The Referral Wave

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.

From transforming properties to empowering people, Carolyn shares how BNI helped her build alliances, elevate education, and inspire collaboration across the Sunshine Coast. Discover how “Givers Gain” fuels real estate growth, community learning, and long-term success.

From bespoke getaways to business growth, Michelle shares how trust, relationships, and referrals have powered her 24-year travel career. Hear how rejoining BNI helped her business soar — proving that when you build trust, success moves at jet speed.

From websites that work to systems that scale, Carl shares how smart strategy and solid relationships can turn any service-based business into a growth engine. Discover how BNI helped him build trust, generate predictable revenue, and launch his next venture — Scalable Enterprise.

Discover how blending energetic work, self-awareness, and authentic connection can transform your business network. Bhavna shares how BNI has amplified her impact through balance, healing, and human connection.

Damon Laffin dives into how Odyssey Legal is redefining small-business law—blending commercial litigation with proactive contract and business planning. He shares how BNI has powered his firm’s growth, helping him land retainer clients and build strong referral partnerships through trust and one-to-ones. Tune in for insights on value-driven law, smart networking, and scaling with purpose.

From breakdancing to book writing, Samuela “Skillz” Taukave shares how creativity, commitment, and connection fuel his BNI journey — proving that when you give with purpose, the results hit every high note.

Host Tony Cross sits down with guest Leanne Zecchinati to explore how BNI shaped her coaching journey. Leanne reveals how one-to-one meetings and the Givers Gain philosophy built lasting relationships, boosted referrals, and fueled her business growth.

Host Tony Cross sits down with Travis Cairns, owner of a Hire a Hubby franchise on the Sunshine Coast, to talk about his business journey and recent success in winning a Queensland award. Travis shares how joining BNI in April 2022 helped him build professional connections, generate referrals, and grow his handyman services. They dive into the importance of one-to-one meetings, following up on ref...

Host Tony Cross sits down with Reid Capp from LJ Hooker Commercial Sunshine Coast to explore how BNI networking has fueled his success in commercial real estate. From property valuation to industrial sales and leasing on the Sunshine Coast, Reid shares how BNI opened doors, built connections, and sharpened his professional skills. Hear how the power of BNI drives growth and lasting business succes...

In Ep 28 of The Referral Wave, host Tony Cross speaks with Lisa Kimmitt from The Carers Project. Lisa shares how BNI has helped her grow her business, build meaningful connections, and create new opportunities through the power of networking and caring relationships.

Host Tony Cross sits down with artist Ilana McBain to talk about turning creativity into connection through BNI. From family portraits to charity collaborations, Ilana shares how building strong relationships has helped her grow her business, expand into wholesale, and launch new projects with purpose.

Host Tony Cross welcomes Ashton Wood of DV Safe Phone to explore how BNI’s structured networking drives both business success and social impact. From supporting survivors of domestic violence to building strong professional communities, this episode highlights the real power of purpose-driven connection.

Host Tony Cross chats with Sian McNamara about how BNI helped her grow her property law firm, build genuine connections, and expand her team across Queensland. Sian also shares powerful insights into wills & estates law, and why authenticity matters in business.

In this episode, host Tony Cross welcomes Stretan Stojiljkovic, who shares how building trust through BNI has helped grow his business as a mortgage broker. From lead generation to client satisfaction, Stretan highlights how strong relationships and consistent communication make all the difference.

A must-listen for anyone looking to build long-term success through trust and connection! Host Tony Cross chats with marketing consultant Courtney Angel about the power of collaboration, transparency, and building strong business relationships through BNI. From visitor to committed member, Courtney shares how BNI has helped her grow her network, her business, and her team.

Tony Cross is joined by Peter Pilt of Freedom Broadband to explore how local service, personalised support, and strong BNI connections are driving real results for Sunshine Coast businesses. Discover how putting people first—both in telecom and networking—can lead to long-term success.

In this episode of The Referral Wave, host Tony Cross chats with Sam Ezzy of Peak Escapes about how her travel business not only survived COVID-19 but came back stronger than ever. Sam shares how the power of referrals, relationships, and the BNI community helped her navigate tough times, embrace innovation, and grow a resilient business. Tune in now to get inspired and learn how strong networks c...

Host Tony Cross chats with Neal Connelly about turning everyday promo items into brand-building magic. With four decades in the game and plenty of BNI wins under his belt, Neal shares how the right giveaway (and the right network) can open unexpected doors.

From pest control to people power! Alex Bagenal of Action Termite Solutions shares how BNI helped her build a thriving business based on education, trust, and strong referrals. Host Tony Cross dives into how Alex turned a side hustle into a growing enterprise—one termite station at a time.