Graft & Grow
Scotland's business networking, done differently.
Real people, real conversations, and no pretentiousness. Just business owners helping each other grow.
We've been to plenty of networking events. Most are polished, formal and forgettable. You sit round a table, introduce yourself, swap a business card and head home.
Graft & Grow is different. We built it for Scottish business owners and directors who want a place to relax, be themselves and make genuine connections. There's enough business in Scotland for all of us to do well, and when we help each other out, we all grow.
It's about making a connection before you make a sale.
What to expect
The Graft & Grow podcast
We record interviews live at our events, sharing the stories behind the businesses in the room, from the highs and the lows to the lessons learned along the way.
Familiar faces and new ones
Many of our guests come back event after event, so you'll build real relationships over time, not just a list of contacts.
Genuine networking
Meet business owners, directors and decision-makers from across Scotland, without the stiff introductions or hard sell.
Something to do
From golf simulators to bingo, there's always something going on. It's easier to get talking when you're having a laugh.
Who is it for
Graft & Grow is for anyone running or growing a business in Scotland. That includes founders and business owners, directors and senior leaders, and anyone who knows that business is still built on people.
Every business owner knows how tough it can be. The good times, the bad times and the pressure that only other business owners really understand. Graft & Grow gives you a room full of people who get it.
What people say
"The whole marketplace needs something like Graft & Grow. Different attitude, different buzz, no pretentiousness."
Andrew, B1 Group
"It's not just sitting around a table and introducing yourself. You can make some genuine connections."
Lewis, Worldpay
"The group's been absolutely brilliant, loads of people coming on, all with the same mindset."
Alan, Alvik Wardrobes
Watch the podcast
Missed an event, or want to relive one? Catch interviews with our guests on the Graft & Grow Networking playlist on YouTube.
Join us at the next event
Our next Graft & Grow event is still in planning. Follow us to find out when the event goes live.
Spaces are limited, so register quickly to save your place.
Brought to you by AGPayroll and Pitch to Placement
Graft & Grow is run by AGPayroll and Pitch to Placement, two businesses built on the belief that good business starts with good relationships.
AGPayroll is the Glasgow-based payroll partner for recruitment agencies and construction companies. Pitch to Placement, led by Alan McFadden, is a training and placement programme built by footballers, for footballers.
Together, we created Graft & Grow to bring Scotland's business community together in a way that feels real and relaxed, and actually worth your time.
We look forward to seeing you at the next one.
Alan and Chris