Special Invite Only
Welcome to NOW Group
You've been personally invited by a NOW member to experience one session as our Guest. This guide will help you understand the NOW ecosystem, know exactly how the session flows, and show up with confidence and clarity. Our goal is simple: help you leave with real connections and actionable next steps that move your business forward.
Quick Start Guide
The Network Layers
NOW Group is one community with layers you can step into as it suits your season.
  • NOW Network (Membership): structured networking + consistent outcomes

The event you've been invited to sits in this layer - Baseline Networking but many members you interact with will be participating in the layers below simultaneously.
  • Tinderbox Masterminds (Incubation): small cohorts (up to 8) building high-referral partnerships through systemised reciprocity
  • Tinderbox Mentors (Developing): guidance + standards + leverage (mentors can be compensated)
Close: The deeper layer, the higher the trust density and referral velocity—without leaving the ecosystem.
What is NOW Group?
Networking Built on Trust + Outcomes
NOW Group is a layered business networking ecosystem meticulously designed to drive connectivity, trust, reciprocity, and measurable ROI. We prioritise genuine collaboration over competition, creating an environment where business owners build relationships that actually move the needle.
This isn't surface-level networking - it's strategic relationship - building with purpose and accountability. To move inward toward our centre through network, mastermind mentorship layers you will experience a growing capacity to build these kind of relationships, otherwise progression isn't possible.
You can’t “buy” your way into the upper layers. You earn your way there through trust signals: contribution, consistency, reciprocity, and outcomes.
Connectivity
Access aligned partners and clients through intentional introductions
Trust
Build credibility through consistent follow-through and shared values
Reciprocity
Give and receive value in balanced, sustainable exchanges
Measurable ROI
Track outcomes and relationship impact with precision tools
How Guests Access NOW
2026 Model
Special Invite Only
Guest access is invite-only, ensuring quality connections and aligned values from day one. This exclusive approach protects the integrity of our community and maintains the high standard of engagement our members expect.
One Session as Guest
Guests attend one NOW Group session as a guest, giving you a complete experience of our ecosystem without overwhelming commitment. This allows you to see if NOW aligns with your networking goals and business strategy.
Your Goal Today
Meet aligned people, learn the system inside and out, and identify specific reciprocity opportunities. Pay attention to who you can help and who can help you—clarity creates momentum.
If you want to take a light step before committing to membership, we don’t do ‘trials’. We do outcomes. NET_SYNC is the entry point—where we map your targets, tighten your referral language, and plug you into the right people. What is NET_SYNC?
Your Event: NOW Group
FULL Assembly — One Unified Event Format
All regions, all members welcome. NOW Group operates with one consistent structure designed to maximise value, clarity, and meaningful connection across every session. This unified approach ensures you know exactly what to expect, regardless of location or time zone.
Expect a purposeful flow with moments of levity and authentic banter - because fun in business is underrated, and relationships form faster when people can be themselves.
Global Consistency
Every NOW FULL Assembly follows the same proven format, creating familiarity and efficiency
Purpose-Driven
Each segment serves a specific function in building trust and creating opportunities
Connection First
Designed to foster real relationships, not just collect business cards
FULL Assembly Session Flow
2026 Agenda
1
Welcome + Intro
8 minutes — Setting context and community norms
2
Brain Trust
15 minutes — Fast insight and real perspective sharing
3
Member Showcase + Special Features
40 minutes — Integrated prep and networking: Special Features serve as focused prep for strategic Member Showcase presentations, followed by targeted networking
4
Recognise & Refer
8 minutes — Public acknowledgment and connection-making
5
Close / Outro
Final thoughts and immediate next steps

Pro Tip: Each segment builds on the previous one. Arriving late or leaving early disrupts the flow and limits your ability to create meaningful connections.
What Our Members Say
Hear directly from those who've experienced the NOW Group difference. These testimonials reflect the real impact our community has on business growth, networking, and strategic thinking.
Karl T
Local Guide • 44 reviews • 108 photos
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing bunch of Entrepreneurs. NOW group has allowed me to build my network in Australia & New Zealand. As someone who has done a lot of networking, this group stands out with deeper connections, more focus on the members, and insane value. Chris is a top operator, and you can see that with the growth.
Di Crawford-Errington
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Local Guide • 43 reviews • 0 photos
Working with Chris over the past four months has been a game changer for how I think about marketing. He introduced me to a partner-focused funnel and nurture approach that was completely new to me, and helped me see how it fits into a bigger, more effective marketing strategy.
He’s been great at helping me cut through the noise and focus on what will actually get results for my payroll training courses. After mapping everything out together, I feel like I understand how it all comes together, instead of feeling overwhelmed by disconnected tactics.
Chris is supportive, practical, and genuinely invested in helping you succeed. I highly recommend him and the team at NOW Group.
Brain Trust
Fast Insight. Real Perspective.
The Brain Trust is a focused 15-minute segment where members share experience, patterns, and practical thinking on real business challenges. This isn't theoretical discussion—it's designed to create clarity quickly through collective intelligence.
If you have a genuine question or challenge, this is the perfect place to gain perspective from experienced business owners who've been there. The diversity of insight often reveals blind spots and unlocks solutions you hadn't considered.
Share Real Challenges
Bring actual business questions, not hypotheticals
Get Diverse Perspectives
Tap into collective experience across industries
Create Clarity Fast
Walk away with actionable insights in minutes
Member Showcase
Choose Your Format
The Member Showcase is your opportunity to introduce yourself and your business strategically. You'll choose one of four proven formats, each designed to give people a clear picture of who you help, what you solve, and what you're looking for. Clarity here creates referrability.
1
60-second Pitch
Quick, focused introduction to you and your business
2
Avatar Report
Deep dive into your ideal client profile
3
Partner Report
Identify collaboration and referral opportunities
4
Referral Reflections
Share a story that demonstrates value exchange

Remember: Your goal is to help the room refer you with precision. The clearer you are, the easier it is for others to connect you with opportunities.
Member Showcase Option 1
60-second Pitch
The 60-second pitch is your foundation format—clear, concise, and compelling. This isn't about being clever or memorable through gimmicks. It's about giving people the essential information they need to understand how you create value.
Keep it simple and direct. Clear beats clever every single time when it comes to creating actual referrals and business opportunities.
NOW Signature Structure's
QuestPath - 5 logical steps to transformation
FrictionPoints -A story that highlights a key Pain point they need help with!
NOW Testify - Credibility and t
01
Who You Help
Define your target audience with specificity—industry, size, situation, or challenge
02
The Problem You Solve
Articulate the pain point, gap, or opportunity you address for them
03
The Outcome You Create
Describe the transformation, result, or value delivered after working with you
04
Great Referral Looks Like
Paint a picture of your ideal introduction so others can spot it immediately
Member Showcase Option 2
Avatar Report
Your Ideal Client Avatar
Describe who they are specifically—title, company size, industry, stage of growth—and what they're currently dealing with. The more detailed, the better.
Top Pain Points
Identify the 1–3 primary challenges your avatar faces that you're uniquely positioned to solve. This is where you demonstrate deep market understanding.
The Transformation
Articulate the specific transformation you deliver—from their current pain state to the desired outcome state. Make it tangible and measurable where possible.
The Avatar Report helps the room refer you with surgical precision. When someone meets your exact avatar, they'll immediately think of you because you've created a clear, memorable profile. This format is especially powerful if you serve a niche market or have a highly specific ideal client.
Member Showcase…
Option 3 - Partner Report
Amplify Through Collaboration
The Partner Report focuses on the types of strategic partners who amplify your results and create mutual value. This format is ideal if you're building a referral network, looking for collaboration opportunities, or want to make reciprocity explicit.
Share who you already work well with, who you want to meet next, and what reciprocity looks like in practice. This positions you as a connector and collaborator, not just a service provider.
Current Partners
Who you successfully collaborate with today
Desired Partners
Who you want to connect with next
Reciprocity Model
How value flows both directions
Member Showcase Option 4
Referral Reflections
Share a recent referral story—either one you received or one you gave. Describe what made it work, what you learned from the experience, and what you want more of. This builds trust and raises the standard of referrals across the entire community.
The Story
Walk through a specific referral experience with context and detail
What Made It Work
Identify the specific factors that led to a successful outcome
What You Learned
Share the insights or lessons that emerged from the experience
What You Want More Of
Clarify the types of referrals or connections you're seeking
Stories create connection and understanding in ways that pitches cannot. This format demonstrates your ability to create value, follow through, and think reciprocally—all critical trust signals in a professional network.
Special Features
Breakouts That Create Energy
The Special Features segment is a dedicated 40-minute block designed for depth, clarity, and authentic relationship-building. Unlike surface-level networking activities, these breakouts create space for meaningful conversation and genuine connection. The format varies session to session to maintain freshness and address different relationship-building needs.
Goal Share
Members articulate specific business goals and invite support, accountability, and strategic thinking from the group
Challenge Share
Confidential space to present real business challenges and receive collective wisdom from experienced peers
Personal Shares
Build deeper trust through vulnerability and authentic connection beyond business personas
One-off Activity
Varied formats designed to accelerate trust, clarify opportunities, or practice specific networking skills
Member Showcase Prep
We provide you time to prep your member showcase so you can deliver a tight impactful & sticky presentation on key notes and facts about who you serve and how you do it!
Regional Breakouts
Specific formats for a quick regional get together.

Purpose: These breakouts aren't about collecting contacts—they're about forming relationships with substance. Quality connections lead to quality opportunities.
Special Features
Ideal Client (ICP) in 125 Words
This session's feature helps you craft a referral-ready Ideal Client Profile (ICP). The goal is for your partners to easily spot and introduce you to your perfect prospects, ensuring quality connections and mutual growth.
Your 125-Word ICP Structure:
Who They Are
Role/title, industry, size, and location (if relevant).
What's Happening (Transformation Gap)
Their typical current situation, and what they're trying to achieve.
Top Pain Point
The single day-to-day problem that causes them the most struggle (that you solve).
Trigger Moment
What typically makes them actively seek help right now?
Desired Outcome
What "winning" truly looks like for them in clear, simple terms.
Referral Clue
Where do you typically find them, who knows them, or where do they engage on social media?
Fast-Fill Template:
"My ideal client is a [role] in [industry], typically [size] in [location]. Right now they're [current situation], and they're trying to [goal] — but there’s a transformation gap because [why they’re stuck]. The biggest pain they feel day-to-day is [top pain point]. They usually reach out when [trigger moment]. Winning for them looks like [desired outcome]. You’ll find them via [referral source], and they hang out on [social platforms/communities]. If I don’t know that last part yet — I’ll FIND THEM."

Action Point: If you don't know any part of your ICP, especially the "Referral Clue," make it a priority to FIND THEM before the next session. Clarity here drives better referrals.
Special Feature 2 — ONE Ideal Partner (IPP) in 125 Words
Finding the right strategic partners can dramatically expand your network and reach. This session is dedicated to helping you clearly define your ideal referral partner, enabling our community to make highly targeted and valuable introductions on your behalf.
Your 125-Word IPP Structure:
1
Partner Type
Role + business type (e.g., “commercial broker”, “HR consultant”, “web dev agency”)
2
Who They Serve
The Ideal Client Profile (ICP) they already have access to, which matches your own ICP.
3
Why They’re Ideal
The natural overlap in client base or services, explaining why it's a mutually beneficial fit.
4
Reciprocity
What tangible value you can offer them (e.g., referrals, audience access, complementary capabilities).
5
Collaboration Idea
One simple, actionable way to start working together (e.g., intro swap, co-host an event, service bundle, content collaboration).
6
Referral Trigger
The specific keywords or situations a partner might hear that signal they should connect you.
Sentence Starter Template (Easy Mode):
"My ideal partner is a [partner type] who works with [my ICP]. They’re ideal because [overlap] and we can create reciprocity by [what I give them] while they help by [what they give me]. A simple first collaboration would be [idea]. They should introduce me when they hear: ‘[trigger phrase]’ or ‘[trigger phrase]’."
Breakout Flow (Quick):
01
4 mins write: Draft your IPP using the template.
02
2 mins add: Refine reciprocity and trigger phrases.
03
60 sec share each: Present your IPP to the group.
Recognise & Refer
Trust is Built in Public
The Recognise & Refer segment is an 8-minute powerful close where members publicly acknowledge wins, effort, and follow-through from their peers. This creates a culture of appreciation and accountability that sets NOW apart from traditional networking.
Referrals and "on-the-spot" connections may be shared here, creating immediate value and demonstrating the network in action. As a Guest, you're welcome to observe and share feedback—there's no pressure to perform or contribute unless you feel genuinely inspired.
Public Recognition
Members celebrate each other's wins, creating positive momentum and reinforcing success patterns
Live Referrals
Real-time introductions and connections happen in front of the group, modeling reciprocity in action
Follow-Through Matters
Acknowledgment of those who deliver on commitments builds trust and raises community standards
NEXUS
Relationship Intelligence
Turn Networking Into Measurable ROI
NEXUS is NOW's proprietary relationship intelligence platform that transforms chaotic networking into strategic, measurable outcomes. Stop wondering who you met and what you promised—start tracking, measuring, and improving your relationship-building with precision.
Track Connections
Maintain a clear record of every relationship, conversation, and commitment
Measure Engagement
Quantify relationship strength, follow-through rate, and value exchange
Improve Follow-Through
Never miss a follow-up or forget a promise with intelligent reminders
Create Outcomes
Transform relationships into tangible business results without the chaos
NET_SYNC
Your Strategy for Precision Networking
Our Simple Promise
NET_SYNC uses AI-powered onboarding to create a personalised networking strategy that accelerates high-quality partner introductions. This isn't random networking—it's built for reciprocity, precision, and measurable outcomes from day one.
Your NET_SYNC plan becomes your roadmap for strategic relationship-building, ensuring every connection you make aligns with your business goals and growth trajectory.
AI Onboarding
Intelligent questions identify your goals, gaps, and ideal partner profile
NET_SYNC Plan Created
Receive a customised networking strategy aligned with your business objectives
Precision Introductions
Get matched with partners who create mutual value and reciprocal opportunities
How to Get the Most Value Today
Guest Checklist
1
Arrive on Time
Stay for the full flow—each segment builds on the previous one, and leaving early limits your connection opportunities
2
Take Strategic Notes
Document who you want to meet, who you can help, and what opportunities you hear repeatedly throughout the session
3
Be Specific
When you speak, clarity creates referrals—vague descriptions create confusion and missed opportunities
4
Follow Up Fast
Reach out within 24–48 hours to anyone where there's mutual interest or potential reciprocity

Pro Tip: The best networkers listen more than they speak. Pay attention to patterns, needs, and opportunities others express—that's where real value creation begins.
After the Session
Your Next Steps
The session itself is just the beginning. What you do in the 48 hours following determines whether you create meaningful relationships or let opportunities slip away. Here's your post-session action plan for maximum impact and momentum.
Connect with Your Inviter
Reach out to the member who invited you with specific feedback and appreciation for the introduction
Book Eye2Eye Conversations
Schedule 1–2 deeper conversations with aligned people you met during the session
Send Follow-Up Messages
Reach out to anyone you want to build with—keep it short, specific, and action-oriented
Ask the Key Question
"What would reciprocity look like here?"—this question opens strategic partnership conversations
"The fortune is in the follow-up. Most networkers collect cards and do nothing. NOW members create outcomes by taking immediate action."
Tinderbox Masterminds
Members Only
The Premium Pathway
Tinderbox Masterminds are an exclusive offering available only to NOW Group members, designed for accelerated growth, strategic thinking, and high-level peer support. This isn't networking—it's transformation through structured accountability and collective intelligence.
Investment: $279/month or $1499/6 months. Limited-time bonus: Tinderbox is currently available until March as a "2-for-1" bonus for qualifying members.
Or Baseline Network Memberships from $349/Quarter

tinderbox investment options

Monthly Investment Accessible premium support 6 month Cycle 6 month commitment March Bonus Limited time offer for double tinderbox access **All pricing in NZD Dollars

Baseline Network Memberships

One-off Registration Fee Quarterly subscription Annual subscriptionwith a $100 dollars discount on registration to reward your commitment **All pricing in NZD Dollars

Note: Tinderbox Masterminds require NOW Group membership. Guest sessions help you determine if NOW is the right fit before exploring premium offerings.
FAQ
Quick Clarity
Do I need to speak today?
No—participation is optional for Guests. However, you can choose a Member Showcase format if invited to share. Most Guests find value in observing first and contributing only when genuinely inspired.
Is NOW category-locked?
No—NOW prioritises collaboration over direct competition rules. We believe diverse expertise creates more value than artificial category restrictions. Multiple people in similar industries often find reciprocal opportunities.
What's the best way to get value fast?
Be clear about what you do and who you help, be genuinely helpful to others, and follow up promptly with aligned connections. Clarity, generosity, and speed create momentum.
What Our Members Say
Elizabeth Wilson
5 reviews • 0 photos • 15 weeks ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I’ve just joined The NOW Group, and I’m seriously impressed. The onboarding process was seamless clear communication, no confusion, and a genuine sense that they care about setting members up for success. I knew exactly what to expect and how everything worked from day one, which made a huge difference."
Tim Hyde
Local Guest • 14 reviews • 0 photos • 21 weeks ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Highly recommend to anyone wanting a professional yet welcoming community. Fantastic group. Welcoming, well-organised and focused on real results, not fluff. In my first few months I built great partnerships and landed new business from quality referrals. If you’re a serious business owner who values accountability and genuine introductions, The Now Group Business Networking is a no-brainer."
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Preferred Partners
Unlock exclusive advantages through our curated network of specialist providers. These partners are trusted by NOW Group to deliver exceptional results, helping you scale your business, sharpen your sales, and optimise your operations. We refer to a full cross section of organisations based on fit for the referral and on merit but these guys are our favourites and we align with exceptionally!
Whats- more they run their own closed Communities or specialise in directly support such Communities in Coaching, Consulting with specific sector limited avatars in the frame, making them a perfect growth partner to NOW Group.
Helps business owners delegate execution so you get time back for sales, delivery, and leadership—without chaos.
  • Are drowning in admin / follow-up / ops
  • Need consistent support to execute marketing + sales
  • Want to scale without adding stress
The Self Employed Lawyers League Helps legal eagles sharpen their sales message, improve conversion, and build a repeatable sales rhythm - so leads don’t stall, they move. All within a closed supportive Community!
  • Have leads but inconsistent closes
  • Struggle to articulate value fast
  • Want a system for follow-up and conversion
Supports trade business owners to lift profitability, tighten operations, and build a business that runs on structure - not stress. NOW Lead facilitator
  • Run a trade business and want cleaner margins
  • Need better quoting, sales process, or team structure
  • Want mentorship from people who’ve lived it

Benefit from vetted solutions: Each Preferred Partner offers services specifically designed to address common challenges faced by entrepreneurs and business leaders. To request an intro simply email Chris at [email protected]
Thanks for Being Here
NOW Group is about real humans doing real work in ways that share the challenges and the rewards.
If when you visit as guest it feels different to other systems, that's the point. We're not traditional networking—we're strategic relationship-building with accountability, intelligence, and purpose.
The Right Relationships Change Everything
You've experienced what NOW offers. Now the question is: are you ready to build differently? The next step is yours—whether that's booking Eye2Eye conversations, exploring membership, or simply staying connected with the people you met today.
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