Top 50 testimonials from Slipstream Connect.
After hosting Slipstream Connect 2023 we realised we had a crazy number of testimonials, so here are our top 50!
1. Brielle Harris, Smart Business Solutions
The conference proved to be a standout experience, truly incredible! The event's structure and the engaging conversations during breaks and networking sessions were highlights for me. Personally, I've established numerous valuable connections, providing me with the opportunity to exchange information, something I hadn't been able to do in my previous role. The wealth of information gained from Connect was amazing, not just from the conference itself but also through interactions with other attendees, offering insights into their businesses and operational processes. A heartfelt thank you to the exceptional team behind this event! The conference was phenomenal, and the meticulous planning and execution by the team did not go unnoticed. I couldn't find a single fault! Thank you all again so much 😊
2. Rohan Wills, Hansen & Wills
Highlight from Connect: The connections, pardon the pun! Such great networking with like minded individuals.
3. Kylie Wright, Ulton
On the plane on the way home I listed out 22 actions items which we have already started implementing. All big picture marketing and business building ideas gained from Conference. Super well organised event and I have come back even more inspired so well done!
4. Jana Ivanov, Total Business Partners
It was so well organised! Not a minute was wasted between learning and networking. Most of the speakers’ topics were on point and so engaging and inspiring.
5. Brad McPherson, Kindred Accounting
It was fantastic! Can’t wait for the next one!
6. James Rose, Content Snare
That was so awesome. Thank you to the whole team.
7. Mitch Calley, Wakefield Pacific Accounting & Business Advisory
Well done Slipstream team! We all had such a great time.
8. Shannon Buchan, Suntax
I just wanted to say thanks again for such an awesome conference. It was such a great group of people to work with and learn from. You outdid yourself - please pass on my thanks to everyone involved and we look forward to doing it all again at Gold Coast 2025!
9. Adam McCann, Bartons
I wanted to take a moment to extend congratulations on the success of Slipstream Connect 2023. The two-day event was excellent, and the Bartons Team were grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. The seamless coordination of the event was evident, and it played a significant role in making the entire experience a success. Thanks and well done!
10. Ben Coombs, HUB24
Just a quick note to say thank you for having me at the conference last night. What a fantastic cohort of businesses and an amazing conference. Congratulations to you and please pass on my commendation to the organisers. Outstanding job.
11. Anne Williamson, Ord Minnett
We would like to state how much we enjoyed the event last week. Great company, a well-planned agenda and we hope to connect with some that we met over the few days we were there. Thank you again, we’re so glad we came.
12. Alison Kolb, Ord Minnett
Awesome conference! The weather gods even played along with the dinner on Thursday night 😊. Really enjoyed being around so many positive business people, who are all so willing to open up about their business and help others. Thanks for being a great support to our business and helping us grow.
13. Meryl Johnston, Bean Ninjas
What an epic event! Well done team!
14. Mark Lawry, Suntax
What an amazing event, well done to the awesome Slipstream team. I love connecting with all the other legends in the Slipstream network - always something to learn.
15. Bridget MacKenzie, Diamond Partners
Congratulations on an awesome event!
16. Amanda Kenafake, Power Tynan
My highlight was talking to all of the different businesses and hearing where they are all at and hearing wins and challenges!! Good chance for reflection! Awesome speakers that aren’t rolled out at every other event! Loved that it was that bit different to traditional conferences.
17. Jenny Bourgeois, Griffin Financial Services
Thank you to the whole team for a well run conference. Those extra little touches (like the personalised agendas) made it that much better.
18. Scott Dawkins, Griffin Financial Services
You guys did a fantastic job. Best conference I’ve been to in I can’t remember. The quality of the content, the people, the firms, all really high.
19. Gavin Lamb, Navigate Advisors
A class act from start to finish. I’m going to get a Slipstream Tattoo. #youhavechangedmylife #lifemember #philforPM
20. Luke Rathborne, Fortitude Private Wealth
Love you guys. You’re an amazing team and an amazing business. Was the best 2 day conference I've ever been to. Look forward to pinching... sorry, Slipstreaming your ideas for many years to come.
21. Kath Orman, Goals & Dreams Financial Planning
The high energy vibe from being around like minded positive people, amazing speakers and fantastic seamless organisation. The Flames of the Forrest experience was amazing and will be remembered forever.
22. David Aston, Delante
Inspirational speakers, each with different takeaways. Thanks for a great conference.
23. Mary Kelly, MaKe Financial Decisions
General networking with like minded peers. Great speakers Lovely community vibe of sharing. Thank you Slipstream team for promising and delivering a really fun event. You inspire us to be better people (not only for ourselves, but for our teams and for our community). Well done for all your hard work in connecting us all together.
24. Jenny Brown, JBS Financial Strategists
Great conference, loads to take out and put in place - well done.
25. James Marshall, Stratus Financial Group
The round tables were the best. Then the collisions with others not met before. The high number of attendees was good because it helped you lose the people you know and meet others. It was one of the best I’ve been to, and definitely felt like you’d run this a hundred times before I rocked up.
26. Fiona Ettles, Accru Hobart
The team is just incredible, being surrounded by so many great people was the real highlight.
27. Leschen Smaller, Element Business & Accounting Solutions
The panels were one of the highlights in my view. Understanding what has transformed businesses from either having issues or just being normal to exceptional was really really interesting. Awesome job team!! Best conference I have been to in ages such good value and I loved not being sold to. You served your clients and we all I think came away with so much value. Thank you.
28. Michelle Beadle, BJT Business Advisors
It’s in the name - connection with friends old and new, and the opportunity to learn from like minded business owners. Some great speakers and dinner at Flames in the Forest is something I’ll never forget. I keep coming back to the community. There is nothing quite like this anywhere else.
29. Daniel Riley, Suntax
Highlight was networking with like minded business people. The attention to detail was absolutely incredible - from the name tags with personalised run sheets to the carefully cultivated unconference sessions. It is a testament to how well you know us that you were able to put these in place. Well done! That was truly next level stuff!!!
30. Mark Mackenzie, Wardle Partners
Congratulations on a very successful event. The gala evening was sensational. Loved the mystery getting there, the outdoor ambience, the food and the great music.
31. Tom Naughtin, Cygnet Group
Key AHA moment was some affirmation that we are on the right track and sometimes it takes a while to change.
32. Anonymous
I'd like to congratulate the team for their outstanding efforts to bring so many attendees and presenters together to deliver such a high quality event. In our board meeting today, we all commented on how great it was!
33. Christie Cleyman, Wardle Partners
Thank you so much for an amazing conference. I could see how much work and effort went into creating this event, so thank you team Slipstream. The DJ music was AMAZING!!!! both at the conference and at the Gala dinner.
34. Sean McGowan, WLM Financial
Awesome conference!!!
35. Mark Montaldi, Quilla
Thanks for having us along to your wonderful conference. I’m still raving to all and sundry here about the “secret dinner” and the smoothness of the conference itself. We also found the roundtable sessions very useful as it was a great way to meet the delegates. A great initiative.
36. Kelly Chard, GrowthMD
The report card is in. GrowthMD votes Slipstream Connect the best conference experience we ever had! Sharon McClafferty and Slipstream group crew created an amazing experience that will reap benefits for our team and clients alike. Thank you for the learnings and the fun. You should be very proud.
37. Shannon Smit, Smart Business Solutions
It was absolutely the best ever conference I have attended and great to finally meet you in real life! I already purchased 4 tickets for the next conference!! You should be so proud, it was seriously the most value added, really good stuff, actionable pay for itself conference. Amazing speakers, but YOU NAILED the audience, YOU NAILED IT, I got soooooo much from the other attendees it was priceless.
38. James Rose, Content Snare
What a freaking amazing time Slipstream Connect was. It's hard to beat having such a brilliant group of people together at a pristine location. The team at Slipstream Group know how to put on an event! For me the highlights were:
- the countless conversations with people who truly excel in their field - across accounting, financial planning & vendors
- seeing how teams can work together if you have the right people and culture. A prime example is the Slipstream team themselves
39. Hansens
Our team had an incredible last few days at the Slipstream Group conference 'Slipstream Connect' in Port Douglas! It was a great chance to chat with other industry professionals, and learn more about how we can improve our services for our clients.
40. Kylie Parker, Lotus Accountants
I have had the fortune of spending the last 2 days at the Slipstream Connect conference in Port Douglas. Inspired by Adam Sellars, Cade Witnish, Adrian Nisbet, and Meryl Johnston I have a few key takeaways to implement in Lotus Accountants over the next few months.
A truly magical setting under 450 year old trees in the Daintree Rainforest will be near impossible to top for any future events I attend.
Well done Sharon McClafferty and the team.
41. Ulton
The Ulton team is riding high after Slipstream Connect! We were fortunate to hear from the amazing group of Slipstream coaches who shared all they know about building a successful wealth management practice and the facts on delivering the best service possible to our valued clients.
42. Monica Stokes, Seamless SMSF
An 11/10 experience at Slipstream connect in Port Douglas last week. Kudos to the impeccable planning and attention to detail that make this conference a such great experience.
43. Wakefield Pacific Accounting & Business Advisory
Last week, our team took a few days out of the office to fly to Port Douglas for the 'Slipstream Connect' conference. The conference? In a word, stellar. Every intricate detail was taken care of, and the wealth of knowledge shared by the key speakers left us all inspired and raring to go.
But the highlight? The Thursday night dinner and awards night at Flames of the Forest. A memory we'll cherish for a long time.
44. Seamless SMSF
What an amazing conference with the biggest bunch of legends we know!! Can’t wait for the next one.
45. Leisa Lockwood, q4 financial
What an absolute cracker of a conference. Simply the best. Golden learnings and lifetime memories. Slipstream Team, you have outdone them all!
46. Matt Gardiner, Notion Five
Outstanding few days. Not only great content and outstanding speakers, but a whole (huge) room full of talented professionals to learn from. Amazing and potentially life changing event.
47. BGL
Slipstream Connect 2023 what an incredible event full of learning, growth, and inspiration! Thank you Slipstream for an awesome event! Until next time!
48. Taryn Holman, Seamless SMSF
The attention to detail at Slipstream Connect was next level, from the personalised lanyards telling you exactly where you needed to be, to the precision of speakers and sessions. The Seamless SMSF team all unanimously voted that this was the best conference to date. With so many rockstars present, there were great connections made and so much fun had!! Well done Slipstream Group - you nailed it.
49. Gabrielle Edmonds, Intrepid Advisory
I'm thrilled to share my feedback on Connect. it was absolutely outstanding! The event's organisation, top-notch speakers and engaging sessions made it the best conference I've ever attended. I'm already looking forward to the next one!
50. Tom Stillman, Hansens
The connections. I had many conversations where it felt like we were picking up where we left off, yet I hadn't met them before. There's a great common interest among the Slipstream community, it created a terrific vibe for the few days we were there. Great job guys. Very well put together. Good mix of content and scheduling etc. It was terrific.
