Introduction from the President

Welcome to BNI Wakehurst

Thank you for accepting the invitation and joining us this morning for breakfast. As this is very likely your first experience of Business Networking International (BNI) this introduction will help you gain an insight into our actions and introduce you to the individuals assembled at our breakfast tables.

Do you have the capacity for more business? Are you prepared to take on more? If you do then BNI may be for you. Take advantage of the world’s best form of advertising… word-of-mouth! 

BNI members in Australia reported to BNI that they generated more than $469 million of business referrals from 228 chapters and over 6200 members through their participation last year 2017. In that same period BNI members worldwide passed more than 17 million referrals representing $13.9 billion of new business in over 73 countries, 8347 chapters and over 232k members. Largest BNI chapter is 120 plus from Taiwan.

This morning’s meeting will demonstrate an established BNI agenda developed to maximise the quality and quantity of business referrals for every chapter member. You too are welcome to participate as there are members here keen to understand what business opportunities you are seeking – local non-competing business owners eager to have the chance of assisting you to achieve your objectives.

BNI Wakehurst is now in its’ 4th year, established in January 2014 forming the cornerstone of many established and highly successful commercial relationships. We all enjoy our business and take pleasure in doing business together.

Therefore you will find the atmosphere friendly and supportive.

We trust you will also enjoy your meeting and introduction to the BNI business model.

At the end of this breakfast event you have the opportunity to discuss your membership options with one of our Visitor Hosts who will be happy to answer all your questions.

Tony Lynch
Chapter President BNI Wakehurst

BNI Director Consultant -Sydney North East region

Contact:  0419 995366

tony@lynchpinsolutions.com.au

 You don’t have to worry about having to think of the next thing to say at BNI meetings, as the whole meeting follows a planned agenda designed to result in the maximum benefit for all the group members.

Although there is a fixed format, and there is a serious focus on generating business, there is also plenty of scope for the members to enjoy themselves and have fun at the meetings as well. The meetings are often an exhilarating start to the day’s business for most of the members!

The meeting starts at 7:00am sharp following 30 minutes of open networking, and an awesome breakfast is served.

We have a trade list which tells the visitors who is who and when the members stand to do their 45 second infomercial; each member starts by announcing their number on the trade list so we know who is who.

Each week 2 members will do a 6 minute presentation so we get to know in more detail exactly who that member is, what they do, who their ideal referral is & how they may be able to assist you.

We love feedback – so during the course of the meeting I will ask our visitors to let us know what impressed them the most.

BNI loves to reward our top achievers so monthly there are certificates & acknowledgment for the top 3 achievers for the previous month. We will also welcome new & renewing members. We have 2 members at Wakehurst with a 10 year membership badge !

We’d love to welcome you as a visitor to BNI. It’s a friendly & genuine group of business people who stand by BNI’s mission – which is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive & professional referral marketing program.

By visiting this chapter you will be able to experience the culture and structure of a BNI meeting.  Remember, bring plenty of business cards when you visit !  We’d love to have you as a part of the Wakehurst team.

Tony