BNI Success Alliance - BNI Tampa

BNI Success Alliance - BNI Tampa Grow our chapter to 65 members, giving each other $6 million of business over 12 months

Pump up the engagement and participation to achieve our 2/2/2/1 goals with games, community events, and committing to helping each other every single week!

Join us next Tuesday as BNI Success Alliance welcomes our featured presenters, Dillon Dion with Trust Roofing and John M...
08/04/2026

Join us next Tuesday as BNI Success Alliance welcomes our featured presenters, Dillon Dion with Trust Roofing and John Mulligan with ActionCOACH Business Coaching.

Come learn more about the services they provide, the clients they help, and the referral opportunities we can listen for.

📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 7:15 a.m.
📍 Clearwater Hall Rentals
1828 Main Street, Dunedin

Visitors are always welcome!

08/04/2026

Another great morning with BNI Success Alliance!

This week, JC Farmer joined us for an advanced training on Creating Presentations That Matter.

JC reminded us that you have to learn to earn. One-to-ones help us educate one another and build relationships, weekly presentations give our referral partners a plan, and featured presentations show members how we will handle their referrals.

One of the biggest takeaways was to begin with the end in mind. What do you want people to know about you? What do you specialize in? Who do you want members to refer to you, and how should they make that introduction?

Rather than trying to explain everything your business does, break it down into specific products, services, target markets, contact spheres, benefits, and competitive advantages.

Be specific to be terrific.

Thank you, JC, for an energetic and helpful morning filled with practical ways to make our presentations more memorable and easier to refer.

07/28/2026

Another great morning with BNI Success Alliance!

Mike Murrell shared our core value of Lifelong Learning and reminded us that there is always more we can learn from the people around us.

Madison Bradley shared how BNI helped her grow her business to the point where she is now preparing to add another massage therapist to her team. Her message was simple: BNI works.

Zach Cudizio’s education moment encouraged everyone to be more specific in our weekly presentations. The clearer we are about who we want to meet, what members should listen for, and how to introduce us, the easier it is to generate quality referrals.

We also welcomed our newest member, Jennifer Kidwell with The Kidwell Group, and celebrated Ariana Franklin with Always Best Care Senior Services for completing Passport to Success!

Our featured presenters were:

🎥 Larry Herskowitz with LarProductions LLC, who shared how promotional and legacy videos can help businesses and families preserve and communicate meaningful stories.

🔐 Chris Heinisch with Georgia-Florida Security & Fire, who shared the company’s commercial and residential security, fire, camera, access control, and monitoring solutions.

Congratulations to Al Bartlett with Kingdom Plumbing, our weekly presentation winner and Referral of the Week! Al is looking for homeowners in Pinellas and Pasco counties who want to reduce unexpected plumbing costs through Kingdom Plumbing’s upcoming service agreement program.

Additional congratulations to:

🏆 Opportunity Drawing Winner: Ellen Hale, who won the $750 pot!!!
🏆 Brew Crew Winner: Bill Brehm

Our chapter’s 12-month rolling Thank You for Closed Business total is now $5,838,304!

Coming up:

July 31 at 6:00 PM: Brew Crew at Crabby Bill’s Palm Harbor
August 4: Health & Wellness Power Team following the meeting
August 4 at 8:00 AM: Technology Power Team at BJ's Restaurant in Clearwater

Nathan Diehl closed the meeting with this quote:

“If everyone is rowing the boat, no one can rock the boat.”

Another meaningful Tuesday morning with BNI Success Alliance!Danielle Schwartz encouraged us to get to know the people b...
07/21/2026

Another meaningful Tuesday morning with BNI Success Alliance!

Danielle Schwartz encouraged us to get to know the people behind the businesses in our chapter. Referrals do not only come from knowing what someone does. They grow from consistency, trust, and genuine relationships.

Our featured presentations gave us two very different but equally memorable experiences.

Jim Pastore with Healthy Home Tile & Carpet Cleaning, along with Rick Incorvia and Michael Galasso, honored members of the Greatest Generation by sharing stories about their parents’ service during World War II. Their stories reminded us of the bravery, compassion, and sacrifice of those who served, and of the families, careers, businesses, and communities they built when they returned home.

Julie Jouben with Julie Beth Jouben, PA helped us understand what to listen for before someone officially says they are getting divorced. Whether someone is newly engaged, considering leaving a marriage, asking for the most aggressive attorney, or feeling unsure about their next step, an early conversation with an experienced family law attorney can help them understand their options before important decisions are made.

Congratulations to Damien Wick with McCarthy Technical Services, our 30-second presentation winner! Damien shared that his company has now helped provide 500 real backpacks to local schoolchildren. Please listen for businesses that need reliable IT support and would appreciate working with a company that actively gives back to the community.

We also celebrated Anthony Cerchia on his BNI renewal!

🏆 30-Second Presentation Winner: Damien Wick
🍻 Brew Crew Winner: Tom Williamson
🎟️ Noel White - but the pot still grows!

Coming Up This Week

Technology Power Team
Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 PM
BJ’s Restaurant in Clearwater

Breakfast Buddies
Friday, July 24 at 8:00 AM
Bacon Street Diner at Countryside Mall

Brew Crew
Friday, July 24 at 6:00 PM
Cricketers in Dunedin

Samantha Denton closed our meeting with an important reminder:

“More than one thing is always true.”

Another great morning of learning, connection, and supporting one another’s success!

Join us Tuesday morning as we hear from two outstanding members of BNI Success Alliance!Chris Heinish with Georgia-Flori...
07/21/2026

Join us Tuesday morning as we hear from two outstanding members of BNI Success Alliance!

Chris Heinish with Georgia-Florida Security & Fire will share how his team helps homeowners and businesses protect what matters most with residential and commercial security systems, fire alarms, surveillance cameras, access control, and life safety solutions.

Larry Herskowitz with LarProductions LLC will talk about how professional video production helps businesses tell their story, build credibility, and connect with customers through engaging visual content.

Visitors are always welcome! Come experience the power of relationship-based networking and see why BNI is built on the philosophy of Givers Gain.

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕖 Open Networking: 7:15 AM
📍 Clearwater Hall Rentals
1828 Main St., Dunedin

Join us Tuesday morning as we hear from two of our Success Alliance members!Julie Jouben with Julie Beth Jouben, P.A. wi...
07/14/2026

Join us Tuesday morning as we hear from two of our Success Alliance members!

Julie Jouben with Julie Beth Jouben, P.A. will share how she helps individuals and families navigate family and immigration law with compassion and experienced legal guidance.

Jim Pastore with Healthy Home Tile & Carpet Cleaning will talk about how his team helps homeowners and businesses restore carpets, tile, terrazzo, marble, and more, creating healthier, cleaner spaces throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Visitors are always welcome! We'd love to have you join us and experience the power of relationship-based networking.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕖 Open Networking: 7:15 AM
📍 Clearwater Hall Rentals
1828 Main Street, Dunedin

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Success Alliance!Mike Sousa spoke about the value of maintaining a positive attit...
07/14/2026

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Success Alliance!

Mike Sousa spoke about the value of maintaining a positive attitude, while Julie Jouben shared how BNI has given her much more than business growth. It has provided friendships, trusted advisors, and a network of professionals she can confidently recommend to her clients.

Zach Cudizio reminded us to prepare and practice our weekly presentations so we can make a clear ask, respect the 30-second time limit, and give our referral partners something specific to listen for.

We were also excited to welcome our newest member, Susan Luca with After a Handshake, who provides event planning and business support for busy business owners.

Our featured presenters this week were:

Zach Cudizio with Bay Water Painting, who shared his professional painting background, the growth of his team, and the importance of communication throughout every residential and commercial project.

Melissa Menikheim with ProHealth Pest Control, who explained the different ways her team protects homes, businesses, families, and pets from pests, termites, rodents, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. ProHealth focuses on honest recommendations, dependable service, and giving clients peace of mind.

Congratulations to Tony Brynildsen with McCloud Gutter Protection, our weekly presentation winner! Tony is looking for an introduction to the property manager at 500 Main Street in Safety Harbor, where there appears to be a Christmas tree growing out of the gutters.

We also recognized our June Notable Networkers:

Most Referrals Given: Melissa Menikheim
Most Thank You for Closed Business: Chris Coleman
Most Visitors: Chris Heinish and Belinda Cunningham
Most One-to-Ones: Ellen Hale
Most Chapter CEUs: Jill Schmitz

Coming up this week:

Business to Business Power Team
Thursday, July 16 at 8:30 a.m.
Affordable Displays in Clearwater

Brew Crew
Friday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Palm Harbor

Frank Coleman closed the meeting with a great reminder:

“The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.”

Join us Tuesday, July 14, at 7:15 AM for another great BNI Success Alliance meeting!This week's featured presenters are ...
07/08/2026

Join us Tuesday, July 14, at 7:15 AM for another great BNI Success Alliance meeting!

This week's featured presenters are Melissa Menikheim with ProHealth Pest Control and Zack Cudizio with BayWater Painting.

Melissa will share how ProHealth Pest Control helps homeowners and businesses protect what matters most, and Zack will talk about how BayWater Painting helps transform homes and businesses with quality interior and exterior painting.

Visitors are always welcome! We'd love to introduce you to a room full of local professionals who believe in building relationships and growing businesses through referrals.

📍 Clearwater Hall Rentals
1828 Main Street, Dunedin
⏰ Networking begins at 7:15 AM

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Success Alliance!This week, we heard from Ashley Henry with Mind-Full Psychiatric...
07/08/2026

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Success Alliance!

This week, we heard from Ashley Henry with Mind-Full Psychiatric Wellness and Samantha Denton, Medicare Insurance Broker.

Ashley shared how her practice supports mental health through longer, more personalized appointments, medication management, therapy skills, and whole-person care.

Samantha helped simplify the Medicare conversation and explained how the right plan can make a big difference in cost, coverage, and peace of mind.

We also celebrated:

Renewing Member: Jim Mankiewich
Passport to Success Graduate: Mike Murrell
30-Second Presentation Winner: Noel White
Opportunity Drawing Winner: Tony Brynildsen
Brew Crew Winner: John Mulligan

A great reminder from the meeting:

“What you focus on, you find. What you focus on becomes real. What you focus on grows. And what you focus on becomes reality.”

Another strong week of referrals, relationships, and showing up for one another!

Who's ready for another great Tuesday morning?Join us on July 7 as we hear from two of our Success Alliance members duri...
06/30/2026

Who's ready for another great Tuesday morning?

Join us on July 7 as we hear from two of our Success Alliance members during their featured presentations:

🎤 Ashley Henry – Mind-Full Psychiatric Wellness
🎤 Samantha Denton – Medicare Insurance Broker

Ashley helps individuals navigate mental health challenges with personalized psychiatric care and support, while Samantha helps people understand their Medicare options and make confident decisions about their healthcare coverage.

We're looking forward to learning more about their businesses and discovering new ways to connect them with quality referrals.

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ 7:15 AM
📍 Clearwater Hall Rentals, 1828 Main Street, Dunedin

Visitors are always welcome!

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