BNI Decatur

Strong morning of networking, referrals, and relationship building at BNI Decatur on Thursday, May 21st!

We welcomed 7 visitors to the meeting today, including:
• 4 substitutes
• 1 visiting member
• 2 guests

Our featured speaker this week was Stewart Jones with J3 Concrete Coatings, who gave an outstanding presentation on transforming garages, patios, pool decks, and commercial concrete surfaces through professional coating systems. Stewart did a great job educating the room on the difference between standard epoxy products and the industrial-grade polyurea/polyaspartic systems his company installs, along with the importance of proper concrete preparation and long-term durability.

Congratulations as well to Shani Anderson with Not Just CPAs for winning this week’s Ivan Award for Best 45-Second Presentation! As always, Shani brought creativity and energy to the room — this week using an empty box as a prop to reinforce the importance of “thinking outside the box” when helping business owners solve problems.

We also had another excellent education moment from Stephen Bentley focused on becoming a better listener in networking conversations by paying attention to what people are planning, bragging about, or complaining about — all opportunities to identify quality referrals and meaningful connections.

If you’re looking to grow your business through intentional networking and trusted referrals, come visit us on a Thursday morning and experience the difference for yourself.

Another fantastic Thursday morning at BNI Decatur!

This week we welcomed 9 visitors to the room, including:
• 2 first-time visitors
• 1 guest
• 1 member from another chapter
• 3 repeat visitors
• 2 substitutes

The energy, engagement, and conversations throughout the meeting were outstanding.

Our featured speaker this week was Stacey Lusk with Puddle Pools, who gave an incredibly educational presentation on pool maintenance, common mistakes homeowners make, and how preventative maintenance can save thousands in repairs. Stacey did a great job breaking down everything from circulation and chemistry to leak detection and equipment safety. If you know someone overwhelmed with pool ownership, green water, or noisy equipment, Stacey is your person.

Congratulations as well to Bre Colquitt with Reach Technologies for winning this week’s Ivan Award for best 45-second presentation!

We also had a great education moment from Stephen Bentley reminding members about the importance of properly entering TYFCB (Thank You For Closed Business) and how it reflects the real value and trust generated inside the chapter.

Over the past 12 months, BNI Decatur has generated more than $720,000 in closed business, and the momentum continues.

If you’re looking to grow your business through meaningful relationships, referrals, and community, come visit us and experience it for yourself.