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"I’ve been a member of BNI Fortune Advocates for 3 years now. My first year was a little rough. I didn’t do many one-to-one’s and pretty much just showed up to the meetings expecting referrals. Obviously, this didn’t work out too well for me. I met with the leadership team at the end of my first year and was convinced to give it another year with much more effort. I started doing one-to-one’s and became a visitor host. My second year was definitely much more profitable than the first year. I’ve just started my third year and have now taken on the Secretary/Treasurer position. I’ve brought on more business in the first three months of this year than I did in my 2nd year. BNI definitely works when you follow it's business model. I definitely suggest BNI to anyone looking to grow their business as well as build great relationships. """" d"
Emma Vorstman
Paychex, Inc.
Small Business Consultant
"BNI is an organization that I have belonged to for many years, 10 years in the UK and 3-4 years here in Brevard county.
It's a great source of referral business, although education is the primary objective for all members. If all members were fully and truly educated as to how well BNI can work for them, almost every chapter would triple referrals and revenue.
My experience has been greatly improved since joining the Beeliners chapter, because we have several creators, which by definition improves a chapter substantially. Everyone should be involved with BNI somewhere, "givers gain"
Alan Kershaw
Truly Nolen Pest Control
"I joined BNI about a year ago. Prior to joining I was hesitant not knowing anything about the organization, but several folks encouraged me to attend. I am glad that I did. I have met a fabulous group of people who are very positive about the benefits of joining BNI. The networking that goes on is very profitable and has given me 90% of my business. I look forward to continue working with my fellow members."
Elaine Knights
E&S Cleaning Services of Brevard
"I joined BNI over 4 years ago. The first year my company added $25,000 in billings from BNI. Since then I have continued to enjoy new clients from BNI. Another benefit of BNI is from the business associates I have made and the good information resources it has provided."
Betty Haas
Munroe Hass PA
"I was a forced member of BNI. My business partner basically told me I was joining a local chapter when a position opened up. I had attended many "social networking" events in the past and had not found them helpful. Social events would have been a better description. Also in hind sight, maybe I just didn't know how to network...I only knew how to socialize.
I couldn't believe we were going to pay a fee and take time away from the office every week to attend the meetings. Didn't my partner understand that I needed to be at the office selling? I quickly learned that I was doing more selling at those weekly meetings than I could ever think of doing in the hour or so that I missed at the office. Selling yourself and your business to 20 to 30 people every week and then having them in turn sell you to their centers of influence is unbelievable when you see what can happen.
It took several months to build the relationships and gain the trust to show that our agency does follow through with what I promise every week during my manager minute. But I went from a reluctant member to an officer in under 6 months. I can't think of a month that has gone by where I haven't received at least one good solid referral, and I mean a qualified referral and not a lead for the commercial department of my agency and most months it is more than one.
You also learn very quickly what a wonderful feeling it is when you can bring a referral to another member.
I would recommend you join a chapter as soon as you can that has an opening for your business class. Start growing your business the smart way today."
Cathlene J. Keene
President
J. Meyers Insurance Group
"I wish to thank Tara Corriveau with Leading Edge Title. I’m a real estate broker who has been handling a lot of short sales lately. Tara had mentioned that Leading Edge Title now has a short sale division and offer their services at no cost to the buyer or seller. I have used other companies that charge either party. It is difficult to “sell” these additional fees to buyers or sellers especially in a short sale situation.
I have handed over more than fifteen short sales to Leading Edge Title in the past year. I’ve had a handful closed and more are waiting on the bank approval. So far our closing rate is 100%. The owners appreciate having weekly updates and ease of the whole process. The staff at Leading Edge Title are patient, knowledgeable and professional to work with.
I have recommended other agents to use their services and will continue to do so. By having Leading Edge Title handle the time consuming short sale process, I’m able to handle day-to-day business without the extra stress of handling this process. Thanks Tara and Leading Edge Title for making a difficult process work so smoothly. I’m not afraid to take on short sales. I take them on with confidence knowing that Leading Edge Title is on my team."
Paula Wells
Primac Realty
Broker/Owner
"Joining BNI is the best business decision I ever made. I have received more business through my BNI Chapter than I was able to get through two years of marketing and networking other sources. My business has more than tripled since joining less than a year ago."
Ed Pingston
Pingston Services & Solutions
"As a one-woman show in a business that is not all that common, I can't say that I've received a flood of referrals, or that I can contribute as many referrals as others who do not work alone in a home office. But I love the fact that I have a team of professionals I trust to suggest as resources for the people I do meet and for my friends and family. It is great to be able to say to someone, "Come visit my BNI chapter. You'll network with 50 great people and someone will have what you need, whether it is a product, service, or contact." This lends me, as a one-woman show, a ton of credibility within my larger network and the ability to make a difference for someone, whatever it is they need in their life or their business."
Christine J. Mifsud
Sales Content Writer
WordPower Marketing, LLC