In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we share two new examples from the chapter Idaho Falls

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss if your business has different seasons of focus

In this Power of One episode we answer a submitted question on what we can do as members when we feel our membership committee may not being their part..

In this episode of the Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is all about how the profession doesn't make a difference when it comes to BNI.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Marc Hellmueller from KY!

In this Business Matters episode we discuss the mindset that many have take that could really be hurting their results.

In this episode we discuss why you as a BNI member are not a good substitute for other BNI members.

In this episode of the Power of One we answer your submitted questions. What is the best way to maximize cross chapter networking?

In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. Is there a difference between B2B and B2C businesses in BNI's structure?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Linda King with AFLAC from FL!

In our 100th episode of Business Matters we discuss what we have learned over the years of podcasting.

In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. This one is really about culture and setting expectations.

In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. This week it is on what to do if our director is not leading us the way we want?

In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. This time it is on what to do when our members are referring our competition on facebook?

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is about following up with referrals, and fellow members, and when is enough enough?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we hear from Calvin Washington on his second attempt.

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss hiring when the labor market is so tight.

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on skipping your featured presentation.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Lauara Rogers from South Carolina!

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss how what is happening with our favorite NFL team is something we all face as small business owners.

In this week's Power of One we discuss why we need both urgency and patience in our networking.

In this Business Matters episode we discuss the difference between using the word will vs want.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. This week it is about when do you not renew a member?

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss some lessons from Chose Your Enemies Wisely and 2024.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching Episode we HEAR from Tallis Newkirk!

In the first episode of the new year we answer your submitted questions! This week we address two questions around the Power of One Report. Why is TYFCB not on the report? What does effectiveness mean?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kimberly Cozzens from Utah!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is about the 15 Minutes a Day strategy.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Lisa Reynoso from Salem OR!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted question! This week it is on what we should be doing in our Featured Presentations.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kris Blacksmith!

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the importance of spending the last few weeks of the year strategically planning around your taxes.

In this week's Power of One we discuss how to break down your goals in BNI and how to properly plan for your success in 2024

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we review multiple examples submitted by a chapter!

In this episode of Business Matters we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on the costs of being a leader and the importance of self care.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Craig Saphin from Australia!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This week it is how to best plan for Social Events.

We are back with another Business Matters Podcast. This week we discuss keeping with the process despite frustrations!

In this week's weekly presentation coaching episode we meet Josh Gibbs from Colorado!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted topics. This week it is on what is BNI's responsibility to adding diversity to our chapters?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Adrienne Irwin from Oregon!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on is it a 121? Should we share TYFCB duing the I have portion of the meeting?

In this week's weekly presentation coaching we are giving advice to 3 different members from the same chapter!

In this episode of the Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This time it is how do I get my members to give me a chance?

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This week it is on what to do when you catch your VP pumping his own stats??!!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Calvin Washington III!

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss the importance of capital to your business and why you need to track it at all times.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted question. This week it is about how to encourage members to embrace CEUs

In this episode of Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Steven Schroeder from Texas!

In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This episode: Is there value in BNI Guests?

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week: What are some mistakes and good practices you see Presidents and Leadership Teams make?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Edwin Soriano from the Philippines!

In this episode of the Power of One we answer your submitted question. This topic: what is the proper visitor follow up from the team and asking for the application

In this episode of the Power of One we answer your questions! This time: how to make networking more comfortable for introverts!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Len Silverman from Nashville TN!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted topics. This week it is on handling Member Disputes.

In this episode of Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Glenn Dawson!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions!

In this episode of Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet John Dury from Australia!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions!

In this episode of Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Marlene Peters from Australia!

In our 600th episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is about running the chapter like a business.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Yvonne Fedee from Houston TX!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This time it is a 2-part question!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Chuck Boteler from PA!

In this week's Power of One we go back to your show submissions! This week's question is on why do people give up on networking?

It is great to be back with another episode of Business Matters. In this week we learn of Mike's recent change in his professional life and we discuss when/how you know it may be time to make a change.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Paul Neace from Action News Jax!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Linda Brennan from Illinois!

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your show submissions! This week it is on how long our weekly presentations should be when we are running long in our meeting time.

In this week's Power of One we discuss why your chapter SHOULD NOT be tracking TYFCB from past BNI members!

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions regarding Featured Presentations and the BNI meeting format

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kayla Kruger a wedding photographer from Ohio!

In this week's Power of One we answer nurmerous questions around the same topic: 1-2-1's

In this week's Power of One we discuss the BNI meeting formats and why we have them set the way they are.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on what is the data between CEUs and passing referrals and TYFCB?

In this Power of One episode we go back to your questions! This time it is on why am I not getting referrals?

In this week's Power of One Episodse we discuss why we change Leadership Teams every year and why we start that process so early.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Matt Dial from Clermont FL

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. These questions hopefully will lead to some conversations in your chapter.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Jen Hill!

In this week's BNI Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is about the differences between contact spheres and power teams.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Paul Neace from FL!

In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. This time it is on how to make the BNI meeting more "fun"

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This week it is on addressing members who state they cannot refer to other members because of loyalty to their company.

In this episode of the Power of One we answer a submitted question on what to do after the visitor day event.

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss the importance of watching your mouth and knowing your surroundings!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we have one of the best submitted so far! We meet Sheidalisse Clavell.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Glenn Dawson!

In this new episode in our Growth Series we discuss how to have a successful visitor day.

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on visitor conversion and how to follow up.

In this week's Business Matters episode Tim and Mike are glad to be back and discuss the importance of getting involved and the opportunities it creates.

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This week it is on how to convince a founding P&C Insurance member to allow a Commercial Insurance person into the chapter.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Denzal Lovett from Houston!

In this episode of our Growth Series we discuss the importance of accountability partners and how to properly follow up to increase the number of visitors who show up.

In this episode of our Growth Series we discuss how to effectively invite.

In this episode of Tim & Raef's Reads we review Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller!

We continue with our series on growth. In episode two we discuss who to target.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Madeleine Howard from Michigan!

The most common request is to discuss how to grow our chapters. With this in mind we are running a Growth Series where each podcast will build on the previous. We begin Episode 1 with the most important question you need to answer first!

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss the importance of creating content for your business and customers

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on the resources for CEU's

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions. This week it is on the Chapter Traffic Light Report in BNI Connect.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dean Stanzel from Top of Mind Gifts

In this week's Power of One we have a special guest Zack Saunders to discuss when the first impression is truly set in the referral process.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Steve Buchanan from AZ!

In this week's Power of One we share a little perspective about tough times. It is a great way to reflect as we enter the new year.

In this episode of the Power of One Tim and Raef don't discuss a book but what are Raef's BNI bugaboos?

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week we are asked "Is a google review a referral if someone asks for them in their weekly presentation?"

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted question! This week it is a follow up to our episode #506

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss the season of opportunity.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions around converting visitors to new members and the importance of the Visitor Host role!

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss a few items including what we are thankful for.

In this week's episode we discuss the 3 pillars to success and goal setting for 2023!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Wendy Westcott from the UPS Store in Eugene OR!

In this episode of The Power of One we answer your submitted questions!

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions!

In this week's Business Matters episode we have a special guest - Brad Solomon of SC Digitial - to speak on social media and digital markerting!

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Sheila Cannon from CA!

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss preparing for the opportunities of a down economy.

Back before a year off! Tim and Raef discuss the book The One Thing and a whole bunch of other things.

In this episode of the Power of One we answer your questions! This week it is on "How does a membership committee handle a complaint from a member about another member?"

In this week's Power of One we visit how to increase your opportunities for referrals aka: INVITING! We go over how to double your chapter by Thanksgiving and how to easily and effectively invite the profession YOU need most.

In this week's Business Matters episode we share some personal challenges we are facing and share advice.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Lisa Gibson from Idaho!

This week we go back to your submitted questions! This time we hear from a 21 Year BNI Member who is seeing their Tier 1 and Tier 2 referrals decreasing.

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted questions! This week we were asked how to grow your business in a recession.

In this week's podcast we answer your submitted questions! This time it is on what to do when in an Online Chapter and members won't service other member's areas?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we hear from Dr. Michelle Hucke from JAX Beaches Family Dentistry

We are back with another new Tim and Raef's Reads episode! It has been almost 1 year to the day. This time we discuss the book Contagious.

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on what makes up the mindset of a succesful networker?

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss how to hold yourself accountable and why it is so damn hard to do.

In this week's Power of One we roll out a whole new acronym S.A.F.E and what it means to be a SAFE BNI Chapter

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Lisa Horst with Send Out Cards

In this week's power of one episode we discuss what you do when you get hurt by another member.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is how can you create a vision of success for your chapter with the Power of One?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dr. Paul Harris with Delta V Chiropractic

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is about how to encourage members to move up in the Power of One score.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Mindy Stephens with Alive Virtual Assistants

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted topics and this week is on Marketing

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week we are asked about transferring chapters to get more referrals.

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your questions around how Non-Profits can benefit in networking groups like BNI

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on advice to scale up a business that is overwhelmed (in a good way) with referrals.

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week we were asked to give advice to incoming leaders to the chapter.

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss how to think about transitioning (selling) your business, or what to look at when looking at purchasing a business.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is about doing 121's and developing Power Teams with members in other chapters.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dr. Shayna Keller from CO.

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This week we are ask if someone should leave their chapter.....

In this week's Business Matters episode we go back to answering your submitted questions. This week it is on Time Management.

In this week's episode we answer your submitted questions! This week it is on what counts as CEUs and what doesn't?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tracy Pranter!

In this week's Business Matters episdoe we go back to your submitted questions! This week we were asked about Team Building.

In this week's episode we go back to your submitted questions! This week it is on how do you explain the Power of One Report.

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss what tangible actions Mike's team is taking now to help with the change in the market.

In this week's Power of One podcast we answer your submitted question on Leadership Team roles in BNI and why they are so important to take!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dan Bowdey from a brand new chapter in CO

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the statement "Value is like water" from the book Retention Point by Robert Skrob

We have been hearing a lot of questions around the most important tool in BNI, One-to-Ones.  Let's discuss!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tracy Hunter from Australia!

This week we discuss lessons learned through the years of the podcast.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dean Stanzel from Cutco Business Gifts

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the dangers of acting on an impulse.

In this week's podcast we answer your submitted questions! This week we discuss Growth Coordinators, but even more the importance of continued focused on growth in your chapter.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Amelia Harshfield from Kansas City

In this week's Business Matters podcast we answer your submitted questions. This week's question is around challenges with your network having brand loyalty to other brands.

In this week's Power of One we go back to your submitted questions. This time we discuss the difference between Advocators, Promotors and Creators.

In this week's Business Matters podcast we go back to your questions and discuss how everyone is replaceable

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted question! This week it is aroud what to do when you are giving more than receiving.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we answer a question from Gloria around tips for weekly presentations.

In this week's Business Matters podcast we answer your questions! This week: how does trust reduce drama?

This week we go back to your submitted questions! What do you do when people sell to you in 121s?

In this week's Business Matters episode Mike discusses strategies they are implementing now that their market has done a 180.

In this week's Power of One we discuss how you provide value when you are missing from the meeting.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Nikki Bouchier from Off the Wall Greenscapes in Winnipeg Manitoba!

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted question: How to charge your worth.

In this week's episode we discuss 6 tips to getting visitors to become members of your chapter.

In this week's weekly presentation coaching episode we meet Chin-Sim Kang from New Hampshire!

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss how to look for the signs of the market changing in your industry and the importance of being one step ahead.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Matt Anvik with VERAPAX Marketing in AZ!

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss what to do when you know it is time to make a change.

In this week's Power of One I share a new technique I tried that worked so well it just may be how I close referrals from now on.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kedryn Evans!

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss Speed Networking events

In this week's Power of One we go back to your submitted questions: What do we do with complacent members?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Jo Ann McLellan from Local Marketing Plus

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the importance of being flexible to unpredictable circumstances.

In this week's Power of One we discuss how to increase your opportunities this spring.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Jen Wilson https://jenwilsonmarketing.com

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss how to deal with the headwinds that come with making changes

In this week's Power of One episode we bring back Getting P.A.I.D the 4 Principles to Success. 

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the value of accountability partners.

In this week's weekly presentation coaching episode we meet Jared Ernico from PA!

In this week's Business Matters episode we continue the discussion around embracing the suck and its importance in good times not just bad.

In this week's Power of One podcast we discuss the importance of embracing the suck!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kourtney Johnson from MN!

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss how quick you should react to your set goals.

In this week's Power of One episode we go back to answering your submitted questions!  This week we hear from Treston in Hawaii!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Darren Richard from CT!

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss how we disconnect when taking some personal time off.

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss what it takes to see the new results you desire in 2022.

In this week's Business Matters episode we welcome the New Year!

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the importance of letting things go as we enter the new year.

In this week's Power of One we do our annual PSA about networking during this busy time of year.

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted questions.  This week we discuss how to talk to strangers.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we answer a question around the structure of a weekly presentation

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss what we are thankful for and the importance of prioritizing your health is to your business.

In this week's Power of One podcast we discuss how to get back to success despite all the challenges we face.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Vicki Parker from Australia!

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss budgeting for 2022.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tony Naro from Bernazzani Law in New Hampshire.

In this week's Power of One we answer your questions regarding inviting and chapter growth.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kelly Williams from Williams Midwest Commercial Real Estate.

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer a submitted 2 part question around challenges in 1-2-1's

In this week's podcast we discuss why you may be seeing more competing groups popping up right now and why some of your members may be in them.

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the dangerous of inconsistent leadership and focus.

In this week's Power of One we meet Stephanie Sylvia Costello, a Director Consultant in BNI New Hampshire, and we discuss the importance of chapter culture.

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss Mike's recent trip to Florida and the differences between Disney World and Universal Studios.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Sheila Cannon.

We are back with another episode of Tim and Raef's reads and this month we discuss the book Relentless.

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions!

In this week's Business Matters episode we share some updates from the past couple of weeks.

In this week's Power of One we hold a quick Q&A session and hit a bunch of your submitted questions!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Vince Bartek from ADT

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss the current reputation economy.

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss the importance of removing those who leach of your success.

In this week's podcast we discuss the title question: If quitting wasn't an option what would you be doing differently?

In this week's Power of One Episode we answer three challenging questions from one of our listeners in Australia: Is it ever a good time to call it quits on BNI? As it seems, the more specific I get, the fewer referrals I receive - are there certain industries where perhaps being specific isn't the best move? How do I ask members for some love in return without sounding like an ass?  

In this week's episode of Business Matters we discuss how fear can lead to procrastination and hold us back from our goals.

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss what is the most contagious, powerful and impactful in your BNI Chapter.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Debbie George from AZ!

In this week's Business Matters podcast we answer your submitted questions!  This week it is about living up to (and setting) expectations of supervisors.

In this week's Power of One episode we go back to your submitted questions!  This time it is all about Power Teams.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Matthew Wagner from GA.

In this episode of BNI and the Power of One we discuss what you should do, or better not do, when your competition visits your chapter.

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss what to do with your networking when your business becomes too busy.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dr. Dave Ferguson from Wisconsin! 

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss the benefits of rest.

We are back after a month off! In this week's episode we discuss the opportunities leadership in our chapter provides!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Zovig Garboushian from WA.

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the importance of planning for the unthinkable moments.

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss the massive opportunity this summer will provide for referral production.

In this week's Business Matters podcast Tim and Mike discuss some of the challenges BNI is facing in this time of transition.

In this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss Mike's recent business trip and the inspiring lessons learned.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Julian Carter all the way from the UK

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss the new challenges of yet another transition time.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet David Ciechanowicz from Indianapolis. 

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss planning for the end of your business.

In this month's Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book  Six Easy Pieces by Richard P. Feynman

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the book Profit First and managing cash flow in your business.

BONUS EPISODE - We respond to your response from BNI #400 on TYFCB!

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions!  This week we hear from Wynn from FL who asks about networking outside of BNI.

IN this week's Business Matters podcast we discuss pricing and value in the market.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Janet Stein with Arbonne International

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions and topics!  This week's is about D is for Details.

In this week's episode of Business Matters we discuss some of the big news of the week in the business world.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Moxie LaBouche from Chester, VA.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions!  This week's asks about warning fellow members about doing 121's with a bad visitor.

In this week's episode of Business Matters we discuss the challenge that many businesses are facing right now: finding employees!

In our 400th episode we go back to your submitted questions!  We have received a lot recently around Thank You For Closed Business so we attempt to answer them all.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Andres Afocx.

In this week's episode of Business Matters we answer your submitted question!  This week it is on how to close the sale.

In this week's Power of One we go back to your submitted questions and discuss how to draw the line when our products change and may not compete with a fellow member.

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the importance of empathy as we all go through yet another transition with COVID

In this week's episode of the Power of One we discuss how simple it could be for your chapter to double in the next 4-6 weeks.

In this month's episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Atomic Habits by James Clear

In this week's weekly presentation coaching episode we meet Kimi Ayers from O2 Ayers and a member of BNI Referral Source in New Smyrna Beach FL.

In this week's episode of Business Matters we answer your questions!  This week we discuss time management.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This week we hear from Irene from Malaysia!  She asks "how do you handle a bad referral?"

In this week's episode we discuss the power of switching the words we say to ourselves and the impact it can have on our success.

In this week's weekly presentation coaching episode we meet Peter Crisafulli from the Mill River chapter in MA.

We are entering a very important part of the year for you and your chapter, and this year has some unique advantages compared to previous years.  Is your chapter priming the pump for success?

In this new episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss The Almanac of Naval Ravikant.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Jerry Summers from Jerry & Tracy Summers Dream Vacations out of Phoenix AZ

In this week's Business Matters podcast Tim and Michael discuss a recent article involving a business advertising around the stimulus and people's responses to it.

In this week's Power of One we answer your questions!  What makes a testimonial impactful?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Kevin Crowell a real estate agent from Chicago!

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss how to work with your team.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer your questions and discuss what a good VP report sounds like.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet M.R. Krishnan who is a member in INDIA!

In this week's Business Matters podcast Tim asks Michael about his experiences with bringing new products to the market.

In this week's Power of One we discuss the Plateau of Latent Potential from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Shae Sterrett.

In this week's episode of Business Matters we discuss the importance of getting involved but also share some cautionary tales.

In this week's Impact of One Interview we meet Jonathan Stallsmith of Purple Finch Productions and a member of BNI Riverside Referrals in New Hampshire!

In this week's Power of One we answer your questions! This week we discuss Feature Presentations.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Chris Taylor from New York Life Insurance

In this week's episode of Business Matters, Tim and Michael answer a show submission asking about facing the expense of additional labor when trying to grow.

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet John Lambert of Claremont Cycle Deport, and a member of our Summit Success chapter in New Hampshire

In this week's power of one episode we have a special guest, Sam Eckerson, who shares what his chapter is doing with the mentoring program and passport to success while operation online

This week we meet Ken Meyer from Novus Glass.

In this week's episode of Business Matters, Tim and Michael discuss avoiding distractions at many different levels.

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet Mike Ricker from Insure New England and a member of our Noontime BNI Networkers

This week we get back to YOUR show submissions.  This week's question from Scottsdale AZ is about one to ones now vs back when I was a member.

Tim and Raef ARE BACK with a new Tim and Raef's Reads!  This time we catchup and discuss the book Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Sally Cobb from Mezzanine Catering, a member in BNI Seacoast Referral Connection in New Hampshire

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer two show submissions that deal with cultural differences. 

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet Ashley McNutt from Seacoast Bank and a member of the BNI Mavens chapter in BNI FL Central.

In this week's Power of One episode we answer a member's email asking why we only care for those who want to meet online....

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Lori Bundy from Naples FL!

In this week's episode of Business Matters, Tim and Mike discuss a key lesson from the book Green Lights.

In this week's episode of the Impact of One we meet Sean McCarthy with Bold City Coaching Company, and a member BNI Profit Builders in BNI FL Northeast

This week we celebrate International Networking Week with the question: Why do we network?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Sue Hoxie from Middlebury VT

In this week's episode of the Business Matters podcast we discuss the importance of planning for the near future and the changes coming.

In this week's Impact of One Interview we meet Jennifer Hill of Home Instead Senior Care, and a member of BNI Money Makers Chapter in BNI Northeast FL

In this week's episode we clarify patience vs urgency

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Dr. Emily Kirkwold from Minneapolis!

In this week's episode of Business Matters we discuss what takes priority when trying to grow our business or hit our goals.

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet Kelly Moore of Appstar Financial and a member of BNI Referral Source in BNI FL Northeast

In this week's episode we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and we discuss the importance of coming together.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Irene de Jesus!

In this week's episode of Business Matters we discuss the importance of taking a break, and being very aware of our actions when emotions are high.

In this week's episode of the Impact of One we meet Cindy Weinberg of Professional Title and a member of BNI Referral Source in BNI FL Northeast

We only have 51 weeks remaining in 2021 to hit our goals!  Are you acting with the appropriate urgency to make these goals happen?

In our first Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Edgar Morales from Mexico!

This week Mike and Tim discuss how to handle toxic people in the workplace and in your life.

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet Toni Runci from BlueLion LLC.  Toni is a member of our BNI Strategic Partners chapter in BNI New Hampshire!

In this week's episode of BNI & The Power of One we discuss how to setup your introductions properly so you don't upset people.

In this week's episode of Business Matters podcast Tim and Mike discuss being thankful, and focusing on giving in 2021.

In this week's Impact of One Interview we meet Russell Cooley of Perfect Printing Solutions.  Russell is a member of the BNI Money Makers chapter in BNI Northeast FL.

This week we discuss how we can make an Impact of One in 2021. Specifically we discuss how to invite with a goal of every member sponsoring one new member in 2021.

In this week's episode of Business Matters Tim and Michael discuss how to communicate your goals and plans to your team.

In this week's Impact of One Interview we meet Lynne Ganley of Arbonne.  Lynne is a Director Consultant in BNI New Hampshire and a proud member of BNI Seacoast Referral Connection.

In this week's episode we discuss why this is an important time of year to reflect and learn

In this week's episode of Business Matters, Tim and Mike discuss how the best present you may be able to give this year is to be present.

In this week's Impact of One Interview we meet Whitney Russell from AFLAC and a member of our BNI Works Chapter.

In this week's podcast we ask ourselves "what skill sets do I need to improve to reach new levels of success?"

In this week's episode of Business Matters Tim and Mike discuss the importance of adapting and change when it comes to getting new growth in your business.

In this week's episode of The Impact of One we meet Woody Husted from Alphagraphics-Portsmouth a member of our Seaside BNI Chapter in New Hampshire.

This week we discuss the Holiday Season and how it provides the biggest opportunity of the year for us!

In this week's episode of The Business Matters we discuss the importance of being Thankful.

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet Courtney Grno with Mai Solutions, a member of the The Influencer's BNI Chapter in our FL Central region.

This week we discuss how preparing for your success allows you the opportunity to help others.

This week Mike and Tim discuss what we need to be thinking about and planning for entering 2021.

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet Robert Kowal of A& C Printing.  Robert is a member of the BNI Golden Triangle chapter in the BNI Florida Central region.

This week we get back to answering your questions!  This week's question was on why are so few members being specific in their referral requests.

This week Tim and Mike discuss their goal setting process and why it is vital to begin now!

In this week's Impact of One interview we meet Theresa Ceglio from We Stage Jacksonville.  Theresa is a member of our BNI Success Partners chapter in BNI Northeast FL.

This week we are back to answering your show submissions! This week's question is about the D in P.A.I.D.

In this week's Impact of One Interview we meet Mark Moss of the Law Offices of Mark Moss!

This week we discuss the importance these remaining 9 weeks of 2020 have on your 2021 results!

In this week's Impact of One episode we meet Charles Oropallo from Charlesworks.net.  Charles has been a BNI member in New Hampshire for 16 years!

This week we discuss what happens when your competition shows up to your BNI meeting, and how it could be a big opportunity for you!

In this week's episode of Business Matters we discuss the decision we all face of when to hire.

We continue with our weekly Impact of One Interviews.  This week we meet Derick Brown from The Mortgage Firm and a member of the BNI Legacy Partners chapter.

This week we discuss why it is so important to train your members on what are the misconceptions about your industry and how to get by them.

In this week's episode of the Impact of One we interview Melissa Goodwin from Infinity Plus LLC, and a member of BNI Riverside Referrals in New Hampshire

This week Tim discusses a very real danger when it comes to networking, relationship development and referral generation.

This week Tim discusses the importance of having an accountability partner for you and your business!

In this week's episode of our Impact of One we speak with Jamaar Manlove of Florida Merchant Service and a member of BNI Money in Motion in FL Central.

This week Tim speaks with Jessica Lopez, the BNI Executive Director for BNI El Paso about never giving in to excuses

This week Tim and Michael follow the previous night's debate by discussing politics and being a business owner.

This week we meet Vicki Moore from Humana Market Point, a member of the BNI Focus chapter in Central FL and one of our Impact of One Members.

This week we talk with Brad Solomon of SC Digital about how important Leadership and Culture are to a BNI Chapter's success.

This week Mike and Tim discuss what they look for when going through the hiring process.

In this week's Impact of One Interview we talk with Cyndia Rivera of Family Finances Redesigned and a member of the BNI Champions chapter in BNI FL Central

This week we celebrate our 300th episode and share lessons learned over the past 7 years of doing the podcast.

In this episode of The Impact of One Interviews we meet Joanna Zambella of Monadnock Broadcasting Group and the President of the Elm City BNI Business Connections chapter in Keene NH.

In this week's episode we discuss why multitasking is a myth and why it may be killing your results.

This week Michael and Tim discuss why discipline and perseverance is so critical to consistent success.

In this episode of The Impact of One Interviews we interview Brad Solomon of SC Digital and a member of the BNI Wolf Pack chapter in Manchester NH

This week in the Business Matters podcast, Tim and Michael discuss the importance of being disciplined.

This week we continue with our Impact of One interviews.  Today we meet Tabb Bushee from Thryv, a member in our Gold Rush BNI Chapter!

This week Tim and Michael discuss the importance of your personal brand.

We continue with our Impact Member interviews.  This week it is Philip Messana from Lawn Care of Saint Johns LLC a member of the BNI Success Partners chapter in BNI Northeast FL

This week we discuss some old BNI tools that are having a different, and important, impact!

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!

This week I discuss One to Ones and why most are not being EFFECTIVE enough when the do a One to One.  At the end I also share a key tool everyone has but very people use that lead to me seeing 2 to 3 referrals a week from my One to Ones.

This week Jodi Flynn, one of our Director Consultants in BNI Maine, discusses how we can often give the wrong perception about our level of customer service in BNI.

This week Janet Sisson, our Managing Director for BNI New Hampshire, discusses Love, Money, and Books!

In this episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

This week we are joined by Justin Hall, an Ambassador in New Hampshire, who shares a very important lesson from a story shared in the book Good to Great!

This week we begin to break down the 5 Parts to the Power of One begining with the most important part ATTENDANCE!

In this month's addition of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

This week we answer a show submission which states that more than one chapter in a small town is only good for BNI.  Is this true?

This week we discuss inviting.  Who should you invite?  How do you invite? What should you say or not say?  We answer these questions and also discuss WHY you should invite.

We kick off the start of the NEW and MORE EXCITING Membership Extravaganza!

This week we speak with Joanie Heighes, President of the BNI Hurricanes Chapter in Jacksonville FL, about her chapter's experience going through the Whole Chapter Mentoring Program!

In this month's addition of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss the book Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

Welcome to 2016!This week we discuss the New Year, and  a bit of last year.  We will talk about 2 strategies to help make 2016 the best year ever!

In this episode of Tim and Raef's Reads we discuss an amazing book Inside the Magic Kingdom by Tom Connellan.  We will discuss the key lessons in the book all about Disney's success.

The Holidays can be a busy and fun time of the year.  It also provides one of the greatest opportunities for referrals that is often missed.  This week we discuss why it may be vital to continue networking during the Holidays and how to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

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 Emily Maillet from the BNI Synergy Partners chapter in our New Hampshire Region.

We are trying a new podcast topic as BONUS content for our members. Each month Tim and Raef will review a different business/success book one of us has read to review the key lessons from it. This week we review Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino

This week we discuss a new way to use an old program.  What would be the benefits of the entire chapter going through the Mentoring Program together?

We are back!  This week we discuss our general session topic at this year's Chapter Success Trainings.  What is the number one focus of a successful chapter?  What should your number one goal as a group be?  We discuss this and more!

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.

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.

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.

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/

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

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.

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.

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Tani Dugger 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. 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

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.

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.

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Amy Allgaier to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Tani Dugger 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

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

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!

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?

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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?

“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!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

In this week's episode we answer the first topic submitted through our website www.bnipowerofone.com!  The question was: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} 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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

In this week’s episode Tim discusses the #1 skill we all need in order to achieve success in BNI. [...]

In this week’s episode we discuss the importance of revisiting your goals both as a chapter and as an individual member.  Are you on pace with the goals you set as a group?  Are you receiving the referrals you wanted as a member?  What are you going to do to get back on track? [...]

In this week’s podcast Tim and Eric discuss 3 Tips for maximizing your Sales Manager Minute time during Membership Extravaganza! [...]

In this week’s episode we quickly discuss the importance of using online networking tools such as Facebook in your chapter.  We also discuss how to NOT use it! [...]

In this week’s episode we discuss why narrowing your focus could be the very thing that leads to more SUCCESS! [...]

In this week’s episode Eric discusses 5 common misconceptions about networking and word-of-mouth marketing. [...]

In this week’s episode Eric and Tim discuss the 4 referral opportunities most members miss every week! [...]

In this week’s episode we talk about 3 magical questions you can ask when networking, and doing 1-2-1 meetings that will dramatically change your results! [...]

In this week’s podcast Eric and Tim discuss why your first year in BNI will most likely be your worst year in BNI.  We discuss 3 things EVERY member should focus on each year to help increase your chapter’s member retention, especially your first year members. [...]

In this week’s podcast Tim and Eric discuss the Top 5 Most Common Mistakes We Make In BNI! [...]

In this week’s show Eric and Tim discuss the Power of One and the impact of every member just sponsoring ONE New Member in 2014! [...]

In this week’s podcast Eric and Tim discuss why we even have CEU’s in BNI and all of the different training opportunities provided in our regions. [...]

In this week’s podcast Eric and Tim go over 10 New Year Resolutions for all BNI Members. [...]

In this week’s podcast we discuss how to start the New Year on the right track and get started on achieving your goals for 2014! [...]

In this week’s podcast we continue our Ask the Founder session with Dr. Ivan Misner! [...]

In this week’s podcast we begin our Ask the Founder segment with Dr. Ivan Misner!  Dr. Misner will be answering questions sent in by our listeners. [...]

In this week’s podcast Eric discusses how sometimes we give people too much “stuff” and how it could be negatively effecting our referral results, as well as how to handle having too much “stuff” happening around you that may be distracting you from producing the referrals you want! [...]

In this podcast we discuss whether it is a good idea or not to use your Sales Manager Minutes to ask for donations, volunteers, or referrals for your charitable causes! [...]

Is your BNI Chapter a bunch of monkeys?  In this podcast Tim explains how the “Monkey See Monkey Do” staying is represented in many BNI chapters, AND how that can be a good thing. [...]

In this podcast Eric discusses how we need to EARN the referrals we desire from BNI and gives us some key tips to do just that. [...]

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

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!

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

In this podcast Tim shares 5 Tips to help you qualify for our FIRST EVER Membership Drive!

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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?

In this podcast we discuss the importance of being a Mentor, and the impact it can have on your personal membership and results!

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!

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

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

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

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!

In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss how to be more effective with your Sales Manager Minutes

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

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

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?

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.

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.

In this podcast we discuss how the energy of the group will effect the retention of the group.

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.

In this podcast we discuss how to set and achieve your goals this year!

In this podcast we discuss the new update to BNI Connect that allows you to track all your results, and pass referrals online!

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

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.

In this podcast Eric and I discuss the importance of your meeting location, and how it plays a role in your results.

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?

In this podcast we discuss the importance of utilizing BNI Connect for both your chapter and your individual membership!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

In this podcast we discuss why belonging to your BNI Chapter AND you local Chamber of Commerce is a GOOD thing!

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!

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

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?

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Who are you missing in your network right now?

You wouldn't think bad economic news is good for your business in any way, however we discuss why it could be great news for you and your chapter!

Many people will say they want referrals but do you REALLY want them?

In this podcast we discuss the fourth principle to success in BNI.  In BNI the details are everything!  This is a joint podcast done with Eric Dieckmann, the Managing Director for BNI Central FL, and in we will discuss which details have a major affect your chapter's results.

In this podcast we discuss the fourth principle to success in BNI.  In BNI the details are everything!  This is a joint podcast done with Eric Dieckmann, the Managing Director for BNI Central FL, and in we will discuss which details have a major affect your chapter's results.

Individual Improvement is a key to success in every aspect of life and business.  In networking it is the most often over looked principle.  In this podcast we discuss why focusing on making yourself better is so important.

We continue our four part serious on the four key principles to success with A-Accountability.  Are you action oriented or results oriented?  We will discuss the difference!

This is the first of four podcast coming out that will focus on the 4 key principles to success in BNI.  In this first podcast we discuss the importance of having Pride in your chapter and your personal membership.  This is the most important principle!

A big mistake we tend to make in BNI is comparing our membership to others in our chapter.  In this episode we discuss why this is a BIG mistake.