Welcome visitors and Members!

Introduction of Leadership team

A reading of "Attitude"

Purpose and overview of BNI

Jason Braswell

Educational momentTommie Hoffman

Sales Manager Moments:1.Name and Company2.What you do3.What is a good referral

• Members first, visitors after

Mike TobinExecutive Director, BNI

Is this for real?

Real Question:What does BNI stand for?

1 Belief in philosophy of Givers Gain helping others

grow their business

2 Building business through meaningful relationships

3 Attention to continuous learning

4 Traditions plus innovation equals success

5 Belief that a positive attitude makes a difference

6 accountability

7 Recognition

Second Question:Does BNI work?

3rd question: Will BNIWork for ME??

“Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast Every Time”~Dr. Ivan Misner

“People will risk their

lives before they risk

their reputation”

Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Referrals

Tier 1 referral storyChris Sullivan

Tier 2 referral storyNaDean Ribitzki

Tier 3 referral storyTori Uhiren

Why I joined BniWhitney Long

Investment to Join BNI

• $150 application (one time fee)• $445 one year or 685 two year

(membership fee)• + monthly meeting fee payable to the

chapter (covers meeting room fees and chapter marketing costs)

CLOSING THOUGHTS……