Show Me Referrals Mid Missouri

Show Me Referrals Mid Missouri BNI is a networking organization that allows one person per profession to join each chapter. We help each other build business through quality referrals.

Another great Tuesday morning with Show Me Referrals! 🙌We were also excited to officially swear in two new members to ou...
08/25/2026

Another great Tuesday morning with Show Me Referrals! 🙌

We were also excited to officially swear in two new members to our chapter this week! 🎉 Please help us welcome Wesam Sabri, Web Developer, and Matthew Sause with Goldie’s Pest Control. We’re excited to have both of them joining our group, building relationships, and bringing even more great connections and expertise to our chapter!

We kicked things off with our Education Coordinator, Novy Foland, who shared some great reminders about creating a strong weekly sales pitch. Keep it memorable, keep it short, and keep it simple! Those weekly moments are such a great opportunity to help everyone in the room better understand who you are, what you do, and how they can refer business your way.

Mitchell also shared about one of BNI’s core values, Building Relationships, and why it is so important to our chapter. At the end of the day, referrals start with trust, connection, and genuinely getting to know the people around us!

Lastly, we got to hear from our featured speaker, Nathan, who holds our Nonprofit/Funding classification with Athletes in Action. Athletes in Action is a Christian ministry focused on helping athletes and coaches grow in their faith and use the platform of sports to make an impact in the lives of others.

Nathan brings so much passion, leadership, and a genuine willingness to help those around him. He makes such a positive impact on our group, and we are truly grateful to have him as part of Show Me Referrals!

If you’d like to learn more about Athletes in Action, support their mission, or connect with Nathan, check them out here:
https://mizzouaia.org/

Interested in growing your network, building meaningful relationships, and seeing what Show Me Referrals is all about? We would LOVE to have you visit us next Tuesday! 👏

Another great Show Me Referrals meeting this week! 🙌We were excited to kick off the day with Nathan Buxman sharing on on...
08/19/2026

Another great Show Me Referrals meeting this week! 🙌

We were excited to kick off the day with Nathan Buxman sharing on one of BNI’s core values: Givers Gain.

Nathan gave some great examples of what it looks like to truly live out that value—supporting fellow members, looking for opportunities to help others succeed, and giving without expecting something in return. It was a great reminder of why Givers Gain is such an important part of the culture we’re building together.

Our featured speaker, Nathan Smith with Cintas, also did a fantastic job! Nathan made his presentation fun and interactive with a game that got the whole room involved, while also helping us better understand just how many different types of businesses Cintas serves.

From restaurants and bars, schools and daycares, hospitals and clinics, event centers, nonprofits and churches, to industrial and automotive businesses, Nathan showed us that Cintas can help just about anywhere—his presentation summed it up perfectly: “If they have a door and a floor.” - "If you see Red Flags, see a white truck"

Thank you, Nathan, for an engaging presentation and for helping us better recognize the kinds of referrals we can be looking for on your behalf!

Want to learn more about Nathan and Cintas?
👉 https://www.cintas.com/

We are proud to recognize our Notable Networkers for July! These select members went above and beyond this month, exempl...
08/14/2026

We are proud to recognize our Notable Networkers for July! These select members went above and beyond this month, exemplifying the values that make our chapter strong through connection, participation, growth, and support for one another.

Each month, we celebrate standout achievements including:

🏆 Top Overall Points
📚 Most Continuing Education Units
🤝 Most 1-to-1s
🙋 Most Visitors
💰 Most Closed Business for the Chapter

Please help us celebrate our July honorees: Casey, Brad, Chad, Novy, Janice, Jaclyn & Sean!

Congratulations to each of you, and thank you for the energy, commitment, and leadership you bring to Show Me Referrals! 👏🎉

We had a great meeting this week. Welcoming an”old” now new member back to our chapter. Brian Asbury is now with A1 Fou...
08/14/2026

We had a great meeting this week. Welcoming an”old” now new member back to our chapter. Brian Asbury is now with A1 Foundation Solutions. We also heard from Mike Slagle with Macon Marketing Group. He specializes in block-chain video security and utilizing AI in your everyday life. Don’t forget we recognized our master networkers from July.

Another fantastic Tuesday morning at Show Me Referrals Mid-Missouri! 🎉We kicked off the meeting by officially swearing i...
08/04/2026

Another fantastic Tuesday morning at Show Me Referrals Mid-Missouri! 🎉

We kicked off the meeting by officially swearing in and welcoming our newest members, Brian Asbury with A1 Foundation Solutions and Dan Hlavac with Open and Honest AI! We’re excited to have both of you as part of our chapter and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make through the power of relationships and referrals.

We also heard an excellent Core Value presentation from Mike Slagle, who focused on Accountability. Mike reminded us that accountability isn’t just about following through—it’s about building trust, keeping commitments, and creating stronger relationships both inside and outside of BNI. It was a great reminder that small actions, done consistently, make a big difference.

Our featured speaker this week was Samantha Walker with Palvella Bookkeeping & Business Strategies. Samantha shared the “why” behind her business and her genuine passion for serving others through financial clarity. Palvella partners with small businesses and nonprofits by providing bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, QuickBooks setup and training, business strategy, workflow improvements, and operational support—helping business owners spend less time worrying about their books and more time growing their business. Her heart for service truly shined through!

If you’re looking for a trusted bookkeeping and business strategy partner, be sure to connect with Samantha!
🌐 https://palvella-bbs.com/

Another great Tuesday morning with the Show Me Referrals Mid Missouri chapter! 👏Tom kicked off our meeting with the Purp...
07/29/2026

Another great Tuesday morning with the Show Me Referrals Mid Missouri chapter! 👏

Tom kicked off our meeting with the Purpose & Overview of BNI, reminding us that BNI exists to help businesses grow through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program built on the philosophy of Givers Gain®. It’s all about building meaningful relationships that lead to quality referrals and long-term success—not just for ourselves, but for one another.

Our featured speaker today was Michelle with A-1 Foundation Solutions, and she did a fantastic job educating us on one of the most important parts of any home—the foundation! Michelle shared how their locally owned, family-operated team has more than 25 years of experience helping homeowners throughout Mid-Missouri with foundation repair, crawl space repair, waterproofing, drain installation, and concrete lifting. Their honest approach, quality workmanship, and commitment to finding the right solution for every home truly set them apart.

Thank you, Michelle, for an informative and engaging presentation! If you’re seeing cracks, water intrusion, settling, or foundation concerns, be sure to connect with the experts at A-1 Foundation Solutions. Learn more at https://a1foundationsolutions.com/. We are proud to have you as part of our Show Me Referrals family!

Interested in growing your business through relationships and referrals? We’d love to have you visit Show Me Referrals Mid Missouri. Come see what we’re all about!

🎉 What an incredible Visitor Day for Show Me Referrals! 🎉The room was packed with more than 60 members and visitors, con...
07/21/2026

🎉 What an incredible Visitor Day for Show Me Referrals! 🎉

The room was packed with more than 60 members and visitors, connections were flying, and the energy felt fantastic from beginning to end!

Jason kicked us off regarding purpose and overview of BNI & he always leads by example

Next was Michelle with a Core Value highlight on Traditions + Innovation, sharing how BNI continues to honor the traditions that work while embracing new ideas and opportunities for growth.

Novy then broke down the ROI—Return on Investment—of BNI, showing how your membership and marketing dollars are multiplied through referrals, relationships, education, visibility, and a team of trusted professionals helping promote your business.

Last but certainly not least, our featured speaker, Sean Spence with Lakeside Ashland, gave us a great high-level look at this unique local entertainment and event venue. Lakeside offers outdoor movies, live entertainment, sports watch parties, a zipline, concessions, private event rentals, and VIP group experiences. Their team can also help customize private events with options such as movies, live music, amusement rides, staffing, security, and more. Sean has a lot of experience in multiple business avenues and brings a warm smile and a wealth of knowledge to our group!

Connect with Sean here https://www.lakesideashland.com/

We also want to give a sweet thank-you to our visitor Alexis Cooper with Coop’s Cotton Candy, who treated us to three delicious popcorn flavors and two flavors of her natural cotton candy! 🍿🍭

Thank you to every member and visitor who made today such a success. The room was full, conversations were flowing, and new relationships were being built—that’s what BNI is all about! ❤️

Interested in being our guest? We would love to see you there!

👏 Another great Tuesday morning at Show Me Referrals!This week, Novy Foland, our Education Coordinator, reminded us that...
07/14/2026

👏 Another great Tuesday morning at Show Me Referrals!

This week, Novy Foland, our Education Coordinator, reminded us that inviting visitors is about more than filling a seat—it’s about building relationships and making every guest feel genuinely welcomed from the moment they walk through the door.

We also heard from Sean Spence with Lakeside Ashland, who shared BNI’s core value of Lifelong Learning. Sean spoke about the importance of continually growing, staying curious, and always looking for opportunities to learn something new that helps us become better professionals and better people.

Our featured speaker was Stephen Garlock with Air & Clean Water Solutions, who gave us an inside look at the many services his team provides—from HVAC and water treatment to generators, radon mitigation, and more. He also shared common homeowner “referral triggers,” helping us recognize everyday conversations that can turn into valuable referrals for his business.

Visit their website by visiting them here https://www.airwatersolutions.com/

📅 Don’t forget—Visitor Day is NEXT TUESDAY!

If you’ve been thinking about checking out BNI, this is the perfect opportunity!

✅ Bring plenty of business cards.
🤝 Meet local business professionals.
🌟 Build meaningful relationships and grow your network.

We’d love to have you join us!

🎉 Congratulations to our June Notable Networkers! 🎉A huge shoutout to the members who went above and beyond last month! ...
07/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our June Notable Networkers! 🎉

A huge shoutout to the members who went above and beyond last month! Your commitment to building relationships, showing up consistently, and living out the BNI philosophy of Givers Gain continues to strengthen our chapter.

These outstanding members led the way in categories including:

⭐ Visitors Invited
⭐ Referrals Passed
⭐ One-to-Ones
⭐ Continuing Education (CEUs)
⭐ Closed Business
⭐ Overall Power of One Points

Your dedication, consistency, and investment in both your business and fellow members do not go unnoticed!

👏 Help us congratulate our June notable networkers! Way to go Mitchell, Chad, Sean, Casey and Jaclyn

We kicked off another great Tuesday morning with Show Me Referrals!Today we had the honor of swearing in our newest memb...
07/07/2026

We kicked off another great Tuesday morning with Show Me Referrals!

Today we had the honor of swearing in our newest member, Janice Woods with OnMedia, who also gave her launching speech as she officially takes on the Digital Content seat in our chapter. We are so excited to have her energy, expertise, and perspective in the room!

We also heard from Stephen Garlock with Air & Solutions, who shared his core value on Building Relationships. Stephen gave great examples of why relationships matter not only in BNI, but also in the everyday work he does with his clients, referral partners, and community!

Last but not least, Kaiser Martin with Doug Perry Towing absolutely crushed his first featured speaker presentation! Kaiser shared the “why” behind Doug Perry Towing and highlighted the heart behind a company that has proudly served Mid-Missouri for decades. From towing to roadside assistance, jump-starts, lockouts, tire changes, fuel delivery, motorcycle towing, and accident recovery, Doug Perry Towing is a trusted resource for Columbia and the surrounding area! We are so lucky to have you all represented in our group!

Great job to all of our speakers today, and thank you to everyone who continues to show up, build relationships, and live out Givers Gain each week!

Interested in coming to visit? Mark your calendars now for a visitor day meeting in 2 weeks! July 21st! Save the date!

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5045 Chapel Hill Rd
Columbia, MO
65203

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