How it works

The BNI Experience

What to Expect When You Visit a BNI Chapter

BNI isn’t just another networking group. We’ve developed a proven, structured system that generates real business results through qualified referrals. Our method has been refined over 40 years and is now helping over 350,000 businesses worldwide grow through word-of-mouth marketing.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Simple 3-Step Process

Follow this simple path to turn networking into measurable results and real ROI.

STEP 01

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Visit a Chapter

Your journey begins by experiencing a BNI meeting firsthand. Each chapter meets weekly following a structured format designed to maximize business opportunities. As a visitor, you’ll observe the proven system in action and meet potential business partners in your community.

What to expect at your first meeting:

STEP 02

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Build Trusted Relationships

Once you join a chapter, you’ll develop deep, meaningful business relationships with other professionals. Through weekly interaction, training, and one-to-one meetings, you’ll learn exactly what kind of referrals each member needs and how you can help them grow.

How we build trust:

STEP 03

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Receive Qualified Referrals

As relationships strengthen, members begin actively referring business to you. These aren’t cold leads – they’re warm introductions to people who already trust you because of your BNI connection. Our tracking system measures exactly how much business is being generated.

The referral advantage:

BNI By The Numbers

Key facts that highlight our global impact

On average, members report an ROI of over 600%, proving that structured, relationship-based networking consistently delivers measurable results. Each member receives around 50.9 referrals annually, showing how powerful trusted business connections can be in driving growth and opportunities.

With over 11,500 chapters meeting weekly worldwide, BNI enables professionals to connect locally while leveraging a powerful global network. Together, members generate millions of referrals each year, creating more than €27 billion in business annually, proving the lasting impact of collaboration and trust.

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Our meeting formats

Three Flexible ways to Experience BNI

Our meeting formats

Three Flexible ways to Experience BNI

BNI gives you the freedom to choose how you network and grow your business. Whether face-to-face, online, or a blend of both, our proven system makes it simple to connect, build relationships, and generate referrals.

BNI In-Person

Build strong connections through weekly face-to-face meetings and experience the energy of in-room networking that drives real results.

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BNI Online

Join structured online meetings from anywhere to connect with professionals locally or globally—ideal for busy schedules and reach.

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BNI Hybrid

Meet in-person 2x month - collaborate online for the remaining weeks with consistency, flexibility and stronger relationships.

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Partnership Opportunities with BNI

Discover the Right Opportunity for Your Goals

Learn more about partnership opportunities. Contact us to explore the right path for your goals and discover how we can achieve success together.

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The Difference

BNI vs. Traditional Networking

BNI Structured Networking

  • Weekly meetings with consistent members
  • Exclusive profession representation (no competitors)
  • Structured program designed to generate referrals
  • Accountability system that tracks referrals and attendance
  • Professional training on networking and business growth
  • Long-term relationships built on weekly interaction
  • Measurable ROI through tracked referrals

Traditional Networking Events

  • Irregular attendance with constantly changing faces
  • Multiple competitors competing for the same connections
  • Unstructured mingling with unpredictable results
  • No measurement of results or participation
  • Limited or no training on effective networking
  • Superficial connections from brief encounters
  • Difficult to quantify return on investment

TESTIMONIALS

From our members

Joining BNI was one of my best business decisions. In six months, I closed deals worth 400% of my membership and built strong connections. The global reach of 340,000+ members and international meetings is powerful. I’ve also improved my presentation skills and look forward to more growth and opportunities with BNI.

Martin Jansen BattSwap Investor
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Díky BNI jsem získala ověřenou metodiku doporučování, která se stala součástí mého podnikání i životního stylu. Naše společnost díky ní roste a já doporučuji BNI všem, kdo chtějí být nejen odborníky, ale i úspěšnými podnikateli. Oceňuji také pravidelný trénink prezentace, setkávání se zajímavými lidmi a možnost využívat služby spolehlivých partnerů.

Danica Babicova Extima Business Development Manager

Jsem Jan Petránek a v BNI Prague Bridges se věnuji hypotékám a finančnímu plánování. Přidal jsem se, abych vystoupil ze své profesní bubliny a získal nové klienty. Díky BNI jsem už v prvním roce navýšil objem hypoték o 30 %, navázal synergie s kolegy a získal mnoho cenných kontaktů i přátel.

Jan Petranek 4Brokers Financial advisor

I joined BNI in 2022 and it completely changed my business. Today, 80% of my new clients come from BNI referrals. As a digital marketing agency owner, I built strong partnerships locally and worldwide, sharpened my skills, and grew alongside 25 inspiring business leaders. BNI pushes me to think bigger and achieve more.

Mariam Vardanyan Co-founder and CEO of Web Dominance
Mariam

I’ve been in BNI since 2021, and I’m still here because the energy, people, and opportunities are incredible. For me as a business owner focused on international partnerships, BNI has been the perfect platform. Thanks to it, I met the right partners and together we launched a groundbreaking product in the chocolate industry. Joining BNI has been one of my best investments.

Henk Mestdagh Acting CEO at Chocotopia
Henk

I joined BNI in 2022 as a Director Consultant and launched the first Czech-speaking group in the country. In the first year, the group generated nearly 20 million CZK in business through referrals. Along the way, I gained new clients, exciting projects, and a strong team of dedicated business owners.

Martina Kačerová Caring Legal Law Firm
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HOW IT WORK

The Power of Structured Networking

BNI isn’t just another networking group. We’ve developed a proven, structured system that generates real business results through qualified referrals. Our method has been refined over 40 years and is now helping over 350,000 businesses worldwide grow through word-of-mouth marketing.

01

Visit a Chapter

Your journey begins by experiencing a BNI meeting firsthand. Each chapter meets weekly following a structured format designed to maximize business opportunities. As a visitor, you’ll observe the proven system in action and meet potential business partners in your community.

What to expect at your first meeting:

02

Build Trusted Relationships

Once you join a chapter, you’ll develop deep, meaningful business relationships with other professionals. Through weekly interaction, training, and one-to-one meetings, you’ll learn exactly what kind of referrals each member needs and how you can help them grow.

How we build trust:

03

Receive Qualified Referrals

As relationships strengthen, members begin actively referring business to you. These aren’t cold leads – they’re warm introductions to people who already trust you because of your BNI connection. Our tracking system measures exactly how much business is being generated.

The referral advantage:

Frequently Asked Questions

“Givers Gain®” is BNI’s core philosophy, meaning that when members focus on giving referrals and support to others, they build trust and naturally receive business in return.

BNI’s structured, weekly format and exclusive membership policy (one person per profession) creates a focused environment dedicated to generating qualified referrals. Our tracking systems ensure accountability and measurable results.

Membership includes a one-time application fee and semi-annual membership dues. The investment varies by region, but members typically see a return on investment exceeding 600%.

BNI works for businesses of all sizes that value referrals and have the capacity to handle growth. The best way to determine if BNI is right for you is to visit a chapter and experience a meeting firsthand.

Each BNI chapter allows only one representative from each professional classification. If your specific category is taken in one chapter, we can help you find another nearby chapter with an opening in your classification.

Members are expected to attend weekly meetings, provide quality referrals to fellow members, meet one-to-one with other members to build relationships, and adhere to our code of ethics. Our structure creates accountability and results.

You have different questions?

Our team will answer all your questions. we ensure a quick response.