We created Common Sense because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn't find this then others must be having the same issue.
We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking.
It’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships.
We remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why. We eliminate superficial small-talk like “So what do you do” to go beyond the mundane talk about COVID, sports, or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. You will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room of people selling, and no one listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect.
Our promise is that at each Common Sense event you attend, you will leave us more inspired energised, connected, and motivated than when you walked in.
*When was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise?
Who Attends These Events:
This dinner is for Construction and Building industry experts, leaders, thinkers and strategists who want to:
- Stay up to date with industry trends and innovation
- Connect and collaborate with the best industry experts in Victoria
- Increase their influence in the industry
- Learn how others are overcoming supply chain and staffing challenges
- Increase the connections and resources within the industry
Pedigree of our Club:
Respected members of our community who have attended one or more of the Common Sense events include:
Downer Group Group Manager Joanne McKell: Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities integrated services.
Jo has a large range of hobbies including being an avid reader, sustainability, animal welfare, restoring furniture, gardening, and Piano. The one book Jo recommends is The Wife Drought by Annabel Crabb. Her favourite superhero is Iron Man and top of her bucket list is to get her veg patch to be more productive. Jo is grateful for the simple things in life like her home and garden.
HYTORC GM Clifford Francis: HYTORC is in over 100 countries worldwide delivering industrial bolting solutions.
Clifford is part fish hence the hobbies of Polo and Water Sports. His favourite Animal is the Leopard (he’s South African) and the one book he recommends is Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. Top of his bucket list is to sail around the Pacific.
Standard Access MD Michael Attard: Standard Access Australia provides vertical access and hoisting solutions.
Michael’s hobbies include Powerlifting, Golf, Hunting, Woodworking and Skiing. He’s a Dog person whose favourite superhero is Wonder Woman. The one book he recommends is“Atomic Habits” by James Clear. An interesting read about breaking bad habits. Top of his bucket list is to join Australia’s strongman competition so don’t challenge him to an arm wrestle.
Schiavello Group CIO Bernie Wansink: Schiavello is a top 100 private, Australian-born, international furniture, construction, consulting and development business.
Bernie loves the adrenalin of dirt and road motorbike riding. Having the thrill of speed. His favourite superhero is Batman - so he has a dark side. His preference is dogs over cats and the one book he recommends is The Phoenix Project, and if money were no object we would slowly travel the world as “of the people.’ His bolt-hole is to get away to QLD and relax by the sea
Reviews & Feedback: Some feedback from people who have attended our events:
“I’ve attended every kind of corporate event but the event I attended was hands down the best event I’ve been to in the last 5-6 years” - Alan Hodgson - Telephony and Network Lead at GPC Asia Pacific (Repco)
Can Anyone Attend This Dinner?
Not exactly. The dinner is by invitation ONLY. Everyone who attends comes via a personal recommendation.
If you’d like to invite a guest to join:
Please check that he/she meets the following key criteria and then extend the invitation:
- Is somebody you’d willingly invite to dinner at your own home
- Someone who actively helps others
- Has an abundance mindset (is a giver, not a taker)
- A client/supplier you feel you can rely on in any situation
Got Questions?
Please contact
Matt Murray at matt@commonsenseevents.com.au or 0419 432 062 OR
Yani - community@commonsenseevents.com.au / 038 323 0340
