The BNI Effect

The BNI Effect Ep 116 with Diana Earl – The Power Of Uplifting Each Other At BNI

Tony Meredith chats with Diana Earl from Vida Life Counselling about the ripple effect of great referrals, showing up professionally, and the power of uplifting each other through BNI.
Give more. Trust more. Grow more.

The BNI Effect Ep 115 with Paul Metcalfe – I Never Thought I’d Get So Much Business At BNI

What happens when you join BNI for connections, not commissions? For Paul Metcalfe from The Lotsa Group, the business growth followed naturally.
From being nervous at his very first meeting to becoming Chapter President, Paul shares how visibility, consistency, and going the extra mile helped double his business and create lasting referral partnerships.
A great reminder that in BNI, relationships come first—and the opportunities follow.

The BNI Effect Ep 114 with Chris Bishop – Consistency Is Key At BNI

What happens when one great one-to-one turns into a $500,000 opportunity?
In this episode, Chris Bishop from Terrain Electrical shares how consistency, relationships, and showing up every week have helped grow his business through BNI. A powerful reminder that success in networking isn't luck—it's built through trust and follow-through.
Listen now and discover why consistency is key at BNI.

The BNI Effect Ep 113 with Julie Harris – The Power Of Collaboration At BNI

Julie Harris from Julie Harris Realty joins Tony Meredith to share how collaboration inside BNI can create real impact — from referrals that change careers to community events that bring professionals together to better serve clients.
A powerful conversation about consistency, connection, giving back, and why the real magic of BNI happens beyond the weekly meeting.

The BNI Effect Ep 112 with Navin Chandra – Learn To Be Network Worthy At BNI

Ep 112 of The BNI Effect with Navin Chandra drops a truth bomb: success in BNI isn’t about showing up—it’s about being network worthy. From 3 years of referral impact to mastering the “small things,” this one’s pure gold for serious networkers.

The BNI Effect Ep 111 with Adam Mantell – Be Purposeful With 121s At BNI

Adam Mantell shares why purposeful 1-2-1s are the real referral engine in BNI — not random coffees, but strategic conversations with the right people.
From power teams to “magic beans for your business,” this episode is packed with practical gold for members who want better results.

The BNI Effect Ep 110 with Joy Tang – Build Community At BNI

Ep 110 is all about turning one connection into a ripple of opportunities. Joy Tang how community, consistency, and genuine relationships inside BNI can transform a single referral into a thriving network. If you’re playing the long game, this one’s gold.

The BNI Effect Ep 109 with Jase Pashley – BNI 121s Are My Favourite

One warm introduction led to a $30k opportunity — proof that BNI relationships deliver real results. Jase Pashley of Customised Travel Management shares why consistent visibility, meaningful 1-2-1s, and trusting the process turn networking into growth. Strong relationships = stronger business.

The BNI Effect Ep 108 with Sandra Connors – Find Your ‘A Team’ At BNI

In Episode 108 of The BNI Effect, Sandra Connors from Home Scouts shares how BNI became far more than networking — it became her A Team. From helping first-home buyers secure their dream start to showing how trusted relationships can solve problems in minutes, Sandra highlights the real power of BNI: connection, consistency, and community. Her message is simple but gold — show up, do the one-to-ones, and find the chapter where your people are. Because when the right team is around you, business grows and clients win.

The BNI Effect Ep 107 with Jo Connolly – Integrate BNI As A Marketing Tool

The BNI Effect Ep 107 features Jo Connolly from That Social Chick, sharing how BNI became a powerful part of her marketing strategy. From joining through a little FOMO to growing her business from sole trader to a company with a team, Jo breaks down why 1-2-1s, strong relationships, and treating BNI as a business growth tool deliver real results. Her message is simple: don’t see BNI as just another meeting — integrate it into your marketing and watch the magic happen.