in Colorado!

Whether you’re looking for:
🤝 Your next referral partner
🤝 A joint venture opportunity
🤝 Strategic business alliances
🤝 Local connections
🤝 Speaking opportunities
🤝 New clients
🤝 Or simply a community of people who genuinely want to help each other grow…

This is where meaningful relationships begin.

Come experience what makes Connect & Collaborate different.

Register: https://letsconnect.biz/register/thornton-connect-collaborate-inaugural-meeting-

We believe that…

💙 Relationships are the new currency.
💙 People do business with people they know, like, and trust.
💙 One introduction can change everything.

I’d love to personally welcome you to one—or even better—both events this week!

👇 Tag a business owner, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, consultant, or professional who should be in the room (virtual or in person)! Let’s help more great people make the connections that grow their businesses.

07/16/2026

We are expanding !

🎉 Connect & Collaborate – Thornton Chapter Inaugural Meeting

Be part of the exciting launch of the Connect & Collaborate Thornton Chapter and experience an evening focused on building authentic business relationships that lead to real opportunities.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, professional, or community leader, this is your opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and discover valuable resources in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

📅 Monday, August 10
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 14350 Ivanhoe St.
Thornton, CO 80602

A special thank you to our host, Manuel Aragon with Aragon Tax Services, for providing refreshments and drinks.

What to Expect:

• Meaningful networking with local business owners and professionals
• New referral and collaboration opportunities
• Connections that build trust and long-term business relationships
• A fun, welcoming atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to participate

Bring plenty of business cards, come ready to meet great people, and leave with valuable new connections.

Space is limited—register today and reserve your spot! https://letsconnect.biz/register/thornton-connect-collaborate-inaugural-meeting-p

Relationships are the new currency.

07/09/2026

On Tuesday night, I had the privilege of speaking at the Connect & Collaborate Tampa monthly networking event, and what an incredible evening it was!

I was honored to unveil my new C3 (Connect • Converse • Convert) Relationship Accelerator—a framework designed to help entrepreneurs intentionally build relationships that lead to meaningful conversations, quality referrals, strategic partnerships, and ultimately, business growth.

The room was filled with an amazing mix of entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, and community leaders who understand that in today’s business environment, relationships matter more than ever.

One of the biggest takeaways from the evening was simple:

Connection creates trust.
Trust creates opportunity.
Opportunity creates revenue.

A heartfelt thank you to Sonja and Chuck Budreau for your outstanding leadership and for building such a welcoming community through Connect & Collaborate Tampa.

If you’re in the Tampa Bay area and are looking to expand your network with purpose, I highly encourage you to connect with Sonja and Chuck. Their community offers incredible opportunities to:

✅ Attend monthly networking events
✅ Speak and share your expertise
✅ Sponsor an event and increase your visibility
✅ Build strategic partnerships
✅ Learn about the upcoming February Achieve Business Explosion Conference
✅ Explore the many resources available through Business Oasis Book Publishing and the broader Achieve community

As I’ve learned throughout my entrepreneurial journey, business isn’t built on collecting business cards.

It’s built by intentionally connecting with the right people, having meaningful conversations, and creating opportunities where everyone wins.

Connection is the new currency.

I’d love to hear from you:

What’s one relationship that has made the biggest impact on your business or career? Share it in the comments—I believe your story may inspire someone else.

07/07/2026

Today’s the Day, Tampa!

I’m honored to be the featured speaker tonight at Connect & Collaborate Tampa at Glory Days Grill!

If you’ve ever felt like networking wasn’t producing the quality relationships—or the business results—you were hoping for, this session is for you.

Tonight I’ll be sharing one of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned over the years:

Relationships are the new currency.

I’ll also introduce my C3 Relationship Accelerator™ framework—Connect • Converse • Convert—and walk you through the same lead and revenue process I’ve used to build thousands of meaningful business relationships, strategic partnerships, referrals, and opportunities without relying on high-pressure sales.

You’ll leave with a practical one-page Relationship Accelerator™ worksheet you can start using immediately to:
✅ Build stronger relationships
✅ Generate more qualified leads
✅ Create meaningful conversations
✅ Turn trust into revenue

If you’re in the Tampa area, I’d love to meet you in person!

📍 Glory Days Grill
14457 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618

🕖 Tonight at 7:00 PM

Reserve your spot here:
Connect & Collaborate Tampa Registration⁠

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and leave with strategies you can put into action immediately.

Because…

Connection creates trust.
Trust creates opportunity.
Opportunity creates revenue.
Revenue creates impact.

I can’t wait to connect with everyone tonight!

Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connect-collaborate-tampa-monthly-networking-tickets-1983080866254?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for an evening of meaningful networking, collaboration, and expert insights at The Connect & Collaborate Tampa by Business Oasis!

06/26/2026

What a phenomenal group of dynamic, diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners joined us today for our Friday Leads & Collaboration networking event!

Every week I’m reminded that the best opportunities don’t come from collecting business cards—they come from building authentic relationships.

Today’s business discussion centered around ROI (Return on Investment):

✨ How do you clearly explain the ROI your clients will receive from your products or services?

✨ What tools do you have prepared to demonstrate that value—case studies, testimonials, before-and-after results, statistics, or success stories?

When you can confidently communicate the transformation you provide, selling becomes much easier.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, shared ideas, and invested in one another’s success! If you attended today, please introduce yourself in the comments, share what you do, and let everyone know the best referral for your business. Let’s continue making connections beyond today’s meeting!

We meet most Fridays at 10:00 AM Mountain Time (12:00 PM Eastern). Since next Friday is the holiday weekend, our next virtual networking event will be Friday, July 10.

We’d love to have you join us!

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iwUhK-DyTIqKMUxNF_Gwjw

Bring a friend, your referral statement, and your willingness to collaborate. Great things happen when great people connect!

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06/08/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight & Appreciation 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to Keith Lefkof for sponsoring the upcoming Achieve Biz Explosion Conference on June 12-13 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Northglenn, Colorado!

Keith is a true relationship-builder who helps entrepreneurs, executives, and families use the power of travel to create meaningful connections, unforgettable experiences, and business growth.

✈️ About Keith Lefkof:
• #1 Amazon Bestselling Author
• Owner of Cruise Planners – Land N Sea Trips
• Expert in Cruise Conferences & Mastermind Retreats
• Creator of Luxury Networking Cruise Experiences
• Author of Navigating Brand Success: Amplifying Company Growth Through Cruise Events
• Creator of The Executive Cruise Retreat Advantage book series
• Speaker, Travel Strategist, and Business Relationship Builder
• Helps leaders step away from the daily grind to gain clarity, inspiration, and fresh business ideas

Keith understands that some of the most valuable business conversations don’t happen in a boardroom—they happen while traveling, exploring, and building authentic relationships.

If you’re attending the Achieve Biz Explosion Conference, be sure to connect with Keith and learn how strategic travel experiences can help grow your business, strengthen relationships, and create opportunities that last a lifetime.

Thank you, Keith, for your partnership, support, and commitment to helping entrepreneurs think bigger and connect deeper!



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🚀 We are excited to have Keith as part of an event bringing together 500+ entrepreneurs, business owners, speakers, authors, exhibitors, and community leaders for two powerful days of connection, collaboration, and growth.

06/06/2026

🚨 ONLY 6 DAYS TO GO! 🚨

Are you ready for two incredible days of connection, collaboration, and business growth?

Join us June 12–13 at the Achieve Biz Explosion Conference and experience:

✅ 42 Exhibitors showcasing products, services, and opportunities
✅ 15 Expert Roundtables with actionable strategies you can implement immediately
✅ Automated AI-Powered Speed Networking with our signature smart matching technology
✅ World-Class Speakers & Panels including Forbes Riley, John Register, Jill Lublin, Chris Salem, Sailynn Doyle, Mamie Lamely, Cathy Reilly, Marty Dickinson
✅ Power Leads Day dedicated to building meaningful business relationships
✅ Networking Receptions and countless opportunities to connect beyond the stage
✅ Two full days of nonstop business-building resources, referrals, partnerships, and inspiration

This isn’t just another conference.

It’s a room filled with 500+ entrepreneurs, small business owners, speakers, authors, experts, and decision-makers who need what you have to offer.

🔥 Only 20 seats remain! 🔥

The question is simple…

Will you be in the room?

Register as my guest today before we sell out:

👉 https://achievebizconferences.com/landing

06/04/2026

Have you reserved your spot in this room?

Next week at the Achieve Conference 2026, we are bringing business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, and leaders together for one of the powerful parts of the Achieve Biz Explosion Conferences & Connections
Friday Round Table Experts.

You will have access to 15 experts, 15 roundtables, and 30 minutes with each expert — real conversations, practical strategies, and connections that can move your business forward.

Dr. Forbes Riley, John Register, CSP®️, CPAE, PLY, Sailynn Doyle, Jill Lublin, Christopher Salem, Don Klos, Jessica Olma, Shelly Yorgesen, Natalie Heckert, Celeste Bonin, Kristina Rowland, Daniel RUKE 🤘, Daniel Gomez, James Shipley, Lila Gonzalez Veronica, Noelle Peterson, Vanessa Raymond, Barbara J. Beckley

This is where you do more than listen.

You learn. You connect. You collaborate. You grow.

📍 June 12, 2026

Delta Hotel by Marriott, Denver North, Northglenn, CO

Register as my guest at: AchieveBizConferences.com

06/01/2026

🚨 Colorado Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Speakers & Authors! 🚨

Did you know the largest business conference in Colorado is happening June 12-13 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Northglenn? Achieve Biz Explosion Conferences & Connections

Over 500 local, national, and international business professionals are coming together to connect, converse, collaborate, and create opportunities.

And YOU are invited!

Join us Friday evening at our VIP Happy Hour Reception where you’ll enjoy:
🍸 Cocktails
🤝 Strategic Introductions
💡 Powerful Conversations
🌟 New Business Relationships
🎤 Access to Speakers, Authors & Industry Leaders

The magic often happens before the conference even begins.

Don’t miss your chance to build relationships that could change the trajectory of your business.

📍 Delta Hotel by Marriott
10 E 120th Ave, Northglenn, CO
🗓 Friday, June 12
⏰ 5:00 PM

Who do you need to meet this year?