The Referral Wave

Featuring Rachel Bourke from SalesSPACE, this episode explores selling without being “salesy”, stepping onto bigger stages, and turning BNI connections into real business opportunities.
Rachel shares her journey from being terrified of public speaking to becoming a BNI National Conference speaker and sponsor — plus why preparation, positioning and purposeful networking can make all the difference.

This week, we sit down with Candice Harvey of Candice Harvey Coaching to talk about her journey from HR to coaching, speaking and facilitation — and the role BNI has played in growing her business, relationships and confidence.
From the Sunshine Coast to international stages, Candice shares why the right connections can create some seriously powerful waves.

Tony Cross welcomes Soojee Ford from The Good Studio to talk creativity, business growth and the power of building the right relationships.
Soojee shares her journey as a creative entrepreneur, the evolution of The Good Studio, and how BNI’s relationships, structure and accountability are helping shape her next stage of growth.

Tony Cross sits down with Alicia Lucas from Thomson Legal to explore how BNI helped her expand her professional network, build trusted referral partnerships and deliver even greater value to her family law clients.
Great networks. Trusted relationships. Better outcomes.

What can happen when you take your business beyond the weekly meeting?
Tony Cross chats with Ray Wang from LUCA Plus about sponsoring the BNI National Conference, reconnecting with clients, creating new opportunities and why Givers Gain® has become part of the way he approaches business.

What happens when wellness, business and community come together?
Tony Cross chats with Stacey Foat from Balanced Babes about building genuine connections, the power of recognition, creating community through wellness, and how BNI has already opened the door to new referrals and opportunities.

From arriving in Australia with no network to speaking and sponsoring at BNI conferences, Sarah Bauling from Power on the Platform shares how BNI helped amplify her voice, grow her business and create powerful connections.

Tony Cross sits down with Geoff Farrell from ConnectBiz to talk business brokering, building meaningful connections, and why the BNI National Conference is such a powerful room to be in.
From preparing a business for a successful sale to the value of networking with intentional networkers, Geoff shares some great insights from both sides of the conversation.

Just over two months into her BNI journey, Shara Hazel from Behind the Scenes Collective is already leaning in — building relationships, connecting across chapters and discovering the power of the global BNI network.
A great conversation about connection, systems and making BNI work for you.

Tony Cross sits down with Jaco Kapp from Love & Partners Accounting Group to talk proactive accounting, building stronger business relationships, and how BNI has helped Jaco grow his network on the Sunshine Coast.
A great conversation about visibility, accountability and turning the right connections into business growth.