Guides from the members
What's going on? Start with the problem.
695 guides by the BNI Preston Center members who fix these problems every week in Dallas–Fort Worth. What is happening, what you can check yourself, what it costs to fix, and who to call. New guides every week.
Typos are fine. Or pick the area below.
190
Your home
Repairs, storm and water damage, remodeling, pests, yard and upkeep.
e.g. roof after hail, AC quit in July, soft window trim, foundation cracks, a leaning fence
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60
Buying, selling and moving
Pricing a house, mortgages, title, movers, renting it out, short-term rentals, commercial space.
e.g. what the house is worth, rate locks, a title problem at closing, a move across town, an Airbnb that underperforms
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100
Money, taxes and insurance
Taxes, bookkeeping, cash flow, loans, retirement, and the policies that protect a family or a business.
e.g. an IRS letter, profit on paper but no cash, a renewal that jumped, a business loan, life insurance after a baby
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60
Legal and family matters
Contracts, disputes, divorce, custody, wills and estates, injuries, mediation.
e.g. no will and a house, a partner dispute, a divorce with a business, an injury claim, a contract you are about to sign
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160
Running a business
Sales, hiring, systems, IT, phones, marketing, print and signs, buying or selling a company.
e.g. a slow website, a two-day IT ticket, the wrong hire, a brand that looks cheap, selling the company in five years
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30
Health and wellbeing
Pain, recovery, skin and aging, mental health, and the non-profits members support.
e.g. back pain that will not quit, recovery after a wreck, stress that shows, how to help a child in crisis
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50
Cars, travel and occasions
A wreck and the insurer, leather that wore out, the ring, the flowers, the trip.
e.g. a crumpled fender, a cracked leather seat, choosing a diamond, a wedding order, a trip worth planning
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45
Finding clients and networking
How Dallas business owners get referrals, which networking groups are worth it, and how a chapter works.
e.g. no leads this month, which networking group to pick, how to ask for a referral, what a first BNI visit is like
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67 topics, one expert each
Every topic is written by the one chapter member who does that work, so the advice comes from the person you would call.
Your home
- Roofing · Chris · 10
- Gutters · Jordan · 10
- Painter · Andrey · 10
- Power Washing · Doug · 10
- Foundation & Concrete · TJ · 10
- Drywall Repair · John · 10
- Handyman · Lindsay · 10
- Plumbing · Thomas · 10
- HVAC - Heating & Air · Brandon · 10
- Garage Doors · Jim · 10
- Pest Control · Gregory · 10
- Fences & Decks · Jack · 10
- Cleaning Services · Saida · 10
- Junk Removal · Andrew · 10
- Garage Storage & Organization · Stefan · 10
- Security Systems · Joe · 10
- Restoration · Alison · 10
- Renovations/Remodeling · Elliot · 10
- Interior Designer · Jan · 10
Buying, selling and moving
- Residential Real Estate · Andy · 10
- Residential Mortgages · Maria · 10
- Title Services · Gail · 10
- Moving Company · Mike · 10
- Residential Property Management · Justin · 10
- Commercial Real Estate · Julie · 10
Money, taxes and insurance
- Certified Public Accountant · Joe · 10
- Bookkeeping · Monis · 10
- Auditor · EJ · 10
- Fractional CFO · Daniel · 10
- Financial Advisor · Joe · 10
- Commercial Banking · Leslie · 10
- Commercial Financial Broker · Brian · 10
- Life and Disability Insurance · Curtis · 10
- Health Insurance · Rex · 10
- Property & Casualty Insurance · Aaron · 10
Legal and family matters
- Business Law · Steven · 10
- Estate Planning Law · Marshall · 10
- Family Law · Greg · 10
- Litigation · Tina · 10
- Mediator · John · 10
- Personal Injury Attorney · Courtny · 10
Running a business
- Business Consultant · Armando · 10
- Business Broker · Michael · 10
- Franchise Consultant · Avinash · 10
- Recruiting and Staffing Services · Chase · 10
- Information Technology · Anthony · 10
- Computer Software · Brandon · 10
- Business Phone & Telecom · Beau · 10
- Call Center · Karl · 10
- Search Engine Optimization · Mantas · 10
- Web Design & Development · Vicky · 10
- Print Advertising · Doug · 10
- Promotional Products · Becky · 10
- Sign Company · Huzeifa · 10
- Videographer/Film Producer · Jared · 10
- Commercial Builder · Lonnie · 10
- Environmental Services · Zeke · 10
Health and wellbeing
- Chiropractor · Rachel · 10
- Non-Profit (Mental Health) · Chris · 10
- Non-Profit (Children) · Kylie · 10
Cars, travel and occasions
- Auto Body & Collision Repair · Manasa · 10
- Leather Repair · Francisco · 10
- Fine Jewelry · Adam · 10
- Florist · Jay · 10
- Travel Agent · Dusty · 10
Finding clients and networking
- Networking in Dallas · Mantas · 20
- Growing your business · Mantas · 25
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