In this episode, Executive Director Ed Wilson sits down with Joe Mendoza — commercial real estate professional, president of BNI Referral Revolution, and author of Flex with a Plex.

Joe shares his journey of:
✅ Building a loyal network in commercial real estate
✅ Embracing Givers Gain as a mindset, not just a motto
✅ Stepping into chapter leadership (and why he took ownership early)
✅ Creating impact in the room that ripples into the community
✅ Using BNI as a professional “reset” to grow skills, connections, and business opportunities

Whether you’re a new BNI member looking for traction, a seasoned member seeking to reignite your chapter engagement, or a business professional curious about BNI’s impact — this episode will in-spire you to lead with generosity, show up with consistency, and trust the process.

📖 Plus: Joe shares how challenges like the 2008 crash and COVID became opportunities for growth — and why “in every shift, there’s a gift.”

🎧 Listen now and see how BNI can amplify your business, leadership, and community impact.

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Visit us online: https://bnisd.com

BNI 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) 255-2620

Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter