[Mike #1]

I used to attend a BNI group a number of years ago did not like it at all .

 I have no problems doing "sales" , but I do have a problem referring and recommending professionals / trades people who I have not done any business with myself or via my company.     

Totally agree mate you cant recommend someone just because they seem okay .

I only recommend people who have done quality work in my own house . Mike

[ronnie paton]

thought i would bump this up to updat about my BNI, well i ve quoted for the 2000 properties and the feed back seems really good, now if we get this it will really make us bringing 6-8 new vans and 12-16 staff its huge.

i also know its best not to count my chickens, i would say its worth the cost(about £1000 with  52 breakfast a year)!

if this materlises i will come on here singing from the roof tops if not i wont be the millionaire i once thought lol

never less still intersting to join and see different views different buisnesses and different personalities

[KLEENAWAY]

Ron, i got asked to join one of these yday from my mortgage adviser who used to run his local one and he said they are sh*t hot and that i would get alot of work from it. Apart from that big quote have you had any other leads? Im not really into licking other peoples ars*'s.....unless ill get something out of it haha

Danny

[A & J Owen Window Cleaning]

I think the main problem we found with BNI (and we did get work out of it) is that you have to turn up every week or send a sub, you have to go on training sessions, you have to have 121's with other members and it can be hard to find referrals! Unless its changed since I was there you get disciplined/chucked out if you don't obey the rules.
Would work better for someone who has others doing at least some of the work because otherwise I felt it took too much time out of the working day.

[bobplum]

going to first BNI tomorrow with sales guy 630 am

are you telling me there is a 6.30 IN THE MORNING

[deeege]

Ron, i got asked to join one of these yday from my mortgage adviser who used to run his local one and he said they are sh*t hot and that i would get alot of work from it. Apart from that big quote have you had any other leads? Im not really into licking other peoples ars*'s.....unless ill get something out of it haha

Danny

He's hardly going to tell you they are an expensive waste of time is he? He's after a referral, that's how these things work.

[KLEENAWAY]

Ron, i got asked to join one of these yday from my mortgage adviser who used to run his local one and he said they are sh*t hot and that i would get alot of work from it. Apart from that big quote have you had any other leads? Im not really into licking other peoples ars*'s.....unless ill get something out of it haha

Danny

He's hardly going to tell you they are an expensive waste of time is he? He's after a referral, that's how these things work.

I know what your saying mate but I know the guy pretty well and I train with his son. Im sure if you went to a canvassing or leaflet distribution company, they would say how good they are ect. The good thing about it is you can go a couple times for free and you can pay for it over the year rather than all up front.

[ronnie paton]

its a refferal some dont give them some say here is a refferal for me has i need new business cards.

I guess its about scratching each others backs a little but and a BIG BUT if you can price a job the size of 2000 properties monthly window cleaning and quarterly gutters ii will be scratching backs with a large smile!

[Small but perfectley formed]

If they are private rented or HA it won't be happening .

[telfordwindowclnr]

its a refferal some dont give them some say here is a refferal for me has i need new business cards.

I guess its about scratching each others backs a little but and a BIG BUT if you can price a job the size of 2000 properties monthly window cleaning and quarterly gutters ii will be scratching backs with a large smile!

I wish you all the very best ronnie. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. In all the excitement though, don't forget to do that solar job!

[Frankybadboy]

Ronnie has got to quote for the sponsors of Man U, absolutely true

i thought it was man city

[ronnie paton]

Ok small you clearly know better than the owner of the estate agents hey?

Don't you hate the doubters 

[Small but perfectley formed]

Been in the cleaning industry 30 yrs  heard it at  before    
Good luck you will need it
This is not a dig at you Ron just been around the block a few times .

[ronnie paton]

So I've been in the business since I was 12 and I'm not wet behind the ear! Have 21 years experience and if you was in the meeting I had you would know why and how it would work! So I would say your opinion stands for nothing has you have no idea of the situation.
No offence, it jut sounded like a butter response .

I also know it may not materialise but I know it is also very possible it will

[telfordwindowclnr]

So I've been in the business since I was 12 and I'm not wet behind the ear! Have 21 years experience and if you was in the meeting I had you would know why and how it would work! So I would say your opinion stands for nothing has you have no idea of the situation.
No offence, it jut sounded like a butter response .

I also know it may not materialise but I know it is also very possible it will

I agree. No one thought I would get British Gas Solar, but I did.

[Danny Guest]

So I've been in the business since I was 12 and I'm not wet behind the ear! Have 21 years experience and if you was in the meeting I had you would know why and how it would work! So I would say your opinion stands for nothing has you have no idea of the situation.
No offence, it jut sounded like a butter response .

I also know it may not materialise but I know it is also very possible it will

If you ever count time invested principles you would know its only a positive that they have taken the time to have a meeting and it all counts on their invested time so i would say its looking good so far.

Key points i would advise here is timeframe they are considering on commencement of work if you do get the contract. I would make a point in negotiation to let them know that you have to invest a lot of money on equipment then you need time to recruit and train the personel to the standards your promising.

Just be cautious, i know a director who used to work within Southern Cross Care that went bust last year and it was all down to expanding too quickly. If you get the terms in your favour it sounds like a good bit of business

Good luck

Danny

[Danny Guest]

Danny (Kleenaway)

Is your friend one of the Hyland brothers?

Danny

[KLEENAWAY]

Danny (Kleenaway)

Is your friend one of the Hyland brothers?

Danny

Certainly is mate, you know them??

[Danny Guest]

Yeah they arranged my mortgage. I know Craig does a BNI and Keith also does one but its moved location. I get on with their dad very well

It used to be held at a hotel I do. I have thought of joining but I know  quite a few of the members already and we already pass work around. I know I clean the windows of 20% of one group in St. Helens but I'm working on the rest

Danny

[Soupy]

How did your BNI go Ronnie? Still going?