BNI Hoosier Connection

05/13/2026

Great meeting yesterday with the Hoosier Connection Chapter of BNI!

Our featured speaker was Kayla Stauffer of Dovetail Group, a Carmel-based interior design group that helps clients with everything from full-service custom design and new builds to cabinetry, furnishings, décor, virtual design, and commercial furnishing consulting.

Kayla was flanked by her full Dovetail team, and together they shared what makes their work stand out: thoughtful design, strong collaboration, and a process that helps clients create spaces that feel beautiful, functional, and truly personal.

We also heard from chapter president Nathan Shields of Pathway Wealth Advisory, who got the meeting started, and Josh Wakely of JW Restores, who shared his company’s services during our 45-second Ask segment.

Every week we get a better understanding of what our fellow members do, who they serve, and how we can help each other grow.

Want to check it out? Join us Tuesdays from 9:00–10:30 AM at Two Penn Mark Plaza, 11555 N. Meridian St., Carmel.



Find out more about Dovetail here: https://dovetailgroupindy.com

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Spring = new growth… and new connections 🌱

That’s what makes the Hoosier Connections chapter of BNI such a great place to be on a Tuesday morning.

Today’s highlights:

🎨 Robert Rumple (Elite Pro Painting) is looking to connect with HOA contacts and neighborhood leaders—he’s focused on helping entire communities look their best.

🤝 We had some great guests, including Tristan Griffin from NonProfit Boom (https://www.nonprofitboom.com), who works with nonprofits to grow funding and impact through better strategy and systems.

🚪 Featured speaker Dustin Parrish of Door Renew (https://www.doorrenew.com) showed how they can completely transform your front door without replacing it. Seriously impressive before-and-after results.

If you’ve been thinking about growing your business through referrals, come check us out.

📍 Carmel
🕘 Tuesdays at 9 AM

04/28/2026

Ever thought about replacing your front door… until you saw the price?

Check this out 👇

Dustin Parrish from Door Renew (https://www.doorrenew.com) shows how they can completely restore your door for a fraction of the cost—and it looks incredible.

Watch a snippet of his featured speaker presentation here.

04/15/2026

Why visit a BNI chapter? It’s about getting in the room with smart business people who help you see opportunities, spot challenges sooner, and explain what you do more clearly.

Even if you’re not after new business or meeting people it’s a chance to work on improving your business first.

At Hoosier Connection this week:

Photo 1: Anne McGrath of Class 101 explained how she helps students and parents navigate the college application process with less stress and better results.

Photo 2: Jamie Montgomery of AK Exteriors previewed changes in how insurance may cover roof replacement.

Photo 3: Jeff Woker of WowLinx Computer Consultants was our Featured Speaker, sharing how businesses can avoid expensive IT distractions and stay focused on growth.

Every week, members learn something useful, make stronger connections, and get better at helping one another grow.

Come visit Hoosier Connection.

We meet every Tuesday from 9:00–10:30 a.m.
11555 N Meridian St in Carmel

https://bni-indiana.com/in-central-bni-hoosier-connection/en-US/index

04/14/2026

Our featured speaker at this morning’s meeting was Jeff Woker of WowLinx Computer Consultants!

He’s in the business of helping small business owners worry less about technology and spend more time growing their companies.

From remote workforce security to backup and disaster recovery to day-to-day support, Jeff’s message was clear: your IT shouldn’t be the thing holding your business back from GROWTH!

Wowlinx offers a proactive, customized alternative to the old “wait until it breaks” model, giving small and midsize businesses the kind of support that keeps operations moving and vulnerabilities from becoming expensive distractions.

https://www.wowlinx.com/

04/01/2026

What if the best place to grow your business this year is a room full of other business owners who actually get it?

At our 3/31 BNI Hoosier Connection meeting, the conversation wasn’t just about handing out business cards. It was about learning how to talk about what you do in a way that connects with the real needs, stress points, and priorities of other small business owners and leaders.

Photo 1: Kelly Michels of Exhale Virtual Solutions asked for referrals to growing businesses that are buried in admin work that’s slowing business.

Photo 2: Julius Taylor of MaidThis Cleaning asked for connections to vacation property owners who need to get homes cleaned, prepped, and ready for summer rentals and guest stays.

Photo 3: Carmen Puckett of YooDirect Health was the featured speaker, sharing more about her work and professional journey.

If you want better referrals, better conversations, and a better sense of how to position your business, this chapter is worth checking out.



https://bni-indiana.com/in-central-bni-hoosier-connection/en-US/index

03/31/2026

Our featured speaker this week was Carmen Puckett, Aesthetic Nurse at Yoo Direct Health.

Carmen gave us a look at her background, her work in aesthetics, and the kind of patient care that makes people feel comfortable from the first conversation on.

She’s been helping patients as an aesthetic nurse since 2020, and it’s easy to see why people trust her. Smart, approachable, and clearly passionate about helping people look and feel their best. 



HTTPS://www.yoodirecthealth.com for more info on her practice!

03/24/2026

Another Tuesday morning, another reminder that BNI Hoosier Connection is basically business networking with purpose, caffeine, and 45 seconds to explain your business like a human being instead of a brochure.

Photo 1: Members tuned in during our weekly “ask” segment, where each person shares what they do, what makes a good referral, and how the rest of us can send actual business their way instead of just nodding supportively and moving on.

Photo 2: Chapter VP Molly Wilson of Sprig + Plate shared a number worth celebrating: this chapter has generated more than $1 million in referrals among BNI members in Indiana. That is not networking theater. That is real business happening.

Photo 3: Nick Friend of Indiana Insurance Specialists shared what makes his company stand out in the commercial insurance world and why the right coverage partner matters more than most businesses realize.

If you have been curious about BNI, Hoosier Connection is a great example of what happens when people show up, build trust, and actually look for ways to help each other grow.

Learn more about the chapter here:
https://bni-indiana.com/in-central-bni-hoosier-connection/en-US/index

03/24/2026

Want to meet good people, grow your network, and build referral relationships that actually go somewhere? Come visit BNI Hoosier Connection in Carmel, every Tuesday from 9:00–10:30 AM.

This week we heard from Nick Friend of Indiana Insurance Solutions, who shared how his agency helps people and businesses find the right coverage through an independent model with access to multiple carriers. Indiana Insurance Solutions offers personal, business, life, and trucking insurance across Indiana. 

If you have been thinking about checking out a BNI chapter, this is a great room to do it. Strong professionals, real conversations, and connections that can lead to business.

https://www.indiana-is.com/about-us/