Q-Connections

Q-Connections brings together a coalition of like-minded individuals who understand the power of networking.

Build your business by capitalizing on our state-of-the-art technology and monthly meetings.

Q-Connections

A better way to connect

  • Monthly meetings rather than weekly.
  • Personality profile bringing together like-minded individuals.
  • Professionally organized with a full-time leader of each group.
  • Monthly coaching sessions on a business and personal development that will help you grow your business.
  • Focused on personal relationships to foster authentic referrals for people you know and trust.

Why Join Q-Connections?

Q-Connections is an innovative business organization dedicated to helping members achieve sustained growth through strategic relationship-building, targeted referral networks, and continuous professional development. We empower members with tools and insights to expand their influence, increase visibility, and foster meaningful connections that translate into real business opportunities.

Each Connections group includes only one representative per industry, fostering exclusivity and promoting focused business growth through strategic partner collaborations. This structure creates a powerful synergy of referrals within the group, which naturally expands to generate opportunities beyond its immediate members.

What sets Connections apart is its commitment to your success: a dedicated full-time professional (that’s me!) who works exclusively to support and enhance the effectiveness of each group.

Understanding that today’s professionals have limited time for traditional weekly meetings, Connections offers a streamlined approach. By combining cutting-edge technology with a monthly meeting format, we simplify networking, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your business.

Meet Your Connections!

Wednesday group
  • Julie Rowland

    Julie Rowland

    Business Coach / Moderator

    Julie Rowland

    Company: QUADRIVIUM ADVISOR, INC.
    Title: President

    My goal is to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses so they can enjoy their dream lifestyle. People start a business because they have a talent, a product, a skill, or a service that they excel at but no one teaches them how to run the business. This is where I come in. I take away that overwhelmed feeling and guide them to become the successful business they dreamed about when they started.

  • Vicki O’Neil

    Vicki O’Neil

    Marketing & YouTube Advisor

    Vicki O’Neil

    Title: Market Growth Advisor and YouTube Mentor
    Facebook: Facebook link

    I work with high-achieving- founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and experts - who have built real success but remain surprisingly invisible in the broader conversation. Business owners who are respected privately, yet under-recognized publicly. My work centers on one truth: Expertise without visibility is no longer neutral...it’s a risk. Visibility today isn’t about self-promotion, trends, or performance. It’s a leadership skill. Through strategic visibility, long-form platforms like YouTube, and authority-driven content, I help owners turn lived wisdom into undeniable authority: without becoming louder or someone they’re not.

  • Matthew Daniels

    Matthew Daniels

    Retirement Advisor

    Matthew Daniels

    Company: Summit Financial Group, Inc. 401(k) Advisory Services
    Title: Director of Retirement Plan Services at Summit Financial Group
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link

    Matthew Daniels is the Director of Retirement Plan Services at Summit Financial Group and he can assist you in all aspects of your business retirement planning. He offers existing plans a complimentary fiduciary review to benchmark fees and investments along with a comprehensive evaluation of Third Party Administrative and Recordkeeping Services. He also helps businesses without a retirement plan get one established and launched while educating participants about a healthy financial future.

  • Marc Benson

    Marc Benson

    Commercial Insurance Agent

    Marc Benson

    Company: One Digital
    Title: Risk Advisor
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    This is Marc Benson, a risk advisor with One Digital. I approach the insurance market with a risk management and risk mitigation process that will help decrease your insurance premiums and expand coverages.

  • Robin Robinson

    Robin Robinson

    Financial and Spiritual Coach

    Robin Robinson

    Company: Living In A Wealthy Place
    Title: Founder & CEO Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    She is the founder and CEO of Living In A Wealthy Place and its mission is to equip people with knowledge, tools, and strategies to empower them for Spiritual Prosperity, Financial Prosperity, and Healthy Living. As a financial coach, she has helped people all over the country eliminate thousands of dollars of debt. It is her goal to inspire people to take authority over their money, encourage the transformation of their mindset towards money to understand money has a purpose, and coach them toward financial well-being.

  • Sarah Mangold

    Sarah Mangold

    Mobile Flooring Store

    Sarah Mangold

    Company: S&R Flooring Design and Consulting LLC
    Title: Owner
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    Sarah's mobile showroom concept revolutionizes the flooring experience, allowing her to bring an extensive selection of high-quality flooring options directly to your doorstep. Her goal is not only to provide exceptional products but also to understand your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that the flooring solutions she recommends perfectly complement your lifestyle and elevate your space.

  • Melody Scutt

    Melody Scutt

    Payroll Specialist

    Melody Scutt

    Company: M & D Finance
    Title: Payroll Specialist
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    Melody Scutt is a Payroll Specialist who has been doing payroll for over 30 years. Mom of 3, grandma of 13. Newly married May of 2021. She absolutely loves what she does and working with people as well as numbers. She likes to take weekend trips and has internet and a laptop will travel to where you need services!

  • Zane Ellis

    Zane Ellis

    COO of Lefke Tree Experts

    Zane Ellis

    Company: Lefke Tree Experts
    Title: Chief Operating Office
    Website: Company website

    With over 13 years in the Tree Care Industry, I’ve built my career from the ground up. I began as a groundsman and worked my way into professional climbing, spending eight years honing my skills in the canopy. Along the way, I developed a strong interest in heavy equipment and pursued a new challenge, earning my CDL Class A and gaining experience at a rigging company. My leadership path accelerated quickly, promoted to General Foreman in early 2023, then Production Manager later that year, and now serving as the COO of Lefke Tree Experts. My background working every aspect of the job gives me a deep understanding of operations, safety, efficiency, and the people who make this industry great.

  • Sally Holland

    Sally Holland

    Hiring Specialist

    Sally Holland

    Company: HireMoxie
    Title: President
    Website: Website link

    I lead a boutique executive recruiting firm focused on high-impact hires for growth-minded companies. My role includes:
    Direct, passive-candidate recruiting (headhunting)
    Partnering with founders and leadership teams on hiring strategy
    Delivering shortlists built on judgment, not volume
    Protecting culture and long-term retention, not just filling seats I’ve spent my entire career recruiting (which is longer than I am going to say on here, and I still believe the best hires come from real conversations, not applicant funnels.

  • Ravi Fernando

    Ravi Fernando

    Software Engineering Consultant

    Ravi Fernando

    Company: Cubsoft, LLC
    Title: Software Engineer and Systems Architect
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    I am a senior level software and systems engineer and the owner of CUBSOFT with more than a decade of engineering and product development experience. At CUBSOFT we bring creativity to code as we help businesse take control of their technology to either assist in their companies capabilities or become leaders in their field through the implementation of custom software solutions. On a personal level, I am here as a stuard of my craft to help people create businesses that suite their strengths so they can accomplish their personal goals of financial independence.

  • Joanne Ziollowski

    Joanne Ziollowski

    Bookkeeper

    Joanne Ziollowski

    Company: TRANSCENDENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
    Title: Bookkeeper / Accountant
    Website: transcendentbusinesssolutions.com
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    With strong experience in accounting and bookkeeping, we capture your numbers with the timeliness and accuracy you need to make strong decisions. These numbers show how your business is performing as well as being the basis for tax reporting. Just as there are benefits to having accurate books, errors in the books can be costly including poor decision-making and over/underpayment of taxes.

  • Dianna M. Knudsen

    Dianna M. Knudsen

    Financial Advisor

    Dianna M. Knudsen

    Company: Edward Jones
    Title: Financial Advisor
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    Helping people achieve wellness has always been my professional goal. After completing my master's degree in occupational therapy, I worked in various leadership roles in the healthcare industry for nearly 10 years. While I have a passion for helping others achieve physical wellness, I saw an even greater opportunity to help others achieve financial wellness and transitioned to Edward Jones in 2015. Today, my focus is to partner with clients in 26 states to uncover their most important financial goals and create customized strategies to achieve them.

  • John Wagner

    John Wagner

    Founder of Be the Change

    John Wagner

    Company: Be the Change Charity
    Title: Founder
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    John C. Wagner, a proud father of 3 daughters, is a proven servant leader and has an extensive sales background. He began his sales career selling melted chocolate door to door in Florida. At the age of 13, John then moved into the restaurant business and management. Then, John began his mortgage career in August of 2003, licensed in 6 states: OH, KY, IN, IL, TN & FL, and founded a non profit: 'Be the Chnage' Ohio.

  • Mughda Godbole

    Mughda Godbole

    Business Banker

    Mughda Godbole

    Company: Huntington Bank
    Title: Business Banker
    LinkedId: LinkedIn link

    A self-motivated, dedicated, and experienced banking professional , Exceptional analytical, customer-centric leadership skills, Expertise in the areas of cash management, compliance, and customer engagement

  • Mughda Godbole

    Randy Neises

    Garage Rescue

    Randy Neises

    Company: Garage Rescue
    Title: Rescue Specialist
    LinkedId: LinkedIn link

    We rescue your garage from Chaos. We specialize in transforming cluttered garages into clean, organized, and functional spaces that homeowners can actually use and enjoy. By removing unwanted items and creating smart storage solutions, we eliminate chaos and bring lasting order back to your home.

  • Jim Tiffin

    Jim Tiffin

    Business Broker

    Jim Tiffin

    Company: Turning Point Advisors llc
    Title: Business Broker
    Website: thetiffingroup.com
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    We provide M & A / Business Brokerage services from the first meeting to the closing that is unmatched. We guide sellers and buyers through the process with confidentiality as a primary focus at ALL times. Whether you are ready to divest now or wish to wait a few more years, we can help you prepare so you can leave with maximum value. We offer valuations and assessments as part of our comprehensive planning and preparation process. Contact us today to get started on your path to finishing BIG! We provide merger and acquisition and business brokerage services. We managed transactions as small as $300K to over $10M. With all clients getting the same thoughtful, insightful and personal service.

  • Ryan Belt

    Ryan Belt

    CPA

    Ryan Belt

    Company: CPA Assurance
    Title: CPA
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    CPA Assurance is a full-service Certified Public Accounting firm licensed in Ohio. We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. We are affordable, experienced, and friendly.
    Please call us today - we'll be happy to offer you a free initial consultation.

Thursday group
  • Julie Rowland

    Julie Rowland

    Business Coach / Moderator

    Julie Rowland

    Company: QUADRIVIUM ADVISOR, INC.
    Title: President

    My goal is to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses so they can enjoy their dream lifestyle. People start a business because they have a talent, a product, a skill, or a service that they excel at but no one teaches them how to run the business. This is where I come in. I take away that overwhelmed feeling and guide them to become the successful business they dreamed about when they started.

  • Al Harmon

    Al Harmon

    Insurance Agent

    Al Harmon

    Company: Health Insurance Strategies
    Title: Insurance Agent
    Website: Calendly Link
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    I'm Al Harmon with health insurance strategies and what I do is I help individuals and small businesses provide benefits. I provide customized Health & Life Insurance solutions to individuals and business owners that can meet their needs and budget

  • Umeda Rakhamatullayeva

    Umeda Rakhamatullayeva

    CEO of U-Medical

    Umeda Rakhamatullayeva

    Company: U-Medical Home Healthcare
    Title: CEO of U-Medical
    Website: https://www.umedicalhhc.com/

    At U-Medical Home Healthcare LLC, we are committed to providing exceptional professional care to our clients. Our mission is to improve the well-being and independence of individuals in the state of Ohio through compassionate and reliable home healthcare services. Our services are designed to offer comprehensive support and assistance to individuals in need. From personal care to specialized professional care, we aim to enhance the quality of life for our clients and provide peace of mind to their families.

  • Kristine Gaffney

    Kristine Gaffney

    Senior Daycare

    Kristine Gaffney

    Company: Margaret's Heart Senior Day Center
    Title: Owner
    Website: https://mhsdaycenter.com/

    At Margaret's Heart Senior Day Center, we are passionately dedicated to creating a safe and engaging environment for seniors. Our program includes exciting field trips, enriching arts and crafts, and daily exercise and stretching, all designed to enhance the lives of those we serve. Our compassionate team includes a full-time, experienced RN, attentive aides, safe drivers, and a dynamic activity director, ensuring that each senior receives the best care and support. We provide convenient transportation, personal care (including toileting and showers), monthly blood pressure and weight checks, medication management, and a variety of stimulating activities. Join us at Margaret's Heart Senior Day Center for a fulfilling day of socialization, companionship, and mental engagement. Discover the joy of connection and the benefits of a social and stimulating environment with us!

  • Richard Carmel

    Richard Carmel

    Financial Advisor

    Richard Carmel

    Company: Skylight Financial Group
    Title: Financial Advisor
    Website: skylightfinancialgroup.com
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    I am a Financial Advisor focusing on Comprehensive Financial Planning. I love to help people that are genuinely interested in the achievement of their financial objectives. I am married, I have two adorable daughters. We have lived in Liberty Township for 14 years. When I am not working with my clients, I enjoy the rest of my time watching my daughters play volleyball.

  • Lisa Renee

    Lisa Renee

    Custom Draperies

    Lisa Renee

    Company: Interiors By Design
    Title: Custom Draperies
    Website: https://www.interiorsbd.net/
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    Lisa Renee created Interiors By Design in 1996. The firm is proudly a woman-owned and operated business. Offering comprehensive design services, Lisa tailors homes in the Greater Cincinnati area to personalize and complete living and gathering spaces. Nearly all of Interiors By Design’s clients come from referrals, which speaks volumes about the Lisa Renee’s focus on relationships and the quality of the design, service and value of the firm’s work. Lisa Renee is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design.

  • Katherine Robinson

    Katherine Robinson

    Senior Advisor

    Katherine Robinson

    Company: Oasis Senior Advisors
    Title: Senior Advisor
    Website: www.oasissenioradvisors.com
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    Finding the right senior living arrangements for your loved one - or for yourself - can be difficult on your own. That's why our Certified Senior Advisors in Cincinnati are ready and waiting to help you, at no cost to you! At Oasis Senior Advisors Cincinnati, we put your needs first and narrow down your options for senior living. Taking your budget, lifestyle, physical needs, and more into consideration, we'll empower you to make the best possible decision for your family.

  • Drew Stone

    Drew Stone

    Arborist

    Drew Stone

    Company: The Arbor Advisor
    Title: Arborist
    Website: TheArborAdvisor.com
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    I have spent 10 years in the Arboriculture field learning everything I can about trees and what I can do to preserve them. I've cultivated a passion for the field and have translated that into how I approach each and every project. I am constantly learning more about the industry and I funnel that knowledge into making the most informed decisions. My focus is always on the customer and how I can best serve and educate them, rather than just selling the work.

  • Wendy Klepcyk

    Wendy Klepcyk

    Architect

    Wendy Klepcyk

    Company: Envisage Architecture
    Title: Architect
    Website: www.envisage-arch.com
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    We love to help small businesses grow. We are looking for entrepreneurs that want to grow and expand their business and they don't know where to begin. We can help them through real estate selection, identifying their immediate and future needs for their space. We work best with business owners that are willing to invest in their business, know where they want to go, and can trust the experts to get them there.

    We love to help small businesses grow. We are looking for entrepreneurs that want to grow and expand their business and they don't know where to begin. We can help them through real estate selection, identifying their immediate and future needs for their space. We work best with business owners that are willing to invest in their business, know where they want to go, and can trust the experts to get them there.

  • Melody Scutt

    Melody Scutt

    Payroll Specialist

    Melody Scutt

    Company: M & D Finance
    Title: Payroll Specialist
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    Melody Scutt is a Payroll Specialist who has been doing payroll for over 30 years. Mom of 3, grandma of 13. Newly married May of 2021. She absolutely loves what she does and working with people as well as numbers. She likes to take weekend trips and has internet and a laptop will travel to where you need services!

  • LaToshia Pratt

    LaToshia Pratt

    Notary / Signing Agent

    LaToshia Pratt

    Company: The Go To Notary, LLC
    Title: Notary & Loan Signing Agent
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    LaToshia Pratt is an entrepreneur, nurse and a health educator and she loves real estate and any industry that intersects with it. Mortgage closings are one such industry, it is the last step before a new homeowner gets their keys to their first home or dream home. Many notaries treat this business as a side hustle. What makes us unique is that The Go To Notary has brought the traditional business model to the notary industry. The Go To Notary provides mortgage closings, specialty notary work, and much more.

  • Kyle Torpey

    Kyle Torpey

    Non-profit Solutions

    Kyle Torpey

    Company: On Board
    Title: Representative
    Facebook: Facebook link
    Instagram: Instagram link

    Kyle Torpey is a representative for a company called OnBoard and they help non-profit boards with their organization and meeting agendas. Kyle does free consultations on how to help your non-profit run meetinsg according to federal guidelines and ensure meetinsg run smoothly using Onboards solution. I really think you should meet with him for a consultation if your have a non-profit but outside of that he is a connector and knows a ton of people around town.

  • Dan Biser

    Dan Biser

    Payment Processing

    Dan Biser

    Company: Payroc
    Title: Director of Payment processing
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Instagram: Instagram link

    Dan Biser is an electronic payment consultant who believes all businesses, regardless of size, should have access to accept payments in an efficient and cost effective manner. his backgroudn is in financial reporting for private and public companies, retail banking, and now he focuses solely on merchant services. His ideal client is a B2B company that is not using current technology to obtain the best rates possible.

  • Doris Gibbons

    Doris Gibbons

    Insurance Agent

    Doris Gibbons

    Company: Gibbons Insurance Agency
    Title: Insurance Agent
    Facebook: Facebook link
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link

    With over 30 years of insurance experience, Doris is the owner of Gibbons Insurance Agency, proudly serving Ohio and Indiana. We help individuals, families, non-profits and business owners protect what matters most with tailored insurance solutions—from auto, home, and life coverage to commercial policies and beyond. As a woman-owned small business, our agency is rooted in trust, service, and community. My licensed team and I are dedicated to helping clients make confident insurance decisions while delivering peace of mind at the best value!

  • Jim Tiffin

    Jim Tiffin

    Business Broker

    Jim Tiffin

    Company: Turning Point Advisors llc
    Title: Business Broker
    Website: thetiffingroup.com
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn link
    Google Review: Google Review link

    We provide M & A / Business Brokerage services from the first meeting to the closing that is unmatched. We guide sellers and buyers through the process with confidentiality as a primary focus at ALL times. Whether you are ready to divest now or wish to wait a few more years, we can help you prepare so you can leave with maximum value. We offer valuations and assessments as part of our comprehensive planning and preparation process. Contact us today to get started on your path to finishing BIG! We provide merger and acquisition and business brokerage services. We managed transactions as small as $300K to over $10M. With all clients getting the same thoughtful, insightful and personal service.

  • Cheryl Borland

    Cheryl Borland

    Business Attorney

    Cheryl Borland

    Company: Hochscheid Law, LLC
    Title: Business Law Advocate
    Website: Click to navigate to site

    Cheryl has 30 years of experience as corporate counsel advising closely-owned limited liability companies throughout the full life cycle of their businesses. She guides clients through business formations, especially around compliance with principals of corporate governance, choice of entity and drafting the entity formation documents. She devotes much of her practice to helping businesses navigate the legal system and launch their companies, including obtaining and leveraging appropriate certifications as Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs), Veteran Businesses Enterprises (VBEs) and the like. Cheryl also handles mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances by negotiating terms and drafting ancillary documents needed to complete transactions. In addition, Cheryl works with clients on business succession plans by coordinating estate planning for owners of single or multiple business ventures. Cheryl serves clients in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, trucking and transportation, distribution and logistics, restaurants and bars, retail, professional services, engineering firms, marketing companies, investment advisory groups, hedge funds, investment capital firms, wholesalers and industrial sales, real estate holding companies and telecommunications companies. She also works with entrepreneurial incubators in the Greater Cincinnati area. Cheryl's favorite saying is: “The more you give, the more you get.” She is committed to making meaningful connections, helping others and giving back to her community. She is on the Board of Directors for Women’s Business Enterprise Council - Ohio River Valley (WBEC-ORV), the regional partner organization of the Women’s Business Enterprises National Council (WBENC). She is also President of Ellevate's Cincinnati Chapter and served as the First Vice Chair of the Steering Committee for the Derby Diversity Business Summit

  • Mughda Godbole

    Trey Rangel

    Garage Rescue Owner

    Trey Rangel

    Company: Garage Rescue
    Title: Owner

    We rescue your garage from Chaos. We specialize in transforming cluttered garages into clean, organized, and functional spaces that homeowners can actually use and enjoy. By removing unwanted items and creating smart storage solutions, we eliminate chaos and bring lasting order back to your home.

  • Anna Kepler

    Anna Kepler

    VP of Lefke Tree Experts

    Anna Kepler

    Company: Lefke Tree Experts
    Title: Vice President
    Website: Click to navigate to site

    CINCINNATI'S MOST TRUSTED Tree Service Company! Whether you need tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, or both, we have the experienced crews for your project! Tree expert offering tree removal and stump grinding, plus tree trimming and pruning.

  • Natalie Minks

    Natalie Minks

    Proffesional Photographer

    Natalie Minks

    Company: Minks Photography
    Title: Owner
    Website: Click to navigate to site
    Address: 10084 E Kemper Road | Loveland, OH 45140

    Professional photographer specializing in Fine Art Portraits featuring Headshots, Children, Seniors and Families. If you want to look your best whether you are changing careers, changing jobs, updating a website or just simply want to make an overall good impression, a professional Headshot is key. I make it as easy as possible. Visit my website to make a simple appointment and I will take it from there.

  • Natalie Reder

    Natalie Reder

    Insurance Broker/ Wellness Practitioner

    Natalie Reder

    Company: Insurance brokerage / Niche of Nature
    Title: Independent Licensed Insurance Broker | Wholistic Wellness Practitioner
    Linked In: Click to navigate to site

    40 years in education and leadership provide the foundation for my work with health and wellness. Education and information are important to know how to discern value in what we need to be our best. The services I provide support wellness through nature education, nutrition support and health evaluations, with resources to support a healthy lifestyle. In a completely separate part of my work in education and leadership for health and wellness is serving as a licensed insurance agent; specializing in Medicare. I provide simple solutions to individuals to know and understand the options they have available to provide for their health insurance needs. This includes those eligible for Medicare, those who continue to work, as well as those ready to retire. Special service too for anyone looking for dental and vision plans. A Niche of Nature LLC is a base for nature’s best, God's gifts on earth, supported by the science of Youngevity to provide diverse offerings of products and services for your home and business.

Our Philosophy

Q-Connections believes that the perfect mix of technology and face-to-face networking is the best way to increase your business.