Mon, 19 May 2025
In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. When do we let chapter members know of members leaving the chapter? How do we keep it from bringing down the meeting?
Direct download: BNI_821_-_When_Do_We_Announce_Members_Who_Left_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 16 May 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Avon Cobourne a Mortgage broker in Charleston WV
Direct download: BNI_820_-_Week_Pres_135_-_Avon_Cobourne_-_Mortgage.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:47am EDT |
Wed, 14 May 2025
In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss when hiring how do we determine if someone is motivated or desperate and what are the risks?
Direct download: BNI_819_-_BM_121_-_Desperate_vs_Motivated.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 12 May 2025
In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This week it is about whether or not general members should be allowed to listen into new applicant's interviews.
Direct download: BNI_818_-_Other_Members_in_Interviews.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 9 May 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode Wynn Newingham submits a new presentation for review and asks a fantastic second question!
Direct download: BNI_817_-_Weekly_Pres_134_-_Wynn_Newingham_-_Marketing.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:39am EDT |
Fri, 2 May 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tiffany Heath and Health and Fitness Coach in Utah!
Direct download: BNI_816_-_Weekly_Pres_133_-_Tiffany_Heath_-_Health_Coach.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 30 April 2025
In this week's Business Matters episode we share some stories of people acting a bit crazy to try and get their way.
Direct download: BNI_815_-_BM_120_-_Sometimes_People_Are_Just_Crazy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 28 April 2025
We are back with your submitted topics. This week we help a member to start defining the professions that make up their sphere of influence.
Direct download: BNI_814_-_Help_Me_With_Spheres_of_Influence.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 25 April 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Ross Mitchell from Australia!
Direct download: BNI_813_-_Weekly_Pres_132_-_Ross_Mitchell_-_Corporate_Gifts.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 23 April 2025
In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss valuating a business for purchase or sale.
Direct download: BNI_812_-_BM_119_-_Valuation_of_a_Business.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 21 April 2025
We are back with your submitted topics! This week it is a sad story of potential theft! |
Thu, 17 April 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Shelly Cunningham from St. Augustine FL!
Direct download: BNI_810_-_Weekly_Pres_131_-_Sherri_Cunningham.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:29pm EDT |
Wed, 16 April 2025
In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted topic. This week it is how do I find my niche in the market? |
Mon, 14 April 2025
In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted question! This week it is how do we expand our network with professions who are already represented in our chapter?
Direct download: BNI_808_-_Getting_Referrals_from_Professionals_When_We_Already_Have_a_Member.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 11 April 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Raymond Fuller a printer from South Africa!
Direct download: BNI_807_-_Weekly_Pres_130_-_Raymond_Fuller_-_Printer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:43am EDT |
Wed, 9 April 2025
In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the strategy of putting in employees into other BNI Chapters. What are the good reasons to do so? What are the challenges of doing so?
Direct download: BNI_806_-_BM_117_-_Putting_Employees_in_other_BNI_Chapters.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 7 April 2025
In this week's Power of One we discuss why we may not want to use TYFCB as the main point of value when discussing BNI with visitors and new members.
Direct download: BNI_805_-_Expaling_Value_to_Visitors_and_New_Members.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 4 April 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Claire Sandbrook a Digital Marketing expert from Florida!
Direct download: BNI_804_-_Weekly_Pres_129_-_Claire_Sanbrook_-_Digital_Marketing.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 2 April 2025
In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted questions! This episode is all about what to do with all the business cards we collect when networking.
Direct download: BNI_803_-_What_to_do_with_all_these_cards.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 31 March 2025
We are back with your questions! This episode we discuss if you should be using the chat feature during online meetings.
Direct download: BNI_802_-_Chat_Box_During_Online_Meetings.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 28 March 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Paul Chase a Real Estate Investor.
Direct download: BNI_801_-_Weekly_Pres_128_-_Paul_Chase_-_Com_Real_Estate.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:10am EDT |
Wed, 26 March 2025
To celebrate our 800th episode we were honored to interview BNI's CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson! Mary Kennedy Thompson is a powerhouse in the world of franchising! With over 30 years of experience, she has led businesses of all sizes, driven global expansion, and spearheaded high-growth transformations. Before joining BNI® as CEO in 2024, she was the COO of Neighborly®, the largest home services company in the world. A Marine Corps veteran, a dynamic franchise leader, and an award-winning executive, Mary’s passion for empowering entrepreneurs is unmatched. Her journey from franchise owner to industry trailblazer makes her leadership at BNI a game-changer, igniting new opportunities for Members and franchisees worldwide!
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Mon, 24 March 2025
799 episodes?! We are back with your show submissions. This week we are asked about BNI franchise structure. |
Wed, 19 March 2025
In this week's Business Matters episode we answer a submitted question about being a new leader in a group.
Direct download: BNI_798_-_BM_116_-_New_Leader_to_the_Group.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:43pm EDT |
Mon, 17 March 2025
In this episode we discuss what to do if a member is no longer with their company but is still holding the seat? |
Fri, 14 March 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Robert Begley a Professional Speaking Coach from NYC!
Direct download: BNI_796_-_Weekly_Pres_127_-_Robert_Begley_-_Speaking_Coach.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 12 March 2025
In this episode of Business Matters we discuss all the current noise in the market and how it effects us.
Direct download: BNI_795_-_BM_115_-_All_the_Noise_in_the_Market.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am EDT |
Mon, 10 March 2025
Should online reviews, social media follows, and testimonials count as referrals in the chapter? |
Fri, 7 March 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Stephanie Meekhof from Georgia!
Direct download: BNI_793_-_Weekly_Pres_126_-_Stephanie_Meekhof_-_Trainer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10am EDT |
Wed, 5 March 2025
In this episode I discuss the importance of Culture in BNI Chapters with Claudia Thompson, the Director of Field Operations for the Northeast of US CORE as well as the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel of BNI US.
Direct download: BNI_792_-_Culture_Discussion_-_Claudia_Thompson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 3 March 2025
We are now officially in the greatest growth season of 2025! We also start Member Extravaganza today!
Direct download: BNI_791_-_Welcome_to_the_Greatest_Growth_Season_of_the_Year.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 28 February 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we hear from Bryan Harrison from CA with his second submission!
Direct download: BNI_790_-_Weekly_Pres_125_-_Bryan_Harrison_-_Print_Media.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 26 February 2025
In this episode we welcome a special guest Dean Stanzel from Top of Mind Gifts
Direct download: BNI_789_-_Dean_Stanzel_-_Power_of_Thanks.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 24 February 2025
We are back answering your submitted questions! This episode we are asked about crossing the line with referrals and TYFCB
Direct download: BNI_788_-_Should_I_allow_him_to_put_in_TYFCB.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 21 February 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Amanda Andrade, a Hypnotherapist from FL!
Direct download: BNI_787_-_Weekly_Pres_124_-_Amanda_Andrade_-_Hypnotherapist.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:11pm EDT |
Mon, 10 February 2025
In this Power of One episode we discuss having cross chapter visitors at your chapter's visitor days. |
Fri, 7 February 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Sherri Madrigal a travel agent from AZ!
Direct download: BNI_785_-_Weekly_Pres_123_-_Sherri_Madrigal_-_Travel_Agent.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:22pm EDT |
Tue, 4 February 2025
In this Power of One episode we discuss the Testimonials portion of the meeting. |
Fri, 31 January 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Erin Doepke and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner from Florida!
Direct download: BNI_783_-_Weekly_Pres_122_-_Erin_Doepke_-_Functional_Medicine.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 29 January 2025
In this episode of Business Matters we discuss AI and the importance of learning what tools exist and how they can help your business. |
Mon, 27 January 2025
In this week's Power of One episode we discuss why BNI has a one person per profession policy and competing groups. |
Wed, 22 January 2025
In this week's Business Matters episodes we talk about attending conferences and some do's and don'ts. |
Mon, 20 January 2025
We are back with your submitted questions. Can BNI force a renewal through in a chapter? |
Fri, 17 January 2025
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Wynn Newingham a Marketing Consultant from Daytona FL!
Direct download: BNI_778_-_Weekly_Pres_121_-_Wynn_Newingham_-_Marketing_Consultant.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 15 January 2025
We are back with our Business Matters episodes! This week we discuss the importance of continuing education in business.
Direct download: BNI_777_-_BM_112_-_Importance_of_Training.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 13 January 2025
We are back with your submitted questions! This week we discuss why some regions have somethings others don't. |
Fri, 10 January 2025
We are back with our Weekly Presentation Coaching episode! Today we meet David Shufelt from Florida!
Direct download: BNI_775_-_Weekly_Pres_120_-_David_Shufelt_-_Custom_Shades.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:57pm EDT |
Mon, 6 January 2025
We are back in 2025 with your show submissions! This episode is on what counts for CEUs and why. |
Thu, 19 December 2024
In this last podcast of 2024 we discuss the importance of this time of year and what we should reflect on as we enter 2025! |
Mon, 16 December 2024
We are back with your show submissions! This week we are asked about changing focuses in the chapter and how to develop a good weekly presentation.
Direct download: BNI_772_-_Structure_of_a_Weekly_Presentation.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 13 December 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Karen Kummen Diak a Travel Advisor from Winnipeg Canada!
Direct download: BNI_771_-_Weekly_Pres_119_-_Karen_Kummen_Diak_-_Travel_Advisor.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Tue, 10 December 2024
In this Power of One episode we answer an urgent question submitted. Can we, or should we, hold a vote of no confidence with our chapter's President??
Direct download: BNI_770_-_Urgent_Question_Can_We_Hold_a_Vote_of_No_Confidence.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:37am EDT |
Mon, 9 December 2024
We answer your submitted questions. This episode it about how to be effective outside of BNI when networking. |
Fri, 6 December 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Halie Driscoll a Personal Trainer.
Direct download: BNI_768_-_Weekly_Pres_118_-_Halie_Driscoll_-_Personal_Trainer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Thu, 5 December 2024
In this episode we answer your submitted topic! Should we be strict on engagement in our online meeting?
Direct download: BNI_767_-_Should_We_Be_Strict_On_Engagement.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am EDT |
Mon, 2 December 2024
In this week's Power of One episode we answer the question of how to track TYFCB when it involves multiple BNI members and multiple tiers! |
Wed, 27 November 2024
In this episode we discuss the importance of being thankful and taking time to reflect. |
Wed, 20 November 2024
In this episode we discuss some "push back" from a previous podcast we did! |
Mon, 18 November 2024
In this episode we discuss how to motivate different "types" of members. Some are soloprenuers, some are employees, some own large businesses. How do you motivate them?
Direct download: BNI_762_-_Motivating_Different_Types_of_Members.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 15 November 2024
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Chris Skeens who does mobile IVs!
Direct download: BNI_761_-_Weekly_Pres_117_-_Chris_Skeens_-_Mobile_IV.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Thu, 14 November 2024
We answer your submitted questions! This episode it is on whether quote requests are referrals. |
Tue, 12 November 2024
we answer your submitted questions! This episode we discuss if a member can still attend if they just lost their job?
Direct download: BNI_760_-_Member_Lost_Their_Job_But_Is_Still_Coming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:59am EDT |
Mon, 11 November 2024
In this episode we discuss what goes into producing more Tier 2 referrals after only getting Tier 1 Referrals.
Direct download: BNI_759_-_Employer_Wants_to_Know_How_I_Will_Produce.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:52am EDT |
Wed, 6 November 2024
In this episode of Business Matters we discuss networking outside of BNI and how to generate more referral relationships.
Direct download: BNI_758_-_BM_111_-_Referrals_for_myself.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am EDT |
Mon, 4 November 2024
We answer your submitted questions! This episode it is about who gets the referral credit when three BNI members are involved?
Direct download: BNI_757_-_Who_Gets_the_Referral_Credit.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am EDT |
Fri, 1 November 2024
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet David Rowley with Minuteman Printing
Direct download: BNI_756_-_Weekly_Pres_116_-__David_Rowley_-_Printing.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 30 October 2024
Mike and Tim discuss hiring challenges across many businesses especially with Gen Z employees.
Direct download: BNI_755_-_BM_110_-_Hiring_Struggles_With_the_Most_Stressed_Generation.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 28 October 2024
Do referrals and business conducted prior to being members together count?
Direct download: BNI_754_-_Do_Previous_Referrals_and_TYFCB_Count.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Thu, 24 October 2024
We are back with our Weekly Presentation Coaching! This week we meet Woody Howard who owns a Automotive Maintenance shop.
Direct download: BNI_753_-_Weekly_Pres_115_-_Woody_Howard_-_Automotive_Repair.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:21am EDT |
Thu, 24 October 2024
We answer your questions! This episode it is about a region requiring DOUBLE the Power of One activity! |
Tue, 22 October 2024
In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted question! This episode we focus on how often we should follow up with someone who passed us a referral? |
Mon, 21 October 2024
In this episode we answer your submitted question. This time we discuss the importance of the Visitor Host role and reading the Verbatim Statement each and every week!
Direct download: BNI_750_-_We_Have_Strayed_Away_From_the_Process.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:34pm EDT |
Fri, 11 October 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Colin Davis from Texas! Colin is with AFLAC!
Direct download: BNI_749_-_Weekly_Pres_114_-_Colin_Davis_-_AFLAC.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:53am EDT |
Mon, 7 October 2024
Back answering your show submissions. This week we discuss what we all need to focus on as we get closer to the end of 2024 and begin the journey towards our goals for 2025.
Direct download: BNI_748_-_Wrapping_Up_2024_and_Planning_2025.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 4 October 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Hannah Hudson from Virginia!
Direct download: BNI_747_-_Weekly_Pres_113_-_Hanna_Hudson_-_Home_Storage.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 2 October 2024
We are back with your submitted topics. How should I let my friends, family, and clients know I am now a part of BNI?
Direct download: BNI_746_-_Letting_Others_Know_I_am_in_BNI.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:20am EDT |
Mon, 30 September 2024
We are back with your show submissions. What to do when members keep canceling one to ones for client meetings? Is this OK?
Direct download: BNI_745_-__Canceling_121s_for_Client_Meetings.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:10am EDT |
Fri, 27 September 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Scott Lawler an Estate Planning Attorney from Arizona!
Direct download: BNI_744_-_Weekly_Pres_112_-_Scott_Lawler_-_Estate_Planning_Attorney.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:59am EDT |
Wed, 25 September 2024
We are back with another Business Matters episode! This week we discuss a submitted topic around striking when the iron is hot!
Direct download: BNI_743_-_BM_109_-_Strike_When_Iron_is_Hot.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 23 September 2024
In this Power of One Episode we answer your submitted question! This time we discuss the fine line between growing the chapter and protecting the seats of our current members!
Direct download: BNI_742_-_Protecting_Current_Members_vs_Growth.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:13pm EDT |
Fri, 13 September 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Ian McIntosh a CRM Expert
Direct download: BNI_741_-_Weekly_Pres_111_-_Ian_McIntosh_-_CRM_Expert.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 11 September 2024
We answer your submitted questions! This episode we discuss "potential" referrals from social media group pages.
Direct download: BNI_740_-_Referrals_from_Social_Media.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 9 September 2024
In this Power of One episode we discuss the purpose and strategies behind the Featured Presentations |
Fri, 6 September 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kris Blacksmith a Skin Care expert
Direct download: BNI_738_-_Weekly_Pres_110_-_Kris_Blacksmith_-_Skin_Care.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Thu, 5 September 2024
We are back with your show suggestions! This episode we discuss why it is the right move for chapters to move to two featured presentations when they grow.
Direct download: BNI_737_-_Is_Two_Shorter_Presentations_Right.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:07am EDT |
Mon, 2 September 2024
In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This episode we discuss the proper procedure when/if you ever have a complaint on a fellow member. Also is always appropriate to speak with the other member before submitting a complaint? |
Thu, 29 August 2024
In this week's episode of Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Calvin Washington!
Direct download: BNI_735_-_Weekly_Pres_Coaching_109_-_Calvin_Washington_-_Life_Insurance.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:37pm EDT |
Mon, 26 August 2024
We are back with your show suggestions! This episode we explain why BNI has a guideline about NOT using your chapter to recruit employees, franchise owners, or the business opportunities of MLMs |
Mon, 19 August 2024
We answer your submitted topics! This episode is all about making Visitor Days more effective and increasing visitor conversion.
Direct download: BNI_733_-_Increasing_Visitor_Conversion.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 16 August 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Brian Triplett a Photographer from FL
Direct download: BNI_732_-__Weekly_Pres_108_-_Brian_Triplett_-_Photographer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 14 August 2024
This episode's submitted question is about how professions get on the official BNI profession list. We also discuss why it is important you complete your profile and key words.
Direct download: BNI_731_-_Classifications_on_the_list.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 12 August 2024
In this episode we answer your submiited topics. This episode is all about the details that create the experience of a great meeting. |
Fri, 9 August 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Amy Uehling a HR Consultant from Manchester NH!
Direct download: BNI_729_-_Weekly_Pres_107_-_Amy_Uehling_-_HR_Consultant.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:57am EDT |
Wed, 7 August 2024
In this episode of Business Matters we discuss Imposter Syndrome, how we all deal with it, and what to do when it happens.
Direct download: BNI_728_-_BM_108_-_Imposter_Syndrome.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:09am EDT |
Fri, 2 August 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Adrienne Irwin who sells Life Insurance!
Direct download: BNI_727_-_Weekly_Pres_Coaching_106_-_LI_-_Adrienne_Irwin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 31 July 2024
This episode we address the submitted topic on how what to do when we struggle with presenting our weekly presentation.
Direct download: BNI_726_-_Reading_Weekly_Presentations.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 29 July 2024
We answer your submitted questions! How do we get better at finding referrals for other members?
Direct download: BNI_725_-_Advice_for_Finding_Ref_for_Others.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:19am EDT |
Fri, 26 July 2024
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Donna Capodacqua a Business Coach from OR!
Direct download: BNI_724_-_Weekly_Pres_Coaching_108_-_Bus_Coach_-_Donna_Capodacqua.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Wed, 24 July 2024
In this episode of Business Matters we answer your submitted question! Today we discuss how long should we wait for change when there is a change in leadership?
Direct download: BNI_723_-_BM_107_-_New_CEO_-_How_Long_for_Change.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Mon, 22 July 2024
In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This episode we answer what can a chapter do if long standing members are only doing the mimimums?
Direct download: BNI_722_-_Long_Standing_Members_doing_the_minimum.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |