Upcoming Events
Goal Setting
Roundtable
- Global
- New York
- London
- Austin
- San Francisco
- 9am-11pm ET
- 9-11pm GMT
- 5:30-7:30pm CT
- 5:30-7:30pm PT
We invite Pro and Council members to join us for global roundtables on Goal Setting for 2025.
Goal setting is crucial for translating vision into achievement, but it requires continuous effort and adaptation. In this Roundtable, we’ll explore effective strategies for setting and pursuing goals, and listen to the group’s varied perspectives and experiences with goal setting.
Professional Portrait Day
Special Event
- New York
- 12:30-5:30pm ET
New Year, New Headshot!
In January, we invite Brick & Wonder Pro & Council members to join us as we offer a day of complimentary headshot photo sessions with the talented portrait photographer Harry Zernike.
This is the perfect opportunity to update your professional image for your website, portfolios, social media, and more.
How to Shoot Better Process Photos
Workshop
- Virtual
- 12-1pm ET
We’re pleased to welcome all members and their teams to join this online workshop focused on how to shoot better process photos.
The session will be hosted by Brick & Wonder Member Michael Biondo, a New York & Connecticut-based photographer who specializes in architectural and interior photography and video.
- Virtual
The Morgan
Site Visit
- New York
- 1:15-3pm ET
We are pleased to invite Brick & Wonder Pro & Council members to a private tour of The Morgan Library & Museum, a cultural treasure in the heart of New York City.
Originally the private library of financier and collector Pierpont Morgan, this architectural masterpiece was designed by Charles McKim in the Italian Renaissance style.
Now a dynamic public institution, the Morgan has grown significantly over the decades, including a stunning 2006 expansion by architect Renzo Piano. We invite members to discover the museum’s rich history, explore its seamless blend of historic and modern design, and immerse themselves in its remarkable collections.
Growth & Culture
Roundtable
- New York
- 9-11am ET
We invite Pro and Council members to join us in person in New York City for a Roundtable on the topic: Growth & Culture.
Sales & Selling
Roundtable
- Global
- New York
- London
- Austin
- San Francisco
- 9-11am ET
- 9-11am GMT
- 5:30-7:30pm CT
- 5:30-7:30pm PT
We invite Pro and Council members to join us for a Roundtable on the topic: Sales & Selling.
Pithy sales wisdom abounds. CRM tools are everywhere. Yet neither gets us far when it comes to the delicate dance of sales and selling.
Survival and growth in business depend on sales and selling, but, for many, the process is exhausting, emotionally fraught, and a distraction from the satisfaction of doing the work we’re required to sell.
George Nakashima Estate
Site Visit
- New Hope, PA
- 11am-2pm ET
We are pleased to invite Brick & Wonder Pro & Council members to a private tour of the George Nakashima Estate.
Located in historic Bucks County just above the Delaware River, the Nakashima estate is a National Historic Landmark and is included on the World Monument Fund Watch List. The estate features architecturally significant and innovative structures built by George Nakashima, a leader in 20th-century American design and the American studio craft movement. The 14 buildings on the property combine the International style and Modernist influences with Japanese carpentry traditions.
Elevating Performance and Holding Others Accountable
Roundtable
- New York
- 9-11am ET
We invite Brick & Wonder Pro and Council members to join us in person in New York City for a Roundtable on the topic: Elevating Performance and Holding Others Accountable.
Accountability and high-performance are essential for building a strong, effective team. In this Roundtable, we’ll share successes (and failures!) in creating accountability on our teams to drive performance, culture, and growth.
Past Events
Fall Council Dinner
Gathering
- New York
- 6-9pm ET
We’re thrilled to invite Brick & Wonder Council Members and select guests to join us in person for an exclusive dinner at Casa Gessi in NYC. This promises to be a truly special evening, featuring delicious seasonal fare, wine pairings, and compelling conversation.
A three-course meal will be served, prepared by Chef Ben Walmer of the Highlands Dinner Club.
This event is by invitation to Brick & Wonder Council Members.
How To Build Your Brand on LinkedIn
Workshop
- Virtual
- 12-1pm ET
We’re pleased to welcome all members and select guests to join this online workshop focused on building your brand on LinkedIn.
The session will be hosted by Brick & Wonder Member Andrew Schenkel, the Founder and CEO of Double Play, a client service company where marketing meets sales.
With 11% of the population and 137 million US users on the platform daily, LinkedIn is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. By attending this workshop you’ll gain practical tips and actionable strategies that can be implemented to maximize your brand’s LinkedIn presence.
Hiring & Firing
Roundtable
- Global
- San Francisco
- London
- 5:30-7:30pm PT
- 9-11am GMT
Whether hiring for growth, for a niche skillset, for diversity, or for a new strategic initiative, the process can be time-consuming and even overwhelming.
For small businesses (and especially for service providers) knowing the right time to hire, and making time to get the process right is a difficult balancing act, but one that has the potential to yield transformative results over time.
In this discussion, we’ll hear from our seasoned co-leaders as they share insights gleaned across hiring markets and different geographies, with companies big and small. We’ll reveal some of the common pitfalls with recruitment (and firing), and some of the tools and techniques that can accelerate the processes and improve outcomes.
Hiring & Firing
Roundtable
- Austin
- 5:30-7:30pm CST
Whether hiring for growth, for a niche skillset, for diversity, or for a new strategic initiative, the process can be time-consuming and even overwhelming.
For small businesses (and especially for service providers) knowing the right time to hire, and making time to get the process right is a difficult balancing act, but one that has the potential to yield transformative results over time.
In this discussion, we’ll hear from our seasoned co-leaders as they share insights gleaned across hiring markets and different geographies, with companies big and small. We’ll reveal some of the common pitfalls with recruitment (and firing), and some of the tools and techniques that can accelerate the processes and improve outcomes.
Joy
Roundtable
- New York
- 9-11am ET
Joy can often lead to better project outcomes, and it can certainly lead to a more satisfying work process. It’s alternative, a joyless slog up an unscalable mountain, seldom leads to lasting success.
In this roundtable, titled Joy, we will explore the role of joy in creating highly-motivated teams and successful projects.
We’ll discuss strategies and insights for fostering a supportive, inclusive, and positive workplace, and the role of leadership in setting the tone for a joyful work environment.
Fall Cocktails
Gathering
- New York
- 6-9pm ET
We’re thrilled to invite Pro and Council Members and select guests to join us for drinks and canapés at Maxwell Social, Tribeca’s newest private club.
We’ll gather in this lavish, moody, and intimate space for cocktails and conversation. This is the perfect opportunity to explore an exciting new venue and connect with members of our community in person.
Building People, Building Teams
Roundtable
- New York
- 9-11am ET
How to you ensure your employees are on a continuous growth curve that shows you are invested in their career and professional success?
How to you motivate and reward employees who provide training, skill development and coaching to junior team members?
In this Roundtable, we’ll discuss strategies and insights for internal workforce training and development.
Conservatory of Flowers
Site Visit
- San Francisco
- 9:15-11:30am PST
Brick & Wonder Pro and Council members are invited to a private tour of the Conservatory of Flowers at Golden Gate Park.
Set in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and exotic plant collection.