Testimonials
What Members say about Opendoorz…
Welcome to the Testimonials page for Opendoorz, where our members share their experiences and success stories. Opendoorz is more than just a networking group; it’s a dynamic community built on connection, collaboration, and mutual growth.


Helen Jones
Partner, McGills
“So, why do I keep coming back to Opendoorz? It’s the incredible people, the invaluable lessons, and the trust and camaraderie we share. Knowing I can rely on these peers for support and expertise is priceless. And it’s surreal to realize that I’m considered one of those trusted peers…”

Sara Southey
Owner, The Southey Way
“As someone who specialises in the health and wellbeing of business owners and being one myself, I recognised that I needed to be a part of a community of like-minded professionals. Some of the best people I’ve met networking have been Opendoorz members so it was a no brainer to get involved. And it certainly delivers!”

Kathryn Fell
Director
“The dynamics and the good energy are uplifting. There is a very high calibre of amazing business owners around one table that are sincerely invested in helping you grow your network, you can learn and improve your own business as well as supporting the group too. Honestly the best decision I have made about my business to date. I literally skip to each meeting and last weeks meeting was a cracker!”

Daniel Barnes
Partner, Barnes Wealth Management
“The Opendoorz Summer Punting and BBQ is always a brilliant event, a chance to let our hair down with the wider Opendoorz membership, and to have an enjoyable mix of light-hearted fun and (if we manage to find a moment between laughing at each other’s punting abilities) remind ourselves who we need to meet with – truly, business gets done at these events because people get to know the real you.”

Luke Doyle
CEO & Founder, Bravura Digital
“I joined Opendoorz Cheltenham to learn from the collective expertise within the group, which will help scale my business and develop my leadership skills. I feel grateful to be part of such an energetic and welcoming group, all of whom are also focused on growing their businesses and delivering the best products and services possible to their valued customers.”

Kate Cooper
Founder, Absolute Architecture
“I am loving Opendoorz this year and getting a lot out of visiting the other groups. Both in terms of opportunities and real jobs and in finding super useful people that can make business and personal life more productive. I’m genuinely meeting other members (outside of my group) that I think will lead to something at some point…”

Rob Allaway
MD, DevComms
“In addition to referrals, the real value from Opendoorz membership has been access to other quality professionals. These new partnerships have improved the performance of our business and widened the scope of what we offer to our clients.”

Neil Skinner
Director, SKR Lighting Design
“During Covid-19 lockdowns the amazing open-group and private confidential support from this group of superb ‘business friends and professionals’ was worth its weight in gold. It’s a sobering thought to wonder how I would have managed if I had not joined when I did!”

Andy Holt
MD, OXS Ltd
“Opendoorz is a network for professionals, where the calibre of people, professionals and the conversations that are had are at a level that makes the investment in time more than worth the commitment.”

Sam Farmer
Director, Nightingales Wealth Management
“Opendoorz as this has proven to be far more superior and focused than other business networking groups. It has enabled me to build strong, long term relationships where both parties feel confident and comfortable about referring one and other.”

Natasha Ellard
Director, Urban Element
“I’m always impressed with the calibre of businesses Opendoorz attracts. It’s facilitated new business acquisition and allowed for new personal growth and business support.”

Sam Kandiyali
Director, Target PR
“I’ve been super impressed with Opendoorz, with robust processes and a clear strategy alongside a community of support, I feel buoyed to be a member. As well as growing my connections, spending quality time ‘on’ my business and supporting my own development, I’m also hopeful that I can give back too – sharing some of my own knowledge and experience.”