The document provides guidance on how to effectively invite a substitute for a chapter meeting to ensure proper representation in your absence. It outlines who to ask, including team members, business associates, or satisfied customers, and suggests strategies to prepare substitutes for their role. Key tips include explaining the basics of the meeting and providing a written version of your introduction to help them succeed.

1. How to invite a good
substitute!

2. Goal
Ensuring you are
represented effectively
even when you are
required to be absent from
your chapter!

3. Why Do I Need
Substitute?

4. Who shouldn’t I ask to substitute me?
Competes with
your chapter
members
Unlikely to
provide referrals
Always a
substitute,
never a member

5. Who should I ask to
substitute me?
1. Team Member or employee
2. Business person friend or family
3. Happy Customer- Great
testimonial and will Gain referrals!

6. Key to
substitute
success…
Help them look good by
1. Explain the basic concept of BNI
2. Provide details of your meeting: Where, when,
who…
3. Explain how to present themselves
4. Explain how to present your business
I. Provide them a written version of your 30
seconds
II. Walk them through it
III. Bring them as your guest beforehand

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