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SW Premier Alliance, Lake Oswego, OR (2025)

05/27/2015

Southwest Premier Alliance is pleased to welcome our two newest members: Marie Jensen and Julia Ansberry.

Marie represents the UPS Store and Julia is the director of Trellis, Inc.

Please have a one-to-one and learn more about them and there work.

05/27/2015

This past week's speaker was Dr. Daniel (Dan) Lujan of Tree City Chiropractic and has been in business for the past five years. Dan is married to his lovely bride of 11 years, Holly, and they have two children, Luke and James. His favorite thing to do is hanging with the boys and build forts

Dan's previous job was a restaurant server and his burning desire is to visit Disneyland with the family. Dan's key to his success is to learn and grow by doing his profession well.

Dan says he is a portal-of-entry physician, this allows him to diagnose and treat patients. His work has emphasis on manual treatments, which includes spinal manipulation. Dan uses many tools, such as a stethoscope and reflex hammer, tape, and braces, but his favorite tool is his hands. Dan can also do lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, CT and bone scans.

Dan talked about the many different ways a chiropractor can help those in pain. A few of these are manual therapy, home care, physiotherapy, and ergonomic counseling.

Have a one-to-one with Doctor Dan to learn more and check out his website: http://www.tualatinchiropractor.com. Ask him which college football team is his favorite.

05/17/2015

BNI Southwest Premier Alliance is pleased to welcome John Rivers of AOIT Consulting to its membership. AOIT Consulting has been in business for the past 12 years. John is married and he and his bride have 9 children.

AOIT Consulting loves building fast computers and keeping them running fast. The company is a family oriented company - they enjoy working hard, and finding time to play hard too! AOIT Consulting offers onsite and remote services to fix any issue with your computers. They service Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices.

Have a one-to-one with John to learn more about him and AOIT Consulting.

05/17/2015

This past week's speaker (5.13.15) was Joshua (Josh) Farrand, owner of 8 Inch Nails Construction and has been in business for 10 years. Josh is married to his lovely bride, Katie for the past 11 years, and they have two children, Peter and Chloe. They also have a dog named Amos.

Josh's hobbies and fun stuff to do include drinking beer, camping with his family, kayaking, long trips, soccer, hiking, and more beer. His burning desire is lay on a beach in the Bahamas.

Josh talked about how his company is broken down into three types of construction: Remodeling - kitchens, bathrooms, general upgrades, Repairs - fix what has been incorrectly finished, open areas to make room for more space, Ground up construction - complete build, garages, storage.

Josh also talked abut the "fun" stuff he likes to do, such as stairs ways, railings, churches, and "complicated stuff"

Check out his website for pictures of his exceptional work at http://www.eightinchnails.com/

Great referrals for Josh are home owners that want great craftsmanship, interior designers, architects, and business owners.

Have a one-to-one and find out what he and 8 Inch Nails had recently been awarded.

05/05/2015

This past week's speaker (4.29.15) was Nicholas (Nick) Domine, representing US Bank and has been a Customer Service Manager for the past 2 years. He previous worked as a painter, worked at Fred Meyer, Miller Paint, and, of course, in the pizza restaurant business.

Nick is single, but as a girlfriend, Stephanie, which he will "probably" marry (his words), and has a pet dog, Thor. His hobbies include working out, sleeping, easting, making pizza, and annoying Stephanie.

Nick's secret to his success is listen more, talk less. It seems to work as he is one of the youngest (if not the youngest) Customer Service Manager at US Bank.

Nick talked about how US Bank was established in 1917 in Portland, Oregon, and it is the only bank that can have "US" in its name. Also, he states there are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

Relationships are key to the success of US Bank. Regardless of how a person looks, they are all treated the same as any other bank customer.

Have a one-to-one with Nick to find out more and who his perfect client is. Also, ask him what his name means, it's pretty cool.

04/28/2015

This past week's speaker (4.22.15) was Stacy Freyer of All in One Accounting and has been in business for 11 years. She earned a Bachelor degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance from St. Thomas University. Stacy's has previously worked in Banking, Asset Based Lending and private industry. She is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB), Stacy dedicates many hours to continuing education so that she can provide the best possible service to her clients.

She is married to Chad, a Firefighter, and they have two children, Zak, 21 and Andi, 18. Zak is on his way to the US Naval Academy, needless to say, Stacy is very proud.

Stacy's burning desire is to retire early and travel the world. The key to her success is honesty with her clients and herself.

Stacy talked about the differences between an Accountant and a CPA. Accountants do not do taxes. Instead, an Accountant prepares the clients books and reports to make the CPA's job easier. Also, she ensures the client's books are in order and show cash flow, when to spend, and when to not spend. An Accountant gathers information and sends out statements to clients, letting them know where the client's business is financially.

Stacy is one smart cookie! Have a one-to-one with her an find out more. And...ask her about 3 minute showers.

Check out her website at: http://allinone-accounting.com/

04/21/2015

This past week's speaker (4.15.15) was Jeff Shipman representing Prepared Marketing, which has been in business since 2012. He is a graduate of Portland State University School of Business with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. Jeff previously worked in sales and marketing and for 20 years, in radio and television.

Jeff is married to his lovely bride, Karen, and they have two children, Clare and Nathan. They also have a pet dog, Ty.

Jeff's burning desire is to help people and at the same time better himself at what he does for those people. The key to his success is caring for others and how to better serve them. Jeff's one love (after family) is bacon.

Something no one knows about Jeff is that he once had heart surgery.

Prepared Marketing is a full service marketing and website design firm based out of Newberg, Oregon. Serving businesses locally in Newberg, Sherwood and McMinnville and throughout the United States. Specializing in Start-Ups and Non-Profit Businesses, Prepared Marketing has the knowledge and expertise to service the needs of any company or business. Services include: Ad Management (Multiple Platforms), Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Website Design and Mobile Application Development, Business Branding and more.

Jeff also talked about his family and his background. Over the years, many of us in the Portland area had heard him on the radio during rush hour calming those stuck in traffic with his wit and suggestions for alternate routes.

Have a one-to-one with Jeff and ask him how it feels to be awake during heart surgery!

04/14/2015

Please welcome our newest Southwest Premier Alliance BNI member, Josh Parish representing Comcast Communications as an Business Account Executive.

Josh is a graduate from Oregon State University and played football for the Beavers as a line backer. He is single and loves to smile, laugh, and eat (his words).

Have a one-to-one with Josh and learn how to refer him to his perfect client.

Welcome!!!

04/14/2015

This past week's speaker was (4.8.15) Eric Fair-Layman,Licensed Massage Therapistrepresenting Body Reconnect and has been in business for the past three years. Previous jobs he held were waiter, tutor, and school teacher. He is single, but has two children, Miles, 9 and Matira, 6.

Eric's hobbies are juggling, camping, going to festivals, and biking. He is a graduate from UCLA and has a Masters of Arts in teaching. He also graduated from the East West College of Healing Arts and has several cerifications

Eric's burning desire is to develop himself and his business. His key to success is his ability to reflect and grow.

Eric talked about the modalities of his profession, which are True Body Intelligence and Somato-Emotional release with Breathwork. He also gave examples of trauma to the body, such as hunched shoulders, thumb pain, and hot/cold episodes. Also, gave examples of catharses, such as crying, sweating, vomiting.

Have a one-to-one with Eric and ask him to explain ways to heal yourself and the classes he has available to help you maintain your body in tip, top shape.

You might also ask him the best way to skin an animal...

04/06/2015

This past week's 10 minute speaker (4.1.15) was Conner Fegan representing Key Bank. Conner is a Small Business Relationship Manager. Previous job was at Wells Fargo Bank. Connor is married to his lovely bride, Etasha, and the two have a baby girl, Gwen.

Connor's hobbies are Jujitsu, road cycling, skiing, and shooting s***t. His burning desire is to some day hike in Turkey.

Connor key to success is knowing clearly what to do and follow up with his client. He is no April fool! Connor has a MBA from the University of Montana and has been in banking for the past five years.

What Connor does is create financial solutions for his clients in a holistic way He thinks out-side-the-box, when a "square doesn't work".

Great referrals for Connor are small businesses of 1 to 20 employees, Professionals (doctors, lawyers, and such), and those businesses with multiple needs.

Have a one-to-one with Connor and find out what "crowning" achievement he did in high school to make him stand out above the other students.

03/30/2015

This past week's 10 minute speaker (3.25.15) was Melissa Lindsay of Oregon Shine Cleaning. She has owned and operated Oregon Shine for 1 year. A previous job was a Job Developer, assisting those with disabilities to find work. Melissa also previously worked as a care giver for the disabled. She is a very compassionate woman.

Melissa has one son, Isaiah, a pet rabbit, Dora, lives in SE Portland, and is a native Oregonian, even though her family hails from Hawaii. Melissa graduated from Portland State University with a BS in Community Development.

Her hobbies include reading, watching SciFi movies and shows, and music. Her burning desire is to fly. Melissa's secret to her success is "plugging forward".

Melissa's cleaning business has three parts; heavy to moderate - day-to-day cleaning, moving in/out of a home/apartment, and post construction. Each on of these types of cleaning are perfect for Melissa.

A perfect referral for Oregon Shine Cleaning are single professionals, family where both parents work outside the home, those that need a break from kids, and short term clients. Also, realtors and construction companies are great referrals.

Have a one-to -one with Melissa and find out if she wants to fly with or without an aircraft.

03/22/2015

This week's 10 minute speak (3.18.15) was the Lovely Lori Lum, representing Liberty Mutual Insurance. She has been representing them for the past 8 years. Previous jobs include: graphics design and advertising sales,

Lori is married to Craig and they have a lovely daughter, Elizabeth (Lizzy). She likes to travel, hang with family, and garden. Her burning desire is to travel and vacation in Spain.

Lori's key to success is she find the best package for her clients. She looks at budget and needs, not commission.

Lori has a team of 5 people to assist her in getting the best insurance policy for her clients. This personal touch has kept Liberty Mutual's ranking at 76 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest corporations in the United States (based on 2013 revenue).

Lori knows her stuff and a perfect client for her is are new home buyers, realtors, mortgage professionals, bankers, divorce attorneys, and those that have other insurance companies. She is licensed in Washington and Oregon states.

Have a one-to-one with Lori and ask her what her bad experience with a drunk driver was.

03/16/2015

This week's (3.11.15) speaker was Dawn Carter of Director's Mortgage. Dawn's previous jobs were food services and retail sales.

Dawn was born in Port Hueneme, CA while her father was stationed there with a Navy Seabee command. Her family moved to Camp David and then on to Colorado. Since the fourth grade, Dawn has lived in Oregon.

Dawn is married and has a son, Jacob Joseph, the love of her life. She is a graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in Finance. Her burning desire is to be a full-time, stay-at-home Mom to Jacob.

Dawn talked about how she "gives away" money to assist people buy homes and refinance mortgages in Oregon and Washington. Because Dawn is a mortgage broker, she is not tied to one lender and can get people the very best rates. She's a wiz and has the buyer and/or home owner best interest in mind. As Dawn says, it's not about the money, it's about the people.

To learn more, make a date and have a one-to-one with Dawn to find out who are her best referral partners. Also, ask her why the first Saturday in December has great meaning to her.

03/06/2015

This week's (3.4.15) speaker was Mike Corbin, our own BNI Director. He is also, an Independent Univera Associate based in Keizer, OR. Mike's previous jobs include: burger flipper, motorhome builder, auto sales, and auto sales consulting.

Mike has been married to his bride, Eva, for 23 years and they have a blended family with 8 children, 18 grandchildren, and 2 great-grand children. He loves children, reading, and watching movies. His desire is to help 500 of his "team members" become financially successful by mentoring them. Mike's key to his success is PERSISTANCE!!

Mike talked about how one-to-ones are effective to help our businesses grow and be successful. After explaining the facts, we participated in a ten-minute one-to-one with another BNI member to enlist what a good referral would be for each of us. Lots of fun and very informative.

Mike is a great guy, have a one-to-one with him and ask him about his career as a "newspaper delivery specialist" and why he's so PERSISTANT.

02/27/2015

This week's speaker was Josh Rudzek of Calibre Real Estate. Josh has been married to his lovely bride, Jill for the past 7 years and they have 3 boys.

Josh's desire is to learn how to play the guitar. His keys to success is letting both sellers and buyer know the importance of their transaction and he is committed to honesty, integrity, and education.

Josh started Calibre Real Estate to conduct business his way and not the traditional way of selling or buying a home. He has 14 years of experience, knows how to appraise, and is equally versed in residential and commercial real estate. Josh is also experienced in short and foreclosure sales. He is a master of his trade.

Have a one-to-one with Josh and ask him why he flunked a high school friend when he taught chemistry in college.

02/21/2015

This week's speaker was Karly Bannister of Keahi Health in Lake Oswego. Karly is a LAc, DiplOM, MAcOM and trained in China.

Karley is married and has a dog. She loves to share the benefits of Chinese medicine with her patients and believes that it is a powerful complement to conventional medicine. Her treatments are specifically designed with the patient's individual needs and conditions in mind.

Karly specializes in Woman's Health, which include, but not limited to: menopause and infertility, pain relief and rehabilitation, back pain and arthritis. She also specializes in Pediatrics, which includes, but not limited to: asthma, allergies, AD(H)D trauma and injuries.

Have a one-to-one with Karly and ask her what all those letters behind her name mean and how her gift of Acupuncture can help someone you know. She is one smart woman, with or without an iPAD!!

02/12/2015

This week's speak was Kevin Harmon of Harmon Insurance Agency

Kevin is married to his lovely bride, Patty for the past 20 years and have two children, Erin, 18 and Matt, 15. They have one dog.

Kevin graduated from the University of Montana in 1988 with a BS in Forestry. He worked for the forest products industry during the summer after graduation, then moved on to Production Supervisor in wood mills, then to Oregon as a Mill Manager.

Kevin started the Harmon Insurance Agency in1997 and has two offices - one in North Portland and the other on the west side. Farmer's Insurance is about 60% of his business and he has several other insurance offerings.

Kevin's target markets are Contractors, Manufacturers, Food services, auto repair and others.

To find out more about Kevin, schedule a one to one and find out why his insurance agency is unique.

02/05/2015

This week's speaker was Kristie Hill of Northwestern
Mutual and has been with the company for about a year.

Kristie was born and raised in Portland and a graduate of Portland State University. She is married and has 1 child, and a dog.

Northwestern Mutual has been in business since 1857 and issues Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Long Term Care Insurance.

Kristie explained the importance of all of the above and the younger a person, the more affordable the policies. She also explained when looking for insurance, ensure the company has financial strength and stability, which Northwestern Mutual has.

For more information have a one-to-one with Kristie.

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