BNI San Diego Podcast
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast, the show where we bring you valuable insights and advice from some of the most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in the San Diego area, and BNI Globally. Join our host, E...
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| 10/6/26 | How to Take Back Your Focus in a World Designed to Distract You | Is your phone quietly destroying your focus, discipline, and willingness to take risks? At 24, fitness trainer and entrepreneur Chance Dyck believes the smartphone has become the “cigarette of our generation”—a constant source of stimulation affecting how young people handle boredom, dopamine, communication, relationships, risk, and entrepreneurship. Chance knows something about taking risks. After earning a mechanical engineering degree, he left a stable career path in Houston and moved acro... | 34m 13s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Episode 147 - How to Scale a Small Business WITHOUT Doing Everything Yourself | with Seth Larson | How do you grow a small business without becoming the person who has to do EVERYTHING? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with Seth Larson of Resilient Roofing and BNI Downtown Connection to talk about what really happens as an entrepreneur moves from solopreneur to business owner—and eventually builds a team capable of growing without everything depending on them. Seth has experienced multiple stages of entrepreneurship himself, from running a business with n... | 41m 41s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Episode 146 - You Don't Own a Business—You Own a JOB | How to Break Free & Scale | You started a business to create freedom. So why are you working more hours than ever? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with Jonathan Ghiloni, professional business coach with ActionCOACH and member of BNI Growth Unlimited, for a conversation every small-business owner needs to hear. Jonathan spent years as a business owner in the trades. He understands firsthand what it's like to work harder, take on more jobs, make more money—and slowly realize that the b... | 38m 52s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Episode 145 - Lead at a Higher Level: How Leadership EXPANDS Your Network | Spencer Reynolds | Want to grow your professional network, increase your visibility, and create more opportunities for your business? Start leading at a higher level. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with Spencer Reynolds, Executive Director of BNI Tampa, during the BNI Tampa Annual Summit to discuss something that can completely change the trajectory of your professional network: stepping into leadership beyond your own chapter. Becoming a leader isn't just about earning a t... | 7m 20s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | Episode 144 – 20 Years of Networking: Why He’s STILL Growing His Business | Miguel Contreras | What can 20 years of business networking teach you about referrals, leadership, sales, and growing a successful business? A lot more than you might think. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with Miguel Contreras, residential Realtor and founding member of BNI Partners in Excellence, as he approaches an incredible milestone: 20 years in the same BNI chapter. But this conversation isn't about simply showing up for 20 years. It's about what happens when... | 34m 32s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Episode 143 - Private Investigator Reveals How Networking Built His Business | What happens when a retired police sergeant becomes a private investigator—and walks into his first business networking meeting? Five days later, he lands a major client. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with Marc Garza, a San Diego private investigator and retired law enforcement officer, to talk about his transition from nearly 25 years in policing to entrepreneurship—and how relationships became one of the biggest drivers of his new business. Ma... | 34m 36s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | Episode 142 - 🎙️ Why Following the System Leads to Success | The Truth About BNI, Leadership & Business Growth | Can following someone else's system actually make you more successful? Or does success come from doing things your own way? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Executive Director Ed Wilson sits down with fellow Executive Director Chrisie Ballard of BNI Southern Arizona to explore one of the most misunderstood concepts in business and networking: why proven systems outperform constant reinvention. Whether you're a BNI member, franchise owner, entrepreneur, business leader... | 33m 48s | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | Episode 141 - 🎙️ Why You're NOT Getting Referrals (And How to Fix It) | The BNI Presentation Mistake Most Members Make | You've built relationships. People know you. They like you. They trust you. So... why aren't you getting more referrals? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with Richard Isom, Co-Executive Director of BNI Utah South, to uncover one of the most common mistakes BNI members—and business professionals in general—make when asking for referrals. The problem isn't that people don't want to refer you. The problem is they often do... | 33m 05s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | Episode 140 – Change your Mind, Change Your Business | The Science of Mindset & Success | What if the biggest obstacle to your success... wasn't your competition? What if it was the conversation happening inside your own mind? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Andy Cruz sits down with Crystal Privett—business trainer, mindset coach, BNI Director, and President of BNI Escondido—to explore the science behind mindset, subconscious programming, resilience, and high performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, sales professional, leader, or someone simply fe... | 41m 19s | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | Episode 139 – Do You Really Need a Will or Trust? The Estate Planning Mistakes Most Families Make | Most people think estate planning is only for the wealthy. They're wrong. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Andy Cruz sits down with estate planning attorney Vince Giarratano to discuss one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding wills, trusts, probate, and protecting your family's future. Vince shares why estate planning isn't about how much money you have—it's about protecting the people you love. From young families and new homeowners to business owners and retirees, th... | 30m 04s | ||||||
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| 7/7/26 | Episode 138 - Are You on Track With Your BNI Goals? | The 2026 Mid-Year BNI Reset | We’re halfway through 2026. The question is: Are you getting everything you should be getting from your BNI membership? In this special solo episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Andy Cruz takes an honest look at the halfway point of the BNI year and walks through the exact numbers, habits, and relationships every BNI member should evaluate before heading into the second half of 2026. Using the BNI Power of One as a framework, this episode is a practical mid-year reset for any member who want... | 29m 52s | ||||||
| 6/30/26 | Episode 137 – You Can Leave BNI…but BNI Never Leaves You | Building Community & Lifelong Relationships with Martha Chinnok | Can a networking organization change the way you live your life? For Martha Chinnok, the answer is a resounding yes. In this inspiring episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with Martha Chinnok, Executive Director of BNI Southeast Michigan, to discuss how the principles of BNI extend far beyond weekly meetings and business referrals. After serving as a BNI Director in Southern Arizona, Martha stepped away from BNI during a major life transition, relocating across the ... | 20m 38s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Episode 136 - 🎙️ Leadership Starts Before the Title | How Serving in BNI Makes You a Better Business Leader | What separates great leaders from everyone else? It's not the title. It's the willingness to raise your hand before you're ready. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with entrepreneur, podcast producer, and longtime BNI leader Andy Cruz to discuss one of the most overlooked opportunities for personal and professional growth: leadership through service. As BNI chapters prepare for annual leadership transitions, Andy and Ed break down what leadership re... | 27m 56s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | 🎙️ Why Givers Gain Works: The Psychology of Reciprocity in Business | Jenn Edwards | What if the secret to getting more referrals, building stronger relationships, and growing your business wasn't selling at all? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Ed Wilson sits down with longtime BNI leader and relationship-building expert Jenn Edwards to explore one of the most powerful principles in human behavior: The Law of Reciprocity. Inspired by the bestselling book Influence, Jenn breaks down the psychology behind why people naturally want to help those who help them first... | 40m 56s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Episode 134 – Should you really “Follow your Passion” | Leadership & Networking with Jon Lyon | What if the advice you've heard your entire life is wrong? "Follow your passion." It's one of the most common pieces of advice given to entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. But what if the real secret isn't finding your passion...What if it's bringing your passion with you wherever you go? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, recorded live at the BNI National Conference in Orlando, Florida, Executive Director Ed Wilson talks with Jon Lyon, Executive Director of BNI Colo... | 12m 28s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | Episode 133 – From “Trying BNI” to 10% of Her Business | The Power of One-to-Ones & Referrals w/ Lindsay Curtis | What happens when you stop “trying” BNI and actually commit to it? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Lindsay Curtis (A Smart Move) shares her real journey from dipping her toe into BNI… to building a referral system that now generates 10% of her total business. This is a raw, honest, and highly practical conversation about what actually works in business networking, referral marketing, and long-term relationship building. 🚀 In This Episode You’ll Learn: ✅... | 39m 13s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Episode 132 – Stressed, Burned Out, and Overwhelmed | Stress Reduction for Business Owners w/ Jan Cerasaro | Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly “on”? You’re not alone—and more importantly… you don’t have to stay that way. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, we sit down with stress reduction coach Jan Cerasaro to break down how business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals can reduce stress at the root—not just manage it. This is more than meditation tips. This is about understanding what’s actually causing your stress—and how to change it. 🚀 In This Epis... | 32m 39s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | Episode 131 – Your Website Could Get You SUED & Most Businesses Don’t Know | Web Legal Compliance w/ Anton Siler | Think your website is “done” because it’s live? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, we sit down with SEO expert Anton Siler (Urbane Digital) to uncover one of the most overlooked risks in business today: website compliance. From ADA compliance to data privacy laws, most business owners are unknowingly exposing themselves to serious legal risk—simply by having a website. And the worst part? You could be non-compliant without even realizing it. 🚨 I... | 25m 57s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Episode 130 – It feels like AI Is Taking Over… But This Will Set You Apart | with Corryn Kivett | AI is everywhere in 2026…But the real question is: What makes YOU irreplaceable? In this powerful episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, we sit down with human behavior expert Corryn Kivett to unpack the truth about AI, automation, and why your human skills—communication, emotional intelligence, and authenticity—are now your greatest competitive advantage. This isn’t an anti-AI conversation. It’s about learning how to use AI as a tool, while doubling down on what makes you human. 🚀... | 29m 14s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | Episode 129 – Why Your Appearance Is Costing You Business | Dress for Success & First Impressions w/ Toby Copeland | Are you losing business… because of how you show up? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, we sit down with Toby Copeland, owner of Pearce Bespoke San Diego, to break down how your appearance, wardrobe, and first impression directly impact your confidence, credibility, and referrals. This conversation goes far beyond clothing. It’s about how you present yourself in business—and how others perceive you because of it. 🚀 In This Episode You’ll Learn: ✅ Why first impress... | 33m 11s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Episode 128 – Instagram Isn’t About Followers (It’s About Sales) | Social Media Strategy That Actually Converts w/ Alaisja Rodrigues | If your social media isn’t generating real business… you’re focusing on the wrong metrics. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, host Andy Cruz sits down with Instagram strategist Alaisja Rodrigues (Social Girl Marketing) to break down what actually works in 2026 when it comes to turning content into clients. This is not about going viral. This is about building a community that feeds your business for life. With over 9 years of experience and 400+ businesses served,... | 42m 11s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Episode 127 – Creators Roundtable: Why Your Social Media Isn’t Working and How to Fix It in 2026 | If your social media isn’t bringing you business… it’s not the platform. It’s the strategy. In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, host Andy Cruz sits down with digital marketing expert Danny Quesada to break down exactly what’s working in social media in 2026—and why most business owners are getting it wrong. From content fatigue to inconsistent posting, Danny shares a clear roadmap for how BNI members, entrepreneurs, and small business owners can finally use social media ... | 31m 49s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Episode 126 - What if the real value of networking isn’t referrals… but who you become in the process? | In this powerful episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, we sit down with men’s life coach Soleiman Bolour to uncover the hidden, intangible benefits of BNI that most members overlook. From personal growth and confidence to deeper relationships and mindset shifts, this conversation goes far beyond business transactions. If you’ve ever questioned your ROI in networking—or wondered if it’s “worth it”—this episode will completely reframe how you measure success. 💡 In this episode, you’... | 31m 08s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Episode 125 - Thinking About Leaving BNI? Watch This First (Why Most Members Quit Too Early) | Jenn Edwards | Have you ever thought about leaving BNI? You’re not alone — and that might be exactly why you need to hear this. In this powerful episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, Jenn Edwards joins Ed Wilson to share her real, raw journey through nearly a decade in BNI — including the multiple times she seriously considered quitting… and why she didn’t. This episode dives deep into the mindset, emotions, and real-life challenges that every business owner, entrepreneur, and BNI member faces —... | 36m 05s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Episode 124 - Are You Wasting Your BNI Membership? How to Maximize Referrals & ROI | Are you getting everything you should out of your BNI membership… or just scratching the surface? In this episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Hughes (aka “The Bug Girl”) to break down how to truly maximize your BNI membership, generate more referrals, and unlock hidden opportunities most members completely overlook. This episode is a mindset shift. Because BNI isn’t an expense — it’s an investment… but only if you actually use everything availabl... | 37m 00s | ||||||
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Peaked at #123 in ID, currently #123 in ID.
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