BNI Concorde

16/03/2026

Meet Phil Keith, founder of Mellow Financial and one of BNI Concorde’s most committed members. Phil’s mission is simple but powerful: to build a successful business that protects his family’s future — whether through a strong pension for him and his wife or a legacy his children can one day join, should they choose to.

🌟 Achievements

Mellow Financial has seen consistent month‑on‑month growth, going from zero to a six‑figure business in just two years. Phil has built a company powered by solid systems, efficient processes, and a genuine passion for helping people.

Recently nominated for an award, Phil is hoping this is the start of a growing trophy collection. And honestly? It’s well deserved.

⚡ Interests

With his ever active neurodivergent mind, his interest are ever evolving… which keeps life exciting. Favourites currently include:

Pickleball
Darts
Clay pigeon shooting
Golf
Pretty much anything active

🤝 Networks

Phil is pure BNI, fully invested in helping the chapter grow and supporting fellow members. His energy, consistency, and reliability have made him a trusted professional in the group.

🧠 Skills & Strengths

Phil is a CeMAP‑qualified Mortgage & Protection Advisor.

His superpower? Taking complex financial concepts and explaining them in clear, simple, human language so clients feel confident, not overwhelmed.

🎯 Ideal Referrals

Phil helps:

Anyone looking for a mortgage
Individuals who want more personal service than a call‑centre lender can offer
Businesses that want a trusted partner

He’s especially keen to connect with:

Estate agents
IFAs
Accountants

These partnerships help ensure clients get the right mortgage and the right protection with the personal care Phil is known for.

09/03/2026

Meet Shaun Andrews, Director of M&E Works, a rapidly growing electrical and mechanical services company dedicated to delivering high‑quality workmanship and genuine client value.

In just three full years, Shaun has taken M&E Works from modest beginnings, handling jobs worth only a few thousand pounds, to operating at a £1 million level in one of the UK’s most competitive industries. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from skill, consistency, and a true commitment to service.

🔥 What Drives Shaun

Shaun’s mission is bigger than simply running a successful business. He’s passionate about building a strong foundation for:

Outstanding, reliable project delivery
Creating opportunities for local electricians
Supporting budding talent and helping them grow their own successful careers

Having been in the construction world since his school days, Shaun brings lifelong industry immersion, and just as much passion. Outside of work, he and his family are sports mad, enjoying everything from basketball to skiing, turning sport into a shared family adventure.

🔧 Skills & Accreditations

M&E Works brings serious credibility to the table, including:

SAFE Contractor
NIC Approved Contractor
Asbestos Trained
Health & Safety Training
EV Charging Qualified & Accredited
Working towards Solar & Renewables accreditation

🤝 Networking & Community

Shaun is fully committed to BNI, making the most of the organisation’s structure, values, and opportunities.

🎯 Ideal Client / Referrals

M&E Works loves being involved at the earliest stages of a build. The perfect referral is someone working with an architect on a new project who needs specialist input on lighting design… before costly surprises appear mid‑project.

🔗 Learn more about M&E Works:

Visit: https://meworksltd.co.uk/

05/03/2026

Another brilliant BNI meeting this week... full of referrals, fresh connections and real energy in the room. 🙌

A warm welcome to our newest member, Agustina Coccaro (Tina), officially joining the team. We look forward to swearing you in properly. And with Pete Hawkes set to follow soon… we’re growing, and we’re loving it!

Great to meet our visitors too:

• Darren Dangerfield, Valimed Ltd
• Paul Maxam, TrueNorth Aerials

Both brought exactly the entrepreneurial spirit we thrive on. Fascinating businesses. Well worth checking out.

Lovely to see Julie Stinchcombe again, stepping in for Christine Steele. And a special shout‑out to our subs from Howe Design&Build for covering for Joe today. It’s never easy walking into a room full of strangers, but you took it in your stride. (Still think you should have tried your hand at chairing!)

Today’s presentations were pure gold:

⭐ Kevin Rice from Kevs IT – a deep dive into what makes this team a multi‑award‑winning IT support powerhouse.

⭐ Shaun Andrews from M&E Works Ltd – a powerful reminder of the importance of managing our mental health, especially as business owners who often put ourselves last.

Already excited for next week. Onwards, upwards! 💼🤝

02/03/2026

Meet Kev Rice, founder of Kevs IT, and a man on a mission to make technology accessible, affordable, and genuinely supportive for small businesses. While large organisations enjoy top‑tier IT provision, small businesses are often left behind.

Kev is changing that by delivering proactive, partnership‑driven support designed specifically for teams of 0–50 users.

🏆 Award‑Winning Excellence

Kevs IT isn’t just doing good work, they’re leading the industry, having earned major recognition year after year (6 years actually):

SME500 UK 2026 – Best IT Small Business of the Year
Global 100 – Best IT Support Company 2026 & 2025

These awards reflect Kev’s commitment to quality, innovation, and client care.

🔐 Skills That Set Him Apart

With a degree in Forensic Computing & Security, Kev brings deep expertise:

Security: He understands how attacks happen, and how to prevent them.
Forensics: He can analyse breaches to identify exactly what went wrong.

He’s also an Acronis Partner, accredited across a wide suite of cybersecurity tools and services.

🚴 Outside the Office

When Kev isn’t protecting businesses from cyber threats, you’ll find him cycling, spending time with friends, or exploring technological innovation. He’s a regular at Aerospace Bristol, especially for tours of Concorde… though that’s not the only reason he joined BNI Concorde!

🤝 Networks

Alongside BNI, Kev is active in local business networking, supporting the small‑business community across Bristol and beyond.

🎯 Ideal Client / Referrals

Kev is looking for:

Small businesses with 0–50 users and no internal IT team
Security or telecoms companies seeking to innovate or collaborate on “special projects”

Kevs IT is here to give small businesses the level of IT support they deserve… secure, proactive, and built for growth.

27/02/2026

🔥 Another brilliant week building momentum at BNI Concorde!

We’re at that point in the chapter where we know each other’s businesses as well as we know our own, and that’s exactly why the growth is happening. If you’re serious about growing your business, this is the room to be in.

Big thanks to our visitors this week:

👏 Liam Collins – Homely Bespoke Estate Agents – A perfect match-up with our own Philip Keith.
👏 Gavin Adcroft from Coronation Wealth Management – Great to hear fresh insights and a new perspective.
👏 Pete Hawkes – Now a regular friendly face and quickly becoming part of the furniture!

🎓 EdCo Spotlight
Dani from Balefire Digital delivered a powerful session on creating effective social posts using the Problem → Solution → Proof → Action method. This one will be repeated periodically. If you want to see it, you’ll need to be in the room.

🎤 Feature Presentation
Ross Brinsdon of TLA shared valuable insights on ( ). Many sole traders still need support in this area, which means plenty of referral opportunities for those listening.

🚀 On to the next meeting!
Curious about what BNI Concorde could do for your business? Drop a comment or send us a DM — we’ll get you booked in.

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We’re currently looking for:

🛠️ Trades — plasterers, painters, asbestos removers, roofers, and more
📚 Professional services — solicitors, architects, web designers, graphic designers, etc.

There’s room for everyone to grow at BNI Concorde. Let’s keep building.

23/02/2026

BNI Concorde Member Spotlight: Tristan Wedlake – Springboard

Meet Tristan, Power Platform Developer at Springboard, and one of the most forward‑thinking problem‑solvers you’ll meet.

Tristan is already Springboard’s most experienced Power Apps developer, and he’s on a mission to become a full‑stack Power Platform guru across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and more. He’s someone businesses turn to when they’re drowning in repetitive admin or inefficient processes. He’s even planning to build a resource hub to help businesses help themselves.

🚀 Achievements

One of Tristan’s standout accomplishments perfectly shows the impact of smart automation: A client was manually processing 1,000 invoices every day. A task that took one team member hours. Tristan built an automated solution that cut this down to 30 minutes, with only light oversight needed. Game changer.

The journey behind the scenes is just as impressive. Tristan joined Springboard with no software development experience, and in a short time he has levelled up massively, not only in technical ability but in communication, client management, and solution design. Growth mindset in action.

🎮 Outside the Office

Tristan loves:

Hiking
Film & TV
Video games and board games
Cooking
And yes… he can properly fling pizza dough like a pro 🍕

He’s also a keen artist and a skilled chess player. A true mix of creativity and logic.

🤝 Networks & Community

You’ll often find Tristan on the B2B Expo circuit or supporting clients at trade shows, but his main focus is BNI networking, where he contributes expertise and energy every week.

💡 Skills & Specialisms

Expertise includes:

Power App development & solution design
SharePoint configuration & integrations
Power Automate workflow design
C # development

🎯 Ideal Referrals

If a business is stuck with repetitive admin, paper forms, or manual processes that drain productivity, Tristan and Springboard can fix it. Perfect referrals include businesses looking to automate, digitise workflows, or simply save time by cutting out repetitive tasks.

🔗 Learn more: Visit https://springboardit.co.uk/

21/02/2026

Another opportunity to inspire...

19/02/2026

🌟 Another Thursday, another brilliant morning at BNI Concorde! 🌟

Today’s meeting was packed with energy, insights, and great connections.

Fantastic to welcome our visitors and learn more about their businesses:

Pete Hawkes — Hawkes Garage Doors
Blaine — Notion4
Tina — Coronation Wealth Management LLP
Kevin — , who kindly stepped in for Ross this week

🎤 A standout feature presentation from Christine Steele on the huge range of benefits offered by the FSB — trust us, it’s far more than most people realise!

🎓 Our Education Coordinator slot, delivered by our DC Alice Cox, left us all fired up to book in those 121s and strengthen the relationships that power our chapter.

If you’re a local business owner looking to grow your network, build meaningful relationships, and generate real business through referrals, come along and experience BNI first‑hand.

Because in BNI… you’ve got to be in it to win it. 💼🚀

12/02/2026

Another awesome Thursday morning at BNI Concorde!

We were thrilled to see the room buzzing with energy – a huge thank you to everyone who showed up, and a special shout‑out to our latest visitor Pete Hawkes from Hawkes Garage Doors (Weston‑Super‑Mare) for joining the conversation! 🙌

💡 Givers Gain in Action: We kicked off with an inspiring video on our core principle – the reason we rise early every Thursday to connect, refer, and grow together. (Watch it here: https://youtu.be/haqgMI4Qo5Q?si=iCgV1zxmxra2bUfx)

📈 Facebook Prospecting Masterclass: Dani from Balefire Digital delivered a razor‑sharp session on how to turn Facebook into a lead‑generating machine. Your next client could be just a click away!

🎤 Speakers Mic: Our Chapter President Joe Howe of Howe Design & Build took the win – mainly to make him feel better about being so tongue tied today.

⏰ Join Us: Every Thursday at 07:15 am (Bridge Inn, North End Road, Yatton) we dive into business developments, swap referrals, and fuel each other’s success. If you’re ready to accelerate your growth, this is the place to be.

🔗 Ready to visit? Drop us a message – we can’t wait to welcome you!

07/02/2026

Going high brow this week...

05/02/2026

Huge turnout this week and loads of referral passes flying around.

Exactly what we like to see!

A big welcome to our newest member, Philip Keith of Mellow Financial, who was officially sworn in today. Great to have you in the room.

Thanks to Kevin Rice from Kevs IT for an interesting look at the power of storytelling and how much you can say in just 60 seconds. Also a big thanks to Kristian Isaacs from KCI Fire Protection Ltd for a proper eye opening deep dive into fire safety and the frankly insane ways some people behave in an emergency.

Great to welcome our visitors too. Thanks to Peter Leach from Avon Printing Services Ltd, Blaine Lawrence from Notion4, and Jack and Lewis from Avid Flooring Ltd. Brilliant learning more about what you all do.

Onto the next one.

05/02/2026

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