January 2025
Happy New Year from all of us at Echelon!
We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community and can’t wait to see what amazing things we’ll create together this year. Let’s make it our best one yet—don’t forget to schedule your podcast episode or submit a blog article to share your expertise with the network!
Submit at blog post HERE or contact us at [email protected] to schedule your next podcast or introduction video.
Echelon Holiday Breakfast 2024
Our All-Echelon Holiday Breakfast was a morning filled with laughter and connection! We kicked off the morning with lots of conversation over breakfast. After that, guests were invited to spin a wheel to discover a unique way to introduce themselves — we listened with joy as attendees introduced themselves in the style of a pirate, stand-up comedian, kindergarten teacher, drill sergeant, and many more.
Alternatively, attendees could opt for answering funny “Would You Rather?” questions before telling us about themselves — we heard attendees decide between things like “Would you rather spill hot cocoa on your company’s top client or be the person who brings store-bought cookies to the ‘homemade desserts’ competition?”, “Would you rather go to work in your pajamas for a year or wear a top hat & tails at every client meeting for a year?”, and more!
Of course, everyone was rewarded for their creative participation with fun gifts and lottery scratchers!
We are so grateful for everyone who attended and all of our Echelon members. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you do! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and wishing you a prosperous new year.
Meredith Sesser, Esq.
Attorney—Sesser Law
Meredith J. Sesser, Esq., Attorney for Sesser Law, is among the nation’s leading authorities on employee benefits law, ERISA and benefits taxation. With 24 years of pension and ERISA experience, she routinely assists businesses and non-profit organizations in the preparation, implementation, operation and termination of retirement plans.
Expand Your Reach!
The New Year is a fantastic opportunity to share your insights and expand your reach! Don’t miss the chance to spotlight your expertise and inspire others on an Echelon Podcast. Contact us HERE to record a Podcast or Introduction Video.
Check out one of our 50 published episodes today
wherever you get your podcasts or at EchelonBizDev.com !
Overcoming Tough Days at Work
By Tom Drucker
I love my job and yet sometimes I find myself having a difficult day. I know I can’t be alone.
READ HERE
Tom Drucker is the President of Consultants in Corporate Innovation, helping leaders and their teams reach and then exceed financial and other business goals with less stress. In addition to his role at CCI, he is also the managing director at James Investment Bank.
“I highly recommend becoming an Echelon member. Personally, I greatly enjoy the many social opportunities Echelon provides as well, as a way to broaden my relationships in a social setting…And I would say one critically important aspect when someone is considering joining Echelon is that they can help start – or expand upon – a member’s social media presence. That is what Echelon is focused on and is all about. Through a variety of media opportunities, including a print magazine, podcasts, blog posts, video recordings, and a public facing website – these all work in tandem to create a huge advantage to start to broaden your social media presence.”
–Melissa Phillipp Himes| E1 Warner Center Group Moderator
- E1 Encino Holiday Dinner — January 8
- Echelon Women’s Group Regular Monthly Meeting | NEW DATE — January 9
- NextGen Conejo Valley Regular Monthly Meeting — January 14
- E1 Warner Center Regular Monthly Meeting — January 15
- Tax Matters Specialty Group Meeting — January 15
- E1 Agoura/Westlake Regular Monthly Meeting — January 16
- E1 West L.A. Regular Monthly Meeting —January 20
- E1 East Valley Regular Monthly Meeting — January 21
- E1 Trust & Estates Regular Monthly Meeting — January 21
- NextGen Encino Valley Regular Monthly Meeting — January 22
