BNI Power East Networking

🏡 There are open houses… and then there are moments like this.

The kind where you walk in and everything just feels… right.
Where the pace slows down.
Where you can actually picture your life unfolding.

Coffee in hand.
Doors open.
Space to breathe.

This isn’t about rushing through a house.
👉 It’s about feeling what it would be like to live here.

📍 2336 Soddy Lane, Grimesland, NC
🗓 Saturday
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM

And while you’re here…
✨ enter to win a $100 HomeGoods gift card—
a little something to start creating your next space.

Come take your time.
Walk the land.
Sit for a minute.

You might leave thinking about this one long after you go. 😏

BNI isn’t a “show up, shake hands, hope for the best” kind of thing…

It’s a track it, measure it, grow it kind of thing.

Every referral. Every connection. Every result—accounted for.

Today we got to learn from Richard Law (R Law Insurance) and Fred Austin (LegalShield)… and let’s just say, if you don’t have your protection lined up, you might want to fix that 👀

This group doesn’t play about growth.

Two weeks. Four speakers. A whole lot of value 🔥

Last week, we heard from:
👉 Austin Brinkley with Farm Bureau Insurance—breaking down how to properly protect your home, your stuff, and your peace of mind
👉 Lora McCachren, owner of Winnebow K9—helping us understand our dogs (and maybe ourselves 😅) just a little bit better. Floki brought the sweetest furry energy, too!

And today’s lineup did NOT disappoint:
👉 Antonio Bunn, owner of Influx—bringing the strategy, energy, and growth mindset every business needs
👉 Matthew Campbell, owner of Quarter Wood Co.—showing what true craftsmanship and attention to detail really looks like 🔨

This is what makes our BNI chapter so strong—real business owners, real expertise, and a room full of people who genuinely want to see each other win 🙌

If you’ve been curious about what we do…come check us out 👀

Monday Night BNI Support Squad 🏒❄️

No referrals were passed…
No 1-2-1s were scheduled…

But we DID show up loud and proud for our guy Steven Lipscomb in the goal 🧱🥅

And let me tell you—
Watching your BNI connection willingly stand in front of flying frozen rubber at high speeds really builds a different level of trust 😂

Meanwhile, the rest of us:
✔️ Stayed safely behind the glass
✔️ Offered very professional coaching advice from the stands
✔️ Formed the official fan club… THE MULLET MOB 🙌

Because nothing says “serious business networking” like yelling at a hockey game on a Monday night 😅

BNI: We may not all play…
…but we absolutely show up.

Another great morning with my BNI GV01 crew!

This week we heard from two guys who keep businesses running behind the scenes:

👷‍♂️ Bradley McAdams with Express Employment Professionals — helping companies find the right people so the work actually gets done.

🚛 Cameron Walden, owner of Walden Logistics — making sure all the stuff businesses need actually gets where it’s supposed to go.

So basically…

Bradley helps you find the people.
Cameron helps move the things.
And BNI helps connect it all together.

Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday morning.

Two presenters. Two very different industries. One powerful message: excellence matters.

This week we heard from Eric Roberson, owner of E&J We Do It All, and Thomas Carter with Fish Window Cleaning — and both absolutely delivered.

Eric reminded us what it means to be dependable, versatile, and solution-focused. When you need someone who can handle the project and actually finish it right, that matters.

Thomas showed us that clean windows aren’t just about appearance — they’re about professionalism, presentation, and first impressions. (And in business, first impressions are everything.)

What I love about our chapter is this:

We don’t just exchange business cards.
We build trust.
We understand each other’s value.
So when we refer, we do it confidently.

If you need a reliable professional in home services or window cleaning, I know two great ones.

Proud of the way our members continue to show up and raise the bar. 👏

🔴⚪ BNI Featured Speaker Spotlight ⚪🔴

Last week in BNI, we heard from two powerhouse local leaders who prove that excellence is built on consistency, character, and service.

👏 Mike Hoggard – NuBlue
Mike walked us through NuBlue's core values and their “Next Up” mentality — staying hungry, smart, and humble while constantly raising the bar for service. From plumbing to HVAC to electrical, NuBlue isn’t just fixing problems… they’re building a culture of growth and accountability.
When you want it done right — and done professionally — Mike and his team show up.

🚗 Mark Smith – Marks Quick L**e & Automotive / Marks Dealer Services
Mark reminded us why preventative maintenance matters — especially when it comes to coolant and freeze damage (yes, even in NC!). Established in 2009 and expanding again in 2022, Mark continues to grow because he educates first and serves second to none.

If you want someone who protects your investment like it’s their own, Mark is your guy.

This is what BNI is about.
Trusted professionals.
Clear education.
Real relationships.

If you’re looking for vetted, referral-based businesses you can confidently send your clients to, come visit us.

Because in this room… business isn’t just exchanged — it’s built. 💼🤝

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🚨 BNI Friends — This One’s for YOU 🚨

If you’re growing… hiring… struggling to find good help… or wondering how to train and retain the right people — you need to be in this room.

The WWinterville Chamber of Commerceis hosting Business at the Table: A LUNCH & LEARN Event on February 25th from 11:30am–1:30pm at The Cotton Barn — and the topic is 🔥

👉 Growing Your Workforce – Made Simple
👉 Hiring & training support for small businesses
👉 Featuring ENC WIN Apprenticeship Hub + RiversEast Workforce Development Board

As business owners, we talk all the time about growth.
But growth requires PEOPLE.
And the right people don’t happen by accident.

This is a practical, solutions-based conversation designed specifically for small businesses like ours.

💡 If you’ve ever said:
“I can’t find good help.”
“I don’t have time to train someone.”
“I need to scale but don’t know how.”

This event is worth your time.

Let’s show up, learn, and build stronger businesses together.

Register here:
👉 wintervillechamber.com/lunchlearn

Tag a BNI member who should be at your table 👇

🔥 This is what BNI is supposed to look like.

At last week's meeting, we saw a powerful collaboration between Sam Enderle, owner of AweSam Massage and Bryan Fitzsimmons, owner of Fit40 — and it was a masterclass in partnership.

Movement limitations.
Tight fascia.
Strength plateaus.

Instead of working in silos, they’re working together.

Massage therapy + targeted strength training = enhanced mobility, improved performance, and better long-term results for their in-kind clients.

This is what happens when business owners:
✔ trust each other
✔ understand each other’s expertise
✔ and focus on the client outcome over individual credit

That’s Givers Gain in action.

Who do YOU need in your corner to elevate the results you’re delivering?

Because when we collaborate, everybody wins.

✨ Visitor Day + 10 Years of Impact ✨

Yesterday wasn’t just a meeting — it was a room full of momentum.

We packed the house with local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community champions who showed up with the same goal:
👉 build real relationships that don’t end when the meeting does.

From web designers and plumbers to security specialists, mental health professionals, contractors, notaries, and so many others — the talent, heart, and expertise in the room was undeniable.

This is what BNI does best:
🤝 Creates intentional connections
🚀 Turns conversations into collaborations
🌱 Builds relationships that grow long after Visitor Day

So let me ask you this…
Who do YOU want to be introduced to?

Because if they’re not already in the room, BNI can make it happen.

Here’s to 10 years of growth — and to the next decade of relationships that change businesses and lives. 💛