BNI Elevated Success

04/30/2026

Mark your calendars! Next week, our BNI chapter is excited to feature Susan Howard, HR and Payroll Consultant at Employers Resources Plus

Susan brings over four decades of HR expertise to the table, helping companies navigate everything from custom payroll and background screening to drug-free workplace programs and employee handbooks.

We are extending a special invitation to CPAs, Commercial Insurance Agents, Business Brokers, Bookkeepers, and all business owners. If you would like to learn more about the latest in Payroll and HR—and how to better serve your own clients—please join us next week to connect with Susan.

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Thank you Englewood Center for the Arts for hosting a Sip and Paint event last night, we had a blast! Take a look at what these amazing artists created. Glenn P. Scharf, My Earthly Essentials, TrueBlue Air & Services, Greg Wood, Florida Veteran Cleaning, Erin Lilly Fussell, Grace Booker

04/21/2026

This week we are proud to feature Glenn Scharf as our speaker. Glenn represents the Financial Advisor Category in BNI Elevated Success. Glenn is a Loving husband, father & friend. He is a Certified Financial Fiduciary®, Speaker, Coach, Author & Mentor. Glenn is founder, CEO and Financial Advisor with Scharf Group, passionately helping individuals on their journey to financial success. He has been voted top Financial Advisor by SRQ Magazine 2022, 2023 and 2024, 2025 and 2026. He is also the President of Sarasota High School Girls Lacrosse Boosters and is a proud BNI member. Glenn partners with clients in all areas of their personal financial and business-related needs, including financial coaching and planning, retirement plans, investment management, group benefit planning and business consulting. He is responsible for the overall vision, direction and marketing of Scharf Group, meeting with clients and prospective clients, and strategizing with his team to help clients work toward accomplishing their financial goals and objectives. Proactive communication and full transparency are what makes him different. A genuine passion for helping those that he serves is what enables him to make a difference. Building long-term partnerships that encourage open and honest communication is the cornerstone to his success. Glenn P. Scharf

04/20/2026

When it comes to Holistic Wellness, Farrah Woodall, Owner of My Earthly Essentials, offers an array of Organic Products and Services that provide effective approaches to achieve health and wellbeing; Alternative to Mainstream or outdated systems of care approach.

As a Registered Nurse, Farrah works closely with individuals from infancy to elderly who are wishing to improve their health naturally by developing custom regimens and follows along.

She also works closely with Providers/Business Owners, in collaboration, who wish to deepen their connection with customers by offering transparent products, beneficial services and tailored Education within their establishments - which improves peace of mind and overall feeling of health/longevity for everyone!

Farrah looks forward to building trusted relationships and meeting like minded individuals and businesses in Wellness!

04/10/2026

Jose is the Retail Market Manager with Synovus / Pinnacle Financial Partners in South Sarasota.

With over 23 years of experience in Banking, Jose and his team partner with business owners to overcome daily challenges by providing the best advice and banking solutions.

Synovus / Pinnacle Financial Partners history goes back over 130 years and is very well known in the banking industry for the personalized approach with integrity, trust and responsibility.

04/09/2026

This week we’re highlighting Samantha Dierking, our Life & Disability Chair!

Samantha is passionate about helping families prepare for the “what ifs” in life. As a mom, she knows how important it is to protect your loved ones and create a plan that gives peace of mind—no matter what the future holds.
In her role, she’s committed to educating and supporting our members so they can make informed decisions and feel confident about their tomorrow.

Not sure where to start? I’m here to help.
Call or text me at 📞 914-497-5820

04/03/2026

Jacob Bailey | True Blue Air & Services
Your Home’s Best Friend
• 20+ years of HVAC experience helping customers across the country
• Residential and light commercial HVAC service, repair, replacement, and maintenance
• Honest diagnostics and real solutions, with no pressure and no games
• We believe in doing what is right for the customer every time
• We take care of people, their homes, and their businesses with honesty, integrity, and respect
• Our goal is simple: deliver value, build trust, and make sure people feel good about doing business with us
• With True Blue, customers know they are being looked after the right way
Ideal referrals I’m looking for:
• Homeowners with older HVAC systems
• Anyone wanting to get ahead of the summer heat with maintenance
• People dealing with comfort issues, high utility bills, poor airflow, or loud equipment
• Realtors, property managers, builders, and business owners
• Anyone looking for an HVAC company they can trust to do right by them
TrueBlue Air & Services

04/03/2026

One of four brothers proudly running a family-owned roofing company built on trust, quality, and hard work. We specialize in both commercial and residential roofing, handling everything from repairs to full replacements—all completed by our experienced in-house crews.

We also provide reliable yearly roof inspections for property managers and offer a smooth, hassle-free process for realtor partners with 100% pay at closing.

Strong roofs. Strong values. Stronghold Roofing.
Caleb at Stronghold Roofing

03/27/2026

Greg is the Broker/Owner of Cerus Realty, a Venice, FL based real estate brokerage. With 20 years of experience in education and construction, Greg brings leadership, experience and strategy to each transaction. Greg ensures each client is kept informed and educated with each step of the real estate process. Cerus Realty

03/16/2026

We take networking seriously… but apparently darts and pool too.

Our BNI members had a blast connecting at PaddyWagon Irish Pub. Turns out strong referrals start with strong relationships—and maybe a little friendly competition.