BNI Logo BNI Dearborn is an official chapter of BNI

The following Occupations are welcome to join our chapter:

Plumber	Public Relations	Computer Network Support
Telcom	Auto Detail	Landscaping and Lawncare
Catering	Wedding Planner	And Many More...

Thinking about joining BNI Dearborn?
People from every profession are encouraged to attend our meetings and experience what BNI Dearborn has to offer.
For more information about attending our networking events as a visitor, contact Michael Damian at (313) 274-2749

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What We're Saying

Educational Business Networking Articles

Here is where you can get a taste of the conversations people are having at BNI Dearborn. Our Chapter is alive with discussions on how to grow our businesses, increase our referral base and beat the competition. Occasionally, we post some of those discussions here, in our blog, for everyone to read and benefit from.

Book Review of Don't Keep Me a Secret

Written by Michael Damian
I recently read a book titled Don't Keep Me a Secret: Proven Tactics to Get Referrals and Introductions by Bill Cates. Cates instructs the reader to take a proactive stance in asking for and taking care of referrals. The book delivers some great pointers, most notably; the 7 deadly referral mistakes and how to avoid them, 12 ways to get great prospects calling you, 10 social prospecting ideas that generate referrals, 6 tactics for stronger introductions and how to ask for referrals without begging or pushing. Perhaps the most interesting of the 7 deadly referral mistakes is #4, being "not referable." How does Cates define being referable? Surprisingly, it's not your great products, the level of customer service or your personality that will make you more referable.
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Take a Stand for Your Business

Written by Michael Damian
As business owners and salespeople we've all experienced abusive customers. Now, I'm not talking about literal physical abuse. I'm talking about abuse of the sales process and abuse of your time. These abusive customers will do things like lead you along, refuse to return your calls or even treat you disrespectfully. Here's a list of some common problem situations we've all encountered and some ways to help curb the abuse.
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Resources

BNI National
The website for BNI International

BNI Michigan
The website for BNI Michigan

Small Business Administration
The Michigan District of the SBA

MichiganAdvantage.org
Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Michigan.gov
Department of Business and Economic Growth

Dearbornchamber.org
Dearborn Chamber of Commerce

"I joined BNI Dearborn because of its friendly and dynamic atmosphere. I could see the potential to grow my business in a down market. Another benefit has been the professional and personal relationships that I've developed. It's been educational, informative and profitable."

-Mark Zadorozny
Pat Milliken Ford

"BNI Dearborn is dedicated to helping its members pass referrals. I recently put together a couple of group trips: one to New Mexico for a group of bowlers and a spring break trip to Panama City Beach for a group of students. Both were referred to me by BNI Dearborn members."

-Lori Pero
Travel the Beach

"The Dearborn Chapter of BNI is a great group of people. It has given me the opportunity to meet and learn from other successful business owners. The members that I have conducted business with have been very professional and trustworthy. I would not hesitate to refer them to others."

-Laura Adkins
Independent Sales Consultant

"BNI Dearborn has been a great door opener for me. I've been able to rub elbows with a diverse group of professionals while exchanging business referrals. It's helped me grow my practice, and I enjoy the camaraderie of my fellow group members and business owners. It's a win win."

-Paul C. Youngs
Attorney

"In the home inspection business, I am in contact with a wide variety of potential customers for everyone in our BNI group. I make it a point to inform all my clients of the many business services the BNI Dearborn chapter has to offer."

-Ron Ciciora
Homelife Home Inspection LLC

"I look forward to every meeting Thursday morning with my friends at BNI Dearborn because they're the greatest bunch of business people to work with. In addition to the referrals, the marketing ideas from other people are well worth the time."

-Mitch Swoboda
Mitch's Music Xpress

"I have been in BNI for eight years. Initially, I was a member of a chapter in Jeffersonville, IN. When I moved to the Detroit area I joined a BNI chapter here. I had new clients within a week! Now I have lots of clients and a great number of BNI friends."

-Eileen O'Kelly-Hill
BodyWorks Massage Therapy LLC

"Joining BNI Dearborn has been one of the best business decisions I've ever made. Not only have I received a bunch of great referrals, I've also had the opportunity to learn from experienced, successful business people. This organization brings numerous benefits to the table."

-Michael Damian
MDX Interactive

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