BNI Fast & Furious

🎤 **Our Second Speaker This Morning — Joe Scimeca with Prodigal Sons Garage Doors!**

Our **second speaker** this morning at **BNI Fast & Furious** was **Joe Scimeca with Prodigal Sons Garage Doors**, who shared some eye-opening information about the value of garage doors and why proper maintenance can save homeowners thousands of dollars!

**One of the biggest takeaways:**

**Your garage door isn't just something that opens and closes. It's an investment in your home!**

🏡 **Did you know?**

Joe shared some impressive numbers from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report:

• In Kansas City, garage door replacement showed a **189% return on investment** at resale.

• Homeowners who spent an average of **$4,800** on a new garage door saw an estimated **$9,086 increase in home value**.

• Nationally, garage door replacement showed an even higher average ROI of **267%**.

But Joe's presentation wasn't just about replacing garage doors. It was about **protecting the investment you already have.**

🔧 **Small Problems Can Become Expensive Repairs!**

Joe gave a great example of how ignoring a fraying garage door cable can turn into a much bigger expense:

• Catch the problem early: **$264 repair**
• Wait until the tracks are damaged: **$838 repair**
• Let it become a major failure: **$1,700 repair**

That's why regular maintenance matters!

Joe also introduced their **Garage Door Wellness Plan for $99 per year**, which includes an annual tune-up, priority scheduling, and a 5% discount on repairs.

He also explained how upgrading to high-cycle springs can provide significantly more years of use, making them a smart long-term investment for many homeowners.

👉 **Great referral opportunities for Joe include:**

• Homeowners whose garage doors are making unusual noises
• Anyone dealing with a garage door that isn't opening or closing properly
• Realtors preparing homes for sale
• Homeowners looking to improve curb appeal
• Property managers responsible for garage door maintenance
• Anyone with an aging garage door who wants to avoid expensive repairs
• Homeowners interested in upgrading to a new garage door

As a **veteran-owned business**, Prodigal Sons Garage Doors focuses on honesty, accountability, and helping customers understand their options.

**The message was simple: A little preventive maintenance today can help avoid a major repair tomorrow!**

Great presentation, Joe! 👏

🎤 **Our First Speaker This Morning — Steven Wallace!**

Our **first speaker** this morning at **BNI Fast & Furious** was **Steven Wallace**, who shared what he's looking for as he continues to grow his business.

Steven has built his business through **hard work, dependable service, and word-of-mouth referrals.**

Now he's preparing for the next stage of growth, including expanding his team and putting a second service van to work.

**One of the biggest takeaways:**

**Steven is looking to build long-term relationships with commercial customers who need reliable, recurring monthly service.**

While residential customers remain an important part of his business, Steven is especially interested in connecting with businesses and property managers who can benefit from consistent, scheduled service.

👉 **Here's who Steven would love to meet:**

• **HOA board members and property managers** responsible for neighborhood or community maintenance
• **Commercial property managers** overseeing multiple properties
• **Office managers and business owners** who need recurring monthly service
• **Apartment and multifamily property managers** looking for dependable vendors
• **Facilities managers** responsible for maintaining commercial properties
• **Business professionals** who can introduce him to decision-makers managing multiple locations

Steven's goal is simple: **Develop lasting commercial relationships, provide dependable service, and continue growing his business the right way.**

If you know someone who manages commercial properties, oversees an HOA, or coordinates recurring services for a business, **Steven Wallace would appreciate the introduction!**

Great presentation, Steven! 👏

🎉 **Another exciting addition to BNI Fast & Furious!**

Today we're excited to welcome **Ryan Saling** with **Rise Up Infusions** to our chapter! 👏

💧 Rise Up Infusions focuses on IV hydration and wellness services, helping clients prioritize hydration, recovery, and their overall wellness goals.

💡 **Who would be a great introduction for Ryan?**

Think of people interested in:
💧 IV hydration and wellness
💪 Fitness and post-workout recovery
⚡ Supporting an active lifestyle
🌿 Making personal wellness a priority

At BNI Fast & Furious, we're all about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping each other's businesses grow!

🤝 **BNI Members:** Be sure to schedule a **1-to-1 with Ryan** to learn more about his services, ideal clients, and how you can help him grow through quality referrals.

🌐 https://www.riseupinfusions.com

**Welcome to BNI Fast & Furious, Ryan!** We're excited to have you! 🎉

🎓 **This Week's BNI Education Moment – Troy Ganson with Edward Jones**

**🏈 Would you put 11 quarterbacks on the field and expect to win?**

Of course not! You need different players with different skills working toward the same goal.

This week, our BNI Fast & Furious Education Coordinator, **Troy Ganson**, reminded us why **Power Teams are one of the most valuable tools in BNI.**

A Power Team is a group of professionals who don't compete with each other but serve the same types of customers.

Think about it:

🏠 A Realtor
🔨 A Remodeling Contractor
🏡 A Mortgage Lender
🛠️ A Home Inspector
🛡️ An Insurance Agent

Each serves the same customer at different stages, creating opportunities to refer business to one another.

But Troy made an important point:

**A Power Team isn't just a group of names. It needs a game plan!**

His recommendations:

✅ **Identify** 10–20 professionals in your contact sphere who serve your ideal clients.

✅ **Invite** them to connect and build relationships.

✅ **Meet regularly** — ideally twice a month.

✅ **Stay focused** with three simple questions:

• **I HAVE** — What referrals can I share?
• **I NEED** — Who am I looking to meet?
• **I DID** — What actions have I taken since our last meeting?

The biggest takeaway?

**You don't build a winning team by putting everyone on the field. You build it by putting the RIGHT people together and giving them a plan.**

💡 **This week's challenge:** Look at your contact sphere. Who should be on your Power Team that isn't there yet?

Great Education Moment, Troy!

🎤 **Our Second Speaker This Morning — Scott Neer with Primerica!**

Our **second speaker** this morning at **BNI Fast & Furious** was **Scott Neer with Primerica**, who shared insights into the importance of financial education and understanding the options available when making financial decisions.

One of the biggest takeaways:

**Making informed financial decisions starts with understanding your options.**

Scott's presentation focused on the value of financial education and why taking the time to understand financial concepts can help individuals and families approach their financial decisions with greater confidence.

Financial education isn't just about numbers. It's about asking questions, understanding different concepts, and becoming more informed about decisions that may affect your financial future.

At **BNI Fast & Furious**, one of the benefits of having professionals from different industries is the opportunity to learn from one another and gain new perspectives.

Scott's presentation was another great example of how sharing knowledge helps us grow both personally and professionally.

**Thank you, Scott, for sharing your knowledge with the chapter today!** 👏

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🎬 **Our Featured Speaker This Morning — Austan Jones with Optimum Visuals!**

Our featured speaker this morning at **BNI Fast & Furious** was **Austan Jones with Optimum Visuals**, and he took a different approach to his presentation.

**Instead of telling us what he does, Austan showed us!** 🎥

Austan shared examples of the different types of video content Optimum Visuals creates to help businesses tell their stories, capture attention, and connect with potential customers.

From attention-grabbing social media content to professionally produced commercials, we got to see how video can bring a message to life.

Some of the video content Austan showcased included:

🎥 **Social Media Videos** — Short, engaging content designed to grab attention and keep businesses visible.

📱 **Video Ads** — Content created to promote products, services, and special offers.

🎬 **Hero Videos** — Videos that showcase a business, its brand, and what makes it different.

🔥 **Hype Videos** — High-energy videos for high school athletic programs, sports teams, and sports clubs. Perfect for building excitement before a big game, promoting a season, highlighting athletes, or celebrating team accomplishments.

📺 **Commercials** — Professionally produced advertising that helps businesses communicate their message.

**One of the biggest takeaways:**

**Sometimes the best way to explain what your business does is to show people.**

And that's exactly what Austan demonstrated today!

👉 **Great referral opportunities for Austan include:**

• Business owners who want to stand out on social media
• Companies looking to create professional video advertisements
• Businesses launching a new product or service
• Companies that need a strong video for their website
• High school athletic directors and coaches
• Sports clubs and competitive youth sports organizations
• Businesses looking to tell their story through video
• Anyone saying, “We really need to start doing more video marketing.”

Whether it's a 30-second social media ad, a high-energy sports hype video, or a full brand video, **Austan and Optimum Visuals help turn ideas into videos that people can see, remember, and connect with.**

Great presentation, Austan! 👏

🎉 Please help us welcome THREE new members to BNI Fast & Furious – Lee’s Summit!

Our chapter continues to grow, and we’re excited to officially welcome:
🧹 Darnisha Harris | Black Pearls Cleaning Service LLC
Commercial Cleaning
🏗️ Kyle Tennant | Heartland Fence & Concrete Co.
Concrete Services
🔨 Lonnie Small | Applewood Services LLC
Handyman

We’re excited to have Darnisha, Kyle, and Lonnie join our Fast & Furious family and look forward to helping them build relationships, generate referrals, and grow their businesses through BNI.

Drop a WELCOME in the comments and help us give all three a great Fast & Furious welcome! 👏

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🎓 **This Week's BNI Education Moment – Troy Ganson with Edward Jones**

**“To be honest with you…”**

Wait a minute. Does that mean you weren't being honest before? 🤔

This week, our BNI Fast & Furious Education Coordinator, **Troy Ganson**, took us back to basics with a lesson about how the words we use can impact our credibility.

Troy put the phrase **“to be honest” on trial**—and the verdict was GUILTY! ⚖️

We often use phrases like “honestly,” “to be honest with you,” or “in all honesty” without thinking twice.

But those words can unintentionally create doubt instead of building trust.

Troy challenged us to make a few simple changes:

✅ Instead of **“To be honest with you”** — say **“To be clear.”**

✅ Instead of **“In all honesty”** — say **“In my experience.”**

✅ Instead of **“Honestly, they're a great referral partner”** — simply say **“They're a great referral partner.”**

Why does this matter in BNI?

Because our success is built on **VCP: Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability.**

And credibility is earned one conversation, one meeting, and one referral at a time.

💡 **The takeaway:** Your reputation takes time to build. Don't let unnecessary words create unnecessary doubt.

**Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Let your actions prove your honesty.**

Great reminder, Troy!

**Case closed! ⚖️**

🏆 **Celebrating Our BNI Fast & Furious Top Performers!** 🏆

As we wrap up another BNI year and start a new one, we want to recognize a few members who went above and beyond in some of the areas that make BNI work.

👏 **Most Referrals Given:** Johnny Guzman — **103**
💰 **Most Thank You for Closed Business:** Jo Bonsee — **$652,284**
📚 **Most CEUs:** Becky Bowe — **220**
🙋‍♀️ **Most Visitors:** Latisha Randolph — **12**
🤝 **Most 1-to-1s:** Joe Quero — **105**

These numbers represent more than statistics. They represent **relationships built, introductions made, business generated, continued learning, and a commitment to helping fellow members succeed.**

Congratulations to each of our award winners, and thank you for helping make **BNI Fast & Furious – Lee’s Summit** a chapter where **Givers Gain®** is put into action.

Here’s to another year of building relationships and growing together! 🚀