“To build my network I am now getting a strong ROI as well as building my network Before I joined I ran into the outgoing Mortgage Broker, I took it as an opportunity to ask him why he was leaving, he said he got no business from the group and they all still referred to the prior mortgage broker. I didn't care about this because I wanted to join to build my network for my clients and didn't see myself getting many leads anyway. 4 years in, I have more than paid for my membership (a few times over) I have a wonderful network and more than that, I have people I would consider friends. ”
Maryanne Elliott
“One of the biggest challenges in business isn’t just finding clients—it’s finding trusted professionals to collaborate with. Since joining BNI, I’ve built relationships with reliable, high-quality business professionals across various industries. The best part? When I need work done—whether it’s marketing, legal, finance, or anything else—I don’t have to worry about quality or credibility. I already know and trust these professionals, so there’s no need for extensive due diligence. BNI has given me more than just referrals; it has provided a network of experts I can confidently rely on to get things done right the first time. ”
Paddy Beeraka
BNI is one of my most effective marketing tools. It has helped me to connect with my local community and most importantly to be able to share my valued contacts with my clients who are preparing to sell their family homes or investments. I also value the friendships I have gained being a part of the network. In my many years in business I have learned that every business owner goes through ups and downs, and I love having the supportive community surrounding me through the good times and the tough times.
Paivi Dickie
“To build my network I am now getting a strong ROI as well as building my network Before I joined I ran into the outgoing Mortgage Broker, I took it as an opportunity to ask him why he was leaving, he said he got no business from the group and they all still referred to the prior mortgage broker. I didn't care about this because I wanted to join to build my network for my clients and didn't see myself getting many leads anyway. 4 years in, I have more than paid for my membership (a few times over) I have a wonderful network and more than that, I have people I would consider friends. ”
Spencer
The BNI Story that I would share most often (1year in) is the opportunity for growth it has provided across a range of areas-in business, personally and within the community. I understand that many look to business networking as a financial investment they use to increase revenue and primarily look at ROI to determine if they will continue. There certainly has been financial gain for me and I am looking forward to seeing that increase further. However, I do value the personal growth more. The speaking and leadership opportunities have greatly increased my personal confidence and provided the opportunity to improve in those areas. There is still a lot of growing to do so that remains a priority as I continue in BNI for another year.
Tanya Euler
“I joined BNI because I liked and trusted the person that was inviting me. We already had agreat working relationship and she told me about her group of caring networking professionals and how great it would be for my business. BNI really did rescue my business last year. The last 5years in business have honestly the toughest in my 13 years of running KWP Studios. We came out the other side of Covid and thought that life would never be that hard again, but the interest rate hikes over the last two years meant that luxuries like family photography were the lowest priority for families. 2024 saw the smallest amount of new born babies in my studio, ever. I was on the verge of closing my business. BNI was a real trust-fall for me as investing more money while not having a great deal coming in was scary. Luckily for me, it paid off in a huge way. Business is now better than ever and after a very quick pivot, business to business got us through the year and we absolutely have BNI to thank for that. ”
Kylie Williams
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