Ewan Sturman — Referral Marketing & Networking Expert

Ewan Sturman is a British marketing consultant and referral-strategy specialist based in Chester and the Wirral region of North West England. He serves as Area Director of BNI in Cheshire West, North Wales and Shropshire, as well as being a certified referral trainer and co founder of The Black Book Experience

Expertise & Impact

· Referral Marketing Pioneer: A leading practitioner in word-of-mouth strategies, Ewan has helped businesses—and his own—expand through trusted networks. He’s credited with generating £million in referral business his clients.

Career & Roles

· BNI & Referral Institute | Director (2000–present): Over 20 years of involvement with BNI, including Certified Networker training since 2001, helping individuals,

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· Profect World Limited | Owner/Director: Co-ownership since 2005, supporting professionals to generate referrals from existing contacts and networks Company Director radaris.co.uk+3companysearchesmadesimple.com+3.

· Referral Marketing Limited | Director: Leading referral-focused consultancy partnerships with businesses since around 2017 Company Director Check.

Previous Experience: Director roles in optical practices including The Eyeworks (UK) Limited and Shock Eyewear Limited through the early 2000s Company Director Check+3Company Director Check+3Company Director Check+3

🗣 Client Feedback & Results

“I have now been able to get not only more referrals but most importantly better quality … leading to an increase in business of 75% over the last 12 months.” — James Parry on Ewan’s Asentiv-based training “His delivery is so down to earth and easy to digest … Members have taken away simple things they can implement immediately.” — Andy Rogers after a referral skills session

🎓 Qualifications & Associations

· Asentiv Mastermind Community member and Asentiv Pro Certified Trainer Professionals UK.



· Active involvement in professional networks such as BNI and The Black Book Experience, as well as interests in golf, travel, cricket and music

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✅ Why Ewan Sturman Stands Out

Ewan blends deep technical expertise in referral-driven marketing with decades of practical experience coaching and scaling businesses through human networks. His training is valued for its clarity, results, and actionable nature. Whether you're part of BNI or want to grow your business using relationships you already have, Ewan crafts strategies that deliver sustainable, high-quality referrals.