Capital to the Coast BNI

Podcasting has become one of the most powerful ways for small business owners and entrepreneurs to share their expertise, grow their audience, and build meaningful connections. In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning talks with producer Amnon Nissan about how business owners can start their own podcast—even without technical skills. They discuss the practical steps to launc...

What does it take to change careers, move across the country, and build a new business from scratch? In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning talks with Andrew Buchbinder of Mortgage Investors Group about his unique journey from 18 years in minor league baseball to becoming a mortgage lender in Wilmington, North Carolina . Andrew shares insights about building a new career t...

How do you build a successful real estate business when you’re just getting started? In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning talks with Scott French of Relevate Real Estate about launching a new career in real estate and building a book of business from the ground up. Scott shares how he transitioned from software sales into real estate , joined forces with his wife and top...

What financial mistakes do small business owners make when trying to manage their own bookkeeping? In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning sits down with Shelley Cole, owner of Balanced Bookkeeping of NC , to discuss why accurate bookkeeping is one of the most important foundations for small business growth and financial stability . Shelley shares her journey of launching h...

What does it take to build a successful service business while responding to emergencies, managing employees, and growing through relationships? In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning sits down with Ryan Strickland , owner of 911 Restoration of Fayetteville and Raleigh , to talk about entrepreneurship, business growth, and how networking helped shape his career. Ryan share...

How do you grow a business through referrals, networking, and consistent prospecting ? In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning talks with Bravin Troy of Aflac about building a career in insurance, the power of BNI networking , and how entrepreneurs can grow their business by focusing on relationships instead of cold selling. Braven explains how supplemental insurance works...

How far ahead should business owners be planning their marketing and sales strategies? In this solo episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning shares a powerful concept that can help entrepreneurs avoid slow seasons and create more consistent revenue: staying 90 days ahead of your business season . Many small business owners react to slow sales instead of preparing for them. Mike expl...

What makes referral networking work—and why do some business owners thrive in it while others struggle? In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , host Mike Manning sits down with Steve Hand , Executive Director for the BNI Triangle and Coastal Regions , to discuss how relationship-building, trust, and consistent networking drive long-term small business growth . Steve shares his journey from e...