Coastal Masterminds

Home
United States
Surf City, NC
Coastal Masterminds

Mastermind Group for small businesses to get together and help each other!

06/05/2026

Good intentions aren't enough. Here's what we're exploring together this summer.

Coastal Masterminds | The Communication Series

"The Art of Being Heard — Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough"

Based on the book and framework "I Said This, You Heard That" by Kathleen Edelman, presented by Andrew Davis.

Our June 16th and July 21st sessions will cover:
01 — Why the same message lands completely differently depending on who's receiving it
02 — How to identify your own communication style — and learn to recognize others'
03 — Practical tools for adapting your message to be truly heard in leadership, sales, and client relationships

Whether you lead a team, run a business, or simply want to show up better in every conversation — this series was built for you.
Pre-registration is required. This is not a drop-in event.

Register at the link in comments: business.topsailchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/coastal-masterminds-1599053

Before June 16th, all participants are asked to:
— Order the workbook: "I Said This, You Heard That" by Kathleen Edelman
— Read Sections 1 & 2 ahead of Session 1
— Watch the associated videos (found inside the workbook)
— Complete the self-assessment at isaidyouheard.study

The pre-work is what makes the in-room conversation extraordinary. Don't skip it.

Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce
June 16th and July 21st

For reminder emails and additional information:
visit.alphaosteopractic.com/Coastal-Masterminds

06/01/2026

We are excited to have Andrew Davis as our featured speaker and guide for our June and July sessions.

Andrew is bringing the "I Said This, You Heard That" framework by Kathleen Edelman to Coastal Masterminds this summer.
This two-part series is a deep dive into one of the most underestimated skills in business: how we actually communicate — and why good intentions aren't always enough.

Session 1: June 16th | Session 2: July 21st

Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce

Pre-registration is required for both sessions.
Register through the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce business.topsailchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/coastal-masterminds-1599053

To get the most out of this series, participants are asked to complete the following before June 16th:
— Order the workbook: "I Said This, You Heard That" by Kathleen Edelman
— Read Sections 1 & 2
— Watch the associated videos (linked inside the workbook)
— Complete the self-assessment

The more prepared the room is, the richer the conversation. Come ready.

05/26/2026

Save the dates, Coastal Masterminds.
We have something special lined up this summer — a two-part series with featured speaker Andrew Davis, built around the book and framework "I Said This, You Heard That" by Kathleen Edelman.

Session 1: Tuesday, June 16th
Session 2: Tuesday, July 21st

Both sessions held at the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce — every third Tuesday of the month.
Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited, so don't wait.

Register here: business.topsailchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/coastal-masterminds-1599053

Before Session 1, participants are asked to:
— Order the workbook: "I Said This, You Heard That" by Kathleen Edelman
— Read Sections 1 & 2
— Watch the associated videos
— Complete the self-assessment

More details coming soon. Start clearing your calendar and get your workbook ordered — this is one you don't want to walk into unprepared.

If you want reminder emails and additional details:
visit.alphaosteopractic.com/Coastal-Masterminds

05/18/2026

Tomorrow. Coastal Masterminds.

We'll be sitting across the table from George Tapinekis — the Brooklyn-born, Coney Island-raised, finance-career-turned-smash-burger-obsessed entrepreneur who moved to coastal NC and quietly built one of the most beloved businesses in Topsail.

He didn't just open a restaurant. He created a space where families work together, neighbors gather, and guests feel like regulars from the first visit.

His talk on Small Business Hospitality is going to be one of those conversations you'll still be thinking about on the drive home.

Seats are filling up. If you're not registered yet — now's the time.
https://business.topsailchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/coastal-masterminds-1599052?sourceTypeId=Hub

Tuesday, May 19th | Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce

See you tomorrow. 🙌

05/16/2026

"This area — no one cares what you do for a living. As long as you're a good person, that's what matters."
— George Tapinekis, Owner, Surf City Smash

George left New York after 30 years. He found something here he didn't expect: a community that leads with character, not credentials.

Then he built a business that reflects exactly that.

We're honored to have him at Coastal Masterminds on May 19th talking about Small Business Hospitality — and what it really means to build something that people want to be part of.

Tuesday, May 19th | Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce

Drop a 🍔 in the comments if you've already been to Surf City Smash — or a ⭐ if you're on your way.

05/12/2026

There's a difference between a business that has customers and a business that has community.

George Tapinekis built the second kind — and he did it intentionally.

He hires families. He cooks for charity. He sources local. He greeted his new neighbors in Topsail the same way they greeted him — with open arms — and then he built a business around that value.

At our May 19th Coastal Masterminds meeting, George is sharing what Small Business Hospitality actually looks like in practice — not as a buzzword, but as a way of operating.
Whether you serve clients, customers, or communities — there's something in this conversation for you.

Tuesday, May 19th
Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce

Come ready to take notes.

05/10/2026

From selling hot dogs on the boardwalk in Coney Island at 12 years old… to retiring from a finance career and opening a smash burger restaurant that took Topsail by storm.
In less than a year, Surf City Smash went from brand new to 35+ employees, Topsail's Top Choice for Favorite Burger, and a genuine gathering place for this community.
And it didn't happen by accident.
On May 19th, George is joining Coastal Masterminds to talk about how hospitality — real, intentional, community-centered hospitality — is a business strategy.
If you want to build something people are genuinely loyal to, you don't want to miss this one.
Tuesday, May 19th
Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars, Coastal Masterminds.
Our May 19th meeting just got a whole lot more interesting.
We're welcoming George Tapinekis — owner of Surf City Smash and one of the most genuinely community-rooted business owners on the coast — as our featured speaker.
George is going to be talking about something every business owner needs but few people teach:
Small Business Hospitality.
More details coming soon. For now — save the date.
Tuesday, May 19th
Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce
See you there.

04/23/2026

Huge thanks to Dave Hughes with CMIT for sharing some incredibly enlightening information with us Tuesday! We gained so much knowledge and all walked away with some action items!

Our community is lucky to have such a knowledge and caring IT resource right here!

Dave is changing the world one email inbox at a time!

04/19/2026

Your Business Security Roadmap Starts Tuesday!

Masterminds, our special session with cybersecurity expert Dave Hughes from CMIT Solutions is finally here!

In an age where digital threats evolve daily, can you afford not to know how to secure your accounts, systems, and client data?

We’ve worked hard to bring this session to you because we know how valuable it is. The peace of mind alone is worth the trip.

Dave will share simple, actionable checklists you can implement immediately:

Common Cyber Risks and how to spot them.

Essential steps to secure your systems and data.

Deep-dive on Email Security (the #1 entry point!).

Strategic advice on AI use and industry Compliance.

It's free, it’s local, and it’s critical for your business growth.

📅 Tuesday, April 21st | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce

We can't wait to see you there!

Address

Surf City, NC
28443

Website

https://visit.alphaosteopractic.com/Coastal-Masterminds

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Coastal Masterminds posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Coastal Masterminds:

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Business in Surf City?