BNI of NW Florida

BNI of NW Florida Established by Dr. Ivan Misner in 1985, Business Network International is the world’s largest business referral network. Philosophy of BNI is "Givers Gain".

BNI has over 270,00 small business members, in over 9500 chapters across 70 countries. We are a global company with local footprint BNI is the worlds largest business networking organization. BNI allows one person per profession in each chapter.

06/05/2026

The Power of One challenge: ONE new referral. ONE thank-you call. ONE follow-up.

Do these three things this week and watch your chapter thrive.

Are you in? 🙋

06/03/2026

What would happen to your business if every BNI member brought just ONE referral this week?

Imagine the ripple effect. 🌊

What's your ONE for this week?

06/01/2026

One referral. One relationship. One conversation.
That's all it takes to change the trajectory of your business.
This is the Power of One. 💼

05/30/2026

If you're new to BNI, here's the only mindset you need:

Show up every week asking: "Who in this room needs a connection I can make?"

Not: "When will I get referrals?"

Givers Gain isn't a slogan — it's a long-term strategy. The members who thrive are the ones who give first, give consistently, and give without keeping score.

Be that person.

05/28/2026

What's the most meaningful referral you've ever given or received?

I'll start: A BNI colleague referred me to someone who became a 5-year client. She never asked for anything in return. I've since referred her 8 times.

That's the power of Givers Gain — one act of generosity can ripple for years.

Share yours below 👇

05/26/2026

"Your network is your net worth."

But not if you're only taking from it.

BNI's Givers Gain philosophy reminds us that the strongest networks are built on reciprocity, trust, and a genuine desire to see others win.

Invest in people before you need anything from them. That's the whole game. 🎯

05/24/2026

Want better referrals from your BNI chapter? Start by giving better referrals.

Here's what a great referral looks like:

📌 You've personally vouched for the person
📌 You've set expectations on both sides
📌 You've made the introduction warm, not cold
📌 You've followed up to close the loop

Givers Gain isn't passive. It's intentional.

05/22/2026

A new BNI member once told me: "I've been coming for 3 months and given 12 referrals. I've received zero. This doesn't work."

I asked: "Are those 12 referrals people you genuinely believed in?"

She said yes.

Six weeks later, she called me. She'd closed two of her biggest deals ever — both from BNI connections.

Trust takes time. Keep giving.

05/20/2026

Here's a wild truth about the Givers Gain philosophy:

Research shows that "givers" — people who consistently help others without keeping score — rise to the TOP of their fields over time.

Yes, they also get taken advantage of occasionally. But the long game? Givers always win.

BNI figured this out decades ago. Science just caught up.

05/18/2026

Be honest — when you show up to a networking event, what's your first thought?

A) "What can I get from this room?"
B) "How can I add value to this room?"

BNI's Givers Gain philosophy is built on Option B — and the members who live it consistently are the ones who win.

Which do you choose?

Address

3122 Mahan Drive, Suite 801/165
Tallahassee, FL
32308

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18507651543

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