Where High-Caliber Professionals Connect
A curated circle built on trusted referrals and meaningful relationships.
OUR WHY
When Networking Falls Short,
Deal Makers SoCal Steps In.
10+
years building
connections
When relationship-building becomes a chore it drains your time, money, and energy. You sit through dull luncheons where 80 people introduce themselves and no one remembers a word. You trade cards with strangers who disappear. You’re told to “network harder,” but you don’t see results.
Deal Makers began because our Founder, Socrates Jaen, spent decades watching sharp professionals get trapped in rooms with mediocre results. This organization was built to fix that problem.
Dealmakers SoCal, Inc. is a curated professional networking organization that connects business professionals across Southern California through structured meetings, referral partnerships, and collaborative events.
HOW DEAL MAKERS WORKS
The Power of a Small Disciplined Circle.
Deal Makers SoCal is a curated professional networking organization that connects business leaders through intentional referrals and collaborative professional relationships. The organization is designed for one outcome: real business growth through intentional, pre-vetted, high-trust referrals.
No phonies. No drama. No randomness. Just professionals who take your success personally.
Each member commits to:
Understanding the value of every colleague.
Identifying purposeful opportunities.
Offering strong introductions.
Operating with integrity and professionalism.
Protecting the room from ego and chaos.
Understanding the value of every colleague.
Identifying purposeful opportunities.
Offering strong introductions.
Operating with integrity and professionalism.
Protecting the room from ego and chaos.
Integrity
Built on trust and ethical business practices that
define our community.
Excellence
A disciplined, hand-vetted circle ensuring you connect
with high-caliber peers.
Collaboration
Working together to create opportunities that benefit all members.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Where You Belong. Where You Are Seen. Where You Grow.
Professional meetings structured for depth:
Case studies revealing how members solve real problems
Collaborative brainstorming for active opportunities
Personal development through clarity and accountability
A culture of respect, candor, and excellence
Small partner networking meetings (troikas) to sharpen introductions
Think You Belong in the Room?
Deal Makers is built for professionals who value integrity, contribution, and intentional growth.