History of LeTip International
1978: Founding
Insurance executive Ken Peterson founds LeTip in San Diego, CA creating the first business networking group in the United States. LeTip International (LeTip) is the original and largest privately owned business leads organization in the United States, with more than 250 chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada.
History of LeTip International
1980s: Expansion
LeTip expands throughout the United States, introducing its high quality business networking model to businesses in all industries. The LeTip program continues to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion, welcoming business professionals from all social and ethnic backgrounds.
History of LeTip International
1990s: Refinement
With new chapters forming throughout the country, LeTip refines its networking process with weekly chapter meetings, monthly visitations, higher quality lead generation and much more.
History of LeTip International
2000s: Network Training
As membership continues to grow, LeTip leadership adds networking and business development training programs, helping local chapters to grow and prosper. Local chapter officers and board members are trained in the LeTip process, nurturing stronger leadership as chapters expand.
History of LeTip International
2010s: Advancing Technology
LeTip launches a members only online technology portal called LeTip Wired, connecting all members nationwide 24/7, placing advanced business networking technology at their fingertips. LeTip Franchising launches with the commitment to expand with franchisees fully committed and dedicated to the LeTip program and ideals. In 2018, LeTip celebrates 40 years of raising the bar for business networking and the business-to-business referral industry.
History of LeTip International
2020s: Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Platforms
LeTip experiences continued growth during and after the pandemic with the introduction of a virtual meeting format, enabling chapters to continue to meet and grow as the country works in isolation. After the pandemic, many chapters adopted a hybrid meeting platform welcoming both in-person and virtual members to weekly chapter meetings.
History of LeTip International
Today: Raising The Bar For Business Networking
LeTip continues to raise the bar in a constantly evolving, modern workplace. By enhancing our trusted and successful networking platform, we can keep growing businesses by building stronger relationships, generating quality leads, and harnessing advanced technology.