This week Tim and Mike discuss selling!

We interview one of our IMPACT Members - Manuel Benavente of iEcoCleaning and from our County Line Connections BNI Chapter.

This week we discuss the importance of knowing your WHY, especially in crisis times.

This week Tim and Mike discuss the importance of looking for the opportunities that exist even in the most challenging times.

This week Tim discusses a new networking myth.

This week Tim and Mike discuss the power of networking, whether in large conferences, BNI meetings, Chamber events, etc.

This week we revisit and important lesson from the book Thing and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

One request I have had a lot is about covering topics that are more general business matters vs networking and BNI.  Well starting each Wednesday we will now be bringing you the Business Matters episodes!

This week we discuss the importance of keeping up our engagement levels during the summer months!

This week we talk about The Impact of One and how it is the focus of our 2020 BNI Summer Game!

In this week's episode we ask ourselves: do we really know our fellow members?

Tim and Raef's Reads is back! This month we discuss the book The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

This week we discuss that as a success team it is always important to be looking at the whole and not just how we may feel about a certain situation.

This week we have a special guest, Sam Eckerson from BNI Central FL, who discusses how people sometimes hoard relationships.

This week we talk again with Kristi Nowrouzi, Director Consultant in BNI Central FL.  Kristi shares 3 things she wish she knew as a new member.

This week we discuss the #1 rule of networking and why it is important to be aware of it when networking virtually!

This week we discuss 3 keys to converting visitors to new members with BNI Online

This week we dive back into member questions and discuss some advice for new members, well all members actually, on effective first one to ones.

We get right back to member questions this week.  This week's question is about why we don't track One-to-Ones with Visitors.

This week we discuss Weekly Presentations and a key habit I needed to learn to truly become successful with them.

This week we get back to answering member questions!  This member from Texas had a question regarding door prizes.

This week we are back to answering your questions!  If you have one submit it at www.bnipowerofone.com.

This week we discuss Dreaming Big!  What would it be like if your chapter were to double this month?  It may be easier than you think!

We are happy to bring back the BNI and Power of One podcast with a commitment to more episodes in 2020.  This week we discuss goal setting!

This week we answer another topic submitted by a listener all the way from South Africa!!

Topic: I know I have basically 2 ways to improve my results (1) present my sales manager minute or presentation before more people or (2) do a better job of preparing and delivering those messages. I  have been trying to tweak my presentations to get more Tier 2 + referrals i.e. work from the member's CLIENTS but it is not working. I print for ALL the members regularly but I am only getting limited Tier 2 referrals. I believe for all of us, that is where the magic lies. What can you suggest? I am in the enviable position that I have a shop and get regular "simple" referrals from walk -ins but even there my staff an I are able to create and develop the more complex referrals. How do I train the members to take it to the next level? (I am currently the chapter Education Coordinator)

This week we discuss how BNI can be misused and at extreme levels can hurt relationships.  We share a couple of recent examples as well!

In this week's episode we talk about the importance of thanking those who have impacted us and a new initiative in BNI USA

This week we go back to answering member questions.  This submission asks: No resources, no money, no people, no time...how does one stay positive no matter how little you have?

We are back!  Fist podcast of 2019.  This week we ask "Are You All In?"

This episode we discuss the quote from the famous historian Anthony Toynbee: "Nothing Fails Like Success"

In this episode we answer another member question regarding how subs are scored in the Power of One Report

In this episode we answer another member question regarding the verbatim statement in the BNI Agenga

In this week's episode we answer another member question around the I Have Portion of the BNI Agenda

As we continue our theme of setting ourselves up for success in 2018 we discuss the importance of scheduling.

Now that we ar einto 2018 and working towards new/bigger goals, how do we make them happen? It starts with being present.

Welcome to the New Year! It is an exciting time but the question is how will we MAKE 2018 better than 2017?

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

This week we discuss how local chapters could benefit with more collaboration with one another instead of competing.

This week we answer a member question regarding the Purpose and Overview section of the BNI agenda!

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.

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?

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss The Checklist Manifesto - How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande.

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?

This week we answer another show submission!  Thank you!

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

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.

In this week's podcast we discuss the importance training plays as a chapter, and why your chapter should be going to trainings TOGETHER!

BNI provides us tremendous opportunity to showcase ourselves.  What we choose to show, and how we choose to show it, are up to us.

This week we discuss some tips on how to use Social Media to increase your chapter's Visibility and Credibility

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.

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

In this week's podcast we discuss the three things you need to be teaching your fellow members: Who - How - What!

This week we ask: Is there a missing piece to VCP?

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Guitar Zero by Gary Marcus.

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!

This week we answer another Show Submission and this time all the way from South Africa!  Are average chapter sizes of a region limiting?

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!

This week we answer another Show Submission! We discuss member renewals and when/how do we not renew someone.

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.

This week we discuss the Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of a productive Featured Presentation!

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.

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?"

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Contagious by Jonah Berger

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?

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. 

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Read we discuss the book Getting Things Done by David Allen

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.

This week we answer another Member Question: Treating your chapter/BNI Membership like a Business vs. a Hobby!

This week we answer another BNI Member question: How do you sell accountability in your chapter?

This week we answer another member question!  Why is there no spot on the PALMS report to track TYFCB from "BNI Alumni"?

This week we discuss the story of R.U Darby and ask are you just three feet from gold?

In this month's Tim and Reaf's Reads we discuss the book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

What should a member do if another member is asking for a commission/percentage for referred business?  Is this against BNI Policy?

Welcome to the New Year!  We start 2017 with a talk about making it a success!

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Loving What Is by Byron Katie

This week we discuss the process of setting effective goals for your BNI Membership.

In this episode of Tim and Raef's Reads Tim and Raef look back at the first 10 books reviewed in 2016.

This week we answer another member question:  My business is so new there are no categories for it in BNI or the Chamber.  How do I educate people effectively so they understand how to find me referrals?

We have just witnessed one of the most divided elections in our history.  One that has people feeling very passionate about their side.  This week we discuss what this means for your networking efforts and BNI.

This week we discuss the WHY behind BNI's update to our attendance policy.

This week we answer another show submission from a member who asks:

When does a contact sphere turn into a "click"?  What are the effects on the rest of the chapter and how does it effect the contact sphere?  If a member is in a very successful contact sphere do they loose sight of the importance of also referring to the other members not in their sphere?  Most importantly, how much money are they leaving on the table by not paying attention to the members outside their sphere?

In this month's episode we talk about an amazing book referred to us by Justin Hall, The Greatest Salesman in the World by OG Mandino

What was your original intent when joining BNI?  What is the focus, or intent, of your chapter?  What is BNI's intent?  Do all of these align?  We discuss this important topic in this week's podcast

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

This week we answer another Member's Show Submission!  This time it comes all the way from Kansas.  The question: Are subs factored in the Power of One Report?

A Show Submission!  This one from Michael Georges in Colorado!

"It would be great to have you talk a bi about Educational Moments and using the podcasts as jumping off points to lead your team to greater success with their BNI Memberships!"

This week we discuss a process happening in many chapter and many regions right now: Leadership Team Selections!  We will discuss the WHY behind the process, the misconceptions in the process, and why BNI is so involved in selecting each chapter's team.

This week we answer a show submission!  The question is: I am a landscaper, I don't have the funds to build a new crew mid season
to handle more referrals.  In order to provide the best service I can't take
on more clients this year, even with hiring more people (which I have) I
just can't take more business.  Great problem but besides passing referrals,
one-to-ones, and meetings how can I still benefit this year from BNI?  I
want to plan for next year already to handle 2-3 more crews.  What's your
advice?

In this episode of Tim and Raef's reads we discuss the PERFECT book for BNI, The Go Giver!  The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea is a book written by Bob Burg and John D. Mann. It is a story about the power of giving

This week we interview Mike Dolpies, a member of the BNI Alliance for Business Growth chapter in Concord NH, about looking at your BNI Chapter as your BIGGEST client!

This week we discuss our region specific organizational chart and our operations model.  THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER REGIONS.  We discuss how we are setup and why we made some changes to our opertations a few years a go.

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey!

This week we discuss CEU's - Chapter Education Units.  We discuss the importance of CEU's and why it is a part of the Power of One.

In this podcast our Director of Market Development discusses what he did, that most thought was insane, that helped grow his business by 30% this past year.

This week Tim and Raef discuss the book The E-Myth by Michael E Gerber!