Testimonials
What our members say
Recent LinkedIn recommendations for Nick Blanchard and Zoco, newest first — 12 in all, each with the date it was written.
I have been a Zoco member from the very start and love being a member. I like that we have a choice in networking online and in person. Nick is a fabulous dynamo in networking, always positive and enthusiastic. He makes people feel welcome and at home and is a great connector.
I went along to one Zoco meeting and honestly felt like I’d found my place. I’ve been to loads of networking events over the years and this one was completely different. I went home that night and joined straight away.
The people are lovely, and I’ve ended up with a proper community around me. The weekly Zoom catch ups are really useful too. I work on my own at home with my bunny, so having that regular connection means I don’t feel like I’m doing it all alone.
If you’re on the fence, just go to a meeting and see for yourself.
Nick is superb at what he does bringing people together and helping them network effectively.
He is charismatic and fun and does a fantastic job. I feel that he is genuinely interested in people and helping them progress which is great to see.
Zoco Networking is an amazing networking group both online and offline and the hard work Nick has put in shines through.
I recently worked with Nick too when he ran a Zoco style networking event at my local book launch. It got great feedback and helped make it a day to remember – thank you so much Nick :)
Wow what can you say about Nick!! He truly is a one man networking dynamo!! He's achieved so much in a short time with Zoco and that is wholly down to his authentic manner and energy that it's impossible to not feel uplifted being in his company. He's far greater than being after the money, with him it's all about building solid relationships and the business deals will follow, which all of his group fully get and practice, hence the events being both fun but with lots of business opportunities everywhere. Cheers Nick for helping me and many others to build our businesses
I have known Nick through business networking through a number of incarnations on his business journey, but notably he has always been very involved with the nuts and bolts of networking organisations.
I think it was only a matter of time that once Nick had assimilated and sorted through the various modes of working offered by these organisations, that e would create one of his own using the very best of what he had garnered from those experiences.
The resultant ZOCO networking is a triumph of personal care and contact over perhaps overly controlling stuffiness.
Its burgeoning membership is growing rapidly and given at present the low cost to entry it represents, I cannot recommence it highly enough as an adjunct to any other form of networking you may be undertaking.
In short EVERYONE should consider Zoco membership if only for the care and support aspect of that organisation.
Long live Zoco!
If you're a business owner and are looking for a networking group based on community spirit, collaboration, laughter and support then get yourself to one of Nick's Zoco meetings! They are full of brilliant business owners interested in helping each other and it is a great space to ask questions and learn about stuff you didn't know you needed to learn about :)
Nick is welcoming, friendly and very helpful! I recently joined ZOCO and I believe it is by far the best networking group I have ever been to. I am proud to be part of the ZOCO family. I met Nick on a 1-2-1 as well and he is a brilliant person, he is very kind and he honestly wants to help you to succeed. If you are not sure about join ZOCO, trust me you don't have anything to lose, you will meet fantastic people who will help you to get more clients and succeed in your career/business and in life.
LOVE LOVE LOVE ZOCO! Zoco is a great networking group with a warm, friendly feel, and a solid focus on business. Nick is an open person and this gives the group a very different feel to other networking groups - it's refreshing to see his honesty and authenticity. I love Get Sh*t Done Days - they really get me focused and I achieve loads. I get lots of 121's through Zoco and have met some fabulous supportive people who genuinely want to do business with me. I think Nick's hit on a magic formula. I recommend trying it for yourself!
I have been a member of ZOCO since it began a few months ago. Nick is excellent at networking and bringing humour and great encouragement into the meetings. He clearly enjoys gathering people together and takes an interest in each and every one. I’m so pleased to have met him and his fabulous group.
I only joined Zoco three days ago and have already seen tremendous value! I checked in on the Monday to set my intentions for the week, too part in his Get Stuff Done day on Tuesday, which immensely increased my productivity and then thoroughly enjoyed the speed networking event in the afternoon! Aside from him having come all the way across London to visit me when I first had my daughter and messaging me this morning to wish me luck for an important meeting I had, there are so many different ways that Nick goes above and beyond and I'm not surprised that the FB group is absolutely heaving! I can't recommend Nick highly enough for everything he does.
I am in the fortunate position of knowing Nick from a networking point of view and as a colleague on the Insurance side .
As a networking event host he is always willing to help others, welcome new faces to the group and provide as much support as he can muster to each and all within his entire network (which is A LOT of people )
As a network developer he encompasses the best elements of formalized networking without the rigid structure and high prices.
His knowledge from the diverse backgrounds of Sport and insurance is an effective blend in all his endeavors hence I can wholeheartedly recommend him and his Zoco network .
I met Nick a few years ago on the Networking scene. He was very warm and friendly and introduced me to many people. When you start networking you always need a NICK BLANCHARD. We have become friends and during lockdown he supported us all with his free Online Networking and he has now set up Zoco Networking ( pronounced Zooco )
Come and join in the fun and see what the Networking Maestro Nick is.
Thanks for all your Support Nick - means the world!
More from our members
Earlier testimonials from Zoco members, as shared on our original testimonials page.
Zoco is quite different to any other networking that I have done. It's difficult to put my finger on what the magic ingredient is, but there are many different and differing opportunities for members to connect. Gatherings are well run, exciting and extremely productive. Nick holds the key to getting folk collaborating. I wouldn't be anywhere else!
Over the last 18 months, I have tried various networking groups with mixed success. After careful consideration, I chose to fully commit to Zoco for the following reasons. Nick is a fantastic host. At the beginning of each session, he greets everyone individually and is full of energy, which creates a great buzz in the meeting. The group is full of supportive members. Whenever a member has a promotion, webinar etc. it is well attended by members. The mix of social support and getting new business through referrals is perfect for me. I plan to continue as a Zoco member for the foreseeable future.
I've been networking with Nick for a number of years and he always makes everyone feel at ease and welcome. He's a very good connector of people so when you network with him, he's always thinking of how he can put you in touch with the right people to help build your network. I've just joined the new Zoco group which is very exciting and will change the way we network and build our communities online.
I’ve tried a variety of networking groups and stuck with Zoco. It is the right balance between social and supportive but also professional and well-managed. I have made some great connections and it always lifts me up on the Monday check ins and Friday meetings. I am proud to be a member and think Zoco will take the Networking world by storm!
Having been part of Zoco since last year I can honestly say Zoco Networking is one of the best Networking groups that I have been part of over the years. Nick has a huge wealth of knowledge about Networking and Zoco shows that. The mix of Speed Networking and traditional meetings make it varied which is one of the things I love. Zoco has now become part of my family.
I’ve known Nick for about 15 years and met him when our sons played rugby together for Teddington RFC back in 2005/6. We started networking together for a group created to generate funds for the rugby club and achieved some notable successes. Our Welsh/English banter over the years has been lots of fun and continues to this day! It took Nick only a few emails to convince me to look at Zoco, and my decision to join has been one of the best I’ve ever made. It goes without saying that the isolation felt during 2020 was really tough for every small business owner. Being part of the wonderful Zoco family has made a huge difference to me both personally and professionally and has contributed greatly in lifting my spirits in such challenging times. The ethos of the group is built around collaboration, fun and friendship and the support the members give to each other is heart-warming. I have made many friends in the group, have enjoyed many 1:1s and have thoroughly immersed myself in the many activities Nick and the team have put together. There’s simply so much to look forward to in the diary every week! Zoco is the home for networking and I would urge anyone running a business to become part of the Zoco family.
I’ve been a Zoco member since the group was started by the lovely Nick Blanchard. I have worked with Nick at previous networking events and I just knew ZOCO was going to be THE place to be. Nick is the most encouraging and supportive person I know and has created not only a professional space for business to business connection, but also a fun social side with Zoom disco’s and cheese and wine evenings. There are regular speed networking events and I’ve set up lots of meetings with people and have a host of new connections. I’ve met some genuinely supportive people, who really care. It can be easy to lose motivation with all the negativity going on at the moment and Nick’s Get Stuff Done days are great for getting that accountability to make sure you keep focussed and hit those goals. Nick is a great connector, a “people person” who loves putting people in touch with each other. He takes a personal interest in everyone and I’m so very happy to be part of his group.