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Busy but Ambitious? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Your WIN Membership

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Being a WIN member means more than attending events. It’s a front-row seat to growth, inspiration, and lasting connections. WIN brings together professionals across Northern Nevada who are building, leading, and transforming our community. 

Our monthly Speaker Series isn’t just about listening to a talk. It’s a unique gathering where high-level learning meets genuine connection. Each breakfast event features national and local experts and draws an engaged community of professionals and business leaders who are showing up for growth. So, are you ready to dive into how you can get the most from your WIN membership, even if you’re running at a thousand miles per hour?

Show Up Consistently
Each event you attend deepens your relationships and expands your influence. Your presence builds trust and keeps you top of mind in the local business scene.

Invite a Plus-One
Bringing a client or colleague turns a great experience into a valuable opportunity to build rapport and showcase your network in action.

Ask. Listen. Engage.
The most insightful conversations can happen during Q&As, at your table, or even while grabbing coffee. Be intentional with your presence.

Leverage the Tools
Many speakers share resources or action steps you can implement right away. Download them, apply them, and share with your team.

Network Beyond the Name Tag
The hallway chat or breakfast table conversation might just lead to your next partnership, client, or collaboration.

Being a part of WIN isn’t about checking a box once a month. It’s an investment in yourself, your relationships, and your business growth.

We know you’re busy. That’s why WIN offers flexible membership options that give you consistent access without a heavy lift.

Annual Membership (GOLD Member)

  • $399 for 12 months
  • Includes admission to 10 WIN Speaker Series events 

Half-Year Membership

  • $249 for 6 months 
  • Includes admission to all WIN events within your membership period 

Guest passes are available to everyone for $55 per event. But as a WIN member, you’ll also enjoy perks that make your experience even smoother and more impactful:

  • Express check-in at events

  • Reserved members-only tables so you’re never scrambling for a seat

  • Access to the exclusive SWAG table to showcase your company materials

  • Monthly member spotlight opportunities

Your next connection, client, or career breakthrough could be one breakfast away. Join WIN today and start building a network that works for you.

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5 Mindset Shifts Every Professional Needs in Today’s Business World

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You walk into a room filled with business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Some are at the height of their careers. Others are just starting fresh. 

Over the past 56 years at WINevada, through all the speakers we have hosted and the professionals we have met, there is a common thread among those who truly succeed.

It’s not just their skills or experience. It’s their mindset, and just as importantly, how they care for it. 

Mindset is the difference between staying where you are and stepping into something bigger.

Here are five powerful mindset shifts that we have learned from the best, and how you can put them into action to thrive in today’s business world.

1. Focus on progress, not perfection

Waiting until everything is perfect can stall your momentum. In today’s business environment, progress matters more than perfection. Start before you feel completely ready. Take small, steady steps toward your goals. Success often comes from consistent action, not flawless execution.

Actionable WIN Tip: Set “progress goals” each week. Focus on what you are building, not just what you are finishing.

2. View challenges as opportunities for growth

You’ve probably heard it before. But we’re here to restate it because sometimes, we all need a reminder that obstacles are not roadblocks. They’re opportunities to learn, stretch, and level up. Those who embrace challenges with curiosity instead of fear are more likely to grow their skills, expand their network, and build lasting confidence.

Actionable WIN Tip: The next time you face a tough situation, ask yourself, “What is this trying to teach me?”

3. Stay adaptable in a changing world

The most successful professionals today are not rigid. They’re flexible. Industries, technologies, and opportunities shift quickly. Thriving means being willing to pivot, trying new approaches, and staying open to unexpected paths.

Actionable WIN Tip: Build a habit of continuous learning. This month, we encourage you to attend one new event, listen to one podcast, or take a short course to keep expanding your knowledge.

4. Relationships > transactions

In a world full of automation and speed, real relationships are your greatest asset. Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards. It’s about building genuine connections that lead to trust, support, and growth.

Actionable WIN Tip: Over the next six months, set a goal to connect with one new person each month. Follow up with authenticity, not just an ask.

5. Believe in your ability to reinvent and evolve

Your career is not a straight line. It’s a series of chapters, and you have the power to write new ones. Believing in your ability to evolve, even when the future feels uncertain, is key to long-term success.

Actionable WIN Tip: Reflect on a time you successfully adapted to a big change. Write it out. Use that as proof that you can navigate whatever comes next.

Thriving in today’s world means taking care of your mental health, staying resilient through challenges, and surrounding yourself with a community that encourages growth.

This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to continue this conversation with us. Join us on May 30 for our next Speaker Series event, Mental Health in the Workplace, featuring keynote speaker Joyce Marter. We’ll explore how taking care of your mental health is not just good for you, but essential for lasting success.