Santa Monica, CA Local Business Community Newsletter
August 2, 2026

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August 2, 2026

 

Your Weekly Playbook

 

Activate Your Referral Network This Week

 
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Who in your network can send you customers?

 

Add your ideal customer. We'll find your best referral partners

 
 

This Week's Networking Opportunities

 
 
Monthly Mix: BOOST your Business Connections
 
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Wednesday, Aug 5 from 6–8:30 PM PDT

Monthly Mix: BOOST your Business Connections
 
 

Join us for our Burbank Networking Mixer — an easygoing evening designed to connect local professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs in a relaxed,...

 
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The New Customer You Can See Coming

Referrals don't appear out of nowhere — they're preceded by a shift in a relationship you already have. Here's how to see it coming.

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Meet Your Community

 
 

Community Recommendations

 
 
Don Martelli
 

Don Martelli. Alignable Marketing & Communications

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“Don is very knowledgeable when it comes to Alignable. He explains things in a way that actually makes sense and helps you take action right away.”

 

Tia Jones from Mastering P.o.P

 
 
 
 
Alberto Alvarez
 

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“HE IS NOTHING LESS THAN GREAT. HE LOVEES TO HELP PEOPLE.”

 

Leon Katz from Investor Solutions Group

 
 
 
 
Michael Vincent
 

SLAM CITY FILMS

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“Great films, uplift, and entertain the world”

 

Taaffe C. O'Connell from The Motion Picture & Television Directories

 
 
 
 
Taaffe C. O'Connell
 

The Motion Picture & Television Directories

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“I have found Taaffe to be knowledgeable, professional, and energetic. Taaffe communicates clearly, conducts business with integrity, and has consistently made a positive impression.”

 

Michael Vincent from SLAM CITY FILMS

 
 
 
 
Clevin Lark
 

Founder | BizEdge Essentials Services (B.E.S.S.) | Strategic Business Solutions Connector

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“Looking for revenue, funds, or just more money in general? You need to talk to Clevin. Having just spoke with him today, he knows the best way to get you the funding you need to get to where you want to be. Connect with Clevin and enjoy the next level of success. ”

 

Andy Fankhauser from Aqua Luxury Consulting - Creating Simple & Affordable Strategies to Future Proof Your Business

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

New to the Community

Create new connections to expand your network

 
 
Karishma Narayan
 

Cura Behavioral Health

 

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Caitlin Chesky
 

Santa Monica Medical Aesthetics

 

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Eric Rudolph Mortensen
 

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

 

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Mary Kim
 

Mary Kim

 

Wedding Planner

 
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