The Referral Wave
Episodes
The Referral Wave Ep 53 with Melissa Schembri — BNI Power Moves – Structure Builds Success
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From record-breaking real estate success to building powerful referral relationships, Melissa Schembri shares why structure + accountability = momentu...
The Referral Wave Ep 52 with Tina Day — BNI Referrals in Action: When Your Network Solves Big Problems
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Day from Jim’s Hazardous Materials Removal shares how BNI referrals help solve serious property problems—from asbestos and mold to meth conta...
The Referral Wave Ep 51 with Jo-Anne Bowyer — BNI Success Playbook: Turning Networking Into Revenue
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo-Anne Bowyer from Encite Partners shares her BNI success playbook—how structured networking, strong systems, and the right strategy can turn conve...
The Referral Wave Ep 50 with Avi Sequeira — Breaking Records & Building Chapters Inside BNI’s Next Evolution
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A milestone episode with Avinash Sequeira, Managing Director – BNI Sunshine Coast. We dive into breaking Guinness World Records, building powerhouse...
The Referral Wave Ep 49 with Miranda Bravo Hollands — BNI Power Moves: Building Stronger Business Foundations
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda Bravo Hollands from Bravo Accountants reveals the BNI power moves that help businesses build rock-solid foundations—from pricing and cash-fl...
The Referral Wave Ep 48 with Meghan Reis — The Power of BNI Networking in the Travel Industry
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan Reis from Roam by Travel Project dives into how BNI networking fuels real wins in the travel industry—from simplifying complex itineraries to...
The Referral Wave Ep 47 with Les Welch — BNI Toolbox: Turning Contacts into Referrals
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Les Welch from Suncoast Carpet Court reveals how he turns BNI into a “toolbox” – transforming contacts into quality referrals, building a truste...
The Referral Wave Ep 46 with Leigh Sharpe — From Sydney to the Sunny Coast: Rebuilding Through BNI
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From starting over on the Sunshine Coast to rebuilding a powerhouse finance brokerage through the strength of BNI, Leigh Sharpe from Sharpe Finance Au...
The Referral Wave Ep 45 with Natalie Williams — BNI: The Power of Showing Up
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Williams from SEA Advisory dives into the power of simply showing up — in business, in BNI, and in the lives of the clients she serves. From...
The Referral Wave Ep 44 with Sarah Rutten — BNI: The Path From Page to Prime-Time
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From page to prime-time, Sarah Rutten shares how writing The Canine Perspective led to TV spots, global media appearances, and her own show — with B...
The Referral Wave Ep 43 with Rose Prince — BNI: From Meetings to Momentum
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rose Prince shares how she turned meetings into momentum as she built Invida Property Management’s co-living portfolio across Queensland ...
The Referral Wave Ep 42 with Paul Dilnot — How BNI Helped Build a Stronger Finance Business
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul shares how simplifying business finance, securing the right loans, and running regular loan reviews can transform a company’s cash flow. He als...
The Referral Wave Ep 41 with Janice Nankivell — Consistency Creates Closings in BNI
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off the new year with momentum, Janice shares how steady relationship-building, trusted trade partners, and consistent BNI engagement have fue...
The Referral Wave Ep 40 with Guy Ingram — High-Quality Service Meets BNI High-Quality Networking
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
The Referral Wave Ep 39 with Jason Felsch — The Golden Triangle Advantage and BNI Networking Success
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up the year, Jason breaks down how South East Queensland’s “Golden Triangle” is powering smarter refinancing, renovation funding and ...
The Referral Wave Ep 38 with Roby Cifuentes — From Small Jobs to Big Dreams: The BNI Boost
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a few cleaning gigs turned into a thriving business — powered by connections, consistency, and the BNI advantage. Roby shares how BN...
The Referral Wave Ep 37 with Carolyn Jansen — BNI Education Meets Real Estate Innovation
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From transforming properties to empowering people, Carolyn shares how BNI helped her build alliances, elevate education, and inspire collaboration acr...
The Referral Wave Ep 36 with Michelle Rawlinson — Trust Travels Fast in BNI
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From bespoke getaways to business growth, Michelle shares how trust, relationships, and referrals have powered her 24-year travel career. Hear how rej...
The Referral Wave Ep 35 with Carl Vanderpal — Building Scalable Success through BNI
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From websites that work to systems that scale, Carl shares how smart strategy and solid relationships can turn any service-based business into a growt...
The Referral Wave Ep 34 with Bhavna Megh — Self-Care Meets Networking: The BNI Way
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how blending energetic work, self-awareness, and authentic connection can transform your business network. Bhavna shares how BNI has amplifie...
The Referral Wave Ep 33 with Damon Laffin — BNI and the Law of Value
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damon Laffin dives into how Odyssey Legal is redefining small-business law—blending commercial litigation with proactive contract and business plann...
The Referral Wave Ep 32 with Samuela “Skillz” Taukave — BNI Beats: Turning Art into Action
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From breakdancing to book writing, Samuela “Skillz” Taukave shares how creativity, commitment, and connection fuel his BNI journey — proving tha...
The Referral Wave Ep 31 with Leanne Zecchinati — Why Givers Gain is the Secret to BNI Success
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Referral Wave Ep 30 with Travis Cairns — The Power of BNI: Growing a Franchise with Networking
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The Referral Wave Ep 29 with Reid Capp — How BNI Strengthens Skills in Sales, Leasing, and Beyond
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
The Referral Wave Ep 28 with Lisa Kimmitt — BNI and the Power of Caring Connections
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Referral Wave Ep 27 with Ilana McBain — Canvas & Connections: Growing a Creative Business Through BNI
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tony Cross sits down with artist Ilana McBain to talk about turning creativity into connection through BNI. From family portraits to charity coll...
The Referral Wave Ep 26 with Ashton Wood — BNI, Business & Giving Back: The Power of Structured Connection
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tony Cross welcomes Ashton Wood of DV Safe Phone to explore how BNI’s structured networking drives both business success and social impact. Fro...
The Referral Wave Ep 25 with Sian McNamara — BNI: Where Authenticity Meets Opportunity
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Qu...
The Referral Wave Ep 24 with Stretan Stojiljkovic — The Role of Trust in BNI Networking Success
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Tony Cross welcomes Stretan Stojiljkovic, who shares how building trust through BNI has helped grow his business as a mortgage b...
The Referral Wave Ep 23 with Courtney Angel — BNI & Beyond: Building Trust and Teams
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for anyone looking to build long-term success through trust and connection! Host Tony Cross chats with marketing consultant Courtney An...
The Referral Wave Ep 22 with Peter Pilt — Referrals, Relationships & Reliable Internet: A BNI Success Story
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Cross is joined by Peter Pilt of Freedom Broadband to explore how local service, personalised support, and strong BNI connections are driving rea...
The Referral Wave Ep 21 with Sam Ezzy — BNI, Business, and the Power of Community
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Referral Wave Ep 20 with Neal Connelly — Promotional Power: Tips from a 40-Year Pro
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Referral Wave Ep 19 with Alex Bagenal — Termites, Trust & BNI
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From pest control to people power! Alex Bagenal of Action Termite Solutions shares how BNI helped her build a thriving business based on education, tr...
The Referral Wave Ep 18 with Brent Edwards — BNI: More Than Just Networking
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tony Cross chats with Brent Edwards about why BNI is way more than a weekly meeting. From building global connections to treating BNI like a full...
The Referral Wave Ep 17 with Pauline Marcoux — More Than Business: How BNI Members Are Changing Lives
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, host Tony Cross speaks with Pauline Marcoux from the BNI Foundation about how BNI members are making a real impact—one chil...
The Referral Wave Ep 16 with Jamie Bennett — Moving Made Simple — And Profitable
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony chats with Jamie Bennett from Cartoplan about turning the stress of moving into a seamless, high-value service — powered by the golden connecti...
The Referral Wave Ep 15 with Kyle Nielsen — Referrals, Relationships & Results
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle Nielsen of The Ageing Sea joins host Tony Cross to share how building strong relationships through BNI leads to real business re...
The Referral Wave Ep 14 with Glyn Morgan — Detailing Growth Through Networking
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From polishing cars to polishing business skills—Glyn Morgan of Clean Getaway Detailing shares with Tony Cross how BNI helped turbocharge his growth...
The Referral Wave Ep 13 with Murray Boyton — From Networking to Nurturing
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From café dreams to community schemes, Murray Boyton spills the beans to Tony Cross on launching Mulberry Lane, running heart-filled programs with Rh...
The Referral Wave Ep 12 with Rebecca Robinson — Relationship-Driven Success in BNI
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tony Cross chats with Rebecca Robinson from Coast & Country Legal about how BNI helped her grow her business through authentic re...
The Referral Wave Ep 11 Kylie Kis — From Land Deals to Lasting Connections
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover with Tony Cross how Kylie Kis turned relationships into real estate success! From first-time homebuyers to $28,000 referrals, her story shows...
The Referral Wave Ep 10 Rebecca Wright — BNI Power & HR Success
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how BNI power drives HR success with Rebecca Wright on The Referral Wave Ep 10. From a two-person startup to a thriving consultancy, Rebecca ...
The Referral Wave Ep 9 with Sarah Rutten — A Tale of Networking Success
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Dog Trainer to Amazon Bestseller! Discover with Tony Cross how Sarah Rutten used strategic networking to grow her business globally and land a #1...
The Referral Wave Ep 8 with Petals Waite — The Power of Trusted Referrals
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Referral Wave Ep 8 with host Tony Cross and guest Petals Waite – Discover how trusted referrals turned a real estate business into a powerhouse ...
The Referral Wave Ep 7 with Robert Scanlon — How Local Businesses Build Trust & Thrive
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boost your business with smart digital strategies! Join host Tony Cross as he chats with Robert Scanlon from Suncoast Digital on building trust, maste...
The Referral Wave Ep 6 with Kaitlyn O'Leary — Networking for Long-Term Success
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how the O'Leary family transformed their automotive business through BNI networking. From leadership roles to building lasting relationships,...
The Referral Wave Ep 5 with Stuart Christie — The Million-Dollar Giver’s Gain Journey
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how a 19-year BNI veteran turned the "Giver’s Gain" philosophy into a million-dollar success! Stuart Christie shares with Tony Cross his jo...
The Referral Wave Ep 4 with Fiona Read — A Customer-Centric Approach to Real Estate
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to The Referral Wave Ep 4 with host Tony Cross and guest Fiona Read as she shares her customer-centric approach to real estate and how BNI hel...
The Referral Wave Ep 3 with Kristy Cook — The Role of BNI in Business Transformation
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Referral Wave Ep 3 with Tony Cross and Kristy Cook – Discover how BNI helped Christy transition from real estate to founding Coastal Lawn Soluti...
The Referral Wave Ep 2 with Megan Thompson — Overcoming Anxiety to Achieving Business Success
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Tony Cross and guest Megan Thompson as she shares her inspiring journey from battling anxiety to achieving business success in the legal ind...
The Referral Wave Ep 1 with Steven Allen — Building Success Through Networking
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to The Referral Wave Ep 1 with host Tony Cross and guest Steven Allen! Discover how BNI helped Steven revolutionize his real estate business, ...