Events & Meetings

Featuring Charlie Stivers | Chief Marketing Officer & Partner, Intrana Corporation

What happens when artificial intelligence becomes so sophisticated that we can no longer tell what's real? And what happens when quantum computing threatens the digital security systems we've relied on for decades?

Apparently, we didn't have enough to worry about!

Join entrepreneur, publisher, and emerging technology advocate Charlie Stivers for an engaging, thought-provoking presentation exploring the future of the Internet, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, blockchain technology, and cybersecurity.

With more than 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Charlie is the founder of GOOSE Magazine, a digital asset and technology publication with distribution reaching more than 40 countries. Following the acquisition of his media brands by Intrana Corporation, Charlie joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer and partner.

In this presentation, Charlie breaks down complex technologies into practical, easy-to-understand concepts, including:

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Trust: How AI is changing cybersecurity, identity verification, and our ability to distinguish what's real.

Quantum Computing & Cybersecurity: Why quantum computing presents new challenges for traditional encryption and why post-quantum cryptography (PQC) matters.

Government Mandates & Compliance: How federal executive orders, NIST cybersecurity standards, and emerging PQC requirements are shaping the future of digital security.

Blockchain & Real-World Asset Tokenization: How businesses can use blockchain infrastructure to verify ownership, improve accountability, and streamline transactions.

The Next Generation of the Internet: Why trusted digital infrastructure, connected machines, and secure networks could create significant opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs.

Charlie will also introduce Intrana Corporation, a post-quantum-secured infrastructure network designed to establish trust, accountability, and verifiable coordination among organizations, digital assets, and connected machines.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about emerging technology, this presentation offers valuable insights into the innovations and challenges shaping tomorrow's digital economy.

The Internet connected the world. Now we need to make those connections trustworthy.

Come discover why the future belongs to those who prepare for it—not those who wait for it to arrive.

Featured Speaker: Joyce Feustel

Having a LinkedIn profile is one thing. Knowing how to use LinkedIn to build relationships, increase your visibility, and create business opportunities is another.

Joyce Feustel has been helping professionals do exactly that for more than a decade. She is the founder of Boomers’ Social Media Tutor, where she provides practical, step-by-step LinkedIn coaching for business owners, professionals, and job seekers.

Joyce is also the author of “9 Ways to Stand Out on LinkedIn,” now in its sixth edition, and has helped more than 1,000 clients become more confident and effective using LinkedIn.

A longtime Toastmasters leader and natural educator, Joyce has a talent for taking something that can feel complicated and making it understandable and actionable.

Speaking Topic: Getting Results with LinkedIn

Joyce will share practical tips for improving your LinkedIn presence, strengthening your professional network, increasing engagement, and making LinkedIn work harder for you and your business.

Whether you use LinkedIn every day or have a profile you haven't touched in months, you'll leave with ideas you can put to work immediately.

Join us at Next Level Network Partners and learn how to stand out instead of simply showing up on LinkedIn.

Featured Speaker: Danny Chavez-Rey | GCCS

Built to Last: What Most Property Owners Don't Know About Their Roof

Construction has been part of Danny Chavez-Rey’s life since he was nine years old, when he earned pocket money cleaning construction sites for his grandfather, a general contractor. Originally from San Antonio, Danny attended the University of Texas at Austin with plans to become an architect. But after a motorcycle accident in 1998 changed the course of his life, he realized he would rather be out in the world building things than sitting behind a desk designing them.

That decision launched a career spanning more than 25 years in construction.

Danny became a partner in Taylor Restoration before eventually striking out on his own and founding General Contractor Construction Services (GCCS). Today, one of his specialties is building and maintaining durable roofing systems particularly tile roofs.

Speaking Topic: Built to Last - The Truth About Tile Roofing

A roof is one of the biggest protective investments in any property, but how much do most of us actually know about what's above our heads?

Danny will take us behind the scenes of the roofing industry and share what decades in construction have taught him about tile roofing, durability, installation, maintenance, and the mistakes that can turn an expensive roof into an even more expensive problem.

He'll also share why craftsmanship and job-site safety matter. Danny is particularly proud that GCCS has maintained a record of no job-site injuries, contributing to a favorable Workers' Compensation rating.

Whether you're a homeowner, property investor, real estate professional, or business owner, this is an opportunity to learn what to look for and what questions to ask before making decisions about one of the most important systems protecting your property.

Join us at Next Level Network Partners and learn what it really takes to build a roof that's made to last.

Are You Actually Covered? The Insurance Gaps You Don't Want to Discover After a Claim

Brett Tieken has been an entrepreneur for almost as long as he can remember. Growing up in Nebraska, Brett was already creating neighborhood businesses as a kid including inventing games that were intentionally hard enough that he wouldn't have to give away his stuffed-animal prizes. Apparently, understanding risk started early.

After earning a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in economics from the University of Nebraska, Brett began his professional career in financial services before joining Allstate as a claims adjuster. He spent 14 years with the company, earned his MBA, and eventually opened his own Allstate agency. In 2008, Brett took another entrepreneurial leap, selling his Allstate book of business and co-founding ePointe Group, an independent insurance brokerage.

Today, Brett specializes in property and casualty insurance, helping individuals and businesses better understand the risks they're taking and whether their insurance will actually protect them when something goes wrong.

Most of us buy insurance, renew it every year, and assume we're protected. But what does your policy really cover? Where are the gaps? And are you paying for protection you don't need while unknowingly leaving an important risk exposed?

Drawing on decades of experience, including years spent on the claims side of the business, Brett will share practical insurance concepts every business owner and professional should understand.

We'll explore how to think differently about risk, coverage, claims, and the questions you should be asking before something happens - not afterward.

Join us at Next Level Network Partners for a practical conversation that could change the way you look at your insurance coverage.

Carol’s life has taken her from the lakes of Michigan to the classrooms of Colorado, through a career in journalism and public relations, and eventually into a decades-long journey exploring health and wellness.

A graduate of Western Michigan University with degrees in English and French, Carol originally came west for a wonderfully simple reason: she wanted to “see mountains and ride a horse.” After teaching in Jefferson County, she attended journalism school at CU Boulder and built a career in advertising, public relations, and writing. For more than 20 years, she contributed articles to construction publications—learning the industry from the ground up by interviewing the people who built it.

But a deeply personal experience changed the direction of her life.

In 1999, Carol lost her husband, John, after his battle with cancer. That difficult chapter sparked a lasting interest in health and wellness and eventually led her to explore new approaches and technologies.

In 2010, while preparing for knee replacement surgery, Carol discovered ASEA. Today, she shares ASEA and its approach to redox signaling and cellular health—a field many people have heard little about and one Carol believes deserves a closer look.

Carol will share her personal journey into wellness, what led her to ASEA, and introduce us to the concept of redox signaling and the technology behind ASEA’s products.

It’s an opportunity to learn about something you may not encounter in your everyday conversations about health and wellness—and hear from someone whose interest in the subject comes from years of personal experience and curiosity.

And if you want to get Carol talking after the meeting, ask her about Denver history. When she isn’t exploring wellness, she occasionally leads walking tours through downtown Denver!

Join us at Next Level Network Partners to hear Carol’s story and discover a different perspective on cellular wellness.

What if you could plan your next vacation with the confidence of someone who spent 26 years in the airline industry?

After a career flying the skies as a flight attendant, Kathie Weiss has traveled the world, experienced countless destinations, and learned what separates an ordinary trip from an unforgettable one. Today, she helps travelers unlock exclusive opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and create vacations that deliver exceptional value.

In this engaging presentation, Kathie will share insider tips that can help you:

• Plan smarter and travel with greater confidence
• Maximize your vacation budget without sacrificing quality
• Avoid common travel headaches before they happen
• Discover destinations and experiences that consistently exceed expectations

From the glaciers of Alaska and the landscapes of Iceland to the timeless beauty of Italy, Kathie's firsthand experience and industry knowledge provide a unique perspective few travelers ever have the opportunity to learn from.

Whether you're planning your next family vacation, bucket-list adventure, or luxury getaway, you'll walk away with practical insights that can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Join us and discover how to travel like an insider—and make your next vacation your best one yet.

For more than 25 years, Barry Buskin has built a successful real estate career by embracing one simple philosophy: "Do Not Give Up." But his journey to becoming a trusted real estate professional wasn't a straight line.

With a background spanning structural engineering, mortgage lending, sales, and entrepreneurship, Barry has learned that lasting success isn't about following a perfect career path—it's about developing the mindset, resilience, and relationships that create opportunity.

In this engaging presentation, Barry will share the personal and professional lessons that have helped him navigate changing markets, build a referral-based business, and earn the trust of clients for more than two decades.

Whether you're growing a business, strengthening your professional network, or looking for practical insights on perseverance and long-term success, you'll leave with ideas you can apply immediately.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, relationships, and the habits that turn opportunities into lasting success.

What does aerospace engineering have to do with financial planning? More than you might think.

After spending over 40 years designing and managing complex technology projects for companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Martin Marietta, Dennis Despres discovered that the same principles that guide successful engineering projects can also help people build stronger financial futures.

From growing up on a farm in New Hampshire to helping drive the technology revolution of the aerospace industry, Dennis has spent a lifetime solving problems, managing risk, and creating systems that perform under pressure.

In this engaging presentation, Dennis will share the surprising connection between aerospace engineering and financial planning, revealing practical concepts that can help professionals make better long-term financial decisions.

Whether you're building wealth, planning for retirement, or simply looking for a smarter framework for managing your financial future, you'll leave with valuable insights from someone who has spent a career turning complexity into clarity.

Join us and discover why successful financial planning may have more in common with rocket science than you ever imagined.

Kelly grew up in Littleton and graduated from Arapahoe High School. She chose Colorado State University at Fort Collins as she liked the lifestyle of this college town and it was close enough to home to stay connected with her family.

She started out in PreMed, then changed to psychology and sociology. She loved forensic psychology and considered pursuing further education in that field. She then worked for 10 years in the financial industry. Six and a half years ago, she was working 80-hour weeks in her corporate position and traveling. She wanted to participate in their children’s lives.so she switched to her current work as a Medicare and health plan consultant for individual and family plans.

Kelly and Matt have two boys ages 11 and 7. She enjoys watching and cheering as they play baseball, basketball and flag football. She also enjoys travel as family members now live in San Diego, Florida, and Illinois.

“Most of my business has come from referrals, and my clients are an extension of family to me,” she says.

Casual networking event for members and their guests. A great opportunity to bring potential members and strengthen connections outside of regular meetings.

Meet our presenter...

Doug Steebner grew up in eastern Ohio, earned his Bachelor’s at Purdue and a Masters in Forestry Genetics at the University of Georgia. What is forest genetics, you ask? Doug says it is breeding trees for desirable traits such as resistance to forest fires and disease.

He lived and worked in Louisiana for two years. Then in 1984 he came to Denver to visit a friend and landed at Stapleton Airport, One look at those mountains, and he decided to stay.

Doug’s career plan was becoming a forest firefighter. However, all the jobs were going to minority candidates. So Doug planned to attend the two-month academy in firefighting to increase his eligibility. Problem was he didn’t have the funds, so he turned to selling cars and discovered he really liked this profession. Now 34 years later, he hasn’t gone to the academy and still enjoys his work. He also enjoys scuba diving, skiing and golfing. Let’s welcome Doug as he shares his expertise with cars.

In this session, Dr. Eric Goodman breaks down how forward-thinking professionals are evolving into what he calls Bionic Leaders—combining human judgment with AI-powered execution to eliminate bottlenecks, move faster, and operate at a higher level.

You’ll discover:

• How to cut through AI noise and focus on what actually drives results
• Where professionals are unknowingly losing time, leverage, and opportunity
• A practical framework for integrating AI into your business without complexity
• How to future-proof your role, relevance, and relationships in an AI-driven economy

If you’ve been curious about AI—but unsure how to apply it in a meaningful way—this session will give you clarity, direction, and a strategic edge.

Charlie Stivers Introduction:

If Duane McHodgins, our computer specialist and author, had known Charlie Stivers during the Pandemic, he certainly would have included Charlie in his book, “Lessons from the Business Heroes of the Pandemic.”

Charlie bought his first bitcoin and ethereum during the Pandemic and with all that time extensively researched Cryptocurrency as he transitioned from financial advisor to crypto mentor.

“As a financial advisor, I had become disenchanted with Wall Street,” he explains, “I began advising alternative investments to my clients such as self-directed IRAs, gold, real estate and REITS.”

His quest was so intensive, he began sharing crypto knowledge by publishing a magazine called GOO$E in 2023.

Charlie grew up on a cattle ranch in western New Jersey. Denver was an annual destination to attend the stock show. His family moved to the Denver area when he was a high school freshman, and Charlie never left. He is active in the lives of his 16-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter. He enjoys fly fishing and attending outdoor sports.

His business focus is helping the crypto industry pivot and his clients from speculation to real world application.

Let’s welcome Charlie as we learn about the digital economy of crypto, Block Chain and Web 3.0.

Special extended meeting with a guest speaker sharing strategies for maximizing referral-based growth. Open to prospective members.