We are all BNI members who joined BNI & Elevate in search of a return on our investment, an Investment of both time and limited financial resources.
If we work a 40 hour week, then each of us has approximately 2,400 minutes each week to invest in our businesses.
So, how can you maximize your BNI membership and improve the return on investment (ROI)?
Take a moment to reflect on your best power partner or referral source within the Elevate chapter.
Now consider this: How would your business improve if you could find additional power partners just like them?
Connecting with other BNI members that were just as involved and committed in helping your business as your current referral sources?
Currently, there are over 300,000 BNI members worldwide.
Most of them don’t know you or your business, but from my experience many would be eager to meet you, learn about you, and offer your information to their networks.
As a business owner, why not share your product or service with anyone and everyone who might benefit, or know those who will within BNI?
Did you know that your BNI membership allows you to visit any and every BNI chapter, whether it be across town, across your state, in any other state or even in another country?
Every day, we ask ourselves, “How can I improve my business? How can I reach more customers?” How can I improve my Bottom Line?
You might be considering SEO, a new CRM, television ads, LinkedIn informational sessions, direct mail campaigns, or LinkedIn email drip campaigns. What will work best for your business?
During my first year in Elevate, only 20% of my BNI revenue came from my own time, energy, one-on-ones, and meeting attendance in Elevate. The remaining 80% of my BNI revenue resulted from visiting other chapters.
I’m not suggesting that anyone neglect our own BNI chapter; rather, I’m encouraging you to harness the full power of your BNI membership.
Why not use a proven strategy and amplify it by visiting other BNI chapters, especially those that don’t have a competitor represented in that Chapter?
Why not tell each BNI member about you, your business, the problems you can solve, and ask them to spread the word within their networks.
We all have our BNI membership, 2,400 working minutes each week, and an ROI we want to enhance.
You’ve already paid for your membership. Why leave business opportunities on the table? Why let BNI members remain unaware of you and your business, and the solutions you can provide?
Consider making the most of your BNI membership and your available work hours. Improve your BNI ROI by visiting another chapter. Share information about how you can help fellow BNI members, and how they can help you.
I challenge you to commit to visiting one BNI chapter next month. During your visit, share your story and your business with the members of another BNI Chapter and watch your ROI grow!
