486 – Inviting Visitors to Your Feature Presentation. Synopsis. Kian Gohar, co-author of Competing in the New World of Work, shares three keys to success in a hybrid work environment and how they apply to BNI. It’s not the anchor that holds a ship in place during a storm, but the length of chain connecting it. Yes, I had a personal example, I delivered a presentation at BNI, my feature presentation. So by 1986, all BNI groups worldwide – back then, just in California – had met weekly. Complete Transcript of Episode 730. The rest of the month, the chapter meets. Misner on the podcast this week to discuss some key elements of a great visitor experience. Downloading Podcasts vs. BNI members sometimes fall into the trap of thinking the value of their membership is only in Tier One referrals–the referrals they get. BNI will a greatest platform for leaders to emergency and unfree their true potential. This is a rebroadcast of Episode 65, originally recorded in 2008. We announced to members before an upcoming holiday week about doing a CEU Challenge. Synopsis. Sometimes we go overboard with our enthusiasm, and then being passionate can come across as being pushy. When things go wrong, an excuse is not nearly as good as a solution. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Carla asked “How do you get over the fear of talking in front of groups of people?”. Dawn Lyons joins Dr. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. Please note that the BNI Podcast blog does not publish guest articles or accept unsolicited submissions for interview guests. Synopsis. The Great Speaker Switch is similar to the Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant for Weekly Presentations, but you don’t draw your presentation partner at random. Meeting Stimulants (#1 - #46) Presidents: The following are fun, educational ideas that can be used during the 60-second presentations. We grow our networking groups by brining visitors into the chapter meetings, introducing them to the BNI concept and encouraging them to join. After 9 months, absences decreased by 53%, referrals went up 164%, and membership grew by 90%. Academy Award-winning movie producer Peter Guber invited about 16 people, including Dr. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. And I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. Again, depending on the nature of their work, this could be a great place to make this face to face. The more specific you are about the benefits of your service, the better your results will be. Misner to share his humorous signs that you might be a BNI member. And it’s a weakness because you have to have accountability. Invite them to go to another networking event that you go to–like your BNI meeting. You may recognize some of them from earlier podcasts. BNI has taught us this and it holds good in any business or even in a family. “Meeting online doesn’t work. Focus on member recognition and accountability. Hello, everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. One of them is a meeting stimulant that we have, it’s called Cards in a Basket. Here are some keys to a life that’s in harmony. Offers may no longer be valid. Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 189 –. Focus on member recognition and accountability. ” Party That A BNI Group Was Interested In Conducting; The Blog On This Topic Can Be Found At This Entrepreneur URL: Act As If Party Blog; BNI Chapters Should Try This Idea At Their Meetings! The timed repetition of meeting every week at the same time contributes to BNI’s success. How Do I Invite People To Meetings? Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 011 – Frank Felker: Hello everybody and welcome back to the official BNI podcast, brought to you by networkingnow. And remember: the grass is greener where you water it. It is potentially both a strength and a weakness. Graham Weihmiller returns to The Official BNI Podcast to share more of what he learned visiting BNI chapters in 29 US states during a month-long road trip that took him 8,000 miles. This week, Dr. The purpose of a Power Team is to generate referrals. Here’s Joshua’s take on how membership works for nonprofits. In other words, spend the time that you should be marketing complaining to people about life or the business or the chapter or whatever. This is a rebroadcast of Episode 237. You can connect with your BNI Director to get a full copy of the exercise. Use BNI’s training materials and meeting stimulants. Synopsis. Deanna Tucci-Schmitt, Executive Director of BNI Western Pennsylvania, and Bob Gambone, author of Pecan Pie: 32 Business Success Strategies Passionately Baked to Order, join Dr. Synopsis. Complete Transcript of Episode 444 –. It’s called the Double Triple Effect because doubling the number of members can triple the number of referrals. Check out episode number 689, The Only Difference Between Online and Offline is the Spelling. The Board of Advisors received floods of complaints from members. Everyone has heard motivational speakers like Jack Canfield and Brian Tracy. Synopsis. Use BNI’s training materials and meeting stimulants. Synopsis. Synopsis. visitors day resources - click here. Ivan’s Calling-In From Leon, Mexico. # 1. In 1985 and 1986 BNI allowed members to belong to two groups. Misner’s quotes: “Success is the uncommon application of common knowledge” and “Networking is more about farming than it is about hunting. Synopsis. 1. ” We know that’s not true. Whether you’re inviting a visitor to a BNI meeting, making. Misner’s quotes: “Success is the uncommon application. Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 003 –. Ivan Misner. ” Sometimes it’s important to get back to the basics, even. The captain watches the first mate to see where he needs to lay the chain to counter the winds. “I do this. com, the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. Dr. Meeting stimulants are exercises that we make available, so talk to your local director. ” Party That A BNI Group Was Interested In Conducting; The Blog On This Topic Can Be Found At This Entrepreneur URL: Act As If Party Blog; BNI Chapters Should Try This Idea At Their Meetings!Synopsis. The program contains a remarkable array of positive quotes from well-known authors, sacred texts, public figures, and entrepreneurs. Be of service, but don’t be a doormat. 4: Display Your Literature and Products in Their Homes and Offices. Priscilla Rice. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Chase’s Calendar of Events has already recognized International Networking Week. That means you have to connect with your fellow BNI members. Synopsis. Any discussion of BNI’s traditions has to begin with the mission: to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional word-of-mouth program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. com, which is the leading site on the Net for networking downloadables. Stephanie Turconi from Genius in 21 Days joins Dr. This is the essence of what I heard you say. It’s called the 24/7/30 Follow-up System. You’re talking about yourself, who you are, what you do. It isn’t just your behavior in BNI meetings that affects your referrability. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about how ethics and etiquette affect BNI and how they’re different. Dr. This post is a continuation of the series from the November 2016 edition of SuccessNet. Misner shares 7 techniques that help you to be a better networker. The Visitor Orientation was an innovation in BNI. Bring them to the meeting. Visitors definitely get charged up the way we exhibit and show the enthusiasm to join the chapters. Remain calm during a crisis and project that sense of calm to your clients. Wearing the BNI name badge demonstrates your pride in being part of the organization . com, which is the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. Every businessperson goes through challenging times. But for this podcast, I really urge the listeners to take this transcript back to their chapter and talk to the chapter members- particularly the chapter president- about doing a special meeting stimulant that is an act as if meeting. The book goes through 6 different contact spheres or industry groups and identify36 different business categories to provide examples of how to recognize. Engagement is a critical step in the networking process. Define your target market and describe your ideal customer or client. We would love for BNI chapters all around the world to make sure and recognize that week. With COVID-related restrictions easing up in many parts of the world, the. This is a rebroadcast of Episode 614, first aired in June 2019. Try the NAT Radio exercise, or the candy bar exercise. Hello, Ivan. He used visual aids: a rose from a grocery store, and. Persevere. click here to see what the leadership team roles do. The law of attraction only works if you take action. Note Jan 12, 2022: BNI University is now BNI® Business Builder. A Referral Is Not A Guaranteed Sale – You Must Follow-Through With Your Prospective Customer. BNI Was Originally Called “The Network”. Synopsis. “Balance” assumes equal time on everything that’s important. They help you get recalled by different members in your chapter during the course of their working week, and that helps you get referred. Ivan Miser and many other networking experts. This episode is a rebroadcast of Episode 522, originally released on August 30th, 2017. miscellaneousExplore our Markets. This is especially true when the chapter is struggling. But it’s important to remember the distinctions. 2. Different BNI chapters start at different times, but no matter what time the meeting starts, you need to get there before the official start time of open networking. ”. In BNI, a Power Team is a Contact Sphere in action, as Tom Fleming explains in this week’s episode. Misner and individuals such as Warren Bennis, one of the world’s foremost experts on leadership; Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone; and Mark. The Great Speaker Switch is similar to the Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant for Weekly Presentations, but you don’t draw your presentation partner at random. Misner mentioned in Episode 771, the first “C” in Work Your Network with the 4Cs is Competence. Misner made to help the Founder Chapter grow. Ivan Misner, who is continuing his European tour. Interview every member of your chapter. Jeremy Walsh joins Dr. . I am Frank Felker in Washington DC, joined on the phone today by. I really, really appreciate what you said. Follow up with people, but don’t be a stalker. Why It Is So Important To. BNI Podcast 145 - What’s Important When You Refer People? Seek 17 Utilize all your skills and connections BNI Podcast 72 – Generating More Referrals 18 Seek the dream referrals of your team members Give 19 Ask the dream referral for permission to connect BNI Podcast 266 – Five Pointers for Giving Good ReferralsSynopsis. Have you tried the "Candy Bar" activity? It is easy to do during an online meeting!Complete Transcript of Episode 510 –. This is an example where this guy had seen this guy. Synopsis –. I’m Priscilla Rice, and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley,. Look the part. Synopsis –. Synopsis. Ivan: Great idea. Stephanie concentrates on four of them in two pairs: global versus analytical and verbal versus visual. Misner’s favorite episodes about inviting visitors to your BNI meeting. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. Focus on member recognition and accountability. Dawn Lyons joins Dr. Jenni Butz joins Dr. Dr. It was also during this period that the BNI Foundation was created. Misner’s books, The Networking Mentor is told as a parable of a mentor (Jim) and. We have thousands of successful business networking groups around the world. In other words, spend the time that you should be marketing complaining to people about life or the business or the chapter or whatever. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. BNI® Business Builder. Synopsis. Synopsis. com, which is the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. It’s important to remember that because. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. Now, let’s talk about this within two different contexts. The Hidden Elements of a BNI Chapter Meeting. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast, brought to you by the Networking for Success Channel on YouTube, which features Dr. Deanna Tucci-Schmitt suggested the topic. Image and etiquette consultant Tia Young from the BNI Overachievers (Land O’ Lakes) chapter joins Dr. A weekly audio discussion with Dr. Describe the problems you solve for your target customer or client. Instead, you and the BNI member scheduled to present the same week/the next week switch places and give each other’s Feature Presentations, including answering. This is a rebroadcast of Episode 424. Here are some of Dr. Synopsis. Synopsis. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about the importance of arriving at your BNI meeting on time. Misner talks about his new book, The Networking Mentor. More suggestions: use the meeting stimulants, have a goals meeting for your chapter, and of course, listen to this podcast. And this was during COVID. Synopsis. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. I make this part of my business. Now, as of October 2021, all BNI chapters are eligible to become Hybrid Chapters. Misner on the podcast to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the publication of Room Full of Referrals, which they co-authored with Tony Alessandra. Way back in Episode 11, Dr. If you want to reach BNI HQ, please use the BNI. Misner this week to discuss the four pillars of a successful BNI group: Many (4-7) visitors or guests at each meeting. The results were outstanding. Keep it simple. Oftentimes, and certainly in BNI, good is the enemy of great. Many BNI members get nervous about giving their 10-minute presentations. This gave members 2 weeks to listen to the podcast and really put thought into what their Verb will be. Interview every member of your chapter. December 06, 2016. Misner this week to share his experience in BNI. Amy Based Her Piece on Jeff Foxworthy’s Famous Routine “You Might Be A Redneck If…”. Interview every member of your chapter. The law of attraction only works if you take action. See here for part one. Misner to talk about how to look better on virtual meeting s–including your BNI online™ meetings. Stephanie Turconi from Genius in 21 Days joins Dr. BNI's proven business referral system, technology and training programs are designed to help business owners and professionals work together to pass qualified referrals and. Today’s question comes from Johann, a self-professed networking addict: Can a person network too much within the BNI framework? The short answer to this question is yes. Businesses have recruiters, whose job is actively finding the right person for. Knowing a person’s level of competency. Synopsis. Type it up, e-mail it back to them, and say, “Thank you so much for the testimonial today. Embrace discomfort. Show up at your BNI meeting –and be present when you do. This book lays out a way to apply the. Misner to talk about Power Teams and Contact Spheres, two of the main subjects of the book Money on the Table: Referrals in the Bank. This week Dr. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, CA. Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to help you be more specific in your referral requests. That is what this part of the meeting is about. Misner why you can’t belong to two BNI chapters or two groups like BNI. It helps each member establish and train his or her substitute 3. “I do this. Look professional, focus on the other person, and be memorable. Links and offers may no longer work. This week photographer and documentary filmmaker Antoine Didienne from the BNI Partners in Growth chapter in San Diego joins Dr. Competence is a prerequisite for Credibility, the second “C” in the book and also the “C” in “VCP” as well, in terms of referral passing. Synopsis. But it shouldn’t be used to judge others. When you get team buy-in on your chapter’s goals and what you need to do to achieve them, you build momentum and revitalize the chapter. David Kauffman of BNI Delaware Valley joins Dr. A pre-meeting phone call to ask for a headshot and inquire about any special needs such as dietary requirements for in-person meetings. Misner this week to share his experience in BNI. Synopsis. Because BNI is about members doing business locally, it adapts itself to cultural differences. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. Build your weekly presentation using this content. Synopsis. Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication. This is a Special Episode of the Official BNI Podcast. Ivan Misner. After 20 years in BNI, he was able to distill the answer down to the Four Cs, which. Synopsis. Since 1986, every member policy in BNI has been made or approved by the International Board of Advisors (IBOA). His New Role As Chairman. LinkedIn is the top site for online business networking. Misner’s tips for facilitating a great mixer. Because BNI is about members doing business locally, it adapts itself to cultural differences. You can’t expect to become a master networker if. The purpose of International Networking week. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to the Official BNI Podcast, brought to you by the Networking for Success Channel on YouTube, which features Dr. BNI Connect is a great thing, but it’s important to maintain the excitement of the referral part of the meeting every week. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are good for BNI chapters in business worldwide. Synopsis. Charlie Lawson explains how BNI members can use stories to make a difference in their weekly chapter meeting. Sam Spuhler, product manager for BNI online™, joins Dr. Competence is a prerequisite for Credibility, the second “C” in the book and also the “C” in “VCP” as well, in terms of referral passing. You ever woke up in the night in a cold sweat because you didn’t have a referral. In less than two years as a member, Joshua’s Stage has received over $15,000, in thank-you-for-closed-business. The more you can find overlapping areas of professional and personal interest, the more successful your One-to-One is going to be. If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials, your referral partners won’t remember all of them–and may not remember any of them. Misner and individuals such as Warren Bennis, one of the world’s foremost experts on leadership; Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone; and Mark. Ivan: Well, last week I started the 12 weeks of BNI Fundamentals, and this is week number 2, which is called Full Participation in BNI. Synopsis. Look for more podcasts later this year about the recommendations that Dr. Synopsis. The bigger the network becomes, the more potential there is for referrals. Misner has three guests today: Regina Russo and Lisa Frederick from the BNI Inner Circle chapter in western Pennsylvania and Phillip Pasek from the BNI Referral Net chapter in Palm Harbor, Florida. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio, in Berkeley, CA. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to the Official BNI Podcast, brought to you by NetworkingNow. Synopsis. Synopsis. . I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. We used this great meeting stimulant at the Trussville Chapter of BNI. More suggestions: use the meeting stimulants, have a goals meeting for your chapter, and of course, listen to this podcast. Honor the event: make sure your behavior is appropriate; Network is about building social capital: finding ways. Misner Tells Us More About The Hidden Elements of A BNI Chapter Meeting, including: The Meaning of “Hidden Elements”. In getting your message across, less is more. Attend networking events, but don’t be a wallflower. Just to give you an update, we have invested massive resources to transition BNI to an online platform (think of 9,500 Zoom accounts for all of our groups, along with the training, and staffing resources to create manuals and processes in just a matter of. It increases. Instead, you and the BNI member scheduled to present the same week/the next week switch places and give each other’s Feature Presentations, including answering. More suggestions: use the meeting stimulants, have a goals meeting for your chapter, and of course, listen to this podcast. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about the Referral Confidence Curve. Here are some ways to make it easier to say “Yes. The best 60-second commercial Dr. If at all possible, hold the event at your own office. Create a 60-second introduction that changes each time. Misner’s quotes: “Success is the uncommon application. BNI has been translated into more than a dozen languages, starting with Canadian French. Many of The 12 People Who Were At The First Meeting Are Still BNI Members. Each week Dr. Ivan Misner. In This Episode, Dr. Prepare as much as possible. “During your 60-second presentation, we want you to share the latest trend that is emerging or affecting your industry. Schedule it well in advance. Never forget about having fun. The best 60-second commercial Dr. Members and guests heard many well. What a powerful way to start the business day–with a BNI meeting–focusing on learning more about Givers Gain, developing great friendships and. Synopsis. And it would be interesting to test that, and there are a few ways to test this. Invite them to go to another networking event that you go to–like your BNI meeting. The Official BNI Podcast is sponsored by Misner Audio Programs. . Monthly Leadership Team Meeting Agenda Presidents: Download this form fillable report and delegate an attendee to take notes as you facilitate the meeting, then submit it to the BNI Regional Office by fax or email, as well as your. Complete Transcript of Episode 825. Misner ever saw was done by a florist in Chattanooga Tennessee. Complete Transcript of Episode 829. October 25, 2020 · BNI® Meeting Stimulants Remember to keep the “fun” in the fundamentals of BNI. Ivan Misner. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Misner to explain why not filling out your BNI Connect profile is like taking out a half-page ad in the newspaper and leaving it blank. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to the Official BNI Podcast, brought to you by NetworkingNow. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication. But if there are 2 absences and 8 substitutes, there are only 40 members present, so your effective. I’m Priscilla Rice, and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley,. More and more businesses are based on hobbies and personal interests. Misner has been writing for this program. In the first month of BNI Online™, BNI Members passed more than $1 billion worth of business. Stories get remembered. Misner just finished surveying 12,000 business people from every populated continent. There’s an official BNI group there, where members can share ideas with each other. A member recently asked Dr. Misner’s co-author Brennan Scanlon came up with this system for following up with new contacts after meeting them at networking events. Synopsis. I cover this. As we learned in Episode 804, it’s never okay to say “No” to a One-to-One. Misner this week to talk about passion and enthusiasm as elements of making a referral. When Tony first came into BNI, he was blown away not only by the fact that people were passing business to each other, but by their. Many people that are new to networking make the mistake of thinking that referral marketing is about telling everyone they meet everything they do. Attend networking events. They promote doing CEUs; a lot of the members do MINIMUM of 3 1 to 1s a week and they are loud!. Dr. Synopsis. Oudi wondered why some people got referrals and some didn’t. we’re talking about a BNI meeting. You can use meeting stimulants to help keep those morning meetings interesting for both members and. Finding solutions to unexpected problems is a strength for any business. Misner this week to talk about BNI’s culture of recruiting. Synopsis. I am grateful for the education and mentorship that I received from Norm and the opportunity to experience BNI meetings every business day for 3 and 1/2 years as a BNI ambassador. Downloading Podcasts vs. Synopsis. Talk to your BNI director and get a list of the meeting stimulants. Synopsis. Look for more. In BNI, a Power Team is a Contact Sphere in action, as Tom Fleming explains in this week’s episode. ”. Ivan Misner! BNI Connect is also celebrating a birthday, and Jeremy Walsh returns to the show for a record 15th time to review some of the highlights of the journey to where BNI Connect is today. Meeting stimulants can really help with this. There’s no travel and no meal costs. Misner this week to talk about the power of one conversation. Sometimes we make networking harder than it really is, and then we’re not as successful. BNI now has more than 10,000 chapters, all meeting online. Synopsis. Synopsis. # 1 Fantasy Lead # 2 Cards In A Basket # 3 Pantomime Presentation # 4 Paper Bag Presentation # 5. So this is a great opportunity. So, so, so, so valuable. Synopsis. If your office is small, hold the event in the parking lot under a marquee in nice weather.