Episode #789
Episode 789: Hope Is More Powerful Than Fear (Classic)
Source date: 2022-12-21 Browse 2022
Hope plus action leaves fear in the dust. We can choose to make the most of this situation and come out better and stronger.
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2022
51 indexed episodes
Episode #788
Episode 788: Room Full of Referrals 10th Anniversary
Source date: 2022-12-14 Browse 2022
Room Full of Referrals shows you how to identify networking types and use them to deepen relationships with your referral partners.
Episode #787
Episode 787: Credibility, the 2nd “C”
Source date: 2022-12-07 Browse 2022
Have you ever referred business to a person you weren’t confident was trustworthy? Of course not. That’s why Credibility is the second “C”.
Episode #786
Episode 786: The Butterfly Effect (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-11-30 Browse 2022
A small interaction can have big effects down the line. Never hesitate to make new connections. They can take you places you never imagined.
Episode #785
Episode 785: Inviting to BNI is Child’s Play
Source date: 2022-11-23 Browse 2022
Why is a BNI meeting like a child’s birthday party? As Shawn Yesner discovered when his son turned five, the best invitation is a simple one.
Episode #784
Episode 784: Nonprofits in BNI?
Source date: 2022-11-16 Browse 2022
Joshua Levy, executive director of the nonprofit Joshua’s Stage, joins Dr. Misner to share his take on how membership works for nonprofits.
Episode #783
Episode 783: Are You Passionate about Your Business?
Source date: 2022-11-09 Browse 2022
LuAnn Buchler joins Dr. Misner to talk about why passion is the key to your success in both business and networking.
Episode #782
Episode 782: The Gratitude Effect (Classic)
Source date: 2022-11-02 Browse 2022
There’s solid scientific evidence to support the positive impact gratitude has on our lives and our businesses.
Episode #781
Episode 781: Make a Difference in the World
Source date: 2022-10-26 Browse 2022
Whether you’re a Doer, a Donor, or a Door Opener, you can do your part for Business Voices and the BNI Foundation.
Episode #780
Episode 780: Launch Love Worldwide
Source date: 2022-10-19 Browse 2022
Launch Love Worldwide is a campaign that celebrates human connection and the opportunities that BNI chapter launches can create.
Episode #779
Episode 779: Enrolled, Not Sold
Source date: 2022-10-12 Browse 2022
Scott deMoulin joins Dr. Misner today to share the good news that generating referrals is about enrollment, not selling.
Episode #778
Episode 778: Humility Makes for a Great Networker (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-10-05 Browse 2022
Humility and success are not mutually exclusive. This week, Dr. Misner shares nine ways that great networkers demonstrate their humility.
Episode #777
Episode 777: Education Coordinators
Source date: 2022-09-28 Browse 2022
Learn how one education coordinator transformed his chapter’s Education Moments into lively seminars with active member participation.
Episode #776
Episode 776: How BNI Changed My Life
Source date: 2022-09-21 Browse 2022
Barb Markey shares how BNI nudged her out of her comfort zone and presented her with opportunities that changed her life.
Episode #775
Episode 775: Powering Up Power Teams
Source date: 2022-09-14 Browse 2022
Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication.
Episode #774
Episode 774: The Four Cs
Source date: 2022-09-07 Browse 2022
Dr. Oudi Abouchara explains the origin of the Four Cs and the best way to assess your Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.
Episode #773
Episode 773: Garage to Global® (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-08-31 Browse 2022
Dr. Misner shares 12 lessons he learned in 35 years of consecutive growth as BNI went from Garage to Global.
Episode #772
Episode 772: The first “C”–Competence
Source date: 2022-08-24 Browse 2022
The first “C” in Work Your Network with the Four Cs is Competence. Competence is a prerequisite for Credibility in terms of referral passing.
Episode #771
Episode 771: Work Your Network
Source date: 2022-08-17 Browse 2022
Work Your Network teaches you how to progress on the Referral Confidence Curve with Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.
Episode #770
Episode 770: From N-O to N.D.
Source date: 2022-08-10 Browse 2022
Learn how your Membership Committee can say “No” to applicants without destroying business relationships or turning them against BNI.
Episode #769
Episode 769: I’ve Invited Everyone I Know (Classic)
Source date: 2022-08-03 Browse 2022
Can’t think of anyone to invite to your BNI meeting? Go through your contacts and check register name by name to find potential visitors.
Episode #768
Episode 768: Class Reunions
Source date: 2022-07-27 Browse 2022
How do you network at class reunions? Use what you’ve learned in BNI, don’t get drunk, don’t try to sell, and do follow up.
Episode #767
Episode 767: Be a Big Thinker
Source date: 2022-07-20 Browse 2022
If you want to be big, start thinking big, and behaving big. Don’t be a product of your circumstances. Be a product of your decisions.
Episode #766
Episode 766: Three Simple Steps to Grow Your Business
Source date: 2022-07-13 Browse 2022
To create an even better presentation, ask yourself five more questions to situate your ideal client within their business or industry.
Episode #765
Episode 765: 7 Rules for an Elevator Pitch (Classic)
Source date: 2022-07-06 Browse 2022
An elevator pitch tells people what you do in general terms; your weekly presentation needs to be laser specific. Don’t confuse them!
Episode #764
Episode 764: Three Steps to Attract Referrals
Source date: 2022-06-29 Browse 2022
The entrepreneur with a clear message is the one who attracts the most clients. Follow these three steps to attract more referrals.
Episode #763
Episode 763: Global Diversity
Source date: 2022-06-22 Browse 2022
Claudia Thompson explains how BNI chapters around the world can understand what diversity means for them and how to achieve it.
Episode #762
Episode 762: Soft Skills Make Strong Networks (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-06-15 Browse 2022
Whether you call it Nash’s Equilibrium, Reciprocal Altruism, Enlightened Self-Interest, or Givers Gain, reciprocity is about serving others.
Episode #761
Episode 761: Three Steps to Receiving a Roomful of Referrals
Source date: 2022-06-08 Browse 2022
James Grima shows you how to focus your feature presentation on your call-to-action to get more referrals from your chapter.
Episode #760
Episode 760: Get Specific About What You Do
Source date: 2022-06-01 Browse 2022
In getting your message across, less is more. The more specific you are about the benefits of your service, the better your results will be.
Episode #759
Episode 759: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Source date: 2022-05-25 Browse 2022
Dr. Misner shares four lessons from his daughter’s wedding to apply when something goes wrong in business.
Episode #758
Episode 758: Innovation vs. Repetition (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-05-18 Browse 2022
Want to change your BNI meeting? Talk to your BNI director first. Change for the sake of change is not innovation. It’s just bad business.
Episode #757
Episode 757: The View from Your Windshield
Source date: 2022-05-11 Browse 2022
The reason your windshield is larger than your rearview mirror is to give you the clearest view possible of where you’re going.
Episode #756
Episode 756: BNI’s International Board of Advisors
Source date: 2022-05-04 Browse 2022
Daniel Haverman joins the podcast to share his goals as president of BNI’s International Board of Advisors (IBOA).
Episode #755
Episode 755: Becoming Change Proof
Source date: 2022-04-27 Browse 2022
Resilience is not about our ability to bounce back, but our capacity to bounce forward by developing rituals of recovery in four quadrants.
Episode #754
Episode 754: I Want Referrals, and I Want Them NOW! (Classic)
Source date: 2022-04-20 Browse 2022
Results take time. BNI members average 5 times as many referrals after 200 hours in a chapter as when they started.
Episode #753
Episode 753: You’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat
Source date: 2022-04-13 Browse 2022
Turn a “Brody Moment” into a defining moment by creating a plan to get the resources you need to scale your business.
Episode #752
Episode 752: Who to Have a One-to-One With
Source date: 2022-04-06 Browse 2022
Pass more referrals by scheduling an intentional One-to-One with a new member and a huge giver every month.
Episode #751
Episode 751: An Intentional One-to-One
Source date: 2022-03-30 Browse 2022
Learn how conducting intentional one-to-ones and adding 3 steps to the GAINS Exchange can dramatically increase referrals.
Episode #750
Episode 750: Competing in the New World of Work
Source date: 2022-03-23 Browse 2022
Kian Gohar shares 3 keys to success in a hybrid work environment and how to use them to build a better BNI chapter.
Episode #749
Episode 749: How Do You End a Conversation? (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-03-16 Browse 2022
How do you end a conversation at a networking event? Thank the person, get their contact info, and make an introduction if you can.
Episode #748
Episode 748: The Willing Conversation
Source date: 2022-03-09 Browse 2022
To receive more effective referrals from the members of your BNI group, help them understand your business and your target market.
Episode #747
Episode 747: The Power of One Conversation
Source date: 2022-03-02 Browse 2022
One invitation to a BNI meeting spreads out like a ripple in a pond. Every conversation is an opportunity to make a visitor feel welcome.
Episode #746
Episode 746: The Unnatural Promoter
Source date: 2022-02-23 Browse 2022
How can you build business when you hate to talk about yourself? Build relationships and get other people to promote you.
Episode #745
Episode 745: Networking Up, Revised (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-02-16 Browse 2022
The most important thing to remember when making connections with people who are more successful than you are is “Don’t sell to them!”
Episode #744
Episode 744: Networking Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Source date: 2022-02-09 Browse 2022
Networking is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to slow down in order to get results. Take time to build relationships with new contacts.
Episode #743
Episode 743: Be Passionate, Not Pushy
Source date: 2022-02-02 Browse 2022
Your passion won’t come across as pushy as long as you keep the focus on helping the other person and meet them where they are.
Episode #742
Episode 742: Building Relationships at Home, Work, and Community
Source date: 2022-01-26 Browse 2022
The key to building relationships at home, at work, and in your community is saying “Thank you” and helping others.
Episode #741
Episode 741: Premature Solicitation (Classic Podcast)
Source date: 2022-01-19 Browse 2022
Asking for a referral before there’s a relationship is not networking. It’s direct selling, and it’s never welcome.
Episode #740
Episode 740: Adding Subscription Revenue to Your Business
Source date: 2022-01-12 Browse 2022
Robert Skrob joins Dr. Misner this week to share how small businesses can expand their revenue exponentially through subscriptions.
Episode #739
Episode 739: Networking: A Matter of Life or Death
Source date: 2022-01-05 Browse 2022
Terry Hamill explains that to network up, you need clarity, tenacity, and personal connection to the network you build yourself.