Welcome to the Official Referral Hub Member Area

We welcome you to our member area. Please review the following information to get better acquainted with our culture and processes. 

What is Referral Hub?

Referral Hub is a community of like-minded business owners and service providers who proactively and reciprocally refer businesses and opportunities to each other. By leveraging their networks, members can foster valuable connections and drive mutual growth.

Our mission is to create a collaborative environment where members can help one another grow by referring businesses and opportunities through their trusted networks.

Membership Requirements:
To join Referral Hub, members must be:

✔ Business owners or service providers with a minimum of 5 years in business.

✔ The sole expert in their specialised field of service.

✔ Independently managing the primary areas of service (not part of a firm with multiple divisions).

✔ Highly experienced and an expert in their field.

✔ Offering a solid service that consistently delivers on its promises.

✔ Serving a diverse client base (multiple clients).

✔ Possessing a wide-reaching network.

✔ Maintaining an established website and active social media presence.

✔ Friendly, personable, ethical, professional, and proactive in referring others.

✔ Willing to adhere to the Referral Hub Code of Conduct.

✔ Introduced by one of the Founders or Seconders of Referral Hub.

Our Values

CODE OF CONDUCT

    • Members must attend a minimum of 4 of the 5 Dinners annually

    • Absent member referrals may still be tabled

    • Proactive referrals & introductions are to be identified and referred to preferred member expert

    • Members are to follow protocols on how introductions are made

    • Members assist in facilitating introductions and agree to standard Referral Hub protocols in attending to agreed follow-up actions

    • Accountability for agreed actions

    • Accountable in meeting criteria requirements determined by Referral Hub metrics (TBA)

  • Adopt a spirit of reciprocity in seeking opportunities for others (not just self)

    • Act in a friendly and open manner with fellow members

    • Approach all communications (in-person & online) with respect and trust

    • Treat fellow members equally without fear or failure

    • Be honest and transparent in all dealings (internal & external)

    • Treat discussions between members on a confidential basis

    • Identify and declare any conflicts of interest immediately with full disclosure

    • Trust unconditionally and assume no malice

    • In the event of a misunderstanding or possible dispute, adopt a civil approach to resolving issues 

    • Religion

    • Politics

    • Discrimination

    • Harmful or toxic behaviour (as determined by members)

    • Determined by Founding Members Andrew Ford & Darren Bourke

COMMITMENT

To support and encourage winning outcomes within Referral Hub, a number of metrics will be monitored and reported within the group.

  • Attendance (Record attendance)

    Members must attend a minimum of 4 of the 5 Dinners annually

    Christmas Drinks attendance is Optional

  • Client Referral

    Introduction/Referral of a prospect to another member

    Referral of work from a member referring their work directly to another member

  • Resource Referral (Record & Measure by Member)

    Posting/sharing of other members general content (blogs, videos, whitepapers etc)

    Posting/sharing of other members event content 

    Posting/sharing of other members specific content (books, assets)

  • Other Referral

    Indirect Referral (External Person of interest introduced to broaden network)

    Expert Introduction (External expert in another field outside of group)

    Resource Introduction (External resource provider or resource)

  • Scoreboard & Metrics Measurement

    Goal for each member to take a minimum of 1 action between each meeting (bi-monthly)

  • Failure to meet minimum metrics

    Reviewed by Founding Members Andrew Ford & Darren Bourke

Meet the Team

  • Andrew Ford

    CO-FOUNDER

    Andrew Ford, one of the co-founders of Referral Hub and CEO of Social Star Marketing & Branding Agency, helps businesses build authentic brands using e-ttraction, strategic storytelling, and digital engagement to attract the right opportunities.

    Download Andrew’s One-page Bio

  • Darren Bourke

    CO-FOUNDER

    Darren Bourke, one of the co-founders of Referral Hub, is a consultant, coach, and mentor with 25 years of experience, specialising in helping small and medium-sized business owners achieve sustainable success and work-life balance through his proven methodology.

    Download Darren’s One-page Bio

  • Mark Bloodworth

    MEMBER

    Mark, founder of Lifeblood Performance, leverages 20 years of front-line experience to bridge the gap between workers and management. He empowers teams, driving growth for small and medium-sized businesses across Melbourne and Regional Victoria.

  • Jim Malady

    MEMBER

    Jim is a Melbourne-based Director, Underwriter at CoverForce, and Client Relationships expert with 30+ years in the industry. Formerly General Manager at Freeman McMurrick and Executive Manager at Aon Risk Services, he’s worked with major clients like Linfox, Just Group, and more.

  • David Murdoch

    MEMBER

    David, founder of Paxton Bridge, helps clients activate their wealth through a philosophy built on three core pillars: money mindset, asset management, and intergenerational wealth, ensuring financial certainty, control, and legacy for future generations.

    Download David’s One-page Bio

  • Darren Knihnckie

    MEMBER

    Darren, Director at Outlive Advisory, specialises in profit optimisation, leadership, and strategic growth. With over 5 years of experience in global B2B tech firms, he drives transformations, accelerates revenue, and empowers teams to execute strategy for exceptional shareholder value.

Dates for Hub Dinners

The third Wednesday of the month, bi-monthly:

  1. Wednesday 19th February - Inaugural Dinner (Completed)

  2. Wednesday 16th April - First official club dinner with members

  3. Wednesday 18th June - Second official club dinner with members

  4. Wednesday 20th August - Third official club dinner with members

  5. Wednesday 15th October - Fourth official club dinner with members

  6. Wednesday 17th December - Fifth official club dinner with members (Christmas party) 

Payment is required in advance for six months, including three dinners (your meals and two drinks of choice included).

Referral Hub bank details:

Bank Name: ANZ

BSB: 013338

Account Number: 317007235

How to refer clients to members

  • Email an introduction from yourself to the prospect and CC the referee and BCC hello@socialstar.com.au so we can track your progress. 

    It doesn't have to be a long email but it is an important step to have a record of the details and provides valuable information so each party can review the other prior to agreeing to meet.  

    Example:

    Hi Sevan & Andrew

    I’d like to introduce you two.

    Andrew – I was with Sevan today at Alexander Spencer after appearing on his podcast 'The Bottom Line'. Sevan is a driven and engaging Accountant with a difference.

    Sevan – Andrew Ford is a friend and consultant I have benefited immensely from working with in social media and personal branding at Social Star.

    I’ll leave you two to introduce yourselves and suggest you meet up for a coffee together.

    Cheers,

    Darren

    Darren Bourke

    Director

    Business Influence Pty Ltd

    PS I have attached a brief summary of Andrew for your reference. 

  • Send a book.  Visit my website book page (https://darrenkbourke.com/the-fourth-moon) and fill in the details of your client and make the payment via bank transfer. Please include a personal note from yourself which we can replicate into the package.

  • Forward one of my content emails and BCC me. Each fortnight I publish a blog or video for my clients and forwarding that to one of your prospects is a great way to introduce my brand to them. 

  • Invite them to one of our events! If there is an event coming up soon, why not bring your prospect there to meet us face to face as it's still the best form of introduction? 

Want to Refer a New Member?

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