BNI San Diego Podcast

BNI San Diego
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Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast, the show where we bring you valuable insights and advice from some of the most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in the San Diego area, and BNI Globally. Join our host, Ed Wilson, as he interviews a variety of guests, from seasoned business owners to up-and-coming entrepreneurs, to uncover the secrets of their success. From marketing and branding to networking and business strategy, we'll cover it all. Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow your company or an entrepreneur just starting out, the BNI San Diego Podcast has something for everyone. With expert advice and practical tips you can put into action right away, you'll be on your way to achieving your business goals in no time. So tune in to the BNI San Diego Podcast and get ready to take your business to the next level.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 113 – Business Karma, Global Impact & the Heart of BNI

    In this special episode recorded at the BNI Global Convention 2025 in Sydney, Australia, Executive Director Ed Wilson sits down with one of the most respected voices in BNI worldwide — Kathryn Saggers, Executive Director of BNI Beverages (UK), global trainer, and mentor to thousands.  With 20 years in BNI, Kathryn shares the true heartbeat of our global organization — not just the results, but the relationships, the resilience, and the real-life transformations that happen when we lead with Givers Gain.  ✨ In this episode, you’ll hear: ✅ Kathryn’s unexpected journey from interior design to global BNI leadership ✅ How one chapter rally rebuilt a member’s life after tragedy ✅ Why she defines BNI as “business karma” — give good, get good ✅ What it means to raise your hand and say yes to leadership  ✅ The impact of mentorship (and why “Uncle Phil” changed her life)  ✅ Why BNI is more than business — it’s family, friendship, and humanity  💬 “We all joined for business. But what we stay for? That’s the real story.”  🎧 Tune in to rediscover the humanity behind the referrals — and why BNI continues to grow leaders around the world.  📬 Want to share your BNI story? Email: podcasts@bnisd.com  👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more global episodes  💬 Who has been YOUR BNI mentor? Shout them out in the comments!  Have a topic you’d like us to highlight? Please share with us via email at podcasts@bnisd.com.    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

    8 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    Episode 112 – Who’s In Your Room? Trust, Mental Health & The Power of Intentional Connection

    Live from the BNI Global Convention 2025 in Sydney, this episode features a rich and heartfelt conversation between Ed Wilson and Francois Garon, Executive Director of BNI Quebec and co-author of the French edition of "Who's In Your Room?"  Together, they explore the intersection of humanity and business—why who you let into your life matters, how core values determine everything, and why mental health, connection, and consistency are more crucial now than ever.  💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why "Who's in Your Room?" is more than a metaphor—it’s a strategy for your life ✅ How to align with BNI’s core values to avoid burnout and thrive ✅ The epidemic of loneliness among entrepreneurs—and how BNI helps combat it ✅ Why relationship-building is slow by design (and why that’s a good thing) ✅ The “orange tree” parable: stop uprooting too early ✅ The difference between showing up and doing the work  ✅ How trust—once earned—accelerates everything  🔑 “Success is an equation of expertise + humanity.” — Francois Garon  🎧 Tune in to discover how BNI isn't just a referral engine—it's a human engine.  📬 Want to share your BNI story? Email: podcasts@bnisd.com  💬 Comment: Who’s in YOUR room—and how do they support your growth?  🔔 Subscribe for more global insights, personal stories, and powerful tools  #BNISanDiego #BNIPodcast #FrancoisGaron #WhosInYourRoom #BNIQuebec #BNIGlobalConvention #GiversGain #RelationshipMarketing #EntrepreneurSupport #BNISuccess #MentalHealthInBusiness #CoreValuesMatter #SpeedOfTrust #ReferralNetworking #BNICommunity  Have a topic you’d like us to highlight? Please share with us via email at podcasts@bnisd.com.    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

    15 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    Episode 111– How You Show Up Matters: Presence, Perception & Professionalism

    We’re back in Australia for part two with Kamryn Reynolds, recorded live at the BNI Global Convention in Sydney 🌏  In this follow-up to the powerful “What If It Works” conversation, Kamryn and Ed dive deep into how your appearance, energy, and consistency all influence how people perceive you—and whether or not they trust you with their referrals.  🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why perception = reality in business ✅ How to align your image with your intention ✅ Why showing up early, staying late, and engaging is everything ✅ How to dress and carry yourself based on how you want to be referred ✅ Why mistakes—when corrected—can actually build more credibility ✅ The subtle art of presence: posture, tone, and approachability ✅ The mindset shift from “inviting” to connecting  💡 “In BNI, you only have to be incredible for two hours a week—so show up like it.”  🎧 Tune in now to level up how you present yourself, your brand, and your business—everywhere you go.  📬 Want to be a guest? Email: podcasts@bnisd.com  💬 Comment: What’s one way YOU intentionally “show up”?  👍 Like this episode  🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations from BNI members around the world  Have a topic you’d like us to highlight? Please share with us via email at podcasts@bnisd.com.    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

    16 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Episode 110 – Stop Selling, Start Connecting: The Global Growth Mindset

    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: podcasts@bnisd.com  👍 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 podcasts@bnisd.com. 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

    21 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Episode 109 – One Year, One Chapter, One Global Opportunity

    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: podcasts@bnisd.com  👍 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 podcasts@bnisd.com. 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

    6 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Episode 108 – Global Connections, Rock & Roll Vibes, and Why BNI Is Bigger Than You Think

    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: podcasts@bnisd.com 👍 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 #BNIElvis 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

    10 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    Episode 107 – Why Be a Leader? From Local Chapter to Global Impact

    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 Invested Whether 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: podcasts@bnisd.com #BNISanDiego #BNIGlobalConvention #BNIPodcast #BNILeadership #WhyBeALeader #BNISuccess #ReturnOnTime #ROTI #ChapterPresident #DirectorConsultant #GiversGain #BNIWorldwide #EntrepreneurLeadership #BusinessNetworking 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

    12 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Episode 106 – My BNI Story: From Starting Over to Standing Out w/ Jenn Edwards

    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: podcasts@bnisd.com  👍 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 podcasts@bnisd.com.    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

    33 min
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Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast, the show where we bring you valuable insights and advice from some of the most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in the San Diego area, and BNI Globally. Join our host, Ed Wilson, as he interviews a variety of guests, from seasoned business owners to up-and-coming entrepreneurs, to uncover the secrets of their success. From marketing and branding to networking and business strategy, we'll cover it all. Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow your company or an entrepreneur just starting out, the BNI San Diego Podcast has something for everyone. With expert advice and practical tips you can put into action right away, you'll be on your way to achieving your business goals in no time. So tune in to the BNI San Diego Podcast and get ready to take your business to the next level.

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  • Creator
    BNI San Diego
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 BNI San Diego Podcast
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