A little different sort of post here this evening, because I love telling people about an organization I am a part of called BNI. I have learned so much and have made some great new friends along the way…<\/p>\n\n\n
Fixing the Hole Where the Rain Comes In<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
Last week I had an urgent need to get a hole in my roof\nfixed before a scheduled appointment with a house appraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n
I considered attempting the repair myself \u2026 and then came to\nmy senses.<\/p>\n\n\n
Now normally I procrastinate on calling in the professionals\non such projects because I don\u2019t know who to call. How do you find someone you\ncan trust to do the work well and charge you a reasonable price, you know? \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
But this time? Well, I knew a guy.<\/p>\n\n\n
Randy.<\/p>\n\n\n
And Randy isn\u2019t just a roofer. I consider him a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n
We met through BNI.<\/p>\n\n\n
What is BNI?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
At 7:00 every Tuesday morning for the past year, I have\ndriven to the Moose Lodge in downtown Columbus, taken the elevator to the basement,\nand then spent the next hour and fifteen minutes with about 20 or so businessmen\nand women. Strangers a year ago, I now consider these folks my friends.<\/p>\n\n\n
Business Network International is an organization meant to\nfoster trust and referrals between businesspeople. Meetings are structured to\nmaximize relationships and communication. I am there to represent Mission Resource.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
Each week members get the opportunity to share a 30-second \u201ccommercial\u201d\ndescribing some aspect of their business or a particular type of customer they are looking for. And each week one member gets a\nfull 10 minutes in the spotlight to share about their business in greater depth.<\/p>\n\n\n
Throughout the week members are expected to get together for\none-to-one meetings, continue business networking education, and pass referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n
I can honestly say, as I have gotten to know my fellow\nmembers, I would gladly and confidently recommend any of their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n
I Know a Guy \u2026 or a Gal<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
In my chapter we have a variety of professions represented.<\/p>\n\n\n
So if you live around the Columbus, Indiana area and find\nyourself in need of a banker, an insurance agent, a realtor, a chiropractor, a roofer,\nan electrician, an investor, a graphic designer\/printer, a florist, a CPA, an office\ncleaner, a payroll service provider, a window blinds installer, a radio advertiser,\nor someone who deals in promotional products, give me a call.<\/p>\n\n\n
I can point you towards someone who is competent and\ntrustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n
Randy needed several hours to replace a small section of\ndecking and all the necessary shingles but only charged me $250 for supplies\nand labor.<\/p>\n\n\n
I\u2019m a tightwad, but even I thought that was a good deal! I\nwill be calling Randy again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n
And I will gladly pass his number to\nyou after the next hailstorm or anytime you need a free estimate on roof or\nsiding work!<\/p>\n\n\n
P.S. Come See for Yourself<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
If you are a business owner in the Columbus area whose enterprise might\nbenefit from referrals, I would love to personally introduce you to my BNI\nchapter. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings. Give me a call and we will set something\nup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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