Networking in Briarcliff NY 10510 - BNI

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

bni logoBNI (Business Networking International) has been a wonderful source of business for me.  For those of you not yet familiar with BNI, it is a group of complementary (non-competing) businesses that meet weekly to help grow each other's businesses.  My group meets every Thursday in Briarcliff NY 10510 at the Tuscan Grille.

We are the largest group in Westchester, and I have to say the most fun, too.  We currently have 46 businesses in many categoies, including Home Improvement (e.g. General Contractor, flooring, plumbing, electrician, landscaper), Home Buying/Seling (e.g. realtor, real estate atty, inspector, mortage officer, title insurance), Professional Services (attorney, tax accountant, bookkeeper, payroll) and many many more.  Our group has been doing well, and you can feel the enegy in the room.  We have new members joining each month.

We meet every Thursday at Tuscan Grille in Briarcliff (518 North State Road) at 7am.  The owner of the restaurant, Tana McGuire is an active member of our group.  Meeting weekly is good because we really get to know each other, which in turn, makes it easier to pass along referrals.  Having a team of 46 members actively looking ot grow your buisness is like having an additional sale force.

Here is a full list of our membership for BNI Business Boosters in Briarcliff NY 10510.  If you have an interest in learning more about this group, feel free to contact me on my cell at 203-231-6193.

Comments (14)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Debbie,

Networking groups are very beneficial and a lot of fun too! Sounds like your networking Briarcliff gorup has the right combination to make it work!

Sep 28, 2011 12:49 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. What a great group of folks to meet with. You're right, really knowing people helps making referrals coming. Have a good day.

Sep 28, 2011 01:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Good morning!  If i was still in the area, this would be a great group to join.   Have a great day.

Sep 28, 2011 02:07 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Debbie - as you know I belong to our local BNI Chapter, BNI Networker's Choice group" in Florham Park. I have found this is a great source of referal business and I get to see your NJ partner, Mark Woodward of Floor Coverings International every Thursday morning!

Sep 28, 2011 02:45 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Dorie - Yes, it's definitely working.

Sheila - yes, it sure does.  You feel much more comfortable referring them + they are more top of mind.

Kat - Yes, I wish you were here.  We will have to get together again, soon.

Kristine - Yes, I know.  I'm glad it's working for you, too.

Sep 28, 2011 05:11 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Networking groups can be a great source of income and support.  Good to hear you are plugged into your local BNI group Debbie.

Sep 28, 2011 05:25 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Happy Wednesday!

Sep 28, 2011 06:59 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Deb, would love to come visit your group again-it's enormous and really enthusiastic.  Call me when you want to get together.

Sep 28, 2011 07:58 AM
Barbara "Barb" Bodnar, Licensed Associate RE Broker
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Yorktown, NY
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Hi Debbie

Let's try to get together with Joanna.  Thanks for the follow-up call. Holidays this week.

Sep 28, 2011 08:16 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Anita - Yes.  actually, we are a member of 2 groups.

Russel - Thank you so much.  Hope you have a wonderful week.

Joanna - Yes, you should. I'm going away for a few days, and then have to catch up, but hopefully in a couple of weeks.  Can't wait.

Barb - Oh, yes, wonderful idea.  She would love that!

Sep 28, 2011 09:55 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Debbie BNI is a great networking group.   I have attended some meetings in the past.

Sep 28, 2011 04:05 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I have heard of BNI.  These kinds of networking groups are great.  I wish I could drag myself out, but I am lazy.

Sep 28, 2011 04:32 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Jennifer - Yes, it is.  and, I learn a lot/get great marketing ideas there, too.

Jane - Yes, they are and they are well worth the effort, IMO.

Sep 28, 2011 11:08 PM
Debbie Walsh
Shahar Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Glad that is a great source of business for you.  Not too many people are familiar with BNI.

Oct 01, 2011 08:47 AM

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