Business by Referral Ottawa

05/26/2026

Meet Wayne Routledge -- the handyman behind the tools.

Last week, Wayne shared the story of how a lifetime of hands-on experience, entrepreneurship, and problem solving helped shape the skills he now brings to homes across Ottawa.

It’s a great reminder that real craftsmanship is built over time.

Some people learn handyman skills through a single trade. Wayne Routledge built his through a lifetime of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on experience.

05/15/2026

Changes are coming to Auto Insurance in Ontario making last weeks speaker very timely. Find a recap of Eldon Gaw eye opening presentation here !

Recently at Business By Referral (BBR), members heard from longtime insurance professional Eldon Gaw, who shared practical insights from more than 40 years in the insurance industry.

05/04/2026

What would regular referrals do for your business? Our BBR group consistently generates referrals for our members. Join us for a breakfast and see if BBR could help better YOUR business.

04/25/2026

It is that time of the year. This is for any allergy sufferers ! Anna is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to natural healing.

Spring allergy season is upon us, and unfortunately, it is expected to be particularly challenging, with many experts labelling it as a very ‘nasty’ one, especially in those areas that have had a delayed start to spring, which will lead to a ‘pollen explosion’ when the warm weather suddenly ...

04/22/2026

Speaker Spotlight: Michelle Vankerkhoven Ottawa Real Estate

When you’ve been part of a community for 15 years, you don’t just see the value—you live it.

In this week’s spotlight, Michelle shares how being part of BBR has played a key role in growing her real estate business—not just through referrals, but through relationships built on trust.

As a realtor, her job goes far beyond buying and selling homes. Her clients rely on her network for everything that comes next—and through BBR, she’s been able to connect them with trusted professionals she knows will take care of them.

Because the best service doesn’t stop at the sale… it continues with who you introduce them to next.

Curious about BBR?

Join us for breakfast and experience it for yourself.

04/15/2026

Members helping Members ! Clifton with Sospita Safety Management helped Dr. Matthew from Centrepointe Chiropractic meet his CPR/First Aid requirements and in return got a glowing video testimonial.

What makes BBR different? Our members collaborate and care about each others successes.

If you’re an Ottawa based business, join us for a breakfast to learn what we‘re all about.

03/26/2026

The news we’ve been waiting for!!

03/18/2026

Speaker Spotlight: Anna Varriano - Perfect Resonance

Sometimes the most powerful referral is simply someone saying, “You need to see Anna.”

In this week’s spotlight, Anna from Perfect Resonance shares how building a business in the health space comes down to one thing—word of mouth referrals.

Through personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance, she helps people take control of their health with an approach rooted in education, empowerment, and meeting people where they’re at.

She shares how word of mouth referrals have been the biggest driver of her growth—and why, when it comes to health, people rely on real experiences from those they trust.

Curious about BBR?
Join us for breakfast and experience it for yourself.

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03/17/2026

Thinking about painting your home yourself? It might be worth a read first.

In our latest blog, Gord McGregor of McGregor Quality Painting answers some of BBR’s most asked questions—sharing insights from over 30 years in the industry.

Simple advice. Real experience. Things that can save you time, money, and headaches.

Check it out:

Instead of a traditional presentation, Gord opened things up to a Q&A session, sharing insights from more than 30 years in the residential painting industry.

12/07/2025

In an industry that requires honesty, transparency and trust, Dr. Matthew, owner of Centrepointe Chiropractic, took the time to share the story of his past, both personally and professionally.

If you believe trust is an important quality in a chiropractor, Matthew is the clear choice!