The BNI Effect

The BNI Effect Ep 106 with Chris Schutte – Deliver Your Message So Others Can Advocate For You At BNI

Your chapter can only refer what they can clearly repeat. Ep 106 with Chris Schutte is all about delivering your message so others can advocate for you at BNI.
 

The BNI Effect Ep 105 with Stephen Little – Show Up With Intent At BNI

Success in BNI isn’t accidental… it’s intentional. In this episode, Stephen Little from Allure Pest Solutions shares how showing up with purpose, building real relationships, and living Givers Gain can turn conversations into consistent referrals.
 
From week 3 ROI to winning MVP, this is a masterclass in commitment, connection, and community.Listen in and ask yourself… are you just showing up, or showing up with intent?

The BNI Effect Ep 104 with Gareth Hughes – How To Give A $250k Referral In BNI

How do you give a $250k referral in BNI? Gareth Hughes shares the live story, the lessons behind it, and why finding the right room, showing up consistently, and leading with Givers Gain still wins. Big value, real relationships, and a referral with serious horsepower.

The BNI Effect Ep 103 with Cindy Kemp – Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable At BNI

Cindy Kemp shares a powerful truth about growth in BNI — real success starts when you get comfortable being uncomfortable. From overcoming nerves to building confidence through consistency, this episode is packed with honest insights for every member.

The BNI Effect Ep 102 with Terry Lowe – Treat People The Way You Would Like To Be Treated at BNI

Terry Lowe from TJ Printing Group shares a simple but powerful reminder for every BNI member: treat people the way you would like to be treated. A great conversation on referrals, consistency, recognition, and what it really takes to build trust in BNI.
 

The BNI Effect Ep 101 with Sylvia Jedras – The Value Of Building Relationships At BNI

Sylvia Jedras from Shut It Solutions shares how BNI turned “just networking” into genuine friendships, a second home, and a steady flow of referrals—simply by showing up, giving first, and building real relationships. If you want your chapter to know, like, and trust you, this is your playbook.

The BNI Effect Ep 100 with Dr. Ivan Misner – Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI

EP 100 is here! To celebrate this milestone, Tony sits down with BNI Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, Dr. Ivan Misner, to unpack the true meaning of Givers Gain, why networking is a marathon, not a sprint, and how BNI grew into a global force helping entrepreneurs build powerful, referral-based businesses.

The BNI Effect Ep 99 with Andrea Anderson – BNI's Values Are Entrenched In My Business

Andrea Anderson from Your Marketing Machines shares how weaving BNI values into every decision turned referrals into 18-month clients, saved one business $750K, and built a legacy-driven marketing machine. If you think BNI is “just networking”, this episode will happily prove you wrong.

The BNI Effect Ep 98 with Thomas Frauenfelder – Explore The Power Of Visiting Multiple BNI Chapters

Thomas Frauenfelder from Ground Up Projects shares how visiting multiple BNI chapters turned connections into real support when his business needed it most — and why your next powerhouse referral partner is probably outside your usual power group. Come for the referrals, stay for the relationships (and the one-percenters).

The BNI Effect Ep 97 with Jeremy Streten – The More You Take Action The More You Get Results With BNI

“One referral turned into 20 clients.” In Ep 97 of The BNI Effect, Jeremy Streten from NPR Law shares how he went from being skeptical about BNI to leading his chapter, building a niche resumption law practice, and proving that the more you take action and follow the system, the more results you get. Activity generates activity.