BNI: Success Link Chapter

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

Nothing says Ice Cream like a rainy day with galoshes 🌂🌧️🍨🍦🥶
04/01/2026

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

📣 Join Us Tonight: BNI Success Link Visitor DayLooking to meet great professionals in the East Bay and grow your network...
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!

This morning's meeting was a great reminder of what focused networking can do.33 professionals in attendance. Lots of re...
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

Tuesday mornings at 7 am are early, but meetings like this make it easy to show up.30+ professionals were in the room fo...
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.

Another powerful morning with BNI Success Link ☀️Today’s meeting brought together 40+ professionals, including 7 visitor...
01/07/2026

Another powerful morning with BNI Success Link ☀️

Today’s meeting brought together 40+ professionals, including 7 visitors and subs.

We kicked things off with Adam Blackburn, our exceptional Personal Fitness Trainer, who shared great examples of how his clients have benefited from working out with him.

Louis Libert, our Web Developer, followed with an enlightening 10-minute presentation, sharing his journey from childhood to photography to music albums, and how he helps businesses grow with high-quality, affordable websites.

The highlight was recognizing our Networker of the Month, Colin Zak, along with a dynamic health and wellness panel featuring Adam, Dr. Brianna Darcey, Dr. Marie Biek, Kyra Mirante, and Stephanie Wilger. Practical insights, real stories, and plenty of takeaways everyone could use.

The room was full of referrals, testimonials, and genuine appreciation. That kind of support does not happen by accident.

If you are a business owner in Oakland who believes in long-term growth built on trust and real relationships, BNI Success Link is worth experiencing.

👉 Reply to this post to visit one of our upcoming meetings and see the community in action. Every Tuesday at 7:00 am PST.

Final Meeting of 2025 happened yesterday!! Even during the holiday season, 27 business owners and professionals showed u...
12/31/2025

Final Meeting of 2025 happened yesterday!! Even during the holiday season, 27 business owners and professionals showed up at 7 AM for our Success Link meeting - a true reflection of commitment and trust.

Great presentations, lots of referrals, and genuine support filled the meeting room, setting the tone for a strong and successful 2026.

Built on relationships. Powered by trust. BNI Success Link is worth experiencing. Come visit our live in-person meeting on Jan 6th at Kehilla Community Synagogue at 7 am sharp! Comment on this post to get an invite.



Team510 , Audiomobile , SocioSquares , Moeen-Ziai - CrossCountry Mortgage , Bob Arzt , Gaurav Mendiratta

Another spectacular meeting this morning. 34+ business owners and professionals in the zoom room.A thoughtful presentati...
12/16/2025

Another spectacular meeting this morning. 34+ business owners and professionals in the zoom room.

A thoughtful presentation by Elizabeth O'Neil on Long-Term Care Insurance - sharing why early planning matters, how families are protected, and how business owners can benefit from tax-deductible options.

Practical, easy-to-understand home and auto insurance guidance from Scott Halbrook, our very own Insurance Expert, drawing on 22 years in the California market, covering trusts, umbrella policies, and common coverage gaps many owners overlook.

Referrals, testimonials, and genuine thank-yous were exchanged throughout the meeting - real examples of how trusted recommendations support local businesses.

If you’re a business owner in Oakland who values relationships, referrals, and long-term growth built on trust, BNI Success Link is worth experiencing.

Comment or DM to join us as a visitor at an upcoming meeting on Dec 30th.

Another incredible morning with our BNI family!Yesterday we had 30+ people in attendance, including 3 visitors.We had in...
10/16/2025

Another incredible morning with our BNI family!

Yesterday we had 30+ people in attendance, including 3 visitors.

We had inspiring podcast-style presentations from our Mortgage Expert and our Chapter President - Faramarz Moeen-Ziai - CrossCountry Mortgage & Financial Planning Expert - Eileen Loustau, filled with great advice and practical tips.

Referrals were flying, business was shared, and everyone walked away with value and smiles.

🎉 What a kickoff to the new BNI year!Last Tuesday, our new BNI Success Link leadership team took the reins, and despite ...
10/13/2025

🎉 What a kickoff to the new BNI year!

Last Tuesday, our new BNI Success Link leadership team took the reins, and despite a last-minute venue hiccup due to the Yom Kippur holiday, our fearless new President Faramarz Moeen-Ziai led a powerful, high-energy meeting.

Our awesome new VP, Chimene Pollard delivered heartfelt recognitions, honoring four incredible members who embody BNI’s Four Pillars of Success:

🏆 Pillar #1 – Be Present & Life-Long Learning
Bob Arzt: Perfect attendance and over 100 CEUs this year!

🤝 Pillar #2 – Givers Gain & Accountability
Eileen Loustau: 64 Referrals Passed and over $260,000 TYFCB generated!

💬 Pillar #3 – Building Relationships & Positive Attitude
Dr. Marie Biek: 92 1-2-1s and Bronze Visitor Sponsor. Amazing consistency and energy!

🌟 Pillar #4 – Traditions, Innovation & Recognition
Rav Mendiratta: For driving chapter vision, delivering new branded slides, and recognizing others with consistency and heart.

🎖️ And a big shoutout to Richard Lee, our Networker of the Month for September!

💡 Our featured speakers were our cool Acupuncturist, Dr. Brianna Darcey and exquisite Caterer, Dawn Deardorf, who wowed us with creative, engaging presentations.

🚨 Join us tomorrow at 7:00 AM PT on Zoom!
Network with 30+ growth-minded professionals and hear from two top expert presenters:

💼 Eileen Loustau – How financial planning fits into your estate strategy
🏡 Faramarz Moeen-Ziai – Mortgage, loan, and finance strategies for long-term success

📍 RSVP here to get the Zoom link:
https://bnisfbay.com/ca-alameda-success-link/en-US/index

Our VP John Baskett keeps us updated on all the important details...not just our Traffic Lights while Dean (AKA Vanna) t...
05/03/2024

Our VP John Baskett keeps us updated on all the important details...not just our Traffic Lights while Dean (AKA Vanna) tries to keep a straight face! ;-D

Linker's Experience was off the charts!! Bob Arzt the Hole In One Birthday Boy...WON! Our Prez Dr. Marie was the sole ...
02/27/2024

Linker's Experience was off the charts!! Bob Arzt the Hole In One Birthday Boy...WON! Our Prez Dr. Marie was the sole player to ride the rollercoaster, Rich Poulson used the courthouse as a bar (poetic irony) and of course, Colin added foundation upgrades to several of the downtown buildings. And I was the lucky lady that got to witness it all!

February Linkers Lunch at Cholita Linda!! The first one I missed I had major FOMO! Thank you Dawn for passing on the p...
02/27/2024

February Linkers Lunch at Cholita Linda!! The first one I missed I had major FOMO! Thank you Dawn for passing on the photo of your fabulous faces!

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