Ultimate BNI Visitor Guide

Wednesday Morning Originals — Fargo-Moorhead BNI

This guide is organized by business category and ranked by priority tier. Each business card includes contact info, social links, and a suggested referral partner from our chapter.

High Priority — categories currently open in our chapter with strong local candidates.
Medium Priority — good fits that complement existing members.
Additional — worth inviting when the opportunity arises.

Tap any phone number to call directly. Tap an email to compose a message. Use the invite templates at the bottom for proven scripts.

Quality scores reflect Google reviews, years in business, chamber membership, and networking activity. A gold star means the business scored 4.5 or above — a top prospect.

Invite Templates

"Hi [Name], this is [Your Name]. I'm a member of BNI Wednesday Morning Originals in Fargo-Moorhead. I came across your business and was really impressed by [specific detail — reviews, years in business, etc.]. We're a group of local business owners who meet every Wednesday morning to exchange referrals. We don't have a [their category] representative yet, and I immediately thought of you. Would you be open to visiting as my guest this Wednesday? Breakfast is on me. It's a great way to meet 20+ business owners who are actively looking to send referrals your way."

Key tips: Be specific about why you chose them. Mention the open seat. Keep it under 90 seconds.

Hi [Name]! This is [Your Name] from BNI Wednesday Morning Originals. I saw your great reviews and thought you'd be a perfect fit for our networking group. We meet Wed mornings in Fargo — would you be open to visiting as my guest? No pressure, just a chance to meet 20+ local business owners. Let me know!

Key tips: Keep it brief and casual. Follow up once if no response after 2-3 days.

Subject: Quick invite — Fargo business networking group Hi [Name], I'm [Your Name], a member of BNI Wednesday Morning Originals in Fargo-Moorhead. Our chapter is a group of 20+ local business owners who meet weekly to exchange qualified referrals. I came across [Business Name] and was impressed by [specific compliment]. We currently don't have a [category] representative in our group, and I think you'd be a fantastic fit. Would you be interested in visiting as my guest? There's no cost or obligation — just a chance to meet other business owners who could send referrals your way. We meet every Wednesday morning at [location/time]. Let me know if you're interested and I'll save you a seat! Best, [Your Name] [Your Business] [Your Phone]

"Hey [Name], I've been meaning to ask you something. I'm part of a business networking group that meets Wednesday mornings — it's called BNI. We're basically a team of local business owners who refer each other clients every week. We don't have anyone in [their field] yet, and I think you'd be a great fit. Would you want to come check it out as my guest? No commitment, just come see what it's about."

Key tips: Be casual and confident. Frame it as an opportunity, not a favor. Have your phone ready to schedule it right there.

Personalize every invite. Mention their reviews, their reputation, something specific. Generic invites get ignored.
Emphasize the open seat. "We don't have anyone in your field" creates urgency and exclusivity.
Remove friction. "Breakfast is on me" and "no obligation" lower the barrier.
Follow up. If they don't respond, follow up once after 3 days. Don't spam, but don't give up after one try.
Time it right. Tuesday is too late. Reach out Thu-Mon for the best response rate.
Use the buddy system. If the referral partner listed on the card knows this person, tag-team the invite.
Track your invites. Keep a simple log of who you invited, when, and the outcome.

Ultimate BNI Visitor Guide

Invite Templates

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