BNI referrals helped define our company

Bottom line: My friend Dianne Kelley became the sponsor or my company for membership in BNI Northwest, and my company made the commitment to have me show up for weekly networking meetings. Within one year our business doubled. It wasn't all at once, but it happened--all during our first year in BNI...Sure, I got lots of small referrals for our smallest products, but there were three key referrals that defined our company, and they all came from BNI....During the years leading up to that point, I had been researching marketing concepts for small businesses, including telemarketing, but I'm so glad w decided on networking through BNI instead. I can't think of a better place to grow our small business than BNI, and I'm so happy to be a part of it.
--Michael Liskow, D'Menton Systems, LLC

Invaluable referrals, training, friendship & support

I joined BNI Northwest as a fledgling business person with a fledgling business and received my first referral before I was even an official member! I have continued to receive invaluable referrals, training, friendship and support from everyone in the group. I can't imagine ever needing another networking group!
--Margie Waterbrook, Clear Content Editorial Services

A weekly opportunity to build your business

BNI Northwest provides a weekly opportunity to build your business. All you have to do is show up, share information about your business with those you meet,and set up opportunities to teach them how to be effective salespeople for you. Since joining BNI in August of 2007, I have personally seen my business grow both from a combination of professional referrals from other BNI members as well as members themselves who have become clients.
--Chris Litten, Body Basics Health & Fitness, Inc.

BNI put our small business on the map!

The Givers Gain philosophy, meeting structure and overall energy are all reasons why I joined BNI Northwest in May of '07. You can see with 60+ people on your sales team all working together just how quickly your business can grown. In Oct. '07 we were very fortunate to be chosen for the "Givers Gain" project. This incredible project brought our members together to brainstorm ideas to market and promote the Sonoran Bed and Breakfast. By the end of the year our business had increased steadily, and 33% of our sales were from BNI. As we advance into '08, we are seeing more and more 2nd generation referrals. BNI testimonials have put our small business on the map. I look forward to our weekly meetings and am so grateful to be a part of BNI.
--Mary Gibson, Sonoran Bed and Breakfast

More business than I could have imagined!

BNI Northwest has really helped provide me with more business than I ever could have imagined. I love BNI and signed on for two years as soon as I could.
--Laurence Bonfoey, Casa Buena Fe Dance Studio

A vital part of my marketing campaign

I joined BNI Northwest in June of '07. In the 7 months after that, 18% of my company's income came from BNI. In the first quarter of 2008, 48% of my revenue has been from BNI. And I get more from BNI than just income. I have also made wonderful, helpful and strategic alliances with other business owners that have been critical to my business's success. It is a vital part of my marketing campaign, and the meetings are a special part of my week.
--Rachel Gioannini, Casa Serena Landscape Designs, LLC

A friend in need...

I moved to Tucson to provide companionship for my elderly aunt and was not able during that time to build up clientele for my reflexology practice. I had been in BNI Northwest barely 6 weeks when Dr. Darl Shipley stood up at a meeting and invited me to join his chiropractic practice. Through Dr. Shipley and BNI I have developed many wonderful friend, clients, and referrals and am now in business on my own. --Benita Babeckis, Tranzformations Healing Arts

One of the best business decisions I ever made!

Since joining BNI Northwest in May 2007, my business has increased 20%! The level of professionalism is superb, and the Member Support Program training really works--even in organizations outside of BNI. The way the members care for each other is tangible and real, and I have found new friendships which will last a lifetime. I wasn't looking for an organization like BNI, but joining has been on of the best business decisions I ever made!
--Sue Zepeda, Within Reach Organizing Solutions

BNI made me feel at home in Tucson

BNI Northwest was a life-saver for me. When I first arrived in Tucson, I didn't know anyone, but as soon as I joined BNI I was surrounded by 60+ wonderful friends, salespeople, and clients. --Dr. Peggy Hyde, P. Hyde & Associates, NGH Certified Hypnotherapist

Couldn't have done it without BNI!

I was invited to a BNI meeting by a friend and business associate with whom I'd been doing a lot of networking. I was already involved in another networking group and reluctantly agreed to the 7 a.m. breakfast meeting. That was in August of 2000. Now, almost 8 years later, BNI is my main networking activity and resulted in about 30% of revenues in 2007. Having started my own company from scratch in 2005, I know my new company could not possibly be where it is today without BNI. --Diane Kelley, Benefits Consultant, Sandbrook Benefits Group