Tag Team BNI — Berea, Ohio | RSVP for a Friday Visit

Who We Are

A chapter of operators, not collectors of business cards.

Tag Team is a high-output BNI chapter — business owners and commission-based professionals who treat referrals like revenue, because they are.

The numbers above aren't a vanity metric. They're what happens when committed members show up every Friday, give before they ask, and run their businesses like they mean it.

If you're tired of networking groups that feel like coffee clubs, we're worth 90 minutes of your Friday morning.

Meets: Every Friday
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Where: Helwig Whistle Stop
Berea, OH 44017
Cost to Visit: Free — always
Format: In-person · 90 min

Tag Team BNI members during a Friday meeting

Your First Visit

Walk in like you've been here before.

Everything you need to show up confident, dressed right, and on time.

Arrive

7:45 AM. That's 15 minutes early — time to meet a few members and grab coffee before we start at 8:00 sharp.

Park

Free on-site parking. Enter under the green awning in the middle, take the stairs up, then go left to the conference room.

Dress

Business casual works. Show up how you'd meet a client at a coffee shop — comfortable, but ready to do business.

Eat

Coffee and doughnuts on us. No charge to visit, period. Bring an appetite or just bring yourself.

Wrap

90 minutes start to finish. Back on the road by 9:30 with cards, conversations, and a clear sense of fit.

Inside the 90 Minutes

Here's the structure you'll experience as a visitor.

01Open networking & coffee
0230-second member intros
0310-minute member spotlight
04Education slot
05Visitor introductions
06Referrals & testimonials passed

Leadership Team

The people who'll greet you Friday.

Find them when you walk in. Tim is your first point of contact as a visitor — he'll get you situated.

President

Matt Panigutti

Vice President

Travis Helms

Secretary / Treasurer

Dan McGoun

Education Coordinator

Denise Klag

Visitor Host

Tim Connors

RSVP for a Friday Visit

Tell us a little about you and your business. Tim Connors, our Visitor Host, will confirm your visit and let you know what to expect.

No cost. No pressure. No commitment.
Confirmation within 24 hours of submitting.
We'll let you know if your category's open.

FAQ

What visitors usually ask.

Is there a cost to visit?

No. Visiting Tag Team is completely free. Coffee and doughnuts are on us. There's no pitch, no enrollment fee, and no expectation that you join.

What if my profession is already represented?

RSVP anyway. We'll let you know up front if the seat is filled. We may have a related category open, or we'd still love to have you visit as a future referral source.

How long is the meeting?

90 minutes — 8:00 to 9:30 AM every Friday. We start sharp and end on time. Come at 7:45 to meet members and grab coffee.

Is BNI right for me?

If you're a business owner or commission-based professional whose business runs on referrals, BNI is built for you. Visit a meeting and decide for yourself.

Can I bring a colleague or partner?

Yes — but please have them RSVP separately so Tim can introduce them properly. Two visitors from the same company is fine.

What's the commitment if I join?

Members commit to weekly attendance and giving referrals to other members. We'll walk you through the full structure in person — no pressure to decide on day one.

What is BNI?

Business Network International — the world's largest referral organization. Each chapter holds one seat per profession, so there's no internal competition for your category.

Can I just show up without RSVPing?

You can, but please don't. Visitors who RSVP get a proper introduction, and we can make sure your category is open before you make the trip.

Where exactly do you meet?

Helwig Whistle Stop, 599 West Bagley Road, upstairs conference room, Berea, OH 44017. Free parking on-site.

$0 Closed in 12 Months. On pace for $1M.