BNI Members voice their thoughts...
Denise Carl - BNI Innisfil BusinessWorks (Innisfil/Barrie - Chapter)
 
"BNI is the best way to promote your business. Hands down." ~ Denise Carl, Dee Does It (Cleaning Services)
Cindy O'Donnell - BNI Business Matters (Barrie - Chapter)
 
BNI has been a great value add to my business, not just with referrals, but the relationships I have made with the other members. The education we have received on networking, building a business and how to listen for those key words has been tremendous. I have only been with BNI for just over a year and I am looking forward to many more years.

Cindy O'Donnell
Living Insurance Solutions
BNI Business Matters

David Balen - BNI Business Matters (Barrie - Chapter)
 
Dear Deborah,

When people ask me, “David, does BNI work for you?” I don’t have to hesitate for one second and respond by saying, “Well, let me tell you what it has done for our business!”

Just a few years ago, I had no idea what BNI was and how other businesses would help me grow our business. I had the opportunity to substitute for a Chapter member, and when I arrived, I met up with many people I already knew. I was asked to substitute several more times. In that short time, I had received just over $2,000 in referrals. I thought to myself, if I put some time and effort into BNI, it could really help the business. So, I joined BNI Business Matters.

Last year was a really tough year for the business. Much of the work that came in last year was through referrals from this Chapter and from Chapters that I visited or was able to substitute at.

This year, so far, has been our best year since the business began just over 5 years ago. Tracking all the business this year, 65% came from BNI!

For the last 3 years, BNI has played a major role in our business and it will for many years to come! My only regret is that I didn’t learn about BNI sooner!

Thank you Deborah for the opportunity.

Sincerely,
David Balen
Integrated Woodlot Management
We Care For Your Forest

Chris Schell - BNI Huronia (Barrie - Chapter)
 
Dear Deborah/BNI,

I have been a member of BNI Huronia for just over one year. BNI has made me a better business owner and a better person. It is so much more than the astonishing return on investment. BNI connects you to some of the most amazing people and business minds available. I am constantly learning more about how to grow my business and strengthen relationships. BNI gives me the tools, the knowledge and the confidence to get out and get involved. In a good way, it forces you to take ownership and responsibility for everything you do. I am proud to be a BNI member.

Joining BNI continues to be one of the best business decisions I have ever made. The structured system really works. Generating qualified referrals takes time and hard work, but when you attend the meetings, book one-to-one business buidling interviews, and support each other's events, it seems easy. I strongly encourage any business owner to seek out a BNI chapter and experience it. They will not be disappointed.

Thank you for making BNI what it is and will be. I look forward to many more years with BNI.

Sincerely,
Dr. Chris Schell, Optometrist
David Ruppert - BNI South Muskoka (Bracebridge/Gravenhurst - Chapter)
 
Our excavation and septic system business has always been referral based, and BNI has helped by having other business partners find qualified referrals for us, while I try to help find referrals for them. Givers Gain!!!!
Cathy Diggins-Ness - BNI Business Matters (Barrie - Chapter)
 
BNI referrals accounted for 25% of my Yoga Studio's gross sales last year. Thanks to BNI for all the support!
Lee Standingready - BNI Business By The Bay (Barrie - Chapter)
 
Thanks to BNI! 70% of my property maintenance company's sales in 2010 came from this source. I believe that BNI is one of the greatest opportunities that I was ever introduced to.
Patrick Garvey - BNI Georgian Triangle (Collingwood - Chapter)
 
Hank the Home Specialist – Keith Snow

Keith, my family and I would like to express our appreciation for the great job you completed in our home. Your evaluation of our situation and recommendations for the solution were 100% bang on!

Your attention to detail and the follow up to make sure all is running perfectly were fantastic! We will continue to recommend your professional services to our friends and family with confidence.

Thank you!

Patrick Garvey

Rhonda Flanagan - BNI Synergistics (Owen Sound - Chapter)
 
Every week I am re-energized by my fellow members: a diverse group with amazing business expertise working together and helping each other, both with referrals AND new tools.

Rhonda Flanagan
Mr. Inkbee

Richard Grof - BNI Business By The Bay (Barrie - Chapter)
 
Dear Deborah: (RE: BNI Training)

In the world of business, there are many people who can speak to a group, some can educate, and few can impart wisdom that will help the participants gain and move forward. Being a change agent is very difficult and best can be considered an art form. You are one of those change agents.

In our recent training it became evident to me that your vast knowledge of the BNI system of referral marketing and the integration of the principles that make all this work was something you are passionate about. I could tell you were not only giving us the surface version of all that could be learned and it has made me curious as to what you might know. Your presentation and energy were excellent. Thank you.

I look forward to further education with BNI and yourself.

Sincerely,
Rich Grof P.C.C., C.P.C.C.
Performance/Business Mentor
R.G. Performance Development
Joanna Whitaker - BNI Huronia (Barrie - Chapter)
 


Dear Linda at ESS Direct,

I’d like to thank you for providing me with a quality employee at Whitaker Cleaning Services. As a brand new business owner there are many challenges, and one is recruiting of employees.

I’m impressed with your professional approach and willingness to help at a time when my business had grown enough where it was getting hard to keep up with the physical cleaning part of it. Operating this company is more than a full time job for me, considering I started with doing all the cleaning myself, leaving very little time for screening, interviewing, and hiring of employees

I’m very grateful to be able to depend on you at ESS Direct and with full confidence refer your services to anyone that may need employees in the future and know that things will be done right.

Sincerely,

Joanne Whitaker
Whitaker Cleaning Services, Innisfil, Ontario

Bill Dickie - BNI South Muskoka (Bracebridge/Gravenhurst - Chapter)
 
Deborah, I want to share my experiences with you regarding the BNI NetSki Day (took place on Feb 4 2010 at Osler Bluff Ski Club in Collingwood - 90+ business people attended!).

First of all what a perfect day - the venue, the weather, the workshops and more importantly the networking opportunities, both in the club house and on the slopes!

In fact, the true purpose of BNI presented itself to me first thing in the morning as I got a referral to do a home inspection. It now has been sheduled for Monday!

Thanks for a FANTASTIC day!

Bill Dickie, RHI,CET,WETT
National Certificate Holder - NCA00345
BCS Home Inspection Services
Jessy Morrison - BNI Huronia (Barrie - Chapter)
 
If it were not for BNI, I would never have had the nerve or idea to start my own business when I was laid off from my "day job".
I was only commuting to this city to work, not even a resident here, when my "employer " asked me to sub at a meeting for her. One meeting and I was hooked! I knew this was a community I wanted to live and work in. As fate would have it I was laid off shortly after I relocated, but voila here I am self employed and loving it; in a warm community surrounded by my supportive BNI chapter members. I mix and mingle with the other BNI groups here too and I have never ever felt like I have ARRIVED HOME the way I have here. I wish I had known about BNI in my other cities of residence. Thank you BNI for my new home and my successful new career.
Jessy Morrison
Reiki Master/Teacher
InnerKI-Energy
Huronia Chapter
Terry Welton - BNI Sound Networking (Owen Sound - Chapter)
 
I have received a significant return on my investment in the years I have been associated with BNI and developed a number of valuable business contacts.