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The ABC (and D)

of who to invite��

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A = Attitude

Do they seem like they would enjoy the vibe of our meeting?

If the answer is YES, then invite them.

The first and almost the only consideration is the potential visitor’s attitude

The ABC (and D) of who to invite A = Attitude

If you are thinking of inviting someone to our meeting, the first and almost the only consideration is the potential visitor’s attitude. Do they seem like they would enjoy the vibe of our meeting? If the answer is YES, then invite them. After all who wants to invite a party pooper to our meeting.

Why is the visitor’s attitude almost the only consideration? If we recognise that visitors bring business (an average of $1k closed business each) and energy to the chapter meeting, then anyone with a good attitude makes a good visitor. Period. The only other consideration is that if the visitor is in a business (a visitor doesn’t have to be a businessperson) that doesn’t clash with an existing member's business. And that doesn’t have to be an issue either if it is handled properly. Possibly the biggest myth about visitors is that they have to be potential members. They don’t. We have an application process to qualify if visitors would be good members once they apply. Just invite freely

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B = Business

Visitors bring business to the meeting, avg $1,572 each.

Our chapter meeting is like a shopping mall.

People with a great attitude might buy from us

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C = Clash

Consider if a potential visitor might have a business that could clash with an existing member's business.

That doesn’t mean we can’t invite them,

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D = Deliberate

Deliberate inviting to fill a specific category.

Grow a power team, or bring in a client or a supplier to create a referral relationship.

Look in contacts to see who you already know

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Attitude

Business

Clash

Deliberate

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Q: Should I Invite or Register?

A: We STRONGLY recommend the REGISTER function.

BNI App – Top Tip

BNI Connect APP – Top tip of the week

Use the APP to register your visitors. When you register your visitors, email notifications are sent to the visitor and the leadership team that helps make sure the visitor begins their BNI experience the best way possible. But wait… there are two options, should I Invite or Register my guest? The key differences are:

The INVITE function allows your visitor to RSVP themselves OR let you know personally that they plan to attend so you can then REGISTER them. The invitation is sent to the invited person and the member inviting them. The Leadership Team are NOT notified of Invitations.
The REGISTER function assumes they have already agreed to attend and locks in their visit on a particular date in the future. The registered person receives an email with details of the chapter meeting and the key leadership team member also receive a different notification advising them of the registration.

We STRONGLY recommend the REGISTER function.