What our members say…
I have been a member of ZoCo from the start and watched it grow into a friendly collaborative space. We all support each other and with consistency in attendance at all the various different meetings, we have got to know and really understand each other’s businesses, refer work and have formed solid collaborations. During Lockdown meeting up with this friendly group of diverse talents has kept us all sane and we all look forward to the next meeting. Don’t think too long about whether to join, come and visit and you will not be disappointed. Alex Hughes
Zoco is quite different to any other networking that I have done. It's difficult to put my finger on what the magic ingredient is, but there are many different and differing opportunities for members to connect. Gatherings are well run, exciting and extremely productive. Nick holds the key to getting folk collaborating. I wouldn't be anywhere else! Valerie Munro
Over the last 18 months, I have tried various networking groups with mixed success. After careful consideration, I chose to fully commit to Zoco for the following reasons. Nick is a fantastic host. At the beginning of each session, he greets everyone individually and is full of energy, which creates a great buzz in the meeting. The group is full of supportive members. Whenever a member has a promotion, webinar etc. it is well attended by members. The mix of social support and getting new business through referrals is perfect for me. I plan to continue as a Zoco member for the foreseeable future. David Booth
I have been a member of ZOCO since it began a few months ago. Nick is excellent at networking and bringing humour and great encouragement into the meetings. He clearly enjoys gathering people together and takes an interest in each and every one. I’m so pleased to have met him and his fabulous group. Gail Hugman
Nick is welcoming, friendly and very helpful! I recently joined ZOCO and I believe it is by far the best networking group I have ever been to. I am proud to be part of the ZOCO family. I met Nick on a 1-2-1 as well and he is a brilliant person, he is very kind and he honestly wants to help you to succeed. If you are not sure about join ZOCO, trust me you don't have anything to lose, you will meet fantastic people who will help you to get more clients and succeed in your career/business and in life. Jenny Mayor
I've been networking with Nick for a number of years and he always makes everyone feel at ease and welcome. He's a very good connector of people so when you network with him, he's always thinking of how he can put you in touch with the right people to help build your network. I've just joined the new Zoco group which is very exciting and will change the way we network and build our communities online. Justine Hales
I only joined Zoco three days ago and have already seen tremendous value! I checked in on the Monday to set my intentions for the week, too part in his Get Stuff Done day on Tuesday, which immensely increased my productivity and then thoroughly enjoyed the speed networking event in the afternoon! Aside from him having come all the way across London to visit me when I first had my daughter and messaging me this morning to wish me luck for an important meeting I had, there are so many different ways that Nick goes above and beyond and I'm not surprised that the FB group is absolutely heaving! I can't recommend Nick highly enough for everything he does. Lorraine Adebowale
LOVE LOVE LOVE ZOCO! Zoco is a great networking group with a warm, friendly feel, and a solid focus on business. Nick is an open person and this gives the group a very different feel to other networking groups - it's refreshing to see his honesty and authenticity. I love Get Sh*t Done Days - they really get me focused and I achieve loads. I get lots of 121's through Zoco and have met some fabulous supportive people who genuinely want to do business with me. I think Nick's hit on a magic formula. I recommend trying it for yourself! Helen Kirkby
I’ve tried a variety of networking groups and stuck with Zoco. It is the right balance between social and supportive but also professional and well-managed. I have made some great connections and it always lifts me up on the Monday check ins and Friday meetings. I am proud to be a member and think Zoco will take the Networking world by storm! Lauren Roberts
Having been part of Zoco since last year I can honestly say Zoco Networking is one of the best Networking groups that I have been part of over the years. Nick has a huge wealth of knowledge about Networking and Zoco shows that. The mix of Speed Networking and traditional meetings make it varied which is one of the things I love. Zoco has now become part of my family. Lisa Sampson
I’ve known Nick for about 15 years and met him when our sons played rugby together for Teddington RFC back in 2005/6. We started networking together for a group created to generate funds for the rugby club and achieved some notable successes. Our Welsh/English banter over the years has been lots of fun and continues to this day! It took Nick only a few emails to convince me to look at Zoco, and my decision to join has been one of the best I’ve ever made. It goes without saying that the isolation felt during 2020 was really tough for every small business owner. Being part of the wonderful Zoco family has made a huge difference to me both personally and professionally and has contributed greatly in lifting my spirits in such challenging times. The ethos of the group is built around collaboration, fun and friendship and the support the members give to each other is heart-warming. I have made many friends in the group, have enjoyed many 1:1s and have thoroughly immersed myself in the many activities Nick and the team have put together. There’s simply so much to look forward to in the diary every week! Zoco is the home for networking and I would urge anyone running a business to become part of the Zoco family. Tim Richards
I’ve been a Zoco member since the group was started by the lovely Nick Blanchard. I have worked with Nick at previous networking events and I just knew ZOCO was going to be THE place to be. Nick is the most encouraging and supportive person I know and has created not only a professional space for business to business connection, but also a fun social side with Zoom disco’s and cheese and wine evenings. There are regular speed networking events and I’ve set up lots of meetings with people and have a host of new connections. I’ve met some genuinely supportive people, who really care. It can be easy to lose motivation with all the negativity going on at the moment and Nick’s Get Stuff Done days are great for getting that accountability to make sure you keep focussed and hit those goals. Nick is a great connector, a “people person” who loves putting people in touch with each other. He takes a personal interest in everyone and I’m so very happy to be part of his group. Margaret Yates