MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Name: Natasha Lewis

Business name: Lewis Denley

Member since: 2022

Description: We are a progressive and forwarding thinking Horsham-based law firm taking a fresh approach to legal services. Our ambition is to provide excellent customer service to our clients based in West Sussex and the surrounding areas covering commercial and residential property, family and private client law.

“We only regret not signing up sooner!”

1. What appealed to you about joining gdb?

As a law firm it’s important for us to make connections locally and gdb seemed to really hit our target market and provide us with the opportunity to meet other like-minded professionals in our local area. Having also been invited to attend a gdb event by a colleague, and really enjoying the session, it seemed like the perfect fit for Lewis Denley and our team.

2. What was the thing that surprised you about gdb?

The breadth of offering, in terms of the brilliant educational sessions but also the types of businesses involved from large to small, all with a real community spirit. I also couldn’t believe how much the venture has grown over the years. It definitely feels worth our while attending and being a member. We only regret not signing up sooner!

3. What’s the biggest single thing you’ve got from being a member of gdb?

Without a doubt meeting other local professionals has been really helpful. Sometimes as a business owner you can be guilty of looking very inward but by

opening up our connections with other gdb members, this has allowed us to tell our story and meet a whole variety of other business owners and professionals both socially and professionally.

4. What difference has being a member of gdb made to your business?

It’s made us commit to regular meet ups and allowed us to gain access to some really interesting individuals. We like the way we can spread the membership across the team so everyone within the firm gets an opportunity to meet with the local business community regularly.

5. gdb puts on lots of different types of events - what’s your favourite? We love the educational webinars/ seminars and learning workshops, the topics covered are always very relevant and there is often something for all areas of the business from Marketing to Accounts.

6. What’s different about gdb compared to other networking you do?

It feels more relaxed and informal, which is how we like to run our business. It’s certainly a well-attended and varied network, and with so much enthusiasm. We were made to feel very welcome from day one which was much appreciated as it can often feel daunting entering

into a new environment. The team are also incredibly knowledgeable, provide regular updates and information and nothing is too much trouble.

7. What’s your top tip for getting the most out of networking?

Attend every event and aim to meet new people each time. We are great believers in what you put into life; you get out. And this is so true for networking. We are also mindful that networking takes some time to build up trust with other members. However, we are already seeing the benefits of having those regular conversations and exposure.

8. Besides the events, what else do you get out of your gdb membership? We utilise the editorial and advertising opportunities available to give us more profile, which helps reinforce to other members what we do best at Lewis Denley. We love being a part of this very special community of local businesses and their members.

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