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BNI Success Link Chapter in Oakland California. A great group of professionals.

09/03/2026

This week, we're excited to feature two professionals who bring expertise, care, and a people-first approach to the services they provide.

Lauren (Carbo) Carbonell, Founder of We Can Do It! Plumbing, has been working in the plumbing industry since 2014 and founded the company in 2022. After beginning their career as a high school math teacher, Carbo found their calling in the trades through a love of hands-on work and problem-solving. Today, they are committed to providing quality plumbing services, clear communication, and craftsmanship designed to last.

Chimène Pollard, REALTOR® at Team510 – Red Oak Realty, brings 20 years of experience helping East Bay buyers and sellers navigate every kind of real estate market. Known for her calm presence, strategic insight, and thoughtful negotiation, Chimène creates a real estate experience built on trust, clarity, and genuine connection.
Join us for a morning of meaningful networking, valuable referrals, and the opportunity to connect with professionals who are committed to helping their clients and community succeed.
📅 BNI Success Link Weekly Meeting
⏰ 7:00 AM PST
📍 Where relationships grow and businesses thrive.

08/27/2026

Sunday well spent with the BNI Success Link family! ☀️🌿

Our Sunday Picnic was all about stepping away from the usual routine and enjoying some quality time together. From fun challenges and team activities to plenty of laughter and memorable moments, the day reminded us that the strongest connections are built beyond the meeting room too.

Because at Success Link, networking isn’t just about business. It’s about friendships, teamwork, shared experiences, and growing together. 🤝✨

Here’s to more connections, more memories, and more Success Link moments! 💙

08/21/2026

Another exciting BNI Success Link meeting is coming up!

This week, we're excited to feature two professionals who are helping people and businesses achieve greater well-being and sustainable growth through personalized care, innovation, and expertise.

Kyra Mirante, Licensed Massage Therapist, brings over a decade of experience providing customized client care. Her approach focuses on the connection between soft tissue mobility, slow breathing, and daily movement to help clients manage tension, stress, and persistent pain while developing sustainable self-care practices.

Gaurav (Rav) Mendiratta, AI Products Expert and digital growth strategist, has experience building AI, marketing, and software products. His approach focuses on helping businesses use practical AI tools and effective SEO strategies to strengthen their digital presence, improve efficiency, and support sustainable growth.

Join us for a morning of meaningful networking, valuable referrals, and the opportunity to connect with professionals who are passionate about helping others succeed.

📅 BNI Success Link Weekly Meeting
⏰ 7:00 AM PST
📍 Where relationships grow and businesses thrive.

07/08/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined our July 7th meeting! The room was alive with energy, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

We were thrilled to host two exceptional speakers:

Robert Arzt shared a practical framework for improving efficiency and driving referrals, highlighting the Price of Non-Conformance (PONC) and the “Post-It Note Exercise” to streamline processes and boost productivity. His insights helped members see how small improvements in process can create big results for their business.
Judy Val Gelb inspired the group with her approach to ecological landscape design, showing how thoughtful, sustainable design connects people to nature and creates functional, beautiful spaces.

Referrals flowed, conversations sparked collaboration, and the room was full of momentum. This is the power of showing up, sharing knowledge, and helping each other succeed.

07/06/2026

Another powerful morning coming up with BNI Success Link ☀️

On July 7th, we’re excited to feature two exceptional speakers bringing insights from leadership coaching and ecological design.

Robert Arzt will share practical strategies from his work in sales coaching, time management, and performance improvement. As the author of What Every Great Salesperson Knows and creator of the Time Management Boot Camp, Robert focuses on helping professionals increase accountability, productivity, and results.

Judy Gelb brings a unique approach to landscape design, creating sustainable outdoor spaces that connect people with nature through thoughtful, drought-conscious ecological design.

Join us for a high-energy morning of learning, referrals, and meaningful business connections.
📅 July 7th | 7:00 AM PST
📍 BNI Success Link Weekly Meeting

05/06/2026

BNI Success Link meeting was full of energy and connection! 🌟

33 professionals gathered for a dynamic networking session.

The room buzzed with referrals and real business exchanges.

We revisited BNI’s core values and learning culture, including new ways to earn CEUs through books and podcasts, reinforcing our commitment to continuous growth. We now have our very own Success Link Library!

Our Networker of the Month, Richard J. Lee, truly shined with the consistent commitment and generosity. Thank you, Richard, for all you do to keep the momentum going!

We also had two standout presentations:
🎤 Celine Watkins, an interior design expert, shared creative insights and her workflow that had us all thinking differently about design and space.
🎤 Liz Lummis O'Neil, from New York Life Insurance, gave an impactful talk on securing your future, offering strategies that left everyone empowered to take action.

Referrals were flying, thank yous for closed business were shared, and the energy in the room was palpable. This is what happens when professionals show up with a genuine intent to help each other.

If you're a business owner looking to grow through relationships, referrals, and accountability, BNI Success Link is the place to be.

👉 Join us for our next meeting:
🗓 Next Tuesday
⏰ 7 AM PST
📍 On Zoom

04/01/2026

Nothing says Ice Cream like a rainy day with galoshes 🌂🌧️🍨🍦🥶

03/05/2026

📣 Join Us Tonight: BNI Success Link Visitor Day

Looking to meet great professionals in the East Bay and grow your network? Come join us tonight for our BNI Success Link Open Networking event.

🗓 Today
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Drakes Dealership

This is a relaxed opportunity to connect with local business owners and professionals, build meaningful relationships, and exchange referrals.

If you’d like to attend, please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-networking-with-success-link-tickets-1983706744272

Bring a friend or colleague and come say hello. We’d love to see you there!

02/10/2026

This morning's meeting was a great reminder of what focused networking can do.

33 professionals in attendance.

Lots of referrals shared.

Lots of real commerce happened.

Our Networker of the Month for January excelled in all areas, from referrals passed to 1-2-1s to CEUs. Thank you, Dawn Deardorf, for your consistency, generosity, and commitment to the group.

We also had two standout presentations.

Eileen Loustau, our expert CFP, delivered an excellent and practical presentation. She has over 37,000 hours of experience advising clients, and her unique hourly advisory model sets her apart and makes her a great fit for professionals who value clarity, trust, and flexibility.

And Dr. Brianna Darcy, our acupuncturist, gave an amazing and genuine presentation. The kind of talk that stays with you.

Referrals were flowing, thank yous for closed business were shared, and the room was full of momentum. This is what happens when people show up with the intent to help first.

If you are a business owner who wants to grow through relationships, referrals, and accountability, we would love to have you join us.

👉 Join our next BNI Success Link meeting

🗓 Next Tuesday

⏰ 7 am PT

📍 On Zoom

01/21/2026

Tuesday mornings at 7 am are early, but meetings like this make it easy to show up.

30+ professionals were in the room for a focused and high energy BNI meeting filled with learning, connection, and real results. We kicked things off with a reminder of the global impact of Business Network International and the power of showing up consistently for each other.

We had strong education across the board. Sedrick Tidus shared practical selling strategies with a simple message that landed hard, great sales come from listening well and selling the problem you solve, not the product you make.

Two standout presentations made the morning extra special.

Trinh Tran shared her personal journey with honesty and heart, reminding us that persistence, learning, and care for clients build success over time.

Mey Saechao, our expert CPA, kept everyone engaged by educating and quizzing us on the Big Beautiful Bill from last year, breaking down complex tax changes in a way that was clear, interactive, and useful.

We wrapped up with member updates, referrals flying across the room, and gratitude for closed business. The chapter closed December with $570,000 in closed business and hit the halfway mark toward our $3M goal in just three months.

This is what intentional networking looks like.

Address

Currently Meeting Virtually. Register Here: Https://bnisfbay. Com/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=2792
Oakland, CA
94612

Opening Hours

6:45am - 8:30am

Website

http://www.bnisfbay.com/ca-alameda-success-link/

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