SMBHOU × Cup of Joey: Turning LinkedIn Connections into Conversations

Join Social Media Breakfast Houston and Cup of Joey for a one-of-a-kind morning of learning, connection, and coffee at The Ion. Together with Joey Sanchez, we’ll explore how to turn online introductions into real-world conversations that lead to real opportunities.

This interactive session combines the best of both worlds: you’ll learn practical LinkedIn strategies from Joey, then break into small groups to put those ideas into action. Come ready to meet new people, share ideas, and build relationships that last long after breakfast is over.

What You’ll Learn

• Create Meaningful LinkedIn Connections: Go beyond “likes” to spark real conversations.
• Show Up with Purpose: Post and engage intentionally to attract the right opportunities.
• Build Offline Momentum: Turn online connections into in-person meetings that matter.
• Grow Your Community: Apply Joey’s “one cup of coffee” philosophy to expand your network with authenticity and impact.

Registration is required for in-person attendance. This session will not be livestreamed, so be sure to join us in person for the full experience!

SPEAKER

Joey Sanchez, Founder, Cup of Joey

Joey Sanchez is the founder of Cup of Joey, a purpose-driven community that connects people through conversation and coffee across Houston’s innovation ecosystem. He has led community growth initiatives with The Ion, Houston Exponential, and other major partners, helping thousands of professionals build meaningful relationships. Joey believes one cup of coffee and one connection can change the future, a philosophy that fuels both his work and his life.

🌐 https://cupofjoey.org

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cup-of-joey/

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeysanchez

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

📍 Location: The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

🚗 Parking: Red Lot- Enter 4203 Fannin Street in your GPS for directions to the Red Parking Lot (across from the Ion). Complimentary for up to 3 hours. Ion District Parking Garage- Enter 4111 Fannin Street for the garage (one block away). Complimentary for up to 2 hours.

🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

A special thank you to our ongoing sponsors: Impact HUB Houston, The Ion, SESH Coworking, Trish Badger Photography, Zoetica Media, Mighty Strategic Consulting, and SmartSocialMastery.

SMBHOU NEEDS YOU

The Social Media Breakfast of Houston connects a community of over 1,400 PR, Marketing, and Small Business professionals who meet monthly to learn, connect, and collaborate. We’re looking for breakfast sponsors to help fuel the conversation for just $100 per month. Want to be an exclusive sponsor in your category? 📧 kami@zoeticamedia.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: GIFT OF GUIDANCE – DECEMBER 12

We’re already gearing up for one of our favorite annual events, The Gift of Guidance, coming up on Friday, December 12th. We’re looking for volunteers to serve as table leaders and scribes/note takers to help guide small group discussions and support attendees during this inspiring morning of mentorship and connection. If you’d like to give back and share your expertise, register here to join the team.