BNI Synergise - Chelmer

02/09/2026

🔨 Paul Webb is taking the floor as our feature presenter next week.

Paul is the man behind Hire Paul Services, helping homeowners and businesses with repairs, maintenance and improvements. With more than 20 years of experience, Paul has built his business around reliable service, quality workmanship and attention to detail.

One of the real benefits of BNI is getting to know our members’ businesses well enough to recognise a good referral when we come across one. Feature presentations give us the chance to do exactly that.

📅 Tuesday, 8 September 2026
⏰ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
📍 Riverside Convention Centre
12 Glenwood Street, Chelmer

Interested in seeing how BNI Synergise works and meeting local business owners who believe in building business through trusted referrals?

Registration link in the first comment.

01/09/2026

What a brilliant presentation from our buyer’s agent, Lauren Yeo, today.

Lauren gave us a really clear look at what she does for her clients, who she can help and, importantly for us as her fellow BNI members, the kinds of conversations we should be listening for.

Her property investment case study certainly got our attention.

Two properties in Redland Bay and Boondall, purchased for her clients, have seen a combined increase in appraised value of approximately $490,000 in just 12 months.

But what really came through was that it isn’t simply about buying a property and hoping for the best.

Lauren talked us through the importance of buying the right property in the right location — looking at buyer demand, available supply, location fundamentals and long-term growth drivers.

She also showed us how identifying opportunities to add value to a property can make a significant difference.

Presentations like this are exactly why our weekly meetings matter. The more we understand about each other’s businesses, the easier it is to recognise an opportunity and make a confident referral.

Thanks Lauren — a very informative presentation and a great insight into Vision Property Buyers.

30/08/2026

Before someone can confidently refer you, they need to know you.

That is where visibility comes in.

In BNI, visibility is built through showing up, participating, having one-to-ones and taking the time to get to know other members.

Over time, people begin to understand more than your name and business category. They start to understand how you work and where you can help.

Referrals usually don’t start with “Who do I know?”

They start with “I know exactly who could help with this.”

26/08/2026

Next Tuesday, it’s Lauren Yeo’s turn to showcase her business as our feature presenter. 🏡

Lauren is the founder of Vision Property Buyers and holds the Property Buyers Agent seat in our chapter.

Our feature presentations give members the opportunity to take us deeper into their business — what they do, who they help and the types of referrals they’re looking for.

It’s an important part of how BNI works. The more we understand about each other’s businesses, the easier it is to recognise opportunities and make introductions with confidence.

📅 Tuesday, 1 September 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am
📍 Riverside Convention Centre
12 Glenwood Street, Chelmer

If you’d like to see BNI Synergise in action and meet Lauren and our other members, visitors are welcome.

Registration link in the first comment.

26/08/2026

We love seeing our members sharing their knowledge and expertise beyond our weekly BNI meetings. 🙌

Our member Diana Earl from Vida Life Counselling has an event coming up at the beautiful Lovewell Cafe on Tuesday, 6 October.

It’s a great opportunity to support one of our own and learn more from Diana in a relaxed setting.

📅 Tuesday, 6 October
⏰ From 3.00pm
📍 Lovewell Cafe

If this event sounds like something you or someone you know would benefit from, you can find all the details through Diana’s event page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CdwyKTDWE/

Send a message to learn more

26/08/2026

Yesterday, our feature presenter Priscar Tavaya gave us a much closer look at Stouch Auto and Mechanical — and there is a lot more to the business than many people may realise. 🚗🔧

Priscar took us through the story behind Stouch, the values that sit at the heart of the business — commitment, trust and love — and the wide range of services they provide across light vehicles, heavy vehicles and detailing.

A big part of the presentation focused on fleet servicing and maintenance. Stouch can carry out mechanical and electrical repairs onsite, helping businesses reduce vehicle downtime and keep their fleets moving.

We also heard about something that is clearly important to Priscar and the Stouch team — giving back. Their involvement with charity events and community organisations has become a genuine part of the business, not simply something added on the side.

This is exactly why our feature presentations matter. The better we understand what our fellow members do, the clients they can help and the referrals they are looking for, the more confidently we can make the right introductions.

Thanks for a great presentation, Priscar. 👏

23/08/2026

Not all referrals are created equal.

One thing that sets BNI apart is the focus on quality referrals, not just passing along random names.

A good referral is thoughtful. It is relevant. It comes from understanding someone’s business well enough to recognise a genuine opportunity.

That means the person being referred has a real need, understands why they are being introduced and is expecting the conversation.

That is very different from simply handing over a contact and hoping for the best.

20/08/2026

Priscar Tayava from Stouch Auto and Mechanical is taking the floor as our feature presenter next Tuesday. 🚗🔧

Priscar and the Stouch team provide mobile automotive servicing and repairs across Greater Brisbane, helping customers look after their vehicles without always having to get them to a workshop.

Our feature presentations give us thPriscar Tayava from Stouch Auto & Mechanical is taking the floor as our feature presenter next Tuesday. 🚗🔧

Priscar and the Stouch team provide mobile automotive servicing and repairs across Greater Brisbane, helping customers look after their vehicles without always having to get them to a workshop.

Our feature presentations give us the chance to learn more about what our members do, the problems they solve and, importantly, the types of referrals they are looking for.

The more we understand each other’s businesses, the easier it is to recognise the right opportunity and make a confident introduction.

📅 Tuesday, 25 August
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am
📍 Riverside Convention Centre
12 Glenwood Street, Chelmer

If you’re a local business owner and would like to see how BNI Synergise works, you’re welcome to visit us.

Registration link in the first comment.e chance to learn more about what our members do, the problems they solve and, importantly, the types of referrals they are looking for.

The more we understand each other’s businesses, the easier it is to recognise the right opportunity and make a confident introduction.

📅 Tuesday, 25 August
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am
📍 Riverside Convention Centre
12 Glenwood Street, Chelmer

If you’re a local business owner and would like to see how BNI Synergise works, you’re welcome to visit us.

Registration link in the first comment.

20/08/2026

Thanks Geoff for a great first feature presentation as a member of BNI Synergise!

Geoff King from Your Finance Agency took the floor on Tuesday and gave us a much better understanding of where he can help business owners when finance is part of the next move.

From vehicles, trucks and specialised equipment to commercial property, business funding and working capital, there are plenty of situations where having the right finance broker in your corner can make a difference.

And that is exactly why our feature presentations matter. The more we understand about what our fellow members do, who they help and the problems they solve, the easier it becomes to recognise a good referral when we hear one.

Thanks Geoff — a very informative first presentation and a good chance for all of us to learn more about Your Finance Agency.

16/08/2026

Here's something a lot of people don't realise about BNI until they visit: only one person per profession is allowed in each chapter.

That means the accountant in the room isn't competing with another accountant for referrals. Everyone in that seat is the trusted go-to for their category — not one of several options being juggled.

Makes for a very different kind of room.