BNI Members voice their thoughts...
James Tod - BNI Synergy (Durham Ont.)
 
On a Saturday morning I was at a shopping centre in Ajax, Ontario when the exhaust system on my truck fell apart. While laying on the ground looking up at the bottom of my truck trying to figure out what a car pulled into the parking spot beside me. Out jump this person who started to talk to me. He asked "Do you remeber me?" I looked up and after a couple seconds I said "yes". He had been to one of our meetings (Synergy) a couple of weeks before. We started talking and he mentioned that he was having computer problems. So with me laying on my back I handed him my business card and asked him to call me. Without my Company name on my truck and the BNI meeting I would never had this chance to gain new business. BNI does work in mysterious ways.

Jim Tod
Tod's Information Systems Service
BNI Chapter - Synergy - Coutice, Ontario
Cindy Mount -
 
I've been putting up with headaches daily since beginning of February and have had stiff neck and shoulders for so far back, I can't remember.

I saw Angela on Feb 22nd for a reflexology treatment. She was professional, well organized and of course had all the multi-pages of health information to fill out.

During the treatment, she certainly found the hotspots! Leaving her place, I immediately noticed that I could turn my head to shoulder check and didn't have to use the "whole-body" turn to do it! I felt great. My neck and shoulders felt so relaxed.

Today (Feb. 23rd)I woke up without a headache and I feel great! I'm looking forward to the upcoming treatments.

If you have anything that aches, ask Angela how she can help.
Kanthi Tantirige - BNI Dynamics
 
Hi Samantha;

Thank you so much for all you did - the business cards and the posters were wonderful. I really appreciate that you opened up an hour early in order for us to pick everything up. I will definitely come back to you for my next order and Susan, the woman who picked up the order was really impressed with a number of things that you carry - I know you will see her again too.

Thanks again,

Andrea Sinclair
Phil Bull - BNI Build Your Business
 
Dear Robert.

I have been to see you on two separate issues. The first issue was my wrist that had persistent pain and inflammation pain due to a few previous fractures. The second issue was a recurring pain in my calf muscles.

Although I have had only a few treatments under your care, there is no pain and inflammation in my wrist anymore and my calves are no longer painful either. You have a wonderful way of putting your patients at ease and your treatment certainly yields results that seem nothing short of miraculous.

Needless to say, I plan on making massage therapy a permanent part of my lifestyle and fitness regime. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone in need of stress or pain relief.

Thank you for all of your help.
Eleanor Rinne - BNI Networkers.com
 
Kelly Burnett
www.calyx-consulting.com

Hi Kelly

Thank you so much for your fanastic presentation on Monday October 22nd. I think we can never learn enough about how to improve ourselves. I learned several new skills that I will be incorporating in my various upcoming presentations. I am trying very hard to remember to breath. My staff has count me several times in recent days doing the various facial relaxing exercises ( Does it get rid of wrinkles as well?)

I had several "ah ha!" moments. Especially around the various personalities we will encounter when presenting. I will take a few moments at the beginning of each presentation to clarify where we are go.

Thank you for improving my presentation skills. I look forward to recommending others to use Calyx Consulting as a great resource for their company.

Eleanor Rinne
Print Three, 482 Champagne Drive, Toronto, ON
www.printthree.net
Rose Griffiths - BNI Build Your Business
 
Dear Tim:

I wish to thank you for your assistance over the past several months with the computers at my office. Your professionalism, attention to detail and your price fairness is awesome.

Both Charmaine and I are very impressed with your work and we have no hesitation in recommending you to others.

Thank you for the great service and I wish you continued success.

Sincerely

Rose Griffiths, CMA
RG Accounting
Arthur Stern - BNI GTA One
 
The Bond of BNI Members Crosses Borders:

BNI is truly an international group of friends and associates. Recently I was sitting at my desk and the phone rang. It was a BNI member in San Jose. How did she get my number? Of course, it was the BNI directory for BNI GTA plus (Chapter: BNI GTA One). She needed to make contact with a commercial real estate professional in Toronto. Her daughter was looking to open a coffee shop / specialty book store and needed a retail location; well just up my alley. When we met there was no ice to break. I immediately became a trusted advisor and I knew I represented a person with the strongest of ethics. We are in mid search now and I can’t say enough about the seamless way by which BNI works.


Arthur Stern, FCA
Lennard Commercial Realty
1900-150 York Street | Toronto Ontario | M5H 3S5
t: 416.366.3183 x277 | c: 416.616.0521
e: astern@lennard.com


Sue Sanders - BNI Team Extreme
 
Hey Paul.
Thanks for coming into the office and doing a free evaluation of one of our computers. You gave me some useful suggestions as to how to make it run faster by doing a clean-up and a defragmentation. You also could have just told me that the computer was old and that I needed to purchase a new one which you did say was an option. The other option was that we could increase the memory but that this may not work because of the age of the computer. We did try your first solution and so far this has been sufficient for our purposes.

What I appreciated the most about you was how you spoke to me in layman's terms which I plainly understood. So many other computer people that I've dealt with forget that you don't understand their business like they do and they speak in terms that they're familiar with but that are like a foreign language to me. I applaud you for your patience and understanding.

I will most certainly refer you to anyone that I meet who is in need of your services.

Sue Sanders
TOTAL BALANCE NUTRITION
(905) 955-0143
Sebastien Howden - BNI Dynamics
 
Last week I was in the need of Tires for my car, I went to Nick Auto Tech to see if nick could help me out. Nick not only found tires for me but he spent the time to find me the best deal in town. I patiently watched as Nick harassed his
suppliers to find me the best deal. Thanks Nick for your quick response and turnaround time.

I would definitely use Nick and recommend Nicks Auto Tech for my Auto & Auto body shop.

Thanks for fighting for me.



Sebastien Howden
Creative Director
Tunji Design
Rose Griffiths - BNI Build Your Business
 
I have been negligent in writing a thank you note to you and your staff, especially Nancy. My husband and I came to you regarding our home insurance. Nancy was very thorough with her questions as well as answering all of our questions, so much so that Ylo was impressed with her professionalism and knowledge.

Because of her we did switch our home insurance to you. Keep up the good work as you truly do give excellent service and therefore prove that the Co-operators is a better place for us.

We wish you continued success and a prosperous New Year.

Sincerely,

Rose Griffiths and Ylo Korgemagi
RG Accounting
Emily Chung - BNI Focus Networkers
 
January 12, 2010

Dear Zoltan,

I wanted to thank you and your team for doing a great job on repairing the water leak that occurred from my home's deck into the basement. Your team came in the fall of 2009 and I am happy to report that your repairs have stood up to the numerous rain storms that we had experienced!

You kept me informed about the condition of the home as a result of the water damage and gave me a few options and scenarios that could work within my budget.

I appreciate the professionalism demonstrated by you and your staff. I am delighted that you contained the repair area in such a way that my two young children and pets could safely play nearby. No mess was left behind and I didn't have to clean up after you!

I am very satisfied with your service and would definitely recommend your company. Should you have any potential clients who would like a reference, I would be happy to speak with them.

Sincerely,

Emily Chung
www.autoniche.ca
Cathy Fletcher - BNI All Business Networkers
 
I recently used Allyce Mutungi'slaw practice on the sale of my mom’s condo. Real estate transactions are always a major event in our lives and it was a real pleasure to work with Allyce and her staff on this. They were superbly well organized, had all paperwork completed and ready to sign well in advance and simply made the process easy for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Allyce and her team to friends, family or colleagues if they need a lawyer to represent them on the purchase or sale of a property.

Cathy Fletcher
Financial Consultant, Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

http://www.investorsgroup.com/consult/cathy.fletcher/english/default.htm
Michael Dicker - BNI Champions
 
Much thanks to Bruno for a job done well and very reasonably.
Alixe MacRae - BNI Success Network
 
I attended the Referral Skills Workshop at BNI Head office on February 14th. It was an excellent workshop and I think every BNI members should attend. I will become a better “referral creator” as a result.

Alixe MacRae
Concierge Relocation
BNI Success Network
http://www.conciergerelocation.com/

Rosemary McCanny - BNI High Achievers
 
I attended the Referral Skills Workshop at BNI Head office on February 14th. Great information to help you focus on increasing and improving your referrals. I will focus more on “generating and creating referrals” instead of just looking for referrals.

Rosemary McCanny
Investors Group
BNI High Achievers
www.investorsgroup.com/consult/rosemary.mccanny/english/default.htm
Mark Cummings - BNI High Achievers
 
For all of my life I have been overweight; not just a little, but a lot. Not one day in my life have I ever been thin. I have tried many different diet plans over the course of my life and yet about 2 years ago I still managed to tip the scale at 309lbs.

It has taken me a year and a half to lose 32lbs on my own. Then I started the Ideal Protein diet plan through your clinic. From the last week of June to the last week of October, to my absolute amazement, I have lost 60lbs! I have literally lost an average of 15lbs a month.

My blood pressure is no longer high. My heart rate is so much lower. My energy level has never been so good! In business, I’m no longer trying to keep up with anyone; they’re all trying to keep up with me! In everyday life I find myself looking for ways to walk greater distances. I purposely park farther away from the door. I take my kids to an empty field just so I can run and chase them. I am becoming the father I’ve always wanted to be as my health keeps improving. And my doctor says I’ve never been healthier.

I am not done with this weight loss journey, as I still have about 42lbs to go. But I just wanted to take the time to say thank you. Thank you for changing my life, and giving me a much better, freer, and healthier life. And if there is anyone out there who doesn’t think they have any hope in losing weight, all they have to do is make the decision to start the Ideal Protein diet. Because special moments are supposed to take your breath away, not walking up a flight of stairs.

Sincerely,
Mark E. Cummings
IN 3-2-1-Q
Cindy Mount -
 
I was nominated as a finalist in the Toronto Women of Influence series and the Executive Directors from our Region sent me flowers in recognition of that achievement.

I received the most breathtaking floral arrangement put together by Flower Sensations, Esther Kuperberg of the BNI Danforth Chapter! I cant' even begin to find the words to describe the beauty.

If you want to impress anyone, recognize an achievement or just say thank you, I highly recommend speaking to Esther and sending one of her amazing arrangements.

Flower Sensations - www.flowersensations.ca or phone: 905-882-0311

Cindy Mount
Managing Director
BNI GTA plus
Rose Griffiths - BNI Build Your Business
 
Thank you for giving so much to our chapter in such a short period of time. You flyer that you created to advertise our Build Your Business members will surely help us build our businesses and hopefully build our chapter.

Rose Griffiths
RG Accounting & Associates.
Eleanor Rinne - BNI Networkers.com
 
As a member of BNI for the past 10 years I can say that the members of the chapter and their business associates have become my largest account. Between 12 to 15% of my business comes from the members of BNI Networkers.com and their business associates. Word of the mouth referrals has been the most cost effective way of growing my business. I am so glad I have made the effort of working with all the other members of my chapter to help grow their business. "Givers Gain" really works.

Rosemary McCanny - BNI High Achievers
 
I have been amazed at the people that I have met through BNI. There is a spirit of helping each other that exemplifies “Giver’s Gain”. The contacts I have met have helped increase my business as well as learning a great deal from the entrepreneurs that I have encountered.

Rosemary McCanny
Investors Group
Life Insurance and Living Benefits
BNI High Achievers
Laura Sciore - BNI Build Your Business
 
Customer service is extremely important to me as an insurance professional. I have turned to Heather Dranski at Wooden Crate Creations many times over the past several months asking her to put together a gift basket for a client, friend or family member. I have never been disappointed.

Heather is creative and a joy to work with. I simply have to give her my budget and essentially what I am looking for and she takes it from there, I have used other gift basket companies and I trust Heather Dranski at Wooden Crate Creations to be the most efficient and to produce a gift basket that will not only meet but exceed my expectations.

I have received more comments about the gift baskets I have ordered from Heather then from any other gift baskets I have ordered. They have made people laugh, cry but must of all feel appreciated and happy.

Thank you Heather for the great job. It is a pleasure to work with someone so dedicated to their work and who I can depend on to help me build and maintain the important business and personal relationships in my life.

Sincerely,
Laura Sciore, CIP, CLU, CFP, CSA, MBA
President - Sciore & Associates Inc. o/a The Cooperators
Bowmanville, ON
Cheryl Siskind Solomon - BNI Focus Networkers
 
Dear Daina
It was a pleasure, as usual, mentoring you through the BNI program. You have now graduated with flying colours. I know that you will find your participation in the Focus Networkers Chapter successful because you understand the process and the Givers Gain philosophy.

I look forward to referring your services throughout the years.

Cheryl Siskind Solomon