Week 19 · February 2 – February 6, 2026 (International Networking Week — First Full Week of February)

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🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes)

Good morning, BNI Family — and a warm welcome to all of our visitors joining us for International Networking Week! 🙌

Today’s Education Moment is about what truly makes BNI unique — and why so many business owners choose to grow their business through referral relationships instead of traditional networking.

Most people think “networking” means handing out business cards and hoping something happens. But in BNI, we intentionally build relationships that lead to trust and referrals.

When you build genuine relationships — the kind where people know you, like you, and trust you — your referrals become qualified, intentional, and meaningful. That’s the heart of what makes our system work and keeps Our BNI Family strong.

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Here’s what makes referral relationships so powerful:

1️⃣ We believe in Givers Gain®
This isn’t just a slogan — it’s a philosophy built on giving first so reciprocal business flows naturally.

2️⃣ We meet consistently
Weekly interaction builds trust over time — that’s how business partners become trusted Referral Partners.

3️⃣ Referrals come from confidence, not coincidence
People refer those they trust — that’s why referrals from BNI are so strong.

4️⃣ Visitors are important
Whether or not someone joins, visitors bring value, fresh perspective, and potential connections for everyone here.

5️⃣ Community grows when referrals flow
When local business leaders support one another, families thrive, jobs grow, and the community wins.

💡 Pro Tip (for Members):
Use today to connect, listen, and learn from our visitors. A 1-to-1 follow-up after today’s meeting can turn today’s connection into tomorrow’s referral.

And to our visitors: if you’re looking for a place where people genuinely care about your success, you’re in the right room.

Welcome to International Networking Week — and welcome to Our BNI Family. 💙

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🎧 BNI Podcast Reinforcement (≈ 50–55 minutes total)

All real, verified BNI Podcast episodes that reinforce visitors, referrals, and relationship-based networking — great for getting you part of your 1-hour CEU this week:

• Ep. 522 — The Value of Visitors (~15 min)
https://www.bnipodcast.com/2017/08/30/episode-522-the-value-of-visitors/

• Ep. 726 — The Visitor Experience (~13 min)
https://www.bnipodcast.com/2021/09/29/episode-726-the-visitor-experience/

• Ep. 727 — Visitor Contact and Experience (~14 min)
https://www.bnipodcast.com/2021/10/06/episode-727-visitor-contact-and-experience/

• Ep. 537 — Specific Is Terrific for Referrals (Classic) (~15 min)
https://www.bnipodcast.com/2017/12/13/episode-537-specific-terrific-referrals-classic-podcast/

Total listening time ≈ 57 minutes — getting you well on your way toward your weekly CEU.

You can also share the official International Networking Week page:
https://www.bni.com/networking-tips/international-networking-week

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📲 Copy/Paste Message for ECs to Share

Hi [Chapter Name] Family! 👋
This week’s Education Moment focused on Why Referral Relationships Create Better Business — The BNI Difference as we celebrate International Networking Week (the first full week of February).
To reinforce this (and get part of the way toward your 1-hour CEU), here are some real BNI Podcast episodes (≈ 50–55 minutes total):
• Ep. 522: The Value of Visitors — https://www.bnipodcast.com/2017/08/30/episode-522-the-value-of-visitors/
• Ep. 726: The Visitor Experience — https://www.bnipodcast.com/2021/09/29/episode-726-the-visitor-experience/
• Ep. 727: Visitor Contact and Experience — https://www.bnipodcast.com/2021/10/06/episode-727-visitor-contact-and-experience/
• Ep. 537: Specific Is Terrific for Referrals (Classic) — https://www.bnipodcast.com/2017/12/13/episode-537-specific-terrific-referrals-classic-podcast/
And here’s the official International Networking Week page: https://www.bni.com/networking-tips/international-networking-week
Let’s welcome our visitors, build meaningful connections, and earn at least 1 CEU this week! 🌱