What is BNI? BNI stands for Business Network Int'l. The sole purpose of BNI is to increase your business through a structured system of giving referrals. The philosophy of "Givers Gain" is evident in the number of referrals passed each week.
The San Diego region currently has 27 chapters with more in the planning stages. In 2005 BNI passed over 4.4 million referrals in 4175+ chapters with over 82,000 members in 26 countries resulting in more than $1.7 billion in business!
Our local business community benefits greatly from the structured organization of this professional networking model established in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner the Founder & Chairman of BNI, as well as a New York Times best-selling author.
Called the "Father of Modern Networking,"Dr. Misner is one of the world's leading experts in business networking and referral marketing.
What are the benefits of joining the BNI Lake San Marcos chapter?
As a BNI Lake San Marcos member you receive many benefits: Increased exposure to many other people and businesses.
Substantially increased referrals.
Tools to network more effectively, including an orientation cassette tape giving the "Formula for Success" in BNI, a badge, a vinyl card holder to carry members' business cards, referral slips, marketing materials for your chapter and much, much more.
Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year.
Quarterly newsletters with educational material on networking, public speaking, and business.
Participation in business tradeshows (where you'll have an opportunity to market your chapter and your business).
Free periodic workshops on networking.
Place a link from our chapter website www.bnilakesanmarcos.com to your organization's web site.
Go to local chapter socials, such as parties, picnics and holiday receptions.
Can anyone
join?
We only take one person from each profession. So, for example,
if you are a computer consultant and we already have one in our
chapter, we can refer you to another BNI chapter, or we may help
you open another chapter.
How is a BNI meeting structured?
The sole purpose of BNI is to increase your business through a
structured system of giving referrals. One person per profession
can be a member of a chapter. Breakfast meetings are every Thursday
morning, 7am-8:30am, at Baker's Square, 1650 Descanso Ave. San
Marcos, CA 92069. A leadership team is in place to keep the meeting
on-track and on-time. Each meeting begins with open networking.
An education topic is covered each week. Members give a brief
commercial regarding their services. Meetings feature a member
speaker each week. Members actively pass referrals or give testimonials.
Individuals are recognized for business networking achievements.
Can I be a guest before I join?
We invite you to attend a BNI Lake San Marcos meeting. Please
arrive early to sign in and get your name tag. Networking begins
promptly at 7:00 am. The sit-down portion of our meeting begins
at 7:15 am. Cost for breakfast is $10.00, which varies by chapter.
Please be sure to bring at least 40 business cards!
How do I become a member
of BNI Lake San Marcos?
We carefully check references of new members and are confident
referring our members to family, friends, peers, clients and associates.
The process is easy. First you submit an application, which is
carefully screened by the Membership Committee. Upon acceptance
you will be inducted into the chapter at a regular meeting.
How do I receive business
referrals?
At each meeting members use a 3-part carbonless form to refer
business to one another. The chapter retains a copy. Both the
referring member and the business provider have copies for follow-up
and tracking.
Where does the chapter
meet?
Meetings are held at Baker's Square 1650 Descanso Ave. San Marcos,
CA 92069 every Thursday from 7:00-8:30 am. Arrive early at 6:50
a.m. to sign in and get a name tag before you begin networking
and get your breakfast before the meeting start time. Networking
begins promptly at 7:00 am.
Every Thursday Morning
7am-8:30am
Baker's Square
1650 Descanso Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92069
Is there a cost for the
breakfast?
The cost for breakfast is $10.00, which varies by chapter. For
members, the breakfast dues are collected on a monthly basis at
the first meeting of the month. Some members choose to pay quarterly. back to top
Who can I contact for further
information?
For further information, visit our contact
us section. back to top
