I have been a member of BNI for over 5 years now and have found my decision to join to be not only a financially sound one, but one that has developed me personally and professionally. It has been especially rewarding for me to be able to be a part of a large network which not only helps me personally, but allows me to be a resource of quality referrals for the needs of my customers and friends. I believe in BNI so much that my Director of Operations and Marketing is now a member of another chapter close to one of my other business locations.

On too many occasions, business owners like myself make decisions to spend on marketing that really are a "hope" and have very little methods for determining a return on investment. BNI is NOT one of those marketing decisions. After following the patterns taught by BNI and practiced by so many before me, I know exactly how much return I am getting on my investment. Over the course of 5 years, I have received in excess of $50K in referrals to my business and I have been a resource to others that translated into an excess of $411K in business to fellow BNI members. My fellow BNI members, who I like to call my personal marketing team, were instrumental in the very quick ramp up toward "break even" that I experienced at my Camp Bow Wow Katy location.

In my opinion, "BNI University" alone is worth the investment you make into BNI. Through BNI University I have had access to literally thousands of seminars and podcasts that have developed my networking acumen, have increased my business skills and have developed me personally. As a former healthcare worker, Continuing Education Units of this type would cost me thousands of dollars a year. That is definitely not the case with the access we have to BNI University.

In summary, my experience as, not only a BNI member, but also a Leadership Team member of my chapter in Katy, TX has been positive and extremely rewarding for me personally and financially. I highly recommend that all small business owners consider making your local BNI chapter a part of your marketing team!

I have been a BNI member for just over 1 year. Before joining a local chapter I would represent other BNI members in their chapters when needed for nearly 5 years. Deciding to join a local chapter was one of the easiest parts of operating and growing our business our business. You essentially gain an entire marketing team who is going to go out and represent you the same way they want their own businesses represented. My chapter has 50 members in it currently. That's 50 business owners or representatives out networking for me and I do the same for them.

BNI also offers many ways for me to continue to grow. I have access to "BNI University" which is thousands of podcasts and seminars that help me develop both personally and professionally. Before the end of my first year with the CyFair Business Chapter I was asking to be a part of the leadership team as the Social Media Marketing Representative. Since this is what I already do for my "day job" it has allowed me the ability to expand my skill set and help others.

I look forward to many more years as a BNI member and not only seeing my business grow but others in my chapter.

Camp Bow Wow Silverdale and the doggy day care concept was entirely new to Western Washington back in 2017 when the idea of building in Kitsap County was started.  Before we even opened I had the opportunity as the Marketing Scout to join BNI.  We were new members of the Chamber of Commerce and at an event there I was invited to visit a local BNI chapter.  I had no idea what BNI was or even networking for that matter.  After attending my first meeting, Robin Ellis, the owner of CBW Silverdale, decided it would be a great opportunity for us to get connected with business professionals in the community and we joined the BNI Chapter, Olympic Business Exchange.

This group has a dynamic membership, all but one of them I them I had never met.  I never would have imagined an auto repair shop, an interior designer, or a  chiropractor would be able to help us grow CBW.  But every week as the members of the group share what kinds of referrals they are looking for that is exactly what happened.  We grew our businesses together.  We developed partnerships as well as friendships and generated more than half a million dollars in sales to each other's businesses.

BNI has been such an amazing network for us to be involved in.  Every week we learn some different aspect of referral marketing.  We learn, share, and give to each other and our community.  I can't say enough positive things about BNI.  The one thing I can say for sure is BNI will help you grow your franchise and be a leader in your community.  It is worth the time and money investment.

I am a new Camp Bow Wow franchise that will be opening my doors on or about March 1, 2021. So for right now, I have not generated any closed business from BNI, however I have been given referrals from my fellow BNI members that will definitely turn into customers and, eventually, closed business once our doors are open.

I joined BNI because I believe the exposure for my business will increase from being a BNI member. Also, for the price, there is no better way to advertise. I believe the BNI is the “gift that keeps on giving”. When starting a new Camp Bow Wow franchise, there is a requirement number of potential customers you must meet before you can open your doors. I believe that BNI will help me reach that number.