Bni & The Power Of One

Most of our day we tell potential customers and those we are networking with about how great our customer service really is.  We feel the need to tell them that they can trust us with their customers and that we will take great care of them.  In this week's episode Tim and Eric discuss why this is actually a waste of time in BNI.

No matter what type of networking you are doing if you want referrals from people you must develop two specific things with them.  You need must have a relationship with them where they WANT TO and KNOW HOW TO.  BNI is no different.

While most people think of networking as just an activity they do it is vital that you realize that is really all about preparation!  This week we discuss why this is the case and what you should be preparing for when it comes to BNI!

We have come to that time of year where we select our NEW Leadership Teams for our chapters.  In this podcast Tim and Eric discuss why we do this process every year and answer some of the myths and challenges with selecting our new teams!

In this week's episode we answer the first topic submitted through our website www.bnipowerofone.com!  The question was: Essentially, when I look across the members of my BNI chapter I see the closest thing to a 'sales force' that I have at this point in my business. They are my sales team just as I am a member of their sales teams. Have there been any podcast trainings lately emphasizing best practices as they relate to 'training' other BNI members to be your sales force?  Do you use collateral materials?  What about emphasizing value proposition over benefits?  Key qualifying questions?  etc.    I would think I cant really consider them 'trained' to represent me until some action steps have transpired.  Can a best practice checklist be developed? I know this is pretty much the core of BNI but at the same time, the idea that we should be treating our BNI chapter mates as a 'sales force' can get lost in the noise and could be a good topic to reinforce on a pod cast.

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss the upcoming Summbr Games in each of our regions.  Listen to learn WHY we do the game and how it is changing this year!

In this week's podcast Eric and Tim discuss the 5 topics covered in our Advanced Members Success Program and how each one ties into your BNI membership!

In this week's episode Tim discusses the importance culture plays in the long term success of any organization, but also in any BNI chapter.  Tim shares some key insights he learned from a Robert Richman and his book The Culture Blue Print.

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss why it is so vital to stay focused on your networking activity during the summer months, despite all the destractions!  It is your activity during these months that will create the results you see this fall.  If you want consistant results throughout the year you need consistant activity.

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss the Yes/No bucket theory to sales and networking and how it effects your personal, and chapter results.

In this week's episode we discuss a couple of simple changes we are making to start changing the culture and mindset around your membership and your results.  Small changes can add up to big results!

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss one of the most important statistics to LONG TERM Success in your chapter.....First Year Member Retention!  We share some very humbling statistics and discuss why this is vital to everyone's success.

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss some of their big take aways from the 2014 BNI National Conference in Nashville TN!

In this week’s episode Tim discusses the #1 skill we all need in order to achieve success in BNI. [...]

In this week’s episode we discuss the importance of revisiting your goals both as a chapter and as an individual member.  Are you on pace with the goals you set as a group?  Are you receiving the referrals you wanted as a member?  What are you going to do to get back on track? [...]

In this week’s podcast Tim and Eric discuss 3 Tips for maximizing your Sales Manager Minute time during Membership Extravaganza! [...]

In this week’s episode we quickly discuss the importance of using online networking tools such as Facebook in your chapter.  We also discuss how to NOT use it! [...]

In this week’s episode we discuss why narrowing your focus could be the very thing that leads to more SUCCESS! [...]

In this week’s episode Eric discusses 5 common misconceptions about networking and word-of-mouth marketing. [...]

In this week’s episode Eric and Tim discuss the 4 referral opportunities most members miss every week! [...]