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About BNI
BNI is the world’s largest and most successful business and professional referral networking organization…
Our primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. BNI operates on the "Givers Gain" philosophy; those who give business freely to others will benefit, and in return, will get business as well.
Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of marketing people working for you....because all the other members carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone new who could use your products or services they hand your card out and recommend your services. It's as simple as that! It's simple because it's based on a proven concept by BNI Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, called “givers gain”; If I give you business, you'll give me business and we will both benefit as a result.
Last year, members of BNI passed over 6.5 million referrals which generated more than $2.8 billion worth of closed business.
Would you like to increase your business by 20%, 30%, and 50% or as much as 100%? You can see results like this! Many have. Some participants have added as many as 50 new clients in the first 2 years!!! Successful businesses depend on word of mouth. Word-of-mouth advertising is the best advertising there is.
BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. It does so allowing only one person per professional classification or specialty to join a chapter; and by providing an environment in which you will develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. By establishing this "formal" relationship with other people, you will have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.
JOIN NOW BEFORE YOUR COMPETITOR DOES!
For additional information about BNI, go to www.bnihouston.com. For information about the chapter I am a member of type in BNI Westside Business Partners or just give me a call at 281-994-5770. I will be more than glad to answer any questions you may have!
History of BNI
Started in January 1985 by Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for men and women to further their business through word of mouth marketing. What makes BNI unique is that we only allow one person per profession to join a chapter. Thus, once you have joined, NONE of your competitors can participate.
Today, BNI is the largest networking organization of its kind. Currently, BNI has over 5800 chapters with more than 130,000 members in the United States and 42 other countries. Last year, members of BNI have passed over 6,500,000 referrals which generated over $2.8 billion of new business for its members. This method of word of mouth recommendation has proven to be more powerful than most sales, marketing and advertising activities combined.
BNI established its first chapter in Houston in January 1993 and currently has 38 dynamic and active chapters in the area with over 850 members.
Tony Robbins has said that one referral is equal to fifteen cold calls. Active participation in BNI can substantially increase YOUR business through referrals. Join us, this organization is really exciting!