Why are visitors important in BNI?

– When you introduce someone new to your chapter mix they usually will bring with them their own way of doing things. The visitor that you invite may bring a great idea to the group and get everyone’s networking juices flowing with a different outlook.

What is a BNI visitor?

The objective of BNI is to help each other grow our businesses. Visitors can provide the following: Business for the members. Potential new members for the chapter which provides additional opportunities. They also can promote our network to other non-members to broaden our reach.

Can you join more than one BNI chapter?

Only one service professional is allowed per chapter in each specialty so there’s no competition for referrals. There’s a strict attendance policy—and meetings are weekly. You can only represent your full-time profession (no part-timers allowed). Every member is required to participate and offer referrals.

What does grip mean in BNI?

One of the easiest ways to invite visitors is to use the acronym GRIP: Do you want to GROW your business? Would REFERRALS help? Are you INTERESTED in …? Here’s the PLACE we meet. That said, a unique aspect of BNI is that each visitor is important, no matter the purpose of their visit.

What is frog BNI?

Remember to also “Follow Your Money” and identify those businesses you already work with. As you consider who you know, don’t forget the F.R.O.G.S. (Friends, Relatives, Members of Organizations you belong to, Businesses Geographically near your office or home, and those you meet at Social Events).

How much are BNI dues?

The investment to join BNI consists of two initial fees: Application Fee: $249.00. Participation Fee: $599.00 for a 12 month membership, or $999.00 for a 24 month membership.

What’s the difference between visitor and guest?

As nouns the difference between visitor and guest is that visitor is someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest while guest is a recipient of hospitality, specifically someone staying by invitation at the house of another.

How many absences are allowed in BNI?

5 A Member is allowed three absences within a continuous six-month period. If a Member cannot attend, they may send a substitute; this will not count as an absence. 6 Members are expected to be engaged in the BNI Chapter by bringing qualified referrals and/or visitors.

How do I grow my BNI chapter?

The way to grow a healthy BNI chapter is to get rid of the members who don’t show up or don’t participate. BNI thrives on accountability. Therefore, one must also believe in addition by subtraction in order to get new growth in your chapter.

What does the average BNI visitor bring to the meeting?

The average BNI visitor brings $1000 in closed business to the chapter, even if they don’t (or can’t) join. Beyond the closed business, though, they bring so much more. That added excitement in the room. The push to be our very best, every meeting.

Where can I find out more about BNI?

Visit Local BNI Chapter The best way to find out more about how BNI works is to go to a local chapter meeting and see for yourself what it’s like. Join BNI Chapter After you’ve visited and decided that BNI is worth the investment, it’s time to make a commitment and join your local chapter.

Can a BNI chapter lose a new member?

You can expect to lose members from time to time in a BNI chapter. It can be from a whole hoard of different things. Job Changes, relocation, some just can’t honor the commitment, and maybe even retirement… the list goes on. Visitors are the life blood of your chapter. This is where new members are found.

How much does BNI make in tyfcb per month?

If everyone in every BNI chapter brought one visitor per month, the average chapter would experience a bump in thank-you-for-closed-business (TYFCB) of $330,480 1 . The average Member would experience an average of $12,000 in additional TYFCB from visitors.