BNI San Diego Podcast

Live from the BNI Global Convention in Sydney, Executive Director Ed Wilson reconnects with long-time friend and international BNI leader Antonio Afonso, who oversees BNI Centro (Portugal) and South Brazil. In this inspiring and practical conversation, Antonio shares how one referral changed his life, how BNI expanded his company across continents, and how ANY business owner can use BNI to scale from local to global.  🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The 3 questions every business owner must answer for growth ✅ How to connect instead of invite (language matters!) ✅ Why BNI isn’t just a meeting—it’s an opportunity ✅ The difference between selling bread & butter vs. caviar ✅ How diamond chapters (100+ members!) are thriving in Brazil ✅ Why your weekly presentation is your chance to elevate ✅ How to position yourself for higher-value referrals and clients 💥 “If you only ask for bread, you’ll only get bread. BNI gives you access to caviar. Ask for it.” 🎧 This is a must-listen for BNI members ready to level up—and for business owners worldwide who think they’ve already reached the top. 📬 Want to share your BNI story? Email: [email protected] 👍 Like this episode 🔔 Subscribe for weekly interviews 💬 Comment: Are you asking for butter… or caviar?  Have a topic you’d like us to highlight? Please share with us via email at [email protected] us online: https://bnisd.comBNI is the world's most successful organization of its type in the world. Members pass millions of referrals which translates to billions of dollars in business.BNI San Diego(619) 255-2620Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter

We’re back with another My BNI Story. This time from the BNI Global Convention in Sydney, Australia!  Meet Faarooq Dean, a BNI member from Sydney’s Northwest Pendris region, who went from joining BNI just one year ago… to being selected to design and print ALL the signage and branding for the Global Convention at ICC Sydney 😮  💡 In this powerful member spotlight, you’ll learn: ✅ How one referral changed the course of his business ✅ The role BNI played in launching and scaling his print company ✅ What “Givers Gain” looks like in action across borders ✅ How BNI has impacted his business, family, and life ✅ Why he says, “I’m in BNI until I drop dead!” ✅ His dream to open a chapter in his home country of Fiji  Whether you're a brand new member or a BNI veteran, Faarooq’s story is a reminder that the size of your results is only limited by the size of your belief.  🎧 Tune in now to hear how belief, consistency, and the BNI system created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  📬 Want to share your BNI story? Email: [email protected] 👍 Like this episode 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring member spotlights 💬 Comment below: What’s the biggest door BNI has opened for YOU?  Have a topic you’d like us to highlight? Please share with us via email at [email protected] us online: https://bnisd.comBNI is the world's most successful organization of its type in the world. Members pass millions of referrals which translates to billions of dollars in business.BNI San Diego(619) 255-2620Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter

We’re coming to you from the BNI Global Convention in Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 — and this episode is packed with energy, laughter, and global insight. Ed Wilson is joined by Chrisie & Bill Ballard, Executive Directors of BNI Sozona (Southern Arizona) to talk about what happens when you take your BNI experience beyond your chapter and out into the world.🎯 In this episode, you’ll discover:✅ Why attending a BNI Global or National Convention is a game-changer✅ How to build genuine friendships & partnerships across 76+ countries✅ Why your next big referral might be sitting halfway around the world✅ Why BNI is “your chapter on steroids”✅ The “Next Play” mindset for bouncing back from business or personal setbacks✅ And yes... Elvis makes a surprise appearance 🎸Whether you’ve been to every convention or are just learning about BNI’s global reach, this episode reminds us that BNI is as big—or as small—as you want it to be.🌏 Make BNI your passport to international connection, lasting friendships, and unstoppable growth.🎧 Listen now for stories, laughs, and takeaways that go far beyond the referral.📬 Want to share your BNI story? Email: [email protected]👍 Like + Subscribe to support more episodes like this💬 Comment below: What’s the furthest place BNI has taken YOU?#BNISanDiego #BNIGlobalConvention #BNIPodcast #BNISuccess #GiversGain #BNISozona #BusinessNetworking #InternationalNetworking #BNIConnections #ReferralMarketing #NextPlayMindset #BNIFamily #BNIElvisVisit us online: https://bnisd.comBNI is the world's most successful organization of its type in the world. Members pass millions of referrals which translates to billions of dollars in business.BNI San Diego(619) 255-2620Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter

We’re coming to you LIVE from the BNI Global Convention in Sydney, Australia 🌏 — where BNI leaders from over 70 countries gather to sharpen skills, share ideas, and grow together.This episode features a powerful conversation between Ed Wilson (BNI San Diego) and Spencer Reynolds (BNI Tampa) as they break down the real answer to one big question:👉 Why Be a Leader in BNI?🚀 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How chapter leadership accelerates your visibility and influence✅ The real value of taking on roles like President, DC, AD, or Ambassador✅ What “leading with training wheels” means (and why BNI won’t let you fail)✅ The difference between coasting downhill vs. climbing with purpose✅ Why leadership in BNI directly multiplies your business results✅ The power of ROTI: Return on Time InvestedWhether you're a BNI member thinking about taking on a role or already leading and wondering what's next — this episode will help you see how influence, growth, and legacy all start with one decision: Step Up.🎧 Tune in and be reminded why leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a tool to transform your business, your region, and yourself.👇 Comment below: What’s one leadership role that helped you grow the most?📩 Want to tell your story? Email: [email protected]#BNISanDiego #BNIGlobalConvention #BNIPodcast #BNILeadership #WhyBeALeader #BNISuccess #ReturnOnTime #ROTI #ChapterPresident #DirectorConsultant #GiversGain #BNIWorldwide #EntrepreneurLeadership #BusinessNetworkingVisit us online: https://bnisd.comBNI is the world's most successful organization of its type in the world. Members pass millions of referrals which translates to billions of dollars in business.BNI San Diego(619) 255-2620Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter

In this heartfelt episode of My BNI Story, we sit down with Jenn Edwards — real estate professional, long-time BNI leader, and living proof that consistency, community, and a givers-gain mindset can transform your business and your life. Jenn shares her journey of: ✅ Starting over in a new city (with no network) and building from scratch ✅ Going all-in on BNI — even when it meant saving up for 6 months to join ✅ The power of referrals, systems, and structure in scaling your brand ✅ How to earn your seat at the table and become truly referable ✅ Letting go of what’s not working and finding the right opportunity ✅ Why BNI is a business system, not just a weekly meeting ✅ Becoming the “go-to” person for trusted connections in her network 🎯 “BNI changed our business. But more than that, it changed who we get to be in the world.” Whether you’re brand new to BNI, thinking of joining, or a long-time member looking to refocus—Jenn’s story is a reminder that when you invest in others, your business always grows in return. 🎧 Tune in and hear how one decision to show up differently changed everything. 👇 Drop a comment if you’ve had a moment in BNI that transformed your business. 📬 Want to share your BNI story? Email: [email protected] 👍 Like this episode 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes 📤 Share it with someone who’s considering joining BNI Have a topic you’d like us to highlight? Please share with us via email at [email protected].   Visit us online: https://bnisd.comBNI is the world's most successful organization of its type in the world. Members pass millions of referrals which translates to billions of dollars in business.BNI San Diego(619) 255-2620Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter