Show Me Referrals Mid Missouri

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 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 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 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, 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 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! 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 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!

Another great Tuesday morning with Show Me Referrals!

Novy kicked us off by encouraging our members to invite visitors and guests to our upcoming meeting — save the date for July 21st! It’s a great opportunity to introduce others to the power of networking and the energy of our chapter. But also starts with having your list ready and narrowing it down!

We also heard from Kaiser Martin with Doug Perry Towing as he shared our core value of Givers Gain. Kaiser gave great examples of how showing up for others, making meaningful connections, and giving first can create real impact in business and in relationships.

Our featured speaker today was Laurie DiPietro with Top Quality Motors, and she knocked it out of the park! Laurie shared how their team focuses on problem-solving, education, and exceptional customer service. She walked us through helpful tire safety tips, including what to look for with tread depth, how to use a tread depth gauge, and even the classic penny test.

Thank you, Laurie, for such an informative and engaging presentation — and thank you to our members for continuing to show up, support one another, and live out Givers Gain every week!

Contact Laurie here : https://www.topqualitymotors.com/

Interested in coming to visit? We would love to learn more and connect!

What a great meeting today at Show Me Referrals!

Every Tuesday, we come together to connect, support one another, and grow our businesses — and somehow we’re already wrapping up the month of June. We can’t believe how quickly this month has flown by!

Today, we had the opportunity to hear from Laurie DiPietro with Top Quality Motors, who shared about her core value of recognition and why it means so much to her. Recognition is such a powerful reminder that people want to feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Whether it’s acknowledging someone’s hard work, showing up consistently, or simply making others feel visible!

Our featured speaker today was Laura Royse with Flat Branch Home Loans, and she absolutely knocked it out of the park! Laura gave a fun and engaging presentation about helping buyers escape the myths and misinformation that can keep them from becoming homeowners. From credit score concerns to down payments, debt-to-income ratios, and timing, Laura reminded us how important it is to start the conversation early and get the right guidance.

Laura has been part of our group for over 10 years, and she continues to step up wherever she can. She represents our chapter so well, and we are lucky to have her leadership, energy, and expertise in the room.

Great job, Laura, and thank you to everyone who showed up today! Here’s to finishing June strong and continuing to recognize, refer, and support one another. 🏡🔑✨

Connect with here here!

https://flatbranchhomeloans.com/team/laura-royse?fbclid=IwRlRTSASoDr1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7NHx4oN-p4eiOidTwM2Yr-DE4JAqvvge-nFa5kXn19RLLoL67GWyy8s3tBo_aem_0VkDi26Ad1ELthVjLm2KQA

We would love to meet new faces ! Interested in visiting our group? Message us here or connect with a member today!