BNI San Diego Podcast
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast, the show where we bring you valuable insights and advice from some of the most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in the San Diego area, and BNI Globally.
Join our host, Ed Wilson, as he interviews a variety of guests, from seasoned business owners to up-and-coming entrepreneurs, to uncover the secrets of their success. From marketing and branding to networking and business strategy, we'll cover it all.
Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow your company or an entrepreneur just starting out, the BNI San Diego Podcast has something for everyone. With expert advice and practical tips you can put into action right away, you'll be on your way to achieving your business goals in no time.
So tune in to the BNI San Diego Podcast and get ready to take your business to the next level.
Episodes
84 episodes
Episode 84 - BNI Prosperity Freedom and Wealth
In this powerful episode of the BNI San Diego Podcast, recorded live from Houston, Texas at the 2025 BNI National Conference, host Ed sits down with longtime friend and co - executive director of BNI San Francisco Bay Area, Mike Macedonio
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Episode 84
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Episode 83 - BNI Foundation and Business Voices
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Our Special Guest this week is my long-time friend and colleague, David Kauffman. David is the Managing Director for the BNI Delaware Valley Regions, which consist of three regions: Philadelphia, Harrisburg...
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Episode 83
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13:26
Accelerate Your BNI Membership Through AI
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today’s Special Guest is my long-time friend and colleague, Mike Barbieri. Mike is the BNI Executive Director for three regions in Georgia and a seasoned technology entrepreneur. With over 30 ye...
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Episode 82
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Infinite Legacy with Dr. Ivan Misner
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! I am joined today by my Mentor and Friend, Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest referral networking organization. With decades of experience in networki...
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Episode 81
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24:25
Episode 80 - Maximizing Your Membership!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today, we are joined by my long-time Friend/Colleague and Inspiring Mentor, Patti Salvucci. Patti was an Executive Director for BNI Massachusetts for 25 years. Upon retiring, Patti had 100 chapters and over...
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Episode 80
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32:15
Episode 79 - Instant Access: Your Business Docs, Anytime!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! My special guest today is Ina Masten, a Fractional CFO and Trusted Advisor with an extensive background as a Controller and CFO. With 55 years of experience in San Diego, Ina has spent her career helping bu...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78 - Why Sponsoring = More Received Revenue for BNI Members!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! I’m so excited about today's special guest, Dawn Lyons, who is also a great friend, mentor, and colleague with BNI in the San Francisco Bay area. As a referral marketing expert, Dawn is the co-o...
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Episode 78
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Episode 77 - Leveraging The Power of Why!!!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today, I’m joined by my good friend and colleague Kamryn Reynolds from BNI Tampa. Kamryn Reynolds is the owner of Articulate Advantage, a communications coaching firm that helps business professionals devel...
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Episode 77
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32:26
Episode 76 - The Value of Updating Your One - to - One Planner
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today I’m joined by one of our Fans Favorite Co-Hosts Andy Cruz, with Cruz Productions and the current President of BNI Partners In Excellence here in San Diego. In this episode, we dive into "...
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Episode 76
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Episode 75 - Accountability Accelerates Your Success
Today I’m joined by a long-time Friend/Colleague and Mentor Frederick Marcoux. Frederick is the CEO and the National Director (Franchisee) of BNI in Australia. Frederick has been in this role since 2007, under his leadership BNI has more than d...
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Episode 75
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Episode 74 - BNI San Diego's New Regional Mentoring Program and Why Mentoring is Important!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast!Today I’m joined by one of our favorite Co-Host Andy Cruz, with Cruz Productions and the current President of BNI Partners In Excellence here in San Diego.In this episode, we're excited to intr...
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Episode 73 - Prospecting for Customer Through Inviting!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today’s special guest is BNI Executive Director, Cathy Barbieri. Cathy Barbieri has been a key player in the BNI community since 1996, starting as a member and quickly advancing to leadership roles in Nashv...
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Episode 73
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36:33
Episode 72 - Becoming Who You Need to Be to Hit Your 2025 Goals!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast!Our special guest for the start of 2025 is non other than Alex Terranova. Alex is an Executive and Leadership Coach and Performance and Success Alchemist whose essence is steeped in ontological princi...
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Episode 71 - Demystifying the Sales Pipeline!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Our guest today is Michelle Campbell, my Good Friend, Mentor, and Colleague. Michelle started her time in BNI as a Financial Advisor in 2000, beginning her journey in East Lansing, Michigan. Over the years,...
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Episode 71
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Episode 70 - AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Business!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today’s guest is my Good Friend and Mentor, Moji Ajele. Moji has been a certified executive coach, civil engineer, and BNI Executive Director (in Alberta South, Canada) for 13 years. Recognized global...
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Episode 70
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Episode 69 - The Value of Vulnerability
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today, Today’s guest is nothing short of extraordinary. Crystal Privett, known as the “Queen of Crystal Clarity,” is a seven-time bestselling author and global corporate trainer whose journey from deep trau...
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Episode 69
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29:30
Episode 68 - What’s More Important, Being Significant or Successful?
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by my great friend, mentor, and colleague, Elaine Zambos. With over 35 years of experience in sales, media, and training, Elaine is a powerhouse in developing marketing and ...
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Episode 68
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33:00
Episode 67 - The War Against Time!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Our returning guest today is Alex Terranova with Alex Terranova Coaching. Alex is an Executive and Leadership Coach and Performance and Success Alchemist whose essence is steeped in ontological principles. ...
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Episode 66 - FriendsGiving!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today I am joined by a good friend/colleague and mentor, Shirley Towne! Shirley is the Executive Director of the BNI of Midlands, South Carolina area. Shirley has been an Executive Director for 6 years. She...
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Episode 66
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Episode 65 - Mastering Inner Balance in a World of Chaos!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today I am joined by one of our AMAZING past guests, Corryn Kivett! Corryn is the founder of Evolution Room™(www.evolutionroom.co) and is a firm believer that time ne...
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Episode 65
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Episode 64 - Setting Appropriate Expectations!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast!Today I am joined by one of my BNI Hero’s Frank De Raffele.Frank is a New York Times Bestselling Author known for his book*Business Networking and Sex: Not What You Think!*, which became an A...
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Episode 64
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Episode 63 - You're Never Too Successful for the Basics!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Our returning guest today is Alex Terranova with Alex Terranova Coaching. Alex is an Executive and Leadership Coach and Performance and Success Alchemist whose essence is steeped in onto logical principles....
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Episode 63
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Episode 62 - Outside Networking Strategies!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast!Our guest today is Matt Gardner a local San Diego Entrepreneur with 6 businesses and counting. His category in BNI is Merchant Services, through which he serves at Boardroom Business Services. A Chris...
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Episode 62
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29:18
Episode 61 - Build Community Through Non-Profits!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Today I am joined by my long-time friend/colleague and mentor Chrisie Ballard. Chrisie is a Tucson(AZ) Native who loves to hang out with her grandkids, travel, shoot pool and watch the Denver Broncos! She a...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60 - The Comeback!
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast! Our returning guest today is Alex Terranova with Alex Terranova Coaching. Alex is an Executive and Leadership Coach and Performance and Success Alchemist whose essence is steeped in ontological principles. ...
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Episode 60
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31:10