BNI Member Testimonials

Seeing is believing. Read what chapter members have to say about how BNI has helped their business grow with qualified leads and referrals.

Christine S. Dillard, Goldwell Hair Color Artist - "I Joined North Coast BNI April 2007 and within the first 4 months the referrals I received not only covered all of my expenses, I learned how to market myself and listen for the needs of others and how I could full fill those needs with referrals to quality professionals from my BNI chapter. I would estimate that my business has increased by about 15 % while in BNI for only 6 months. The best part is seeing that I am in a peer group of like minded and morally aligned Business Professionals who are real people like me, and they genuinely want to help me succeed. Givers Gain really works!"

Ellen Tallman, Esthetician - "Since joining the North Coast BNI Chapter in July 2006, both my professional and my personal network of referrals have increased by 35%. It is a great group of business oriented people. It's nice to have your own sales force out there daily. It's a great compliment, when your clients know they can trust you to give them a great professional referral. It extends my customer service skills, not only with my own services, but the services of the other members!"

Don Formiller, Mortgage Loans - "I have now been a member of the BNI North Coast Chapter for over a year and have enjoyed the high energy of this group and have made several new friends and business acquaintances. I have received a steady flow of qualified leads resulting in a great boost to my business. I highly recommend this group for anyone who sincerely wants to grow their business and have some fun along the way."

Paul Cassidy, Farmers Insurance Agent - "For over three years, BNI has not only brought my agency more business, but it has taught me to be a better business person, both in the way I operate my business and in the way I have learned to present my business to others. My chapter offers me several reliable resources for a variety of industries, as well my fellow chapter member's business experiences too. My decision to join BNI has been a critical part of my agency's success."

Patti Phillips, Prudential CA: Commercial Realtor - "As a Realtor finding an opening in a BNI group is a real challenge. My husband has been a member of BNI for a number of years, so I knew the business he had gotten through his membership. I substitute for him at his chapter, and could see the potential for a Realtor in the organization. Last March I was finally able to join North Coast BNI and it has been every bit as worthwhile as I imagined it would. Not only have I closed a number of transactions through the referrals that have come my way, but I know that when my clients need a referral for any number of professionals I can feel confident passing on the names of any of our members. In addition to the professional alliances I have made, the bonus to North Coast is the friendships I have built with fellow members. It's easy to refer people you like, respect, trust and have accountability with!"

Dennis Randall, First Data: Merchant Accounts Executive - ".....In the last year, my membership in North Coast BNI has not only contributed to my bottom line, but has improved my communication skills, given me more confidence when speaking before groups. I have also developed warm friendships with a solid business base, and feel as if I am armed not only with my company's products and expertise, but also with the products, services, and high levels of expertise and integrity of a varied group of like minded business folk. Networking in general, and BNI in specific, has become my favored way of marketing myself and my services....."

Janis Swann, Massage Therapist - "Not only have I received several referrals within the first two months of joining, I have met new friends and contacts within and through the group. This energetic group is a pleasure to meet with weekly!"

Sunnye Haynie, Mighty Movers Moving Company - "I joined BNI almost 2 years ago and what a blessing it has been for our business! As a small business owner we have greatly benefited from the Word of Mouth Marketing that BNI offers. Our business has grown 50% due to the quality of referrals that I have received from North Coast BNI, as well as other San Diego chapters of BNI. BNI offers great resources and training for the small business owner. At North Coast BNI we have the opportunity to meet weekly with business professionals that pursue excellence in their field and operate with principles and integrity. It is a fantastic group!"

Courtney Tuggle, Paychex Inc. - "I had been hesitant to join a group that required a weekly attendance, but now I am wishing that I'd done it so much sooner! North Coast BNI has grown my business, taught me valuable leadership and communication skills that I use everyday in running my own business, and introduced me to a group of people that are top-notch in their industry!"

Daniel Rechen, Primerica Financial Services - "I have been a member of Northcoast BNI since October of 2004. I relocated my business to San Diego County from Orange County, and began building my client base here form scratch. I would not have been able to do it without BNI. It's not just the referrals I received that have been ctitical to my success, but the business relationships that have developed with other BNI members. Those relationships make me a trusted resource to my clients for services outside of my own industry and area of expertise. I believe there is no more cost effective way toDa advertise your business than through "word of mouth" marketing in BNI."