Networking for Success

💼 How Contractors Are Growing FAST with BNI (Business Networking International)

If you’re a contractor or service business owner tired of the feast-or-famine cycle — this episode is your roadmap to building a referral system that works year-round.

✅ In this episode of Behind the Books: A Business Builder Show, Joe from Best Decision Bookkeeping breaks down how BNI (Business Network International) helped tradespeople and service pros grow faster, land better-fit clients, and stop relying on hope for their next job.

You’ll learn how to pick the right chapter, build relationships that actually convert, and stay top of mind with decision-makers in your local community. Whether you’re a builder, remodeler, plumber, or HVAC pro — this is your blueprint for referral-driven growth.

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🤝 Why Networking Works for Blue-Collar Businesses

00:00 – Intro
00:10 – Keep Business Flowing
00:26 – The Solution to Business Slow Downs
00:51 – What is BNI
02:04 – Tip: Be Consistent & Show Up
02:45 – How to Get Involved
04:15 – Tip: Once You’ve Joined
05:10 – BNI is a Game Changer
06:18 – A Few Member Testimonials (Non-Contractor)

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🧰 Tools & Takeaways:

• How BNI works for construction & service pros
• Referral marketing for contractors
• Building a system that brings consistent leads
• Strategic networking vs. random connections
• Staying top-of-mind locally — without ads

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🙌 Special Thanks To:

• Tom Reese, Realtor – Florence, KY
🔗 https://www.reesesells.com

• Michael O’Hara PLLC, Attorney – Florence, KY
🔗 https://michaeloharaattorney.com/cont...

• Kevin Lane, Simple IT – Fort Mitchell, KY
🔗 https://simple-it.us/

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