Bni & The Power Of One

" There are no secrets to success.  It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from our failures." Colin Powell. In this podcast we discuss what this quotes means in BNI.

What is the secret to success in BNI? It is the same as in life, business, and sports, and it is the topic of this week's podcast!

Are you stuck in the hampster wheel?  Do you work harder and harder each year but always seem to be in the same place in business?  Referrals can help you move that wheel forward each year, but in order to do so you need to be asking for the right type!

In this podcast we talk about how to become more effective in networking your business outside of your BNI chapter.  We discuss the first step which is truly living the Givers Gain philosophy and how it can help you WOW other business professionals, and get them to want to pass you referrals!

Are you fun to refer to?  What are the characteristics that make someone fun, or un-fun, to refer to?  In this podcast we discuss these traits and how they can affect not only the amount of referrals you are getting but also the quality of referrals you are getting.

In this podcast we will talk about the common mistakes people make during their showcase presentation.  We will also talk about what is your focus and goal when doing your presentation.

Being a mentor in your BNI chapter is the #1 way to live the Givers Gain philosophy.  In this podcast we will talk about why you should want to be a mentor for your newest member!

The 4th of July is upon us, and it reminds us of the challenge of staying focused on our word of mouth marketing even when the holidays and summer are here.  In this podcast we will talk about why it is so important for you to stay focused and continue to network with your chapter members, even when the distractions of the nice weather and holidays make it difficult!

What do BNI and McDonalds have in common?  In this podcast we will discuss what these two organizations have in common that has led to them both being the world leaders in their industries.

Testimonials are a vital part of the BNI meeting and of Givers Gain.  In this podcast we will discuss why they are so important, and how to make the testimonials you GIVE even more powerful and effective.  This is important podcast for every BNI member, as we will all give testimonials throughout the year.

Most members know they need to do One to Ones, but in this podcast we will discuss why they are so vital to your success in BNI.  We will talk about why most members are not doing as many as they should, as well as how to make them more productive and efficient.

How is being in BNI like being on a diet?  In this week's podcast we discuss what these two have in common and why they are so important.  Why do we go one diets?  Why do so many not work?  Why are we in BNI?  Why does it work so well for some while others seem to struggle?  These are all questions we answer in this podcast.  Listen and learn how to make BNI work for you.

In this podcast we talk about bringing value to your meeting even when you can't be there.  Specifically we discuss the substitute program and why BNI has one.  We will talk about what makes someone a valuable sub for you at your chapter, and why it is so important for you to put effort into finding the right sub for you.  Remember, having a sub is not about you, it is about your other members!

What are you trying to accomplish with your weekly Sales Manager Minute?  That is the topic of this week's podcast, including what is the goal of a sales manager minute and what you need to teach your members.  We also discuss how preparing or not preparing your sales manager minutes directly affect the results your other members will see!

In this podcast we discuss the story of Three Feet From Gold from the book Three Feet From Gold that we recommended to you this month.  We discuss the two important lessons from this story and how they tie directly to your BNI membership!

In this podcast we discuss how to invite new visitors to your chapter more effectively, and enjoyably.

Welcome to the BNI podcast. In this episode we discuss what it means to run at 212 degrees.