Not quite. BNI is more for referrals and networking. The goal is NOT to network, but to form a closer, more intimate group where you can discuss things at a deeper level.
So a better analogy would be - rather than a networking event where everyone exchanges business cards, it's more like a small monthly breakfast meetup where small biz owners discuss how they're growing their business, cutting cost, tackling employee challenges, or whatever else.
So a better analogy would be - rather than a networking event where everyone exchanges business cards, it's more like a small monthly breakfast meetup where small biz owners discuss how they're growing their business, cutting cost, tackling employee challenges, or whatever else.