BNI Network Ninjas Chapter

05/28/2026

🎉 This week at BNI, we had the pleasure of hearing from Matthew Bunch with Affinity Insurance! 👏

📚 Matthew gave a great presentation breaking down the world of Medicare and helping us better understand the different plans, options, and coverage choices available. Medicare can feel overwhelming, but having someone knowledgeable to help guide people through the process makes all the difference. ✅

💡 Great referrals for Matthew would be:
• Anyone turning 65 soon 🎂
• People retiring and transitioning off employer insurance 🏖️
• Anyone confused about Medicare options or supplemental plans 🤔
• Individuals wanting to review their current coverage to make sure it still fits their needs 📋
• Family members helping parents navigate Medicare decisions ❤️

🙌 Thank you, Matthew, for sharing your knowledge and helping educate our group!

05/19/2026

This week at BNI, we had the pleasure of hearing from Amber Rust with Lamar Advertising of Evansville and learning why billboards continue to be one of the most powerful forms of advertising 👏

Amber shared how billboards are a constant medium — unlike TV or radio, they can’t simply be turned off, skipped, muted, or changed. Your message stays front and center, working for you 24/7.

She also highlighted some AMAZING opportunities with Lamar’s digital billboards, including:
✔️ Unlimited featured artwork
✔️ Instant ad changes
✔️ Flexibility to promote specials, events, hiring, and more
✔️ High visibility across multiple locations

And right now, Lamar is offering a HUGE summer deal on their Poster Showings — giving businesses the opportunity to secure multiple boards at a major discount ☀️

Great referrals for Amber include:
👉 Business owners who think billboards are “too expensive” (she’ll prove otherwise 😉)
👉 Businesses saying “people still don’t know we exist” or “people don’t know we offer that service”
👉 Companies running specials, promotions, events, or hiring campaigns
👉 Anyone wanting to increase brand awareness in a BIG way

And one of the coolest things we learned — you can celebrate your graduate with a ONE DAY digital billboard 🎓 Which means now is the perfect time to share all those adorable (and slightly embarrassing 😅) baby photos your kids definitely won’t love seeing on a giant screen.

05/14/2026

Big thank you to our presenter today, Joe Price with Mark Price Insurance! 👏

Joe shared the difference between working with an insurance broker versus an agent tied to just one company — and it’s a huge advantage for clients.

An agent for one company can only offer that company’s products and pricing, while a broker can shop multiple carriers to help find the best coverage, rates, and options for each individual situation. 🙌

Joe works to help clients save money, protect what matters most, and make sure they’re properly covered without overpaying.

Great referrals for Joe include:
✅ Families wanting to compare home & auto rates
✅ Business owners needing commercial insurance
✅ People frustrated with rising premiums
✅ First-time homebuyers
✅ Anyone wanting a second opinion on their current coverage
✅ Life insurance referrals

We appreciate the knowledge and value you bring to the group, Joe!

05/07/2026

Big shoutout to our presenter today, Chelsea Funk with Funk Financial Services LLC 👏

Chelsea shared so much great insight on the importance of systems, processes, and organization in your business — not just for efficiency, but for the protection and stability they provide as your business grows. When your books and systems are a mess, it can cost you time, money, and a whole lot of stress 😅

As your virtual bookkeeping expert, Chelsea helps turn chaos into efficiency so business owners can focus on what they do best.

💡 Great referrals for Chelsea include:
• Small business owners
• Contractors & home service companies
• Entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed by bookkeeping
• Businesses needing help with organization, systems, and financial processes
• Anyone behind on bookkeeping or struggling to keep accurate records

If you know someone who needs more clarity and less chaos in their business… Chelsea is your girl! 🙌

05/06/2026

🚨 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! 🚨

One of our amazing BNI members, Healthy Spaces, is currently hiring in the Evansville area! 👏

They are looking for motivated individuals 18+ to join their growing team as:
🔹 Production Installers
🔹 Service Technician Trainees

No experience? No problem! Training and tools are provided. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn a trade, work with a strong team, and grow within a company that values hard work and craftsmanship.

💲 Pay starts at $18–$20/hour
✅ Full-time positions
✅ Benefits available after 90 days
✅ Opportunities for advancement

If you know someone dependable, hardworking, and looking for a career opportunity, send them their way!

To apply, search for the Healthy Spaces General Laborer or Service Team Member postings on Indeed, or learn more here:
🌐 www.healthyspacesystems.com

05/06/2026

Everybody thinks Cameron with Sims Electric, gets to just roll around looking pretty all day… WRONG 😎⚡️

He’s out there putting the tools to work! Another 100 to 200 amp service upgrade completed — and the best part? It was completely FREE for this homeowner through the Indiana Energy Saver Program (IESP)! 👏🏽🏠

Big upgrades, lower energy costs, and helping homeowners every day!

Check it out: https:/indianaenergysaver.com

05/04/2026

💸🦆 “Wait… my insurance doesn’t cover that?!” 🦆💸

Yeah… that’s exactly where MacKenzie Sadowski with Aflac comes in 👏

She’s the one you send people to before life throws a curveball (or after they realize their plan has some… gaps 😅).

So who’s a perfect referral for MacKenzie?

👀 The business owner who wants to level up their employee benefits
👀 The friend who just went self-employed and is “winging it”
👀 The coworker complaining about high deductibles
👀 The family member going through a big life change
👀 The person who says, “I have insurance, I’m good” (…but hasn’t actually checked 👀)

💡 Green light phrases you’ll hear:
➡️ “My deductible is HOW much?!”
➡️ “I can’t afford to miss work if something happens”
➡️ “I wish I had better coverage”

That’s your cue 👉 connect them to MacKenzie

Because when the unexpected happens… it’s a lot less stressful when you’ve got backup 💪

Let’s keep her busy helping people get covered 🙌

04/30/2026

Big shoutout to our incredible presenters today! 👏

🚗 Eich Brothers Automotive brought in multiple members of their team and turned the room into a full-on Q&A for all things auto repair. From diagnostics to maintenance, they covered it all and made it easy to understand what to look for when something doesn’t feel right with your vehicle.

👉 Referrals to Eich Automotive:
- Anyone dealing with check engine lights or strange noises
- Routine maintenance (oil changes, brakes, tires)
- Second opinions on costly repairs
- Friends or family who need a trustworthy, honest mechanic

⚖️ John Goth with Gutwein Law delivered an important and eye-opening talk on estate planning. He emphasized how crucial it is to have your affairs in order—not just for yourself, but to protect the people you love. Keeping documents updated and having a clear plan in place can make all the difference during difficult times.

👉 Referrals for John Goth / Gutwein Law:
- Individuals or families needing wills or trusts
- Anyone who has experienced a recent life change (marriage, divorce, new baby, loss)
- Business owners needing succession planning
- People who haven’t updated their estate plan in years (or ever!)

We’re grateful for the knowledge, energy, and value both presenters brought today. This is what BNI is all about—building each other up through education and referrals! 🙌

11/05/2025