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What BNI isn’t…. It’s Not A Tips Club BNI has a professional meeting format. Attendance is highly recommended for success. High rate for generating word-of-mouth business building. Say good-bye to cold calls. It’s Not A Social Club A place to gossip and drink coffee.
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What BNI isn’t…. It’s Not A Tips Club BNI has a professional meeting format. Attendance is highly recommended for success. High rate for generating word-of-mouth business building. Say good-bye to cold calls. It’s Not A Social Club A place to gossip and drink coffee. Only one person per profession is allowed to be represented in a group. Alliances with parallel industries are encouraged.
BNI History 101 • 1985, Established by Dr. Ivan Misner. • Devised as a creative way to rebuild his Consulting business. • Results were phenomenal! Networking System generated clients that were: • Highest-Quality • Longest-Lasting • Best-Paying Are those the clients you are looking for?
How Does BNI Work For Me? • The sole purpose of the group is to give members more business. • Being a BNI Member is like having 20-30 salespeople working for you! • “Word-of-Mouth” is the most cost-effective form of advertising. • There is a network beyond members of each chapter. • BNI teaches business people that networking is more about farming that hunting. • Members learn about your business and truly understand what you do to help identify referrals. • “Locks out” your competition!
Training Your Sales Force! • Every week you are given the opportunity to train your sales force with a 60 second commercial.
Training Your Sales Force! • Load your sales team up with your cards and brochures. • One-on-one meetings/Dance Cards. Provide additional networking opportunities.
$$ REFERRALS $$ • Referral slips provide an organized way to track your new business opportunities! • Givers Gain Philosophy • Follow-up for accountability
What you can get for $430 in advertising dollars? • Newspaper - One ad. • Television – 30 seconds of air time. • Radio – 2 minutes of air time. • Direct Mailing – 2% Response. • BNI – One year of networking with area business owners that will continuously generate warm prospects. The average return on investment per year is $15,000 in revenue.
Are You Ready? • Let’s get you plugged in to a group today that will compliment your business! • $430 will lock out your competitors! Your referrals are waiting and can start today!
Questions Contacts: Kent Hochgraber, Executive Director 701.232.5356 Steve Aune, BNI Ambassador 701.235.7813 Missy Ohe, BNI Ambassador 701.793.7549