Episode 119 – The Power of Relationships in Business (27 Years of BNI Wisdom w/ John Lisle)

Описание: What if the secret to long-term business success isn’t marketing… but relationships?

In this powerful episode, Ed Wilson sits down with John Lisle, former Executive Director of two BNI regions and a 27-year BNI veteran, to unpack why relationships are the true foundation of business growth.

From launching chapters on Australia Day 🇦🇺 to building international web clients across three continents, John shares real-world lessons on how relationship marketing drives referrals, credibility, trust, and sustainable success.

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, sales professional, or BNI member looking to grow through referrals — this episode is your blueprint.

🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ Why business is always personal (even when people say it’s not)
✅ How one-to-ones build deep trust and referral confidence
✅ The “ownership” mindset that separates successful members
✅ Why BNI is relational, not transactional
✅ How follow-up builds credibility and authority
✅ Why showing up consistently creates exponential referral growth
✅ The 3 simple habits that strengthen business relationships instantly
✅ How Givers Gain creates a 30-person sales team for your business
✅ Why small businesses thrive inside referral networks

Success in business isn’t about transactions — it’s about trust, consistency, and intentional action.

When you build relationships the right way, referrals become natural… not forced.

🎧 Whether you’re new to BNI or a seasoned leader, this episode will challenge you to deepen relationships, take ownership, and build a business that lasts decades.

👇 Drop a comment: What’s one relationship that changed your business?

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