BNI & The Power of One
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BNI 88: Referral Entitlement
In this podcast we discuss one of the biggest challenges for people to accept in Networking and BNI, and why Disney World is costing you referrals!
BNI 86: Do Your Members Know? Part 1
In this new series on Do Your Members Know we ask do your members know the number one misconception of your business?
BNI 87: Do Your Members Know? Episode 2
In Episode 2 of the Do Your Members Know Series we ask do your members know your why?
BNI 85: Member Interview with Mike Dolpies
In this podcast we interviewed Mike Dolpies of Cyberspace to Your Place who is a member in our New Hampshire region. Mike shares his insight about BNI as a two time member. You can find out more about Mike here: http://bit.ly/YQNhCa
BNI 84: Member Extravaganza Interviews
In this podcast we share two interviews we conducted with our last two winners for our Membership Extravaganza. These two interviews share some great tips from fellow members on what their chapter did to qualify, how they invite visitors, and how their trip was!
BNI 83: Sales Manager Minutes
In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss how to be more effective with your Sales Manager Minutes
BNI 82: What is Networking
In this podcast we discuss what is our purpose when networking, and how BNI provides us with some networking opportunities often missed.
BNI 81: Mentoring for Everyone's Success
In this podcast we discuss why mentoring your new members is vital to the success of every member in the chapter!
BNI 80: Is Your Chapter Running Like a Business or a Club?
In this podcast we discuss the difference between a chapter running like a business, and a chapter running like a club. How are they different? Which is the right way for BNI? Why does one make money and the other doesn't?
BNI 78: Be Present
In this important podcast we discuss the importance of being present. We discuss how too many members may be physically present at your meeting, but is their mind there? If we are not fully engaged during the meeting, a one to one, or trainings you will not receive or pass the referrals you want. This is also important in other aspects of our lives.
BNI 77: Inviting for Retention
In this podcast Eric and I revisit some tips on how to successfully invite for your meeting, and the role visitors play in increasing your chapter's retention rate.
BNI 76: Energy and Retention
In this podcast we discuss how the energy of the group will effect the retention of the group.
BNI 75: Growth and Retention
In this podcast we discuss how to focus your inviting for retention, and how the growth of your chapter will increase your chapter's retention rate.
BNI 73: Achieving Your Goals in 2013
In this podcast we discuss how to set and achieve your goals this year!
BNI 71: Online Tracking on BNI Connect
In this podcast we discuss the new update to BNI Connect that allows you to track all your results, and pass referrals online!
BNI 70: Networking with Family
In this podcast we discuss how to be effective in networking with your family during the Holidays!
BNI 69: Small Business Stimulus Week
In this podcast we discuss the first ever Small Business Stimulus Week to take place the week of December 10th, and why it is a honor for our regions to be involved, AND what it means for you and your chapter.
BNI 67: Is Your Chapter's Location Helping or Hurting Your Cause?
In this podcast Eric and I discuss the importance of your meeting location, and how it plays a role in your results.
BNI 66: Networking with Intention
In this podcast we discuss the question: What was your intention when you joined BNI? How has that changed? What are you doing to achieve your initial intention?
BNI 64: Utilizing BNI Connect
In this podcast we discuss the importance of utilizing BNI Connect for both your chapter and your individual membership!
BNI 63: Utilizing Facebook For Your Chapter
In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss how to use Facebook with your chapter. Facebook offers a great tool for our chapters, and members, but there are certain things we need to focus on.
BNI 62: It's About Implementation
In this podcast Tim and Eric discuss how it is all about implementation. We can take all the trainings in the world, we can listen to every podcast, but how do we implement that information to see results.
BNI 61: We are in charge of our OWN SUCCESS
In this week's podcast we hear a very motivational story from Eric Dieckmann about how attitude is everything when it comes to success in BNI!
BNI 60: Don't Abuse The Attendance Policy
We welcome back Eric Dieckmann in this week's episode as we discuss the importance attendance plays in your chapter.
BNI 59: Sales Manager Minute Advice
We are joined again by Eric Dieckmann, the Managing Director BNI Central and Northeast FL, and we ask Eric for his advice to make our Sales Manager Minutes more effective!
BNI 57: BNI and Your Chamber
In this podcast we discuss why belonging to your BNI Chapter AND you local Chamber of Commerce is a GOOD thing!
BNI 56: Are You Letting Your Opinion Cost You Referrals
In this podcast we are joined by Jason Turcotte from our Western Mass region and we are discussing some stories about an important lesson. Have you let your opinion on something cost you referrals? We will share some stories about how this happens, and how to avoid it!
BNI 55: Why We Created the BNI Game
In this podcast we discuss why we created the Regional BNI Game, and what the true purpose and focus should be!
BNI 52: Member Request - Should I Discuss the Quality of My Services?
In this podcast we answer another member request! Here is the question we answer: One of the questions that has come up in our discussions is whether it is our job to show/prove to our chapter that we are excellent at what we do. Or is it assumed that everyone in the group is great at what they do, and that we all know it? I know it might sound elementary, but I have spent a fair amount of time in my presentations talking about the quality of my services, with the assumption that others need to be convinced. Perhaps this is a good new podcast topic?
BNI 50: Do You Need to Weed the Garden?
In this podcast we discuss a difficult but important topic that holds chapters back from their true potential. Is it time your chapter weeds its garden?
BNI 48: Don't Forget About Your LARGEST Network
Often we forget about the people that make up one of our largest networks....our family and friends. We have a different type of relationship with these people, and often it makes us forget about them when it comes to asking for referrals and finding referrals for our other members. In this podcast we talk about why this is a mistake and how to take the first step in becoming a gatekeeper for your family.
BNI 44: The Meaning of Givers Gain - In my opinion anyways.
In this podcast we discuss what the meaning of the philosophy of BNI truly is. What does Givers Gain mean to you? I discuss what I believe the true meaning is.
BNI 43: Competitors Visiting Your Chapter - Good or Bad for You?
In this podcast we discuss how to handle a competitor visiting your chapter. Should they do a Sales Manager Minute? We talk about how it could be a HUGE advantage to you!
BNI 42: Why Leads Happen in BNI
BNI is focused on creating high quality referrals. However, Leads can happen, and often do happen in BNI and in this podcast we discuss why this happens and how to avoid it.
BNI 41: Member Traffic Lights
We discuss WHY we spent the entire 2011 year creating, tweaking, and studying our newest tool for your success, The Member Traffic Light Report.
BNI 40: The Most Important Part to the Meeting
In this podcast we discuss one of, if not the, most important parts to your BNI meeting that is often over looked. We will also discuss how you can grow your business by paying close attention to your actions during this part of the meeting.
BNI 36: Importance of Training
BNI 35: Why Did You Join BNI?
BNI 34: Don't Fall Into the Trap of WE
BNI 33: Who Are You Missing?
Who are you missing in your network right now?
BNI 32: Why Bad Economic News is GREAT News for Your Chapter!
You wouldn't think bad economic news is good for your business in any way, however we discuss why it could be great news for you and your chapter!
BNI 31: Do You REALLY Want It?
Many people will say they want referrals but do you REALLY want them?
BNI 30: Getting PAID - D is for Details (Part 2)
In this podcast we discuss the fourth principle to success in BNI. In BNI the details are everything! This is a joint podcast done with Eric Dieckmann, the Managing Director for BNI Central FL, and in we will discuss which details have a major affect your chapter's results.
BNI 29: Getting PAID - D is for Details (Part 1)
In this podcast we discuss the fourth principle to success in BNI. In BNI the details are everything! This is a joint podcast done with Eric Dieckmann, the Managing Director for BNI Central FL, and in we will discuss which details have a major affect your chapter's results.
BNI 28: Getting PAID - I is for Individual Improvement
Individual Improvement is a key to success in every aspect of life and business. In networking it is the most often over looked principle. In this podcast we discuss why focusing on making yourself better is so important.
BNI 27: Getting PAID - A is for Accountability
We continue our four part serious on the four key principles to success with A-Accountability. Are you action oriented or results oriented? We will discuss the difference!
BNI 26: Getting PAID - P is for Pride
This is the first of four podcast coming out that will focus on the 4 key principles to success in BNI. In this first podcast we discuss the importance of having Pride in your chapter and your personal membership. This is the most important principle!
BNI 25: Don't Compare Apples to Oranges
A big mistake we tend to make in BNI is comparing our membership to others in our chapter. In this episode we discuss why this is a BIG mistake.
BNI 24: Just 15 Minutes a Day
How much time do you need to invest in your BNI membership to get the results you desire? In this podcast we discuss this question and how investing 15 minutes a day may just change your business.
BNI 23: Don't Hybernate!
Don't fall into the trap of hybernating! In this podcast we talk about a common mistake people make during different times of the year when networking!