I've been running Beers With Mates for almost four years now but I still don't think I've properly explained what it is or the benefits that can be enjoyed when you do it well.

Here's a little story that serves as a great reminder of an experience I enjoyed having a beer with a mate in Canada who remains a close friend to this day who was able to support me in some way.

After meeting people each month over the last four years or so, I know there are generally a couple of experiences that attendees have been through that to make them go looking for events like this.

Being able to meet people with those shared experiences allows you to connect quickly and easily with people, both men and women, and it's been awesome to be able to develop some fantastic friendships over time as a result.