Business by Referral Ottawa

06/22/2026

Meet our newest BBR member, Yasmine Benali of Unrushed Life Therapy.

Yasmine's story is one of resilience, purpose, and a genuine passion for helping people navigate life's challenges. During her member spotlight, she shared how her journey from Morocco to Canada, through business and human resources, ultimately led her to psychotherapy—a profession where she can do what she loves most: create a safe space for people to slow down, reflect, and grow.

In a world that constantly tells us to hurry, Yasmine reminds us that healing often begins when we finally allow ourselves to pause.

Read more about Yasmine's inspiring journey and the philosophy behind Unrushed Life Therapy in this week's BBR member spotlight.

⬇️ Read the full blog below.

One of the biggest misconceptions about therapy, Yasmine explained, is that people think it’s simply having someone listen.

06/19/2026

What if your next referral source wasn’t one person… but an entire room?

This morning’s BBR meeting was a full house of local professionals committed to helping one another thrive. More than a networking group, we’re a team of advocates, referral partners, and supporters who believe that when one business succeeds, our community succeeds.

Could this be the support network your business has been looking for?

06/12/2026

Business grows where relationships grow.

Thank you, Cédric, for taking the time to share your experience. At BBR, our mission has always been to create an environment where trusted professionals can connect, support one another, and build businesses through meaningful relationships. We’re grateful to have members like you who help make that vision a reality.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

The best way to understand Business by Referral is to hear from the people who experience it firsthand.

We’re grateful for members like Matthew Arnott (Centrepointe Chiropractic), who have embraced the power of building genuine relationships and supporting fellow local businesses.

At BBR Ottawa, referrals are more than transactions—they’re built on trust, connection, and a commitment to helping one another succeed. When you surround yourself with professionals who genuinely want to see you win, great things happen.

Thank you, Matthew, for sharing your experience and for being such a valued part of our community.

Thinking about growing your business through relationships instead of cold leads? Come visit a meeting and see what BBR is all about.

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.