Referral networking has a reputation for being intense, but across Hampshire, BNI-style chapters are growing steadily and welcoming new members every month.
The appeal is consistency. You meet the same group each week, you get to know each other’s businesses properly, and referrals flow because trust has had time to build.
Trust takes time
Chapters in Winchester, Eastleigh and Southampton report healthy waiting lists for certain categories. The discipline of weekly meetings suits service businesses that rely on word of mouth. It is not for everyone, and that is fine. But for those who commit, the return on a standing breakfast slot can be considerable.
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