TESTIMONIALS – A "THUMBS UP" from our BNI Champions.

10 YEAR CHAMPIONS & UP

"I have been a member of BNI since December 18, 1996 and am therefore the longest standing member of the Champions chapter!!

BNI is an important part of my business plan each year! I have sold many members houses over the years and they have since referred me to many more of their friends and relatives who then have referred me on and on... This is by far the most affordable way of developing my business and it definitely is a better and less costly way then sending out flyers, advertising in the daily newspapers etc., which of course I still do and I know the cost first hand of doing this.

I have developed fabulous friendships over the years and can’t wait until the group grows and more members join and I can pass more business to our existing members and our new members. Anyone who is thinking about joining, my suggestion is just do it!!! It has definitely been worth it for me! Thanks BNI you have been great!!! " Steve Gerlock, Broker, Royal LePage Partners Realty

"BNI has been a consistent source of referral business for me for the past 11 years. Less than a year ago I received a referral from one of the members in the group to arrange a mortgage for one of his clients. His client was so happy with my service she in turn passed me on to 2 of her friends, which turned out into done deals.

I have made numerous business contacts and many new friends from BNI. I have also spent many terms in various positions on the leadership team and the executive."
Bernie Mayer, Mortgage Broker, Mike Mayer Investments Ltd.

"Having been a BNI member for the last 11 years I can attest to the power & financial benefit of word of mouth marketing. Thanks to BNI I have grown my business from a start up to a continually growing & expanding chiropractic practice. I highly recommend BNI for any entrepreneurial person looking to increase their business contacts & transactions." Dr. Jody Shapiro, Chiropractor, Avenue North Chiropractic

5 YEAR CHAMPIONS & UP

"I have been a member of BNI and this chapter for 7+ years. BNI and the members of the Champions chapter have been an integral part of building my business over the years. Aside from the fabulous business relationships I have cultivated, I have met some great people and established great personal relationships as well. Being an active member of a BNI chapter is like being a member of a special club, a club consisting of a group of people that look out for each other and help one another grow our businesses while also providing each other with a network of trusted professionals and trades people to count on when needed.

Throughout my career, I have used many different marketing strategies in order to build my business. BNI has by far,been the most consistent, cost effective, fulfilling and rewarding method of all strategies. Being a member of a successful BNI chapter is like having a sales and marketing team of your own, promoting your business day after day, week after week." Nancy Zins, Personal Insurance Broker, B.N.B. Financial Services Ltd.

"I never doubted the power of referrals, and BNI Champions provides me with 30 salespeople, looking out for me every day of the week. I love getting business before I even get to the office in the morning. After nearly 5 years as a member, I have seen growth year after year." Leonard Laser, Proforma Laser & Associates

2 – 4 YEAR CHAMPIONS

"I have been a member for nearly 5 years now and BNI has become a regular part of my routine. It has created a form of structure inside my own business. Meetings are easy and comraderie is superb. I would recommend it for anyone."
Richard Bearg, Print and Graphic Design, Richard Bearg Printing and Design Services

"This is my third year as a member of BNI Champions. At first I was hesitant about the group and how it worked. However, after only four months I recouped my initiation fee and began to make a profit, which has continued unabated since. From a business producing view, this is probably the best investment in time and money that I have made." Howard Nightingale, Lawyer, Mediator, Howard Nightingale, Barrister and Solicitor

"I am entering my third year into the BNI Champions Chapter. Not only have I made some excellent contacts, and leads, I am currently the Vice President of the Membership Committee, and enjoy the challenge of helping our membership grow and prosper. BNI is the best way to keep motivated, learn business referral and networking techniques, and support entrepreneurial spirit." Julie Patton, Graphic/Web Designer, Paradigmmedia Productions

"The people in our chapter are just top notch and many of us have become friends in a short time. Not only are our meetings enjoyable, and people like each other, but we pass great business too. What more can we ask for?" David Fluss CA, CMC, CFP, CPA,CFE, Fluss Partners LLP Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors

NEW CHAMPIONS

"One of the biggest issues I face as a small business owner is marketing at a low cost. BNI allows me to achieve this while providing a network of reputable businesses that share the same passion and goals I do. This is critical when you need to build a trusted name in the business. BNI gives me a network that so few business owners have." Steve Ramoul , The Home Inspectors Group Inc.

"As a relatively new member of BNI, I have found the meetings to be most helpful. In the beginning, I felt like a fish out of water but soon found my comfort level within our group. The strangers who I met day one have become friends and business associates who I can count on to help me grow my business with referrals and support." Jeff Morrison Fine Jewellery

"I not only have 25 – 30 associates with whom I meet weekly, I have professionals I can trust as a resource for advice. I can also trust them to promote me as a professional as well."Jonathan Maister, Massage Therapist

"Since becoming a member of BNI, my business has flourished. I’m extremely please, with the BNI networking techniques and am thrilled with the additional business I’ve received. BNI is a great way to build your business while making wonderful friendships." Karen Daiter-Stummer, Travel Consultant.

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