{"id":1689,"date":"2021-12-20T09:37:03","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T15:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/?p=1689"},"modified":"2021-12-23T15:18:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T21:18:25","slug":"business-referral-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/business-referral-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Business Referral Group In Winnipeg"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Best Business Referral Group in Winnipeg &#8211; 2021<\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of business <a href=\"https:\/\/bnimanitoba.com\/manitoba-bni-accelerators\/en-CA\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">referral networking groups in Winnipeg<\/a>, including 7 chapters of the BNI Network.\u00a0 The BNI Accelerators of <a title=\"Business Networking in Winnipeg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/business-networking-winnipeg\/\">Winnipeg call themselves the best business<\/a> referral group in the city, and it&#8217;s easy to show why they might just be correct.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, this dynamic, <a title=\"Small Business Marketing Show\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/small-business-marketing-show-episode-1\/\">small business<\/a> referral network group of 24 business owners passed over <em><strong>850 referrals<\/strong> <\/em>to each other, and generated over <em><strong>$1.1 Million Dollars<\/strong><\/em> in closed, <em>verified business<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This business group allows one member per profession, which eliminates competition among it&#8217;s members, and instead fosters an environment of support and collaboration.\u00a0 This is the time of year when we recognize the top producers of the chapter. Everything a member does to contribute to the chapter is counted and scored.<\/p>\n<p>Recognition is given for &#8216;Most Referrals Given&#8221;,\u00a0 &#8220;Most Dollar Value generated&#8221; (referrals that turn into legitimate business for other members),\u00a0 Most Visitors Brought\u00a0 and Highest Chapter Accountability Tracking score.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1754 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-17-at-3.33.44-PM-650x501.png\" alt=\"Top Producers of the BNI Accelerators of Winnipeg, Best Business Networking Group\" width=\"650\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-17-at-3.33.44-PM-650x501.png 650w, https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screen-Shot-2021-12-17-at-3.33.44-PM-480x370.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4 Measurable Networking Categories in 2021<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Most Referrals Given during the year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The top three spots were a tight race between<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Bo Kauffmann\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.winnipeghomefinder.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Bo Kauffmann<\/a> of REMAX.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Doug McGuffin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theeastsidegroup.ca\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doug McGuffin<\/a> of Eastside Collision.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Darcy Berrington\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aireserv.ca\/winnipeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Darcy Berrington<\/a> of Aire-Serv Heating and A\/C.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Mike Schroeder\" href=\"https:\/\/mikeschroeder.ca\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Schroeder.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Rob White\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbantopcoat.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Rob White<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Darcy Cook\" href=\"https:\/\/hughesinsurance.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Darcy Cook<\/a> filled out the top 6 spots of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Most Dollar Value Generated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the dollar value each member generated for others.\u00a0 It is NOT how much that member made in profit&#8230;.as the group does not keep track of the members earnings.\u00a0 That is kept confidential.\u00a0 But they like to know how much <strong><em>each member produced for others<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 As you can see, the top 2 spots were a tight race again this year.\u00a0 Bo and Darcy have a friendly rivalry going, with 2nd place finisher having to buy a drink for the winner.\u00a0 (Darcy doesn&#8217;t know this yet)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most Visitors Brought<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visitors are important to a chapter, as they could turn into members, or even into customers for other chapter members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highest C.A.T. score<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pretty much everything a member does to contribute to the welfare of a chapter is counted, measured and assigned a point value.\u00a0 The result is called a CAT-score.\u00a0 Chapter Accountability Tracking score.\u00a0 This is all automated, and a good score is 100 for the year.\u00a0 Here the top 6 are listed, with Dave Allen of Southend Roofing making the list as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Power Teams<\/h3>\n<p>Currently the BNI Accelerators have 24 active members.\u00a0 BNI has identified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/power-teams-networking\/\">5 different &#8216;Power Teams&#8217; .<\/a>&#8230; groups of businesses which serve the same customer in supporting roles.\u00a0 For example, a home buyer, in their quest to purchase a home, may need to use the following services<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A REALTOR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Home Insurance Provider<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Real Estate Lawyer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mortgage Broker<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Moving Company<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These and other related businesses belong into the Home Services Power Team.\u00a0 So when a mortgage broker starts working with a new home buyer, the broker will likely be able to make referrals to the real estate agent, and others within the group. Who do YOU need to fill out your power team?\n<div id=\"attachment_1716\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1716\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/assortedbusinesspeople_thumb-650x232.jpg\" alt=\"Business Networking Group\" width=\"650\" height=\"232\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assorted Business owners and managers part of a business <a title=\"10 Networking Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/10-networking-tips\/\">networking<\/a> group in Winnipeg.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>The 4 other identified Power Teams are<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Health Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When joining a large networking <a title=\"B.N.I. Group in Winnipeg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/bni-group-winnipeg\/\">group like the BNI<\/a> Accelerators, odds are that you will find supportive businesses already in place to help give YOU business.<\/p>\n<h3>Openings in the BNI Accelerators<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Home Services<\/strong> is a huge power team already in place, But there are currently opportunities for<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Plumber<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spray Foam &amp; Insulation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Concrete Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Window &amp; Door Supplier\/Installer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Landscaper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawn Maintenance and Snow Removal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flooring &amp; Carpeting Suppliers\/Installers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the largest Power Team in the BNI Accelerators is the <strong>Business Services<\/strong> team.\u00a0 But even here, opportunities exist<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Office Supplies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial Real Estate Agent<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Website Creation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing Gifts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Personal Services<\/strong> team has many opportunities including<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Florist<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair\/Nail Salon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Photographer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Agent<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto mechanic<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tailor\/Dress maker<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Event Planner (wedding planner)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, there are openings in the <strong>Health Services<\/strong> category, such as<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dentist<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyeglass Dispenser<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Physiotherapist<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Trainer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chiropractor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These are just some of the openings currently available in the BNI Accelerators of Winnipeg business referral group.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Business Networking Winnipeg - BNI Accelerators Business Referral Group\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fmeh51WkgFU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Want to grow your business in 2022?<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re serious, and we <em><strong>mean serious.<\/strong><\/em>&#8230;\u00a0 about <a title=\"3 Ways to Grow Your Business in 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/3-ways-grow-your-business-2022\/\">growing your business<\/a> in 2022, come check out the BNI Accelerators.\u00a0 We hold weekly, <strong>in-person meetings<\/strong> at the Winnipeg Winter Club.\u00a0 (You must have your vax QR code to be able to attend)<\/p>\n<p>Meetings start again on Wednesday, Jan 5th, 2022, and continue every Wednesday from 11;45 am to 1;30 pm.\u00a0 Meetings follow a set schedule, which starts with a meet and greet and casual networking time until approx. 12;10 pm, which the meeting agenda kicks in.\u00a0 \u00a0 Lunch is served ($20 collected at the door)<\/p>\n<p>Hear what current members think of the BNI Accelerators business referral group<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BNI Accelerators Member Interview - Testimonial by Darcy Berrington\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6hd1tj23PbQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Request your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnetworkingwinnipeg.com\/request-invitations\/\">invitation to a meeting by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Start 2022 with a bang.\u00a0 Super-charge your business by checking out, applying for a position in, and benefitting from the BNI Accelerators, Winnipeg&#8217;s Best Business Referral Group.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Business Referral Group in Winnipeg &#8211; 2021 There are a number of business referral networking groups in Winnipeg, including 7 chapters of the BNI Network.\u00a0 The BNI Accelerators of Winnipeg call themselves the best business referral group in the city, and it&#8217;s easy to show why they might just be correct. 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