The BNI Effect

The BNI Effect Ep 96 with Hue Kedge – Focus on Building Relationships at BNI

Building a business is great. Building trust is where the magic happens. In Ep 96 of The BNI Effect, Tony sits down with Hue Kedge from Branding Profiles to unpack how one great referral turned into a ripple effect of ongoing business, why know–like–trust still wins, and how one-to-ones and warm rooms turn strangers into “BNI family”.

The BNI Effect Ep 95 with Kathy Aoki – I’ve Become Very Attached to BNI

Tony discuss with Kathy Aoki of Ozzilat Property Management about how she went from “unsure at first” to deeply attached to BNI – and why sticking with Giver’s Gain, consistency and relationships has transformed her property management career.
 
Kathy shares how BNI helped her rebuild momentum, grow a quality rent roll, and why communication and care are non-negotiable in property management and networking.

The BNI Effect Ep 94 with Wayne Bramwell – Imagine Your Ideal Referral is in the Room At BNI

Tony chats with Wayne Bramwell of Bramwell Partners about what happens when you show up to BNI as if your ideal referral is already in the room – including one relationship that’s generated over $500K in closed business.
 
Listen in to learn how to present professionally, sell through the room (not to the room), and turn BNI into your sales and marketing department.

The BNI Effect Ep 93 with Von Barnes – BNI Helps Generate Warm Referrals

This week, Tony sits down with Von Barnes of Pinnacle Properties, who reveals how BNI helped her turn one warm referral into nine property sales — and why 81% of her business now comes directly from BNI.
 
A powerful reminder that when you lean into structure, relationships, and Giver’s Gain… the results follow. Tune in and discover how to maximise your BNI membership.

The BNI Effect Ep 92 with Phil Cutcliffe – BNI is About Helping Others

From food hampers and back-to-school support to life-changing referrals and community rehab homes, Phil shows what happens when “Givers Gain” isn’t just a slogan — it’s a lifestyle. Tune in to hear how BNI has helped multiply impact in the community, turn volunteers into raving fans, and prove that when you focus on helping others, everyone wins.

The BNI Effect Ep 91 with Katrina Johnson – The Power of Legacy Leadership in BNI

Katrina shares how true leadership goes beyond KPIs and job titles – it’s about the legacy you leave in your team, your culture and your community. From compassionate referrals to building aligned, people-first businesses, she unpacks how BNI, structure and heart-led leadership can create a ripple effect of growth.

The BNI Effect Ep 90 with Tiffany Ernst – Consistency is Key with BNI

Kicking off 2026 with a bang, Tiffany Ernst from X-Factor Plumbing shares how a single 60-second BNI infomercial turned into a $40K referral—and why 10 years of simply showing up has transformed her business. From visitors becoming dream clients to treating BNI like a “business inside your business,” Tiffany unpacks how consistency, attendance and follow-up can make this your biggest BNI year yet. Perfect episode to reset your networking habits for 2026.

The BNI Effect Ep 89 with Sloan Wilkins – Structure Liberates in BNI

Heading into a new year, Sloan shares how the right structure doesn’t restrict you – it sets you free. From CVP (Credibility Visibility Profitability) to playing the long game in BNI, he unpacks how consistent systems, stronger foundations and real community can transform both your networking and your money mindset.

The BNI Effect Ep 88 with Amanda Vidal – BNI Enabled Me to Leave My Full Time Job

“If you want your business to succeed, you have to get out there — and BNI gave me the people and platform to do it.”From introvert to chapter president, Amanda’s story is proof that courage + community = transformation. As you unwind this Holiday Season, tune in and hear how BNI empowered her to grow her gifting business, build confidence, and make the leap from employee to entrepreneur — all through connection, consistency, and giving first.

The BNI Effect Ep 87 with Liam Noble – Loneliness in Business Doesn’t Exist Anymore Thanks to BNI

“If I’d known about BNI when I first started, I’d be three times as big by now.” From cleaning chaos to creating community — Liam shares how joining BNI turned isolation into inspiration. Hear how genuine connection, creativity, and commitment built his business and his confidence.