• New York
  • Special Event

Professional Portrait Day

January 22, 2025

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.

  • Virtual
  • Workshops

How to Shoot Better Process Photos

January 29, 2025

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.

  • Austin
  • Roundtables

Goal Setting

January 30, 2025

We invite Pro and Council members to join us an Austin roundtable on Goal Setting. 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.

  • New York
  • Site Visits

The Morgan

February 05, 2025

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….

Upcoming Events

Professional Portrait Day

Special Event

  • New York
  • 12:30-5:30pm ET

January 22, 2025

  • 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

January 29, 2025

  • 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.

Goal Setting

Roundtable

  • Austin
  • 6-8pm CT

January 30, 2025

  • 6-8pm CT

We invite Pro and Council members to join us an Austin roundtable on Goal Setting.

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.

The Morgan

Site Visit

  • New York
  • 1:15-3pm ET

February 05, 2025

  • 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.

Relationships That Lead to Referrals

Workshop

  • Virtual
  • 12-1:30pm ET

February 12, 2025

  • 12-1:30pm ET

We’re pleased to welcome all Brick & Wonder members and select guests to join this online workshop on Relationships that lead to Referrals.

The session will be hosted by Brick & Wonder’s Founder, Drew Lang, and Director, Ed Thompson.

Intuitively, most service providers, consultants, agencies, and product companies recognize that referrals and word of mouth drive much of their business and impact their growth trajectory.

We know we need referrals, but how do we get them? The answer lies in the web of relationships we build around ourselves and our teams, along with the reputations we earn whether the going is rough or smooth.

This workshop offers a way to think holistically about proactive relationship development that leads to referred business and meaningful growth.

Winter Cocktails

Gathering

  • Global
  • New York
  • San Francisco
  • 6-9pm ET
  • 5:30-8:30pm PT

February 20, 2025

  • 6-9pm ET
  • 5:30-8:30pm PT

We’re thrilled to invite Brick & Wonder Pro & Council Members and select guests to join us for drinks in New York and San Francisco.

This will be a special evening celebrating the New Year.

Growth & Culture

Roundtable

  • New York
  • 9-11am ET

February 27, 2025

  • 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.

Growth in business brings opportunities, but it also requires an evolving culture to support that growth. As businesses scale, maintaining and nurturing a strong, cohesive culture becomes essential to sustained success. In this Roundtable, we’ll discuss the impact of growth on business culture, the challenges it creates, and how leaders are adapting their cultures to meet the demands of future growth.

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

March 20, 2025

  • 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.

Pro & Council Dinner

Gathering

  • San Francisco
  • 6-10pm PT

March 28, 2025

  • 6-10pm PT

We’re thrilled to invite Brick & Wonder SF Members and select guests to join us in person for a private dinner in San Francisco.

This promises to be a truly special evening, featuring delicious seasonal fare, wine pairings, and great conversation.

The dinner will be hosted by Brick & Wonder’s Founder, Drew Lang.

George Nakashima Estate

Site Visit

  • New Hope, PA
  • 11am-2pm ET

May 29, 2025

  • 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

June 18, 2025

  • 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

Goal Setting

Roundtable

  • Global
  • New York
  • London
  • San Francisco
  • 9am-11pm ET
  • 9-11pm GMT
  • 5:30-7:30pm PT

January 16, 2025

  • 9am-11pm ET
  • 9-11pm GMT
  • 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.

Fall Council Dinner

Gathering

  • New York
  • 6-9pm ET

November 21, 2024

  • 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

November 20, 2024

  • 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

November 13, 2024

  • 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

November 13, 2024

  • 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

November 13, 2024

  • 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

November 07, 2024

  • 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

October 17, 2024

  • 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.