In this episode, Executive Director Ed Wilson sits down with Corryn Kivett of Evolution Room to explore the concept of a Trust Recession — what it is, how it affects business, and how you can overcome it.

Corryn shares powerful insights on:
✅ Why trust is more valuable than ever in business today
✅ How to speed up trust with clients and prospects
✅ The role of authenticity in cutting through the noise
✅ Leveraging BNI to build credibility and rapport faster
✅ The impact of emotional intelligence on relationships and sales
✅ Practical steps to bridge the trust gap and strengthen connections

Whether you’re a business owner, BNI member, or professional navigating a noisy market, this conversation will help you position yourself as a trusted resource, amplify your credibility, and create meaningful, lasting relationships.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to lead with trust, authenticity, and connection.

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In this episode, Executive Director Ed Wilson sits down with Elizabeth Hughes, President of BNI Carmel Valley (San Diego’s largest chapter) and Director of Business Development for her pest control company — better known to many as The Bug Girl.

Elizabeth shares her journey of:
✅ Transitioning from retail to business development — and thriving
✅ Growing with a company by creating her own role
✅ How BNI helped accelerate her professional growth & leadership skills
✅ Why creating space for employees leads to innovation and loyalty
✅ Tips for hiring, developing, and retaining top talent in any business
✅ The mindset shifts (curiosity, abundance, flexibility) that open new doors

Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or BNI member looking to expand your influence and results, this episode is full of practical strategies for attracting the right people, growing your business, and stepping fully into your “sweet spot.”

🎧 Listen now and learn how to create space for growth — in your business, your team, and yourself.

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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

In this episode, Executive Director Ed Wilson sits down with Joe Mendoza — commercial real estate professional, president of BNI Referral Revolution, and author of Flex with a Plex.

Joe shares his journey of:
✅ Building a loyal network in commercial real estate
✅ Embracing Givers Gain as a mindset, not just a motto
✅ Stepping into chapter leadership (and why he took ownership early)
✅ Creating impact in the room that ripples into the community
✅ Using BNI as a professional “reset” to grow skills, connections, and business opportunities

Whether you’re a new BNI member looking for traction, a seasoned member seeking to reignite your chapter engagement, or a business professional curious about BNI’s impact — this episode will in-spire you to lead with generosity, show up with consistency, and trust the process.

📖 Plus: Joe shares how challenges like the 2008 crash and COVID became opportunities for growth — and why “in every shift, there’s a gift.”

🎧 Listen now and see how BNI can amplify your business, leadership, and community impact.

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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

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