BNI & The Power of One

This week we answer another member question, this time from Canada! How do we increase the number of referrals we truly desire?

Direct download: BNI_248_-_Show_Submission_-_Increasing_Desired_Referrals.mp3
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This week we discuss how local chapters could benefit with more collaboration with one another instead of competing.

Direct download: BNI_247_-_Chapter_Collaboration_vs_Competition.mp3
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This week we answer a member question regarding the Purpose and Overview section of the BNI agenda!

Direct download: BNI_246_-_Show_Submission_-_The_Purpose_and_Overview.mp3
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In this week's episode we discuss a theme that came up in some mastermind meetings and how sometimes we just need to go back to basics.

Direct download: BNI_245_-_It_worked_so_well_we_stopped_doing_it.mp3
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This week we answer another member question! Vadim Pantall from Western Australia asks: Do you have some specific benefits you could share on your podcast about how doing more than one CEU a week helps drive member and chapter success?

Direct download: BNI_244_-_Show_Submission_-_Importance_of_CEUs.mp3
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In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss The Checklist Manifesto - How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande.

Direct download: BNI_243_-_Tim__Raef_18_-_The_Checklist_Manifesto.mp3
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Should you be focused more on Quality referrals or the Quantity of referrals you are receiving? Should your chapter be more focused on Quantity of members or the Quality of the professions we let join?

Direct download: BNI_242_-_Quality_vs_Quantity.mp3
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This week we answer another show submission!  Thank you!

"When you start having multiple one-to-ones with members they ask why so many? 

Direct download: BNI_241_-_Show_Submission_-_Why_do_multiple_121s.mp3
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In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.

Direct download: BNI_240_-_Tim_and_Raef_Reads_17_-_The_Compound_Effect.mp3
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In this week's podcast we discuss the importance training plays as a chapter, and why your chapter should be going to trainings TOGETHER!

Direct download: BNI_239_-_Importance_of_Group_Training.mp3
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BNI provides us tremendous opportunity to showcase ourselves.  What we choose to show, and how we choose to show it, are up to us.

Direct download: BNI_238_-_There_Are_Two_Sides_That_Coin.mp3
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This week we discuss some tips on how to use Social Media to increase your chapter's Visibility and Credibility

Direct download: BNI_237_-_Using_Social_Media_for_Your_Chapter.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_236_-_TR_-_The_Energy_Bus.mp3
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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

Direct download: BNI_235_-_Show_Submission_-_Ending_a_Conversation.mp3
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In this week's podcast we discuss the three things you need to be teaching your fellow members: Who - How - What!

Direct download: BNI_234_-_Who_How_What.mp3
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This week we ask: Is there a missing piece to VCP?

Direct download: BNI_233_-_What_is_Missing_in_VCP.mp3
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In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Guitar Zero by Gary Marcus.

Direct download: BNI_232_-_Tim_and_Raef_Reads_16_-_Guitar_Zero.mp3
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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!

Direct download: BNI_231_-_A_Strategy_for_Social_Networking_Events.mp3
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This week we answer another Show Submission and this time all the way from South Africa!  Are average chapter sizes of a region limiting?

Direct download: BNI_230_-_Show_Submission_-_Are_Average_Chapter_Sizes_Limiting.mp3
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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!

Direct download: BNI_229_-_Tim_and_Raef_-_Rework.mp3
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This week we answer another Show Submission! We discuss member renewals and when/how do we not renew someone.

Direct download: BNI_228_-_Show_Submission_-_The_Renewal_Process.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_227_-_Maximize_Your_Opportunity_to_be_Selective.mp3
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This week we discuss the Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of a productive Featured Presentation!

Direct download: BNI_226_-_Top_5_Dos_and_Donts_of_a_Featured_Presentation.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_225-_Show_Submission_-_Member_Complaints.mp3
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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?"

Direct download: BNI_224_-_The_Elephant_and_a_Rope_-_The_Power_of_Belief.mp3
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In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Contagious by Jonah Berger

Direct download: BNI_223_-_Tim_and_Raef-_Contagious.mp3
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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?

Direct download: BNI_222-__Show_Submission_-_Guidelines_for_Entering_a_Referral.mp3
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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. 

Direct download: BNI_221_-_Does_a_Small_Town_Equal_a_Small_Chapter.mp3
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In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Read we discuss the book Getting Things Done by David Allen

Direct download: BNI_220_-_Tim_and_Raef_-_Getting_Things_Done.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_219_-_What_Is_Your_Why.mp3
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This week we answer another Member Question: Treating your chapter/BNI Membership like a Business vs. a Hobby!

Direct download: BNI_218_-_Show_Submission_-_Business_vs_Hobby.mp3
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This week we answer another BNI Member question: How do you sell accountability in your chapter?

Direct download: BNI_217_-_Show_Submission_-_Selling_Accountability.mp3
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This week we answer another member question!  Why is there no spot on the PALMS report to track TYFCB from "BNI Alumni"?

Direct download: BNI_216_-_TYFCB_from_Alumni.mp3
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This week we discuss the story of R.U Darby and ask are you just three feet from gold?

Direct download: BNI_215_-_3_Feet_from_Gold.mp3
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In this month's Tim and Reaf's Reads we discuss the book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Direct download: BNI_214_-_Tim_and_Raef_-_Five_Dysfunctions.mp3
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What should a member do if another member is asking for a commission/percentage for referred business?  Is this against BNI Policy?

Direct download: BNI_213-_Show_Submission_-_Commissions_on_Referrals.mp3
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Welcome to the New Year!  We start 2017 with a talk about making it a success!

Direct download: BNI_212_-_New_Year_2017.mp3
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