Feedback Fridays

Feedback Fridays gives members the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on their digital footprints from experts within our global community. Every week, a different featured member-expert screen-shares each participant’s digital materials and provides real-time feedback on what the participant can do to improve. Sharing all of the screen(s) and the feedback with the entire group has the dual result of helping participants learn from each others’ audits, while giving the host additional opportunities to showcase their knowledge in the Hera Hub community. Some recent Feedback Friday audit topics: LinkedIn profile, Instagram branding, SEO, customer review management, business Facebook profile, and website build-out.

Global Sub-Hubs

Sub-Hubs are groups of Hera Hub members nationwide who meet regularly to share resources and support each other. Some Sub-Hubs are industry-specific, others have risen from common interests or goals, while others are based on the phase of business shared by the members. Each Sub-Hub has a private Facebook group for the sharing of resources, discussion, and events. Sub-Hubs are member-led; the members of each group decide upon the format and structure of the meetings, which may be in-person or virtual. New members are always welcome, as are suggestions for new Sub-Hubs. Hera Hub’s current portfolio of Global Sub-Hubs includes:

Coaches Sub-Hub – all types of coaches as well as any members who work regularly with clients in a one-on-one capacity

Sales Support Sub-Hub – open to any members who are seeking support and accountability in making sales and closing deals

Marketing Sub-Hub – open to members in marketing-related fields as well as those who are focused on marketing their own businesses

From Solo[preneur] to Scaled Sub-Hub – for members who have scaled their businesses and are hiring team members – or who plan to do so in the foreseeable future

Co-Conspirators Sub-Hub – for members who want to learn from, discuss with, and support each other in the pursuit of being actively anti-racist

Global Challenges

Hera Hub hosts several Global Challenges throughout the year, focusing on the all-important goal of working “on” your business versus “in” your business. Challenge themes include Video, Marketing, Writing, and Sales, and the duration of each ranges from 1 to 8 weeks depends on the theme. Each Challenge is conducted through a private Facebook group through which participating members are encouraged to introduce themselves and their businesses, seek support for their goals, and share wins. Not only do our Global Challenges provide the accountability that entrepreneurs need to move their businesses forward, but they are a wonderful opportunity for members in other locations to get to know each others’ businesses and connect.

Writers’ Lounge: Eat, Chat, Work

If you have been putting off writing that blog, book, bio, web or sales copy, Writers’ Lounge is the perfect solution to setting time aside to get these writing goals accomplished. Hera Hub’s Writers’ Lounge is a way to carve out time and space to write in a comfortable, supportive environment with a sense of accountability. This weekly event is designed for ALL members who need to do writing or work on projects of any kind. Hosted for a 2-hour block during noon weekly, we encourage our members to bring their lunches and laptops into the conference room, catch up with one another, bounce ideas off the group, and get some work done. From full-time authors to business bloggers to the everyday entrepreneur, everyone can benefit from attending!

Think Tank

In addition to networking, some of our larger events give one or two members an opportunity to tap into the perspective of the crowd on a new business concept or pivot. The “featured” members are allotted three minutes to explain their concepts or ideas to the community. They then elicit feedback through their own a written survey comprised of three specific questions. Members use Think Tank to obtain high level feedback on target markets, pricing strategies, potential strategic alliances, and gauge interest before setting up additional focus groups.

GURUs

Hera Hub GURUs are subject matter experts who donate their time to meet one-on-one with both members and non-members to answer questions they may have on a variety of topics related to their field. We have GURUS in a variety of fields, including  Marketing, Branding, Finance, Taxes, Law, Human Resources, Grant Funding and more.

Think of it like “office hours” with your professor. GURU hours are a wonderful way to get free advice from business experts. You can drop by Hera Hub during the posted GURU hours, or contact the GURU in advance to make an appointment. Check our calendar to meet with our GURUs.

Learn more about our GURU program via this short video.

Art Gallery and Art Receptions

Hera Hub Carlsbad is proud to support local female artists by displaying their work for several months throughout our space. We host a formal opening reception shortly after each exhibition is installed. This evening event is open to the public and gives the local community the opportunity to meet and interact with the artist(s). All of the artwork is for sale and is available to be viewed Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm. Stay tuned for our new page featuring our currently featured artists and their works available to purchase at Hera Hub!