FAQ
Questions before you visit.
How South Florida Business Leaders works: who can join, when the group meets, what guests can expect, and how one seat per profession works.
What is South Florida Business Leaders?
A member-owned business networking and referral group for locally owned businesses in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Members meet on the first and third Thursday, hold one seat per profession, and refer customers, friends and family to each other. The group has met since 2006.
How does a referral group work?
Members get to know each other’s businesses well, in person and over time. When someone they know needs a roofer, an attorney or a CPA, they send them to the member who holds that seat, by name. A referral means the member has actually spoken to the person, not passed on a cold name.
How is this different from a franchised networking group or a chamber of commerce?
The group is incorporated and member owned. No franchise or for-profit company directs it, and members decide its rules and its civic work. Unlike a chamber, it holds one seat per profession, so members never compete with each other for a referral.
Can I visit before joining?
Yes. Guests are welcome, and up to two visits are free before you apply. Request an invitation through the contact form, or call (954) 857-9372.
When and where do you meet?
First and third Thursday, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Broward County. The next meeting is , and the exact place comes with your invitation. See Visit a Meeting for what to expect.
Can two members hold the same profession?
No. Each category is held by one member at a time. That’s the core rule — it means members never compete for the same referral, and it’s why the directory has open seats.
Is my profession open?
The professions with no member are listed on the home page under “Professions we’re missing.” If yours is one of them, the seat is yours to claim. If it is held, guests in that profession are welcome at the group’s discretion.
Who can join?
Owners, principals and authorized representatives of local businesses who hold any license or insurance their profession requires and can attend on the first and third Thursday. Applicants visit as a guest before applying.
What does membership cost?
Dues are set by the members and cover meeting costs and the group’s civic work. Contact us for current figures — and visit as a guest first.
What’s expected of a member?
Attend on the first and third Thursday, pass referrals in good faith, and represent the group well. Members are principals — the person in the room is the person doing the work.
Do I have to be based in Broward?
Members serve Broward and Palm Beach counties. Most are based locally, and being genuinely part of this community matters more to us than a specific ZIP code.
How do I get a referral to a member?
Search the directory, then call or email the member directly. There’s no fee, no form in the middle, and no lead being sold on. You’re contacting the owner.
Does the group do community work?
Yes. Members choose the causes the group supports. Recently that was the SOS Children’s Village 5K Walk/Run, and next is a local agency that rescues, fosters and shelters pets.
One seat. One profession. Yours?
Six categories are currently unheld. If yours is one of them, visit a meeting and meet the room before you commit to anything.