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Transforming Brisbane Businesses, One Connection at a Time Hosted by Tony Meredith
thebnieffect hosts The BNI Effect, a business show with 100 episodes published.
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,
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 busine
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
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
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
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 play
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 proc
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 rela
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 compan
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.
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
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 relat
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 ho
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 re
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
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
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 B
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 outs
“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 provi
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 on
Gareth Hughes
top dressage rider · WEAll (Wellbeing Economies Alliance Aotearoa)
1 appearance on this show
Ivan Misner
Father of Modern Networking, Founder of BNI · BNI
1 appearance on this show
Andrea Anderson
Founder & Owner, Andrea Leigh Co. Coaching & Consulting · Your Marketing Machines
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Streten
NPR Law
1 appearance on this show
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