Testimonials

BNI for me was a life changing decision. Not only I got involved in the largest and most successful global referral marketing networking organization which drastically changed and enrich my business life, I also got involved in an organization that is Changing the way the world does business. It feels great being part of something bigger!

Jernej Pirc
BNI Slovenia


Terry Hamill
One of the most important messages that comes to mind owing a BNI Master Franchise for a country is that you cannot do it on your own. Ivan (Misner) said to me some 14 years ago when I asked where are we going. ‘’I do not know but I have surrounded myself with Great Directors. This is exactly what has happened here in South Africa. As National Director I work on the business, not in it.

Mike Levin, Master Franchise Owner, South Africa
I started in BNI 2004 as a member and a few months later I became Franchisee in Munich/Germany. To become a BNI Franchisee was one of the best decisions in my life. To help other people to make more contacts and turnover by business referrals and to create the environment for this with the BNI system makes me confident and fulfilled and makes the BNI clients – our members in Munich – more successful in their business. And this creates my financial success as a BNI Franchisee. Since 2003 BNI has helped over 25 Franchisees in Germany, Austria & Switzerland to develop their Franchise regions and to become successful. NOT ONE OF THEM FAILED !!! Yes, some of them sold there Franchise regions – like me – for different reasons. My reason was: to become BNI National Director of Germany and Austria. Remember: Not one of the BNI Franchisees failed. Finally I want to say: Thank you, BNI, for this unbelievable outstanding opportunity which really made a difference in my life, the life of my family and the life of over 500 confident BNI members in the region of Munich/Germany which got over 100 Million € business through the BNI system in the last years.

Harald Lais, Master Franchise Owner Germany & Austria
“I have been an Entrepreneur most of my career, and have a wide range of experience in starting and growing businesses. What appeals the most to me about BNI, as a business, is the purity of it. At the core it is a good business, with a beautiful philosophy “Givers Gain”, one feels good when doing BNI, it does not feel like work, whenever I am doing BNI related work I feel energized. BNI also has a very stable and scalable business model, it brings out the best in people and can be run in a very efficient manner. It does require personal time and attention, but the fact that one is helping so many businesses grow makes it all worthwhile. We at BNI Bangalore have grown to 615 members in the less than 5 years and have been rated the number 1 region in the world, this journey has been fantastic and we are eager to help thousands more Small Businesses grow their business through BNI. BNI is the most effective way to get new customers.”

Balaji Pasumarthy, Franchisee for Bangalore North & South
As a Franchise Owner I can count on BNI’s excellent basic concept that I can adapt to the local situation. It is fascinating how quickly progress can be made with international support. The cooperation with neighboring countries such as Germany, Austria, France and Italy with the ongoing exchange of know-how and materials has been a great advantage in launching chapters in Switzerland’s multi-lingual regions.

Peter and Danja Hermetschweiler, National Franchise Owners, Switzerland