BNI Education Moments

Inviting Made Simple

Week 9 · November 24 – November 28, 2025

🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes)

Good morning, BNI Family! 🙌
This week we’re focusing on Inviting Made Simple — because the easiest way to grow our Chapter and help more people is by inviting others to experience the power of BNI.

Why this matters:
Inviting isn’t about selling a membership — it’s about sharing an opportunity. When you invite someone to visit our Chapter, you’re offering them a chance to grow their business, expand their network, and join a community that genuinely wants them to succeed.

Keep it simple — that’s the key.
We follow the GRIP formula when inviting:

  • G – Grow your business. Are you interested in growing your business?
    “I know you’re always looking to grow your business — I’d love to introduce you to some people who could help.”
  • R – Referrals. Are referrals part of your growth plan?
    “Our group is all about generating referrals for each other — it’s not just networking, it’s structured success.”
  • I – Introduce. Would having a solid referral relationship with a ___ be a valuable introduction for you?
    “Let me introduce you to one of our Members who might be a great connection for you.”
  • P – Place/Time.
    “We meet Thursday mornings at 7:30 at [Venue Name]. Can you join me this week or next?”

Pro tips for inviting:

  • Keep your invitation conversational — not scripted.
  • Focus on what’s in it for them, not what’s in it for you.
  • Remember: inviting is part of giving — and every new Member strengthens the entire Chapter’s referral network.
  • A “no” doesn’t mean never — it just means not now. Follow up later.
  • Invite with SPONSORSHIP as the goal, yes, you can ask anyone, but focus your efforts on those needed professionals in your Chapter!

When every Member brings one or two visitors a month, our Chapter grows naturally, and everyone benefits from more energy, more connections, and more referrals.

🎧 BNI Podcast Reinforcement (≈ 40–45 minutes total)

All verified, real episodes to help you get part of the way toward your 1-hour CEU this week:

Total listening time ≈ 42 minutes.

📲 Copy/Paste Message for ECs to Share

Hi [Chapter Name] Family! 👋
This week’s Education Moment focused on Inviting Made Simple — because the easiest way to grow our Chapter is by inviting others to experience what makes BNI so powerful.
To dig deeper (and get part of the way toward your 1-hour CEU), here are some great podcast episodes (≈ 40–45 minutes total):
• Ep. 717: How to Invite Visitors Without Fear — https://www.bnipodcast.com/2020/03/25/episode-717-how-to-invite-visitors-without-fear/
• Ep. 630: Seven Rules for an Elevator Pitch — https://www.bnipodcast.com/2019/10/16/seven-rules-for-an-elevator-pitch/
• Ep. 491: Why Visitors Are the Lifeblood of BNI — https://www.bnipodcast.com/2017/01/25/episode-491-why-visitors-are-the-lifeblood-of-bni/
Let’s make inviting simple, keep sharing the GRIP message, and earn at least 1 CEU this week! 🌱

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