Chris has been networking his businesses of strategic marketing since Day 1 in 2006 and found that networking was the number one marketing tactic for every small business. Chris set his mission out to become one of the best networking communities in San Diego and in 2014, he started the best networking community to date: SMALL BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUP. During his journey, he discovered stand-up comedy and how it could be a powerful tool for enhancing networking events while bringing the business community together. Today, with marketing at his best skill and comedy his inner passion, he begins the newest journey with the most unique business community: 5 STAR NETWORKING COMMUNITY. Chris realized that incorporating stand-up comedy into his networking sessions not only broke the ice among attendees but also created a more relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Impact on the Community: Enhanced Engagement, Stronger Connections, Increased Visibility, Skill Development. Chris’s innovative approach not only set his networking community apart in San Diego but also underscored the value of creativity in business networking. By blending business with pleasure, he created a thriving community where professional growth and personal enjoyment went hand in hand.