In this episode, Vlasta Eriksson joins hosts Chris Mutimer and Jeremy Dart to expand on her insightful BNI secret — the ROI Reality Check. Learn how tracking, tweaking, and staying consistent transforms BNI activity into measurable results, predictable growth, and long-term business success.

📝 Key Topics Covered

• 📊 The ROI Mindset — why return on investment in BNI is created, not guessed.
• ⏱️ Time as your greatest asset — how five focused hours a week can transform your outcomes.
• ✅ Tracking the right metrics — attendance, 1-to-1s, referrals, visitors, and education.
• 🔁 Reflect, adjust, repeat — how to analyse performance and make small tweaks that deliver big wins.
• 💼 From activity to accountability — turning consistency into credibility and measurable growth.

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI networking to another level.

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In this episode, Sarah Raad joins hosts Chris Mutimer and Jeremy Dart to reveal why attitude is the true accelerator of BNI success. Learn how energy, gratitude, and mindset shape every interaction, turning ordinary meetings into powerful opportunities for connection, collaboration, and growth.

📝 Key Topics Covered

• 💫 The power of attitude — how your mindset determines your results in BNI.
• ⚡ Energy before expertise — why how you show up matters more than what you say.
• 🙌 Gratitude as a growth tool — how appreciation builds trust and referrals.
• 🧠 Shifting from frustration to ownership — using challenges as mindset checks.
• 🏆 Leading with positivity — how chapter culture starts with your energy.

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI networking to another level.

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In this episode, Kshama Upadhyay joins Chris Mutimer and Jeremy Dart to share how sponsoring new members transforms you from participant to leader. Discover why inviting others into BNI is less about recruitment and more about personal growth, influence, and connection through contribution.

📝 Key Topics Covered

• 🌱 The personal growth behind sponsorship — how inviting others develops your leadership and confidence.
• 🧭 Understanding BNI’s core values — moving from “What’s in it for me?” to “Givers Gain.”
• 🤝 Overcoming the fear of inviting — reframing rejection as redirection.
• 💡 The ripple effect of sponsorship — how one invitation can shape chapter culture and success.
• 💬 Becoming a Power Player — practical tips for members who want to make a bigger impact.

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI networking to another level.

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In this episode, Chris Mutimer reveals why the 15-Minute Open Networking segment is BNI’s most powerful — and most overlooked — secret. Discover how those first minutes of connection set the tone for trust, collaboration, and referrals that last long after the meeting ends.

📝 Key Topics Covered

• ⏱️ The 15-Minute Open Networking advantage — how the pre-meeting sets energy, tone, and connection for the week.
• 🤝 Turning small talk into strategic talk — how to approach those moments with purpose.
• 💡 Creating momentum before the bell rings — why the best referrals start before the meeting officially begins.
• 🧭 Leadership through engagement — how chapter culture is built in those opening minutes.
• ❤️ BNI as human connection, not just business exchange — why authenticity fuels long-term success.

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI networking to another level.
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In this episode, Roy Kowarski joins hosts Chris Mutimer and Jeremy Dart to reveal how to craft a laser-focused ask that turns vague networking into precise, profitable referrals. Discover the power of clarity, preparation, and storytelling to help your fellow members connect you with the right opportunities every time.

📝 Key Topics Covered

• 🎯 The Laser-Focused Ask — why being specific beats being broad when seeking referrals.
• 💬 Crafting Clear Language — how to describe your ideal client so others instantly “get it.”
• 🧠 Preparation Before Presentation — the mindset and structure behind a confident weekly pitch.
• 🤝 Helping Others Help You — how clarity makes it easier for members to refer quality business.
• 🔁 Refining Your Ask Over Time — using feedback and results to sharpen your message each week.

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI networking to another level.

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We're back with another Secret to Maximising Your BNI Membership podcast and for this episode, hosts Chris Mutimer and Jeremy Dart are joined by Marissa Hankinson, the author of Secret 4.

In this episode, Marissa shares why 1-to-1 meetings are the true engine of BNI success. She explains how meaningful, story-driven conversations build trust, strengthen relationships, and lead to better referrals — not through checklists, but through genuine connection. Learn how to use GAINS as a conversation starter, revisit 1-to-1s as your chapter evolves and turn everyday moments into natural referral opportunities.

Key Topics Covered:

• ☕ Why 1-to-1s are BNI’s most powerful relationship-building tool
• 💬 Building trust through authentic conversations, not transactions
• 🧭 Using GAINS to spark real connection
• 🔁 The importance of repeat 1-to-1s as members grow
• 💡 Turning genuine moments into lasting referral opportunities

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI networking to another level.

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In this powerful episode, hosts Chris Mutimer and Jeremy Dart are joined by Hayley Peak, the author of Secret 14, to uncover how BNI helped her scale from a local presence to building a truly global business.

Hayley shares her inspiring journey—how what started as chapter-level networking evolved into international referrals, overseas partnerships, and a thriving business footprint beyond Australia. You’ll hear the specific strategies she used, the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference, and how BNI’s structure enabled her to tap into a worldwide network of trusted connections.

If you’ve ever wondered whether BNI can help you go beyond your postcode and connect globally, this episode is for you. Hayley breaks down what makes a member “globally referable,” what to avoid when going international, and her top tips to make global expansion through BNI achievable.

💡 Key topics include:

• Turning local meetings into international momentum
• Leveraging BNI Global Connect and virtual visibility
• Building trust across borders
• The one thing you should do this week to start thinking globally

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI network beyond the room.

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How to Expand Your BNI Network Beyond the Room

Guest: Jeremy Dart, Director Consultant, BNI Melbourne South

In this episode of the BNI 20 Secrets Podcast, we explore a game-changing idea: your BNI network doesn’t stop at your weekly chapter meeting.

Join co-curator of The 20 Secrets to Maximising Your BNI Membership, Jeremy Dart, as he unpacks the untapped potential of digital platforms to amplify your visibility, grow meaningful relationships, and generate referrals beyond your immediate circle.

You’ll discover:

• Why BNI Connect is more than just a profile
• Smart ways to use LinkedIn, Facebook, and email to stay top-of-mind
• How warm online introductions can create global opportunities
• What to avoid when networking online
• Three action steps to immediately expand your reach

Whether you're a long-time BNI member or just getting started, this episode will give you practical tools to turn online platforms into a powerful referral-generating engine.

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI network beyond the room.

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