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Find a Chapter. The Latest. News and Events. From the Founder. Errol, maybe try cold calling. More work, more practice to get it right, but when properly aimed at your target audience, can be very effective.
The fact that you are able to network with BNI members all over the world and their networks is an amazing thing and you able to get solutions to challenges that you may find locally. Thanks for your comment Ezra. I joined a core group as an accountant and only lasted 1 year.
If you are in a BD role then yes it may well be right up your street. BNI fell way short of my expectation. Thank you for sharing your views. Very well articulated and insightful. I think your example of the bookkeeper is a simple one to answer; Recommend both.
Typically people want to work with people they like and can maintain a relationship with over long periods of time. Recommending both gives your friend the option to speak with both bookkeepers and decide which they would prefer to do business with. I am currently trying to decide whether or not to join and this article has been very helpful in making that decision. I got invited today to be a guest to an online group meeting soon. However, I have some doubts: Why members have to meet on regular basis??
Why in hotels? It looks like that rule is made just to bring and impress new prospects and bring revenue to managers at a cost of members. Secondly, why should I invest time to find referrals for others?? If someone asks — I would refer but If I have to invest time into this — then I can invest it into looking prospects for my own business.
Good questions Dragan. I suppose the requirement to find referrals for others is reciprocated by others having to find referrals for you. Honestly I, 6 folded my business in the first year alone, and have been growing at an average pace of 1. I have landed getting connected with many govt organisation and defence contacts, have expanded my business from designing to food supplies and much much more.
There are no free lunches and to benefit from BNI you need to stay focussed on getting and delivering business, if you lose focus and start making only friends you will have issues. Business required you to sell yourselves in a professional manner and BNI assists in just that, I have been a member for 6 glorious year. Thanks for sharing your experience Ahmed. I agree — to benefit from any kind of networking group you need to focus on building commercial relationships and not just making friends.
Quite a helpful article, with an objective perspective. I am not sure if BNI would help me in generating strong leads. Even social media has not been that helpful in getting new projects. I have secured most of my projects through word-of-mouth advertising, repeat clients, and direct enquiries on my website.
Nevertheless, I am looking for a way to get more projects on a regular basis, and am yet to crack that code! Hi Dhananjay, what type of photography do you specialize in? Have you considered approaching local businesses that support the same type of people who would buy your services, and building a referral relationship with them? That way you can refer business to each other. I joined BNI 1 year ago. Big waste of time for me.
The early morning meetings only work for a few members who need that early time and the rest of us were ignored. I am a Property Manager looking for investor clients who want someone to manage their investment properties.
My local chapter only has 10 members. I have not received a single referral all year. My client base is too specialized so I would suggest that unless you are in B2C and have a relatively common business service to provide do not bother unless the group is at least 25 to 30 people and you have a common profession. I am quitting this week. Did you provide this feedback to your local chapter organizers Steve?
Thank you for your valuable information on BNI. I was about make a decision as I have attended online BNI meeting yesterday. The example of book keeper you mentioned opened my eyes. Experience our proven referral system in action. People just like you working together, helping each other grow their businesses and improve their business skills.
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