In this powerful episode, hosts Chris Mutimer and Jeremy Dart are joined by Hayley Peak, the author of Secret 14, to uncover how BNI helped her scale from a local presence to building a truly global business.

Hayley shares her inspiring journey—how what started as chapter-level networking evolved into international referrals, overseas partnerships, and a thriving business footprint beyond Australia. You’ll hear the specific strategies she used, the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference, and how BNI’s structure enabled her to tap into a worldwide network of trusted connections.

If you’ve ever wondered whether BNI can help you go beyond your postcode and connect globally, this episode is for you. Hayley breaks down what makes a member “globally referable,” what to avoid when going international, and her top tips to make global expansion through BNI achievable.

💡 Key topics include:

• Turning local meetings into international momentum
• Leveraging BNI Global Connect and virtual visibility
• Building trust across borders
• The one thing you should do this week to start thinking globally

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI network beyond the room.

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How to Expand Your BNI Network Beyond the Room

Guest: Jeremy Dart, Director Consultant, BNI Melbourne South

In this episode of the BNI 20 Secrets Podcast, we explore a game-changing idea: your BNI network doesn’t stop at your weekly chapter meeting.

Join co-curator of The 20 Secrets to Maximising Your BNI Membership, Jeremy Dart, as he unpacks the untapped potential of digital platforms to amplify your visibility, grow meaningful relationships, and generate referrals beyond your immediate circle.

You’ll discover:

• Why BNI Connect is more than just a profile
• Smart ways to use LinkedIn, Facebook, and email to stay top-of-mind
• How warm online introductions can create global opportunities
• What to avoid when networking online
• Three action steps to immediately expand your reach

Whether you're a long-time BNI member or just getting started, this episode will give you practical tools to turn online platforms into a powerful referral-generating engine.

🎧 Listen now and take your BNI network beyond the room.