BNI Panther Penrith

29/10/2026

Meeting Recap: 29th October

Our members passed over $53,000 in closed business to each other this week. In BNI, we call this "Thank You For Closed Business", and it's the business members win from referrals passed within the chapter.

Chayle Wiffen from PRD Penrith started the morning with our education piece, sharing how she uses ChatGPT in her own day-to-day work. She walked us through the plugins and prompts she relies on, with ideas every business in the room could use.

Congratulations to Chris Bonnici from Go Greener Lawn and Garden Care, who won the Golden Mic for the best weekly presentation of the morning. Each week, every member gets a short spot to share what they do and the referrals they're looking for. This week, Margaret Muscat chose the winner and was looking for the most specific referral request. Chris spoke about business premises with unkempt lawns and gardens, how unwelcoming they can feel, and how he can get everything back under control so people actually want to visit.

We also had two feature presentations, where a member takes a longer spot to share their business in depth.

Saleha Farooq from Kredence Global shared her background growing up in Kashmir and the reason behind her business. She is giving back to her community there by creating employment for locals as virtual assistants. She also spoke about the benefits of having a VA in your business, along with the roles and industries she supports.

Aaron Sowter from Penrith City Plumbing Services shared his background and upbringing, from being a successful boxer who sparred with Danny Green (he (jokingly) takes credit for Danny's wins) to playing footy at a high level. He talked about what gets him up every day, his wife and two boys, and the exposure he received as Penrith's Sexiest Plumber after his viral video and Sunrise interview. Giving back is big for Aaron, and he spoke about his work in the community, including helping with the Stars of Penrith. He also shared who he loves working with, which is local homeowners, mums and dads.

All of that before 8.30am, with a full workday still ahead.

If you own a business in Penrith or Western Sydney and want to see what a BNI meeting is really like, come along as our guest. We meet every Thursday from 6.30am at The Rowers in Penrith, and your $35 visitor ticket includes coffee, breakfast and the chance to introduce your business to the room.

Book your visitor spot for next Thursday, 5 November: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-panther-visitor-ticket-tickets-1978528071723

27/10/2026

This Thursday 29 October, Aaron Sowter and Saleha Farooq are taking the floor at BNI Panther, and you’re invited to come and hear them.

Each week, members give a feature presentation, a longer slot to share more about their business and the referrals that help them most.

Aaron Sowter, Penrith City Plumbing Services
Aaron is a Penrith local and our chapter President. He started Penrith City Plumbing Services after completing his apprenticeship with Western Sydney trades. The family-owned business now looks after homes and businesses across Western Sydney with 24/7 emergency plumbing, blocked drains, hot water, gas fitting and bathroom renovations, all with upfront fixed quotes and no call-out fee. If you need a plumber you can trust to turn up and do the job properly, this one is for you.

Learn more about Penrith City Plumbing Services - https://penrithcityplumbingservices.com.au/

Saleha Farooq, Kredence Global
Saleha and the Kredence Global team match Australian businesses with skilled virtual assistants for admin, bookkeeping, customer support, social media and more. They handle the screening, onboarding and payroll, and every assistant is supported by an engagement manager, so you get the extra help without the hiring headache. If you’re buried in admin that someone else could be doing, this one is for you.

Learn more about Kredence Global - https://www.kredence.com.au/

Visitors are welcome. We meet from 6.30am to 8.30am at The Rowers (Nepean Rowing Club), 32 Bruce Neale Dr, Penrith, so you’re done with a full workday still ahead. A visitor ticket is $35 and includes coffee, breakfast, networking and the chance to introduce yourself and your business to the room.

Book your visitor spot: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-panther-visitor-ticket-tickets-1978528071723

22/10/2026

Meeting recap: 22nd October 2026

Our chapter raised over $3,500 for charity this week, all from the auction of one limited edition BNI bucket hat.

Chayle Wiffen from PRD Penrith started the morning with a hands-on education piece. First, we each had to explain what we do in one sentence, as if we were talking to a five-year-old. Then everyone was given the name of a fellow member and had to think of four people we could introduce them to as potential referrals.

Congratulations to Margaret Muscat from Hilltop Hypnotherapy, who won the Golden Mic for the best weekly presentation of the morning. Each week, every member gets a short spot to share what they do and the referrals they're looking for. Margaret told us about a nine-year-old girl she helped to feel like herself again, showing that her work can make a real difference for kids too.

We also had two feature presentations, where a member takes a longer spot to share their business in depth.

Jordan Sidhom from JS Website Design spoke about the difference between having just a website and having one that works as a real asset and brings in revenue. He explained how a website can be cited by AI tools, and shared examples of website transformations his team has completed, along with the results.

Rachel Falzon from Cleartech Admin and Bookkeeping shared five tips for small businesses covering GST, payroll, profit, BAS and better systems. They were practical tips any business owner could put to use straight away, and they showed the depth of her knowledge and experience.

Saleha Farooq also received her Notable Networker award, which she missed collecting a couple of weeks ago while she was away.

To finish, we auctioned a limited edition BNI bucket hat, with all proceeds going to the BNI Charity Collective for their charity golf day on 6 November. The whole chapter came together and raised over $3,500, which was an amazing effort from everyone.

All of that before 8.30am, with a full workday still ahead.

If you own a business in Penrith or Western Sydney and want to see what a BNI meeting is really like, come along as our guest. We meet every Thursday from 6.30am at The Rowers in Penrith, and your $35 visitor ticket includes coffee, breakfast and the chance to introduce your business to the room.

Book your visitor spot for next Thursday, 29 October: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-panther-visitor-ticket-tickets-1978528071723

20/10/2026

This Thursday 22 October, Jordan Sidhom and Rachel Falzon are taking the floor at BNI Panther, and you’re invited to come and hear them.

Each week, members give a feature presentation, a longer slot to share more about their business and the referrals that help them most.

Jordan Sidhom, JS Website Design
Jordan and his wife Simone have been building websites since 2017 for businesses across Penrith, the Blue Mountains and Australia-wide. Along with website design, JS Website Design looks after SEO and Google Business Profiles, helping local businesses get found on Google and turn more visitors into enquiries. If your website isn’t bringing in the right enquiries, or customers can’t find you on Google, this one is for you.

Learn more about JS Website Design - https://jswebsitedesign.com.au/

Rachel Falzon, ClearTech Admin & Bookkeeping
Rachel helps small businesses, from sole traders to owners with a growing team, keep their books clear, simple and up to date. With a background as an accountant, she looks after bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and super, and monthly reports in Xero and MYOB, so business owners can get back to running their business. If your paperwork is piling up and BAS time fills you with dread, this one is for you.

Learn more about ClearTech Admin & Bookkeeping - https://cleartechadmin.com.au/

Visitors are welcome. We meet from 6.30am to 8.30am at The Rowers (Nepean Rowing Club), 32 Bruce Neale Dr, Penrith, so you’re done with a full workday still ahead. A visitor ticket is $35 and includes coffee, breakfast, networking and the chance to introduce yourself and your business to the room.

Book your visitor spot: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-panther-visitor-ticket-tickets-1978528071723

18/10/2026

BNI is all about giving to gain.

At Panther, we make an effort to ensure every member is supported and their business is growing

16/10/2026

Meeting recap: 15th October 2026

There was plenty to take away from BNI Panther this week, from standing out against your competitors to keeping your AI secure and planning for your business's future.

Andi Warda from Outwest Legal kicked things off with our education piece on the "Seven Deadly Sins of Same-Same". He shared how you can stand out from your competitors by avoiding the habits that make every business sound the same.

Congratulations to Samuel Crane from Old Mate Electrical, who won the Golden Mic for the best weekly presentation of the morning. Each week, every member gets a short spot to share what they do and the referrals they're looking for. Samuel spoke about how he helps homeowners and businesses keep their electricity bills down and save money, which matters more than ever right now.

It was a special morning for a few of our members too. Chris Bonnici and Trevor Daley received their welcome packs as our newest members, and our Vice President Rochelle Hunter renewed her membership for her second year with BNI Panther.

We also had two feature presentations, where a member takes a longer spot to share their business in depth.

Lesley Kent from Holistic Computer Agency spoke about whether your AI is secure, explaining that AI is moving faster than security. He compared it to a business inviting a super smart child into the workplace, and walked us through his four pillars of AI security:

1. Protect data
2. Secure access
3. Govern usage
4. Monitor and respond

He also played us a song called "What If" about AI, and the fun fact is that the music was created by AI, while humans wrote the lyrics.

Raj Narayan from Opulence Wealth spoke about planning for the future, starting with a big question: "If your business stopped tomorrow, how long would you last?" He talked about the "I'll do it later" trap and shared five structures business owners commonly use, explaining that they are all good to have but work best when they talk to each other.

All of that before 8.30am, with a full workday still ahead.

If you own a business in Penrith or Western Sydney and want to see what a BNI meeting is really like, come along as our guest. We meet every Thursday from 6.30am at The Rowers in Penrith, and your $35 visitor ticket includes coffee, breakfast and the chance to introduce your business to the room.

Book your visitor spot for next Thursday, 22 October: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-panther-visitor-ticket-tickets-1978528071723

14/10/2026

This Thursday 15 October, Lesley Kent and Raj Narayan are taking the floor at BNI Panther, and you’re invited to come and hear them.

Each week, members give a feature presentation, a longer slot to share more about their business and the referrals that help them most.

Lesley Kent, Holistic Computer Agency
Lesley and the team look after IT support for businesses of all sizes, from retail and health to finance and logistics, as well as home computer users. They come to you or help remotely, 7 days a week, covering everything from networking and managed IT to data recovery and business continuity. If your tech keeps slowing you down, or you’d be stuck if your systems went down tomorrow, this one is for you.

Learn more about Holistic Computer Agency - https://holistic-computer.agency/

Raj Narayan, Opulence Wealth Advisory
Raj helps families, retirees and small business owners build and protect their wealth. Based right here in Penrith, Opulence Wealth Advisory covers investment advice, superannuation and SMSF strategy, retirement planning, insurance and aged care advice. If you’ve been putting off a proper plan for your super or retirement, this one is for you.

Learn more about Opulence Wealth Advisory - https://www.opulencewealth.com.au/

Visitors are welcome. We meet from 6.30am to 8.30am at The Rowers (Nepean Rowing Club), 32 Bruce Neale Dr, Penrith, so you’re done with a full workday still ahead. A visitor ticket is $35 and includes coffee, breakfast, networking and the chance to introduce yourself and your business to the room.

Book your visitor spot: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-panther-visitor-ticket-tickets-1978528071723

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

Join today, start giving, start gaining

09/10/2026

Meeting recap - Thursday 8th October

Our room was packed this week, and it was great to see so many visitors join us at The Rowers on Thursday morning.

Frances Davidson from Pulse First Aid kicked things off with a hands-on education piece. Everyone was handed a ball pit ball with something written on it that a business either wants or doesn't want, and we had to swap with others around the room. It was a simple way to show that everyone in the room wants something different, and how much we can learn from each other in our chapter.

Congratulations to Laura Benitez from Star HR Solutions, who won the Golden Mic for the best weekly presentation of the morning. Each week, every member gets a short spot to share what they do and the referrals they're looking for. Laura used hers to share practical tips on hiring your first employee and what to consider before you do, and she made it really clear how she can help.

It was also time for our Notable Networker awards, which celebrate the members who have gone above and beyond to help others in the chapter. Congratulations to:

• Frances Davidson, for giving the most referrals
• Kyle McCabe, for the most Thank You For Closed Business (TYFCB), which tracks the business won through referrals passed between members
• Saleha Farooq, for the most one-to-ones (catch-ups where members get to know each other's businesses) and the most visitors, a well-earned double win

We also had two feature presentations, where a member takes a longer spot to share their business in depth, and both were wonderfully interactive.

Andi Warda from Outwest Legal handed out copies of a real contract for sale (all public documents, so no privacy laws were broken!). He walked us through what a contract for sale looks like, what to look for, what's normal, what isn't, and how to make sense of it all.

Kyle McCabe from KM Legal used a set of cards to tell the story of a fictional person going through major life events and challenges. At every stage, they put off sorting out a will because they were too busy, until it was too late and they actually needed one. It was a clever reminder of how easy it is to keep putting it off.

All of that before 8.30am, with a full workday still ahead.

If you own a business in Penrith or Western Sydney and want to see what a BNI meeting is really like, come along as our guest. We meet every Thursday from 6.30am at The Rowers in Penrith, and your $35 visitor ticket includes coffee, breakfast and the chance to introduce your business to the room.

Book your visitor spot for next Thursday, 15 October: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bni-panther-visitor-ticket-tickets-1978528071723