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BNI Professional Connections - Orlando's top business networking chapter from the world's largest referral organization. We're a LIVE Chapter focused on growth!

Join local business professionals every Wednesday 7:00-8:45 AM. Professional Connections meets Wednesday mornings at 7 AM to 8:45 AM

06/16/2026

Two of our newer members stepped up with great presentations last week!

Chris Wezel with Elevation Lenders showed how his proprietary platform reaches over 5,000 commercial lenders, returning 20+ quotes in 24 to 48 hours with no upfront fees. If you know someone shopping for a commercial loan, Chris is the call.
https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/chris-wezel/

Carson Mouser Jr with Martell Family Law shared his approach to family law cases, from custody to asset division, with a track record of getting fair settlements and strong results at trial.
https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/carson-mouser-jr/

Marketing tip: the best referral you can give someone is not just a name, it is context. "Call my guy" is good. "Call my guy, tell him I sent you, and here is why he is the right fit" is how deals close.

Come see what structured referral networking looks like. Visit us tomorrow, Wednesday at 7:00 AM at ORRA.

https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

06/09/2026

What does a room full of professionals actively looking to send you business feel like? That is every Wednesday morning at Professional Connections BNI.

If you are a business owner who wants more qualified referrals and fewer cold leads, come see how it works. Visit us as a guest.
professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

This week's featured presentations:

Jeffrey Kabool with Executive Livery Service brings luxury transportation across Central Florida. Black car service, Sprinters, limousines, and buses, with credentials to pick up at MCO, SFB, and Port Canaveral. Arrive in style and on time. execliveryservice.net

Angel Chennault with AC's Heating and Air keeps Central Florida comfortable. Corrected humidity, peak efficiency, and air purification like the REME Halo. Homeowners, property managers, and realtors, Angel is your HVAC pro. CallACs.com

We also recognized our monthly notable networkers, the members putting in the work and turning relationships into real business.

Only one professional per category holds a seat in our chapter. If yours is still open, it will not be for long. Come find out what your network could be doing for you.

06/02/2026

Come visit us tomorrow morning and see what a referral-driven business community looks like. -> https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter

Last week's presentations:
Lee R. Rogers with Florida Insurance Group, a family-owned independent agency with access to over 100 carriers. Lee shops the market so his clients get the right policy at the right price. He also serves as our chapter Vice President.

Kelly Toma with Lake Mary Chiropractic Center, helping patients with pain relief and range of motion. Her real differentiator is education. Patients leave understanding what was going on and how to stay healthy.

The energy was so good that networking spilled into the lobby long after the meeting wrapped. That is where the real relationships get built. And the new chapter bling award? If you earn it, everyone knows.

05/26/2026

Another great week at Professional Connections BNI!

Come visit us tomorrow morning and see what we're all about.
Wednesdays at 7:00 AM | ORRA, 5421 Diplomat Cir, Orlando
professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter

Last week's presentations:
Cesar Ruiz with Cesar's Auto Sales showed us why his lot is the spot for a great car at a great price. He even brought his two sons along to the meeting. Proud dad moment for sure. https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/cesar-ruiz/

Jeff Singletary with KW Residential Real Estate is a master of the Central Florida real estate market. Whether you're buying your first home, selling a property, or just trying to understand where the market is headed, Jeff has the experience and local knowledge to guide you through every step. https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/jeff-singletary/

Educational moment from Benjamin L. Smith: Be strong. Be consistent. Don't give up. If you made the commitment, don't fall short. Do your 1-2-1s, your CEUs, your referrals. Don't get complacent. In Ben's words: "Be a Smith!"

05/19/2026

A look back at last week's meeting!

Michael "Spetz" Spetsios with TWEEDS Custom Suits walked us through fabrics, buttons, and lapels, then pulled that exact suit jacket out of his bag. How'd he fit those little tailors in there?! Need a suit built for you, by you? Spetz is your guy. https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/michael-spetz-spetsios/

Benjamin L. Smith with Bridge Language Services delivers professional interpreting in ASL and over 100 spoken languages, turning "we can't help you" into a closed deal. Ben continues to shine as a great speaker and a real asset to the chapter. https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/benjamin-l-smith/

Looking ahead, we've got open categories we're actively recruiting for. Tomorrow, Wednesday May 20, we want to meet promotional products. The following week, May 27, we're inviting flooring pros (wood, carpet, LVP). Know someone in either space who's ready to grow their business?

Come see what a high-functioning networking chapter looks like.
https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

05/12/2026

A look back at last week's meeting with Professional Connections BNI!

Rich Rubin with Custom Painting by Rich shared some great stories from his career, including the time he painted the home of former NFL head coach Steve Mariucci. Rich has stories for days and the work to back them up. Oh, and he paints homes! https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/richard-rubin/

Stephen Ryan with TAAK Construction came out swinging, channeling Apollo Creed to show how TAAK knocks out the competition. Need a contractor who builds with heavyweight quality and doesn't pull punches on the details? Stephen's your corner man. https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/stephen-ryan/

We also welcomed Chris Wezel as our newest member. Welcome to the chapter, Chris! https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/member/chris-wezel/

Start of the month means our notable networkers get the recognition they've earned. Congrats to everyone celebrated this month.

Want to see what a high-functioning networking chapter looks like? Come visit.
https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

05/05/2026

Your network really is your net worth.

53 Orlando business professionals meet every Wednesday morning with one goal: helping each other grow. Over the past 12 months, our chapter has passed $2,659,071 in closed business among our members. That's not luck or casual networking. It's a structured referral system built on trust, accountability, and real relationships.

Come see how it works. Visit us as our guest this Wednesday at the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (5421 Diplomat Cir). Coffee at 7:00, meeting kicks off at 7:15.

Reserve your seat: https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

04/28/2026

No chapter meeting tomorrow, Wed April 29. We're back at ORRA on Wednesday, May 6.

Featured members:
🌳 Alex Satoski, Sacred Tree Service — family-owned tree care serving Central Florida with two decades of experience. Pruning, removal, stump grinding, landscaping, and emergency service. sacredtreeservice.com

📞 Brad Kapp, Specialized Communications Solutions — 30+ years taking the technical out of technology. IT, phone systems, security cameras, WiFi, cabling, and access control. spcomsolutions.com

Want to grow your business? Come visit our chapter! We meet Wednesdays at ORRA, 5421 Diplomat Cir, Orlando. Networking at 7:00 AM, meeting at 7:15.
https://professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

04/21/2026

Another great Wednesday at Professional Connections BNI!
Our chapter is growing and there's never been a better time to visit. If you're looking to grow your business through referrals, come see what we're about.

Visit. Join. Grow. professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

A quick shoutout to Mary for the amazing photos from our Spring Fling at Wekiva Springs last weekend. Good people, great time, and Lee brought pies.

This week's featured presentations:
Walker Smith IV, Esq. handles workers' compensation law for clients who need someone in their corner. legalsmithsconsulting.com

Gregg Minshall with Stanley Steemer keeps your carpets and upholstery looking great. stanleysteemer.com

Tomorrow's open category: Videographer / Film Producer. Know someone? Bring them. Spielberg, the door is open.

Stay up to date with chapter events on our public calendar:
calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_9dbb5203e6240c647960c1ab6b2410a9db646017c610c1b17acab5009dc8062e%40group.calendar.google.com

04/14/2026

Professional Connections BNI is growing!

This Wednesday we proudly inducted our newest member, Mary, professional photographer. Welcome to the chapter! Check out her work at marymoments.com.

And the fun didn't stop there. Several of our members spent the weekend together at our Spring Fling at Wekiva Springs. Good people, good weather, and Lee brought the pies. A huge thank you to Mary for capturing the day. Already delivering value on day one!

This week's featured presentations:
Oren Stephen with ISL Commercial breaks down the buying, selling, and leasing of commercial real estate across the Orlando Metro. Office, industrial, retail. Oren helps owners maximize value and close deals. islcommercial.com

Leandra Valdes with Aggressive Appliances brings the goods, and Leandra brought her story. She gave us a peek into her personal journey and a surprisingly memorable story of her favorite walk-in refrigerator. aggressiveappliances.com

Interested in visiting our chapter? We'd love to have you as a guest.
professionalconnectionsbni.com/visit-our-chapter/

📸 Photographer's note: Oren's presentation was so interesting I forgot to take a photo. Occupational hazard. Welcome again, Mary. Clearly we need you.

Address

Orlando Regional Realtors Association (ORRA) 5421 Diplomat Cir
Orlando, FL
32810

Opening Hours

7am - 8:45am

Website

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