Feb 13 2009
This group of entreprenuers REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN A RECESSION!
See how these group of entrepreneurs refused to participate in a recession and generated over Rs5 crores of new enquiries in one single day!
BNI Business Genies chapter has always set new standards in the history of BNI-India. The biggest chapter of BNI-India with around 55 members and Rs. 62.56 cr (US$12.51m) worth of business done in less than 3 years , it is among the 10% chapters in the world who has been awarded the BNI Founder’s award in 2006. Giver’s Gain is celebrated in the name itself -  Genie  because A Genie Always Gives.A pioneering chapter, BNI Business Genies has been known to take up and successfully execute various new initiatives like
- chapter logos,
- standardized badges for members,
- professional chapter setups,
- aiming for 60 members and crossing the 55 member mark and staying over 55 members for over 10 months now,
- introduction of grounding sessions to smoothly induct a new member into the chapter and make them productive instantly and so on.
A year and a half back, it is the same chapter which got caught in heavy rains after their chapter meeting, and spent rest of the day doing the dance cards on the hotel rooftop. This year in tune with the Raising the Bar theme, they have taken up an aggressive target of crossing Rs. 100 cr (US$20m) by the end of this year. They are working on a couple of key initiatives to make this happen.
‘BNI Business Genies Mall‘ exhibition is one such key initiative. This first of its kind exhibition was held towards the end of the 3rd  International Networking Week,  7th Feb, 2009, making it a historic day in the history of BNI. The whole idea was to generate large number of quality referrals and get some quality business people, who otherwise found it difficult to attend the break-fast meetings, to visit the chapter and interact with the members. The venue chosen was one of the biggest exhibition centres in Mumbai, India making it a very serious, up-market event. Members of the Business Genies Chapter exhibited their products and services for one full day. All the visitors were invited through invitations only. All the members had invited their top 50 clients to visit the Mall. The visitors who came picked up a product or service that was of interest to them from any of the members’ stall. Thus a cream target market was exposed to a bouquet of quality products and services - making business inevitable.
The event was inaugurated by a veteran Indian Businessman and the editor of one of the dailies in Mumbai, India. The event was covered in various sections of the press. Two leading television channels, Star and Zee, covered the event in their news bytes.
600 plus quality business people visited the exhibition and 700 plus quality business referrals were generated. A decent amount of counter sales was also reported. Various deals and joint ventures were struck. Â The members expect to generate at least Rs. 5 Cr. (US$1m) of business from the effort. These opportunities take mammoth proportions when we see it in the light of the world out there that is witnessing one of the most challenging market times of the century.
To conclude, BNI Business Genies chapter has always been a chapter that has lived the BNI Spirit. It has always believed that having fire in the belly, passion in the heart, aspirations in the mind , focus on basics and an attitude to make it happen is the way to refuse to participate in the recession.
Dear Niraj,
Would like to appreciate that you have taken a note of our best event arranged recently. Thank you for your support. We are sure that on the basis of your support will reach at the new heights. I am lucky that i am part of this great group.
Thank you.
Shailendra
Dear Niiraj,
Thanks for your appreciation for our group, as you have rightly said the Genies have refused to participate in recession and you have already mention the details that how we succeded with BNI mall and to add to this I would like to mention that being larger size chapter we never had to face the recession, amongst group also we do lot of business.
I am proud to be a member of BNI in general and BNI Business Genie in Particular.
Warm Regards,
Jeetu Dave
Hi Niiraj,
Great to see you Lead a great team, Business Genies to achieve all the Accolades. I have no doubts you will replicate the success formula of Business Genies and go towards your cherished dream of making 1000 crorepatis in India.
I am certain your Leadership and Ingenuity will see BNI India and its members achieve their dreams.
I wish you all the best to ensure that BNI India will replicate a similar success and “not participate” in the Recession.
Best Wishes
regards
Nandan Savnal
Dear Niiraj,
I completely agree with this point that I also do not endorse recession or for that matter downturn. It is all fear psychosis with much more falvour by media and group who believes good about pessimism.
Genuis Genie is clear example for BNI members that a group can turn even worst situation to an opportunity. If people feel that alone or single cant do or impact than they need to try to sleep with one mosquito around!
Well timely circulated piece of information.
Regards,
Narendra Damani
Asst Director,BNI Addvantage Bangalore
Hi Niraj,
I would like to ruffle some feathers…what Genie took 3 years to accomplish…Dynamite will achieve in 1 year…as they say competition brings out the best in all of us.
In the same breath Kudos to Genie Chapter for raising the bar and setting high standards…Dynamite will attempt to surpass genie’s benchmark…..
Cheers.
Manoj
Great!, Fantastic!, Superb!
What an effort. I must say that you guys are real Genies, each one of you. In order to bring an idea to fruition and make it a stupendous success needs a lot of effort and tons of commitment. it is a great example of excellent leadership and teamwork.
It is a great example for all of us to follow.
what an impact it has made on all those who are following.
Keep up the great work guys!
All the Best!
Prashant Welling
BNI Abundannce