BNI & The Power of One

This week we answer another show submission! Thank you! "When you start having multiple one-to-ones with members they ask why so many?

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.

In this week's podcast we discuss the importance training plays as a chapter, and why your chapter should be going to trainings TOGETHER!

BNI provides us tremendous opportunity to showcase ourselves. What we choose to show, and how we choose to show it, are up to us.

This week we discuss some tips on how to use Social Media to increase your chapter's Visibility and Credibility

In this month's episode of Tim & Raef's Reads we discuss the book The Energy Bus, 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon.

This week we answer another member's question, this time from Kyle from New Hampshire! "When at a social gathering, I want to make sure to interact with as many people as possible. A challenge is leaving a conversation that isn't going anywhere......What

In this week's podcast we discuss the three things you need to be teaching your fellow members: Who - How - What!

This week we ask: Is there a missing piece to VCP?

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Guitar Zero by Gary Marcus.

In this podcast we give you a clear strategy to maximize your effectiveness in a different format of networking: Social Events. Do not worry we tie it back to your BNI Chapter and Meeting as well!

This week we answer another Show Submission and this time all the way from South Africa! Are average chapter sizes of a region limiting?

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we review the book Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hanson. This was recommended by a member and is the first book both Tim and Raef read at the same time and they have very different views!

This week we answer another Show Submission! We discuss member renewals and when/how do we not renew someone.

Should your chapter be selective about who it accepts as a member? Absolutely! However, the first step is making sure we have enough visitors and applicants to be selective from.

This week we discuss the Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of a productive Featured Presentation!

This week we answer another member question: What do we do when a member of another chapter refuses to pay for the services provided by you? We discuss this exact scenario and how to handle all types of member complaints.

Ever wonder why an Elephant can be contained by a simple rope and a steak in the ground? Why wouldn't this powerful animal just rip this little stake out and walk away? This week we discuss the power of belief and ask: "What is keeping you contained?"

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Contagious by Jonah Berger

This week we answer a show idea submission from a member in Massachusetts: What are your guidelines for entering a referral? Is it right after you verbally recommend someone, or only after the actual contact has been made?

This week we answer another Show Submission all the way from WESTERN AUSTRALIA! Does a small town mean we will always have a small chapter? We discuss getting over the mental blocks of growth and an exercise any chapter can do to see growth opportunities.

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Read we discuss the book Getting Things Done by David Allen

This week we discuss one of the most important topics when it comes to Word-of-Mouth marketing: your WHY! I also share my WHY and why I am so passionate about BNI.

This week we answer another Member Question: Treating your chapter/BNI Membership like a Business vs. a Hobby!

This week we answer another BNI Member question: How do you sell accountability in your chapter?

This week we answer another member question! Why is there no spot on the PALMS report to track TYFCB from "BNI Alumni"?

This week we discuss the story of R.U Darby and ask are you just three feet from gold?

In this month's Tim and Reaf's Reads we discuss the book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

What should a member do if another member is asking for a commission/percentage for referred business? Is this against BNI Policy?

Welcome to the New Year! We start 2017 with a talk about making it a success!

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Loving What Is by Byron Katie

This week we discuss the process of setting effective goals for your BNI Membership.

In this episode of Tim and Raef's Reads Tim and Raef look back at the first 10 books reviewed in 2016.

This week we answer another member question: My business is so new there are no categories for it in BNI or the Chamber. How do I educate people effectively so they understand how to find me referrals?

We have just witnessed one of the most divided elections in our history. One that has people feeling very passionate about their side. This week we discuss what this means for your networking efforts and BNI.

This week we discuss the WHY behind BNI's update to our attendance policy.

This week we answer another show submission from a member who asks: When does a contact sphere turn into a "click"? What are the effects on the rest of the chapter and how does it effect the contact sphere? If a member is in a very successful contact sphere do they loose sight of the importance of also referring to the other members not in their sphere? Most importantly, how much money are they leaving on the table by not paying attention to the members outside their sphere?

In this month's episode we talk about an amazing book referred to us by Justin Hall, The Greatest Salesman in the World by OG Mandino

What was your original intent when joining BNI? What is the focus, or intent, of your chapter? What is BNI's intent? Do all of these align? We discuss this important topic in this week's podcast

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

This week we answer another Member's Show Submission! This time it comes all the way from Kansas. The question: Are subs factored in the Power of One Report?

A Show Submission! This one from Michael Georges in Colorado! "It would be great to have you talk a bi about Educational Moments and using the podcasts as jumping off points to lead your team to greater success with their BNI Memberships!"

This week we discuss a process happening in many chapter and many regions right now: Leadership Team Selections! We will discuss the WHY behind the process, the misconceptions in the process, and why BNI is so involved in selecting each chapter's team.

This week we answer a show submission! The question is: I am a landscaper, I don't have the funds to build a new crew mid season to handle more referrals. In order to provide the best service I can't take on more clients this year, even with hiring more people (which I have) I just can't take more business. Great problem but besides passing referrals, one-to-ones, and meetings how can I still benefit this year from BNI? I want to plan for next year already to handle 2-3 more crews. What's your advice?

In this episode of Tim and Raef's reads we discuss the PERFECT book for BNI, The Go Giver! The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea is a book written by Bob Burg and John D. Mann. It is a story about the power of giving

This week we interview Mike Dolpies, a member of the BNI Alliance for Business Growth chapter in Concord NH, about looking at your BNI Chapter as your BIGGEST client!

This week we discuss our region specific organizational chart and our operations model. THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER REGIONS. We discuss how we are setup and why we made some changes to our opertations a few years a go.

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey!

This week we discuss CEU's - Chapter Education Units. We discuss the importance of CEU's and why it is a part of the Power of One.

In this podcast our Director of Market Development discusses what he did, that most thought was insane, that helped grow his business by 30% this past year.