How do I join a local BNI chapter?
How do I join a chapter? Visiting a chapter is the first step in finding your new referral partners. Once you have visited a chapter that you believe will be a good fit for you, you can apply for membership with the Membership Committee of the chapter.
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How do I attend a BNI meeting?

Don’t fear it go out there and say hello they’ll want to speak to you second one is be ready to think about who you’d like introductions.
What does BNI stand for?
Business Network International
BNI: Business Network International. Business Networking. Global Convention 2022.

How do I find my BNI?
The best way to find out about BNI is to visit a chapter.
Visitors may NOT promote their business in a chapter where their business category is represented. It is not necessary to have an invitation to visit a chapter, however it is best to contact the president of the chapter prior to the visit.
Why people leave BNI?
One of the biggest reasons people leave is a personality conflict within the group. If several people have had problems with a particular member, get rid of the problem member rather than losing the members who contribute more.
How much does BNI cost to join?
It costs about $400-600 per year to join a BNI chapter (plus the cost of meals/coffees). Overall your expenses could run upwards of $800/year with food and transportation costs factored in. Many people feel that the cost is offset by the referrals and relationships generated through the organization.
Is BNI worth joining?
If you are in a service-based profession, BNI can be an excellent way to connect with other professionals in your area. However, it is important to note that ecommerce companies, restaurants, and businesses with retail shops typically do not do well in BNI.
Is joining BNI worth it?
It does allow you to experience the process of leads coming to you, but there are hidden expenses involved. If you do not have a strong personality and get swayed with the cult, BNI can be quite taxing for your marketing budgets.
How does BNI waste time?
Here are the top ten ways to prevent other BNI members from giving you good referrals.
- Show up late or multi-task during the meeting.
- Be absent.
- Don’t invite your own guests.
- Use other people’s 60-second presentation time to think about what to say yourself.
- Focus your efforts on selling your services to the members.
Do BNI directors get paid?
BNI Salary FAQs
The average salary for a Regional Director is $112,052 per year in United States, which is 44% lower than the average BNI salary of $200,754 per year for this job.
Is BNI a pyramid scheme?
Is BNI Connect a Pyramid Scheme? BNI is absolutely NOT a pyramid scheme, an MLM (multi-level-marketing), or a scam. This organization has been around for decades and thousands of small business people swear by its success.
What can you not do in BNI?
Top 10 Ways to Waste Your Time in BNI
- Show up late or multi-task during the meeting.
- Be absent.
- Don’t invite your own guests.
- Use other people’s 60-second presentation time to think about what to say yourself.
- Focus your efforts on selling your services to the members.
- Don’t rush following up on a member referral.