Les Welch from Suncoast Carpet Court reveals how he turns BNI into a “toolbox” – transforming contacts into quality referrals, building a trusted local brand, and treating his chapter like a weekly boardroom of experts. If you’re still “waiting” for referrals instead of working them, this one’s for you.

From starting over on the Sunshine Coast to rebuilding a powerhouse finance brokerage through the strength of BNI, Leigh Sharpe from Sharpe Finance Australia shares how skill, fitness, and attitude (SFA!) shaped his 19-year journey in commercial, asset, and car finance.

A master of both sides of the finance fence, Leigh unpacks real stories, real wins, and the real impact of cross-chapter networking done right.

Natalie Williams from SEA Advisory dives into the power of simply showing up — in business, in BNI, and in the lives of the clients she serves. From ethical financial guidance to real-world success stories, this episode is all heart, impact, and consistency in action.

From page to prime-time, Sarah Rutten shares how writing The Canine Perspective led to TV spots, global media appearances, and her own show — with BNI connections opening doors every step of the way. A powerful story of visibility, opportunity, and gratitude.

This week, Rose Prince shares how she turned meetings into momentum as she built Invida Property Management’s co-living portfolio across Queensland and beyond. From property conversions to leadership growth, Rose reveals how visibility, networking and BNI helped her create trusted relationships and accelerate her career.

Paul shares how simplifying business finance, securing the right loans, and running regular loan reviews can transform a company’s cash flow. He also opens up about overcoming introversion through BNI’s structured networking, consistent presentations, and genuine relationship-building—ultimately strengthening both his confidence and his finance business.

Kicking off the new year with momentum, Janice shares how steady relationship-building, trusted trade partners, and consistent BNI engagement have fueled major wins in a shifting real estate market. From fair pricing to referral-driven success stories, she shows why consistency isn’t just a habit — it’s a closing strategy.

Gliding out of Christmas and into a big new year, Guy shares how he stepped into the family business and transformed Rugs n Rats into a high-quality, high-trust service on the Sunshine Coast. From advanced tech to ethical pricing and flood remediation, he shows how premium service + BNI networking = real growth.

As we wrap up the year, Jason breaks down how South East Queensland’s “Golden Triangle” is powering smarter refinancing, renovation funding and strategic lending decisions. He also shares how BNI helped him grow confidence, deepen relationships and build a stronger referral ecosystem—just in time for business owners planning a big start to 2026.

What started as a few cleaning gigs turned into a thriving business — powered by connections, consistency, and the BNI advantage. Roby shares how BNI helped her grow Happy Cleaners, build trusted partnerships, and plan her next big leap — a new warehouse and an even brighter future.