BNI & The Power of One (general)

No chapter can reach its true potential without every member achieving a score of 100 on the Power of One report.  In a new segement we interview some of our members who have recently acheived that goal.  This week we speak with Don LaPlume from the Upper Valley BNI chapter in our New Hampshire Region.

Direct download: BNI_171_-_Power_of_One_Score_100_with_Don_LaPlume.mp3
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Brennan’s first encountered BNI at age 19 when his job was to hit play on the VHS tape of Dr. Misner during informational meetings.  Today, he is the Executive Director of 44 BNI Chapters & 1,100 Members.  Last years these members passed 38,000 referrals that resulted in $38 million in closed business. Brennan is twice an International Founders Circle Member and was recently appointed to BNI’s International Franchise Advisory Board.  He is proud to be a 14 year BNI member, has given thousands of referrals, and has been thanked for over $2 million in closed business.

Finally, Brennan is co-authoring a book with the Founder and Chairman of BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner.  The book, Avoiding the Networking Disconnect, is set to release in the fall of 2015.

Direct download: BNI_170_-_Brennan_Scanlon.mp3
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No chapter can reach its true potential without every member achieving a score of 100 on the Power of One report.  In a new segement we interview some of our members who have recently acheived that goal.  This week we speak with Kyle Battis of the BNI Alliance for Business Growth in our New Hampshire Region.

Direct download: BNI_169_-_Power_of_One_Interview_with_Kyle_Battis.mp3
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Meaghan Chitwood is the Executive Director for BNI Alabama.  Meaghan discussed how connectiong, and networking, is a LEARNED skill.  Learn more about Meaghan at http://meaghanchitwood.com/

Direct download: BNI_168_-_Meaghan_Chitwood.mp3
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No chapter can reach its true potential without every member achieving a score of 100 on the Power of One report.  In a new segement we interview some of our members who have recently acheived that goal.  This week we speak with Bobbi Govanus from the Relationships & Referrals BNI chapter in our Orlando Region

Direct download: BNI_167_-_Power_of_One_Interview_with_Bobbi_Govanus.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

No chapter can reach its true potential without every member achieving a score of 100 on the Power of One report.  In a new segement we interview some of our members who have recently acheived that goal.  This week we speak with Michael Hauptly-Pierce from the BNI Wolf Pack in our New Hampshire Region.

Direct download: BNI_166_-_Power_of_One_Score_100_With_MHP.mp3
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No chapter can reach its true potential without every member achieving a score of 100 on the Power of One report.  In a new segement we interview some of our members who have recently acheived that goal.  This week we speak with Hassan Boussi from the BNI Professional Alliance chapter in our Orlando FL Region.

Direct download: BNI_165_-_Power_of_One_Interview_-_Hassan_Boussi.mp3
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This week we have our first follow up podcast with Tani Dugger to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

Direct download: BNI_164_-_15_Minute_a_Day_Follow_Up_with_Tani_Dugger_3.mp3
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This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working. This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working. - See more at: http://bnipowerofone.com/episodes/bni-158-15-minute-a-day-follow-up-w-jamie-stein#sthash.nFhEjB8d.dpuf
This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working. - See more at: http://bnipowerofone.com/episodes/bni-158-15-minute-a-day-follow-up-w-jamie-stein#sthash.nFhEjB8d.dpuf
This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working. - See more at: http://bnipowerofone.com/episodes/bni-158-15-minute-a-day-follow-up-w-jamie-stein#sthash.nFhEjB8d.dpuf
Direct download: BNI_163_-_15_Minute_a_Day_Follow_Up_with_Jamie_Stein_3.mp3
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This week we share the audio from an amazing YouTube video done by Gary Vaynerchuk WATCH HERE and discuss what it means to BNI and your Membership.

Direct download: BNI_162_-_1_Is_Better_Than_0_-_Gary_Vaynerchuk.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:44am EDT

This week discuss why it is important to invest time working ON your BNI membership vs. just IN your membership.  We discuss the difference between the two and why you may need to invest more time.

Direct download: BNI_161_-_Its_Not_Always_About_More_Activity.mp3
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This week we have our first follow up podcast with Amy Allgaier to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

Direct download: BNI_160_-_15_Minute_a_Day_Follow_Up_with_Amy_Allgaier.mp3
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This week we have our first follow up podcast with Tani Dugger to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working

Direct download: BNI_159_-_15_Minute_a_Day_Follow_Up_with_Tani_Dugger.mp3
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This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

Direct download: BNI_158_-_15_Minute_a_Day_Follow_Up_with_Jamie_Stein.mp3
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This week we interviewed Dr. Shawn Shapiro about an amazing educational moment he conducted all around having the right inviting mindset.  Dr. Shawn discussed how inviting can be easy and effective if you believe in what you are inviting someone to.

Direct download: BNI_157_-_Shawn_Shapiro_Inviting_Mindset.mp3
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As we approach Membership Extravaganza, and chapters are really focused on growth, we discuss why just blindly accepting, or even poaching, other BNI members is probably not the answer anyone is looking for.

Direct download: BNI_156_-_Transfers_May_Not_Be_the_Answer.mp3
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Next month we are helping sponsor an attempt at breaking the World Record for the largest speed networking event in Jacksonville FL.  This week we were joined by Brian Barquilla who is leading this event to discuss the event and tips to help you succeed at an event like this one.

Direct download: BNI_155_-_JAX_World_Record.mp3
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For many years, and in many previous episodes, I have discussed how spending just 15 minutes a day working ON my BNI membership changed the results I was seeing.  Simply by scheduling dedicated time helped me become more effective.  The problem is it isn't really that simple to do.  So I offered to our Director Consultant team the opportunity for a couple of people to go through a coaching program with me if they were interested in installing this 15 minute a day program into their memebership and business.  Two people immediately jumped in, and one of our Managing Directors asked if I would be willing to take a third person who was not on our team.

Thankfully I said yes, and in this episode we introduce you to Jamie Stein, a member in New Hampshire and one of our Director Consultants

Direct download: BNI_154_-_15_Minutes_a_Day_Coaching_with_Jamie_Stein.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:01pm EDT

For many years, and in many previous episodes, I have discussed how spending just 15 minutes a day working ON my BNI membership changed the results I was seeing.  Simply by scheduling dedicated time helped me become more effective.  The problem is it isn't really that simple to do.  So I offered to our Director Consultant team the opportunity for a couple of people to go through a coaching program with me if they were interested in installing this 15 minute a day program into their memebership and business.  Two people immediately jumped in, and one of our Managing Directors asked if I would be willing to take a third person who was not on our team.

Thankfully I said yes, and in this episode we introduce you to Amy Allgaier, a member in New Hampshire and one of our Director Consultants

Direct download: BNI_153_-_15_Minutes_a_Day_Coaching_with_Amy_Allgaier.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:43pm EDT

For many years, and in many previous episodes, I have discussed how spending just 15 minutes a day working ON my BNI membership changed the results I was seeing.  Simply by scheduling dedicated time helped me become more effective.  The problem is it isn't really that simple to do.  So I offered to our Director Consultant team the opportunity for a couple of people to go through a coaching program with me if they were interested in installing this 15 minute a day program into their memebership and business.  Two people immediately jumped in, and one of our Managing Directors asked if I would be willing to take a third person who was not on our team.

Thankfully I said yes, and in this episode we introduce you to Tani Dugger, a member in our BNI Western MA region. 

Direct download: BNI_152_-_15_Minutes_A_Day_Coaching_with_Tani_Dugger.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:07pm EDT

Most people look at a chapter's growth as their success, but I believe it represents something more.   This week we talk about why you grow, or why you may not be growing, and how to utilize Membership Extravaganza

Direct download: BNI_151_-_Misconception_of_Growth.mp3
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As Executive Director of BNI – Louisiana & Mississippi, Tim leads 54 professional referral groups of more than 1,300 business leaders who share ideas, contacts and referrals to grow and advance their businesses.  Last year members reported 39,000 referrals passed which generated over $32 million dollars in new business.  

A BNI HQ Trainer since 2005, Tim he has trained thousands of BNI Directors from all over the world. He serves on BNI’s Founders Circle, Franchise Advisory Board, and Franchise Development Committee.

This week Tim shares some tips for moving up the Referral Confidence Curve with your fellow BNI Members!

Direct download: BNI_150_-_Tim_Paulin.mp3
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This week we have a special guest Janet Sisson, Managing Director for BNI New Hampshire.  Janet poses a great question for all members and chapters: Are you acting like a group or a team?

Direct download: BNI_149_-_Are_you_a_group_or_team.mp3
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This week we discuss the amazing results we saw in 2014, AND what we could expect from 2015 if we all focus in on the Power of One.  We will also discuss a strategy to achieving new levels of success from the book The One Thing.

Direct download: BNI_148_-_Full_Potential_of_2015.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:15pm EDT

This week we were joined by Keith Mercier of Progressive Mechanical.  Keith shares a true life story of the power of Givers Gain.  Imagine two competitors passing millions of dollars in business to one another.  It is happening and Keith tells us how!

Direct download: BNI_147_-_Copetitors.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:33pm EDT

In this week's episode we heard from our guest Josey Johnson, a member of the BNI Profit Builders chapter in Jacksonville FL, who shared some tips on how to be successful networking during the upcoming Holidays!

Direct download: BNI_146_-_Josey_Johnson_Networking_During_the_Holidays.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:38pm EDT

This week we talk with Kathy Allen of Greenlight Websites.  Kathy has been a member of BNI for almost 15 years.  In this podcast Kathy shares her experiences and how her chapter needed to change its culture to see the amazing results it does today. 

Find out more about Kathy at www.greenlightwebsites.com and checkout her book at www.yahamoments.com!

Direct download: BNI_145_-_Kathy_Allen.mp3
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This week I was joined by Debbie Ulbrich, Owner of Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio in Salem NH, and Education Coordinator for the BNI Elite Chapter.  We discussed a fantastic educational moment Debbie did in her chapter about Open Networking.

Direct download: BNI_144_-_What_to_say_afte_Hello.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:55am EDT

As we quickly approach the end of 2014 many people tend to slow down in their networking efforts.  This week we discuss why this can be a BIG mistake and why you need to start talking about the Holidays NOW!

Direct download: BNI_143_-_Setup_the_rest_of_the_year.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:17pm EDT

This week we had Raef Granger, a member in the BNI Seacoast Referral Connections chapter in Portsmouth NH, join the show.  Raef asked a great question in our Suggest A Topic feature and was gracious enough to join to discuss it.  The question is: What do you do when BNI starts really working for you and you get busy?

Direct download: BNI_142__-_Raef_Granger.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12am EDT

“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” -Simon Sinek

This week we discuss what this quote means in BNI!

Direct download: BNI_141_Emotional_Investment.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:08pm EDT

When troops are united, the brave cannot andvance alone, nor can the cowardly retreat - Sun Tzu

This week we discuss the importance of being a true TEAM for your success in BNI.  We ask if your chapter really is a TEAM or a group of strangers, and we take advise from Sun Tzu and The Art of War

Direct download: BNI_140_-_Teams.mp3
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This week we discuss why we offer the amount of training, specifically this time of year with Leadership Teams, and why these trainings are important.  In our regions you have access to multiple types, and formats of training and we discuss why we are developing these for you our members.

Direct download: BNI_139_CEUS.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:32am EDT

The one part of the Power of One that can make the most impact to you and your chapter's results is.....visitors.  Visitors bring in money even when they don't join.  This week we discuss how much of an impact having a steady flow of visitors to your chapter can have and why this is the best time of year to be inviting!

Direct download: BNI_138_Power_of_One_Visitors.mp3
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This week discuss how the minor details that are sometimes overlooked could be dictating the results we are seeing from our BNI membership.

Direct download: BNI_137_-Small_Things_Are_Everything.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_136_-_Cusomter_Service_Waste_of_Time.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:58am EDT

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.

Direct download: BNI_135_-_Two_Things_You_Must_Develop_With_Your_Members.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:29pm EDT

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!

Direct download: BNI_134_-_Networking_95_percent_prep.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am EDT

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!

Direct download: BNI_133_Leadership_Opportunity_or_Obligation.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:18am EDT

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.

Direct download: BNI_132_Best_Practices_for_training.mp3
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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!

Direct download: BNI_131_2014_Summer_Games.mp3
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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!

Direct download: BNI_130_Advanced_MSP.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_129_Culture.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_128_Summer_activity_equals_fall_results.mp3
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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.

Direct download: BNI_127_The_yes_no_bucket.mp3
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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!

Direct download: BNI_126_-_Power_of_One_Report.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:26am EDT

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.

Direct download: BNI_125_First_Year_Retention.mp3
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In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss some of their big take aways from the 2014 BNI National Conference in Nashville TN!

Direct download: BNI_124_Conference_Recap.mp3
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In this week's episode Eric discusses 5 simple things that may have actually cost you referrals and money this week.

Direct download: eric_5_things_that_cost_you.mp3
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In this week's podcast Eric discuss the D in P.A.I.D - Details!  Eric teaches us some different details to pay attention to to maximize our BNI results!

Direct download: Erics_Its_in_the_details.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:22pm EDT

In this week's podcast Eric shares some tips to maximize the results you can see from your next Showcase Presentation.

Direct download: Showcase_Tips_Eric.mp3
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In this podcast Tim shares 5 Tips to help you qualify for our FIRST EVER Membership Drive!

Direct download: Membership_drive.mp3
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In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss following up on referrals, and the communication necessary between the person receiving the referral, the referral themselves, and the referral source.

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Category:general -- posted at: 2:18pm EDT

Does your chapter suffer from a mob mentality that is detrimental to your success?

Direct download: mob_mentality.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:17pm EDT

In this podcast we discuss who you should be inviting to your chapter and the importance of growing your contact sphere.  Think about this: if everyone in your chapter brought in the ONE profession they wanted more than any other the chapter would double!

Direct download: power_of_one_contact_spheres.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss the difference between someone being a visitor to your chapter and someone being a guest.  We also discuss which one your chapter should be tracking and why.

Direct download: visitor_vs_guest.mp3
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In this podcast Tim and Eric discuss the Power of One mindset and what it could mean to the results of your chapter.

Direct download: power_of_one.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:14pm EDT

In this podcast we compare a BNI Membership to purchasing a Lottery Ticket.  Which one have you really done?

Direct download: BNI_vs_Lottery.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss one of the most important things you need to train your fellow members on.  Imagine your fellow member sees a perfect referral opportunity for you.....now what?  What do they SAY to actually turn it into a referral?

Direct download: So_now_what.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss the importance of being a Mentor, and the impact it can have on your personal membership and results!

Direct download: Benefits_of_Mentoring.mp3
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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!

Direct download: entitlement.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:09pm EDT

In this new series on Do Your Members Know we ask do your members know the number one misconception of your business?

Direct download: Do_your_members_know-misconception.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:08pm EDT

In Episode 2 of the Do Your Members Know Series we ask do your members know your why?

Direct download: Do_your_members_know_your_why.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:08pm EDT

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

Direct download: interview_with_mike_dolpies.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:07pm EDT

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!

Direct download: Membership_Extravaganza_Interviews.mp3
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In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss how to be more effective with your Sales Manager Minutes

Direct download: Eric-_SMM.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:05pm EDT

In this podcast we discuss what is our purpose when networking, and how BNI provides us with some networking opportunities often missed.

Direct download: eric_networking.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:04pm EDT

In this podcast we discuss why mentoring your new members is vital to the success of every member in the chapter!

Direct download: eric_mentoring.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:03pm EDT

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?

Direct download: eric_business_vs_club.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:02pm EDT

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.

Direct download: be_present.mp3
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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.

Direct download: eric_inviting.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss how the energy of the group will effect the retention of the group.

Direct download: eric_energy_and_retention.mp3
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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.

Direct download: eric_growth_and_retention.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss how to set and achieve your goals this year!

Direct download: Eric.goal_setting.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss the new update to BNI Connect that allows you to track all your results, and pass referrals online!

Direct download: Eric_Online_Tracking.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:54pm EDT

In this podcast we discuss how to be effective in networking with your family during the Holidays!

Direct download: eric_networking_with_family.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:53pm EDT

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.

Direct download: SBSW-eric-11.14.12.mp3
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In this podcast Eric and I discuss the importance of your meeting location, and how it plays a role in your results.

Direct download: Eric-Meeting_Location.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:50pm EDT

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?

Direct download: Eric-Intention.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss the importance of utilizing BNI Connect for both your chapter and your individual membership!

Direct download: eric-bniconnect.mp3
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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.

Direct download: eric-facebook.mp3
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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.

Direct download: eric-implementing_training.mp3
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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!

Direct download: Eric-Attitude.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:43pm EDT

We welcome back Eric Dieckmann in this week's episode as we discuss the importance attendance plays in your chapter.

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:42pm EDT

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!

Direct download: eric_SMM_preparation.mp3
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In this podcast we discuss why belonging to your BNI Chapter AND you local Chamber of Commerce is a GOOD thing!

Direct download: BNI_and_Chamber.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:39pm EDT

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!

Direct download: Are_You_Letting_Your_Opinions_Cost_You_Referrals.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:38pm EDT

In this podcast we discuss why we created the Regional BNI Game, and what the true purpose and focus should be!

Direct download: Why_The_BNI_Game.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:37pm EDT

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?

Direct download: Should_I_talk_about_quality_of_service.mp3
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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?

Direct download: Weed_the_Garden.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:32pm EDT

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.

Direct download: Largest_Network.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:30pm EDT

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.

Direct download: Meaning_of_Givers_Gain.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:26pm EDT

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!

Direct download: competitor_visits.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:25pm EDT

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.

Direct download: Why_Leads_Happen_in_BNI.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:24pm EDT

We discuss WHY we spent the entire 2011 year creating, tweaking, and studying our newest tool for your success, The Member Traffic Light Report.

Direct download: Traffic_Lights.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:23pm EDT

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.

Direct download: Most_Important_Part_of_the_Meeting.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:22pm EDT

Direct download: Importance_of_Training.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:18pm EDT

Direct download: Why_Did_You_Join_BNI.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:17pm EDT

Direct download: BNI_34_-_Dont_fall_into_the_trap_of_we.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:16pm EDT

Who are you missing in your network right now?

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:15pm EDT