Synopsis. Be yourself–unless you’re a serial criminal. Synopsis. Priscilla: Hello everybody, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Stephanie concentrates on four of them in two pairs: global versus analytical and verbal versus visual. Misner Discusses Six Ways That You Can Teach Others How to Help You Build Your Business, including: 1: Provide You With Referrals. The Education Coordinator, that was an innovation in BNI. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. This is a great book for BNI members who want to mentor new members and for new BNI members who want to be mentored. com, which is the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. Christine Bond from the BNI Referral Solutions chapter joins Dr. Little details can make a big. I am Priscilla Rice, coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. BNI members who serve on the IBOA are not compensated by BNI. It increases the number of referrels as the substitutes involve themselves in referrel giving. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, CA. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, CA. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, CA. Misner this week to share his experience in BNI. If your office is small, hold the event in the parking lot under a marquee in nice weather. Hello Ivan. Meeting stimulants during the weekly presentations can help with this. Ask permission to write a note on the back of the card. Misner’s quotes: “Success is the uncommon application. Synopsis. Misner to explain how Hybrid Chapters work. It is a very good one. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Ask for “money” and you might get a penny. A pre-meeting phone call to ask for a headshot and inquire about any special needs such as dietary requirements for in-person meetings. Rather than finding out the hard way that you can’t stick it out at a job you hate just for the money, think about what you really love to do before. It isn’t just your behavior in BNI meetings that affects your referrability. Stephanie Turconi from Genius in 21 Days joins Dr. Misner describes a unique experience: a meeting about storytelling. The more specific you are about the benefits of your service, the better your results will be. Amy Based Her Piece on Jeff Foxworthy’s Famous Routine “You Might Be A Redneck If…”. BNI CORE Launch Manager Andrew Johnson has a message for BNI leadership teams: your chapter needs you to be great. Synopsis. Engagement is a critical step in the networking process. Effective use of Social Media and weekly Meeting Stimulants will help to move the chapter from. Because BNI is about members doing business locally, it adapts itself to cultural differences. And remember: the grass is greener where you water it. Each week Dr. In this episode, we hear about the first half of the chapter; the second have comes in Episode 59. Synopsis. Episode 171: & A Business Model That Doesn’t Make Sense ». Synopsis. One of the weaknesses of a networking group is that most of the members are friends. Misner to explain why it’s important to focus on one person when you’re doing the testimonial at your meeting. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 339 –. Using BNI Connect to invite visitors to BNI provides a process for invitations and ensures that visitors get all the information they need about the meeting time and location. But it shouldn’t be used to judge others. BNI Growth Coordinators are responsible for helping BNI chapters grow by recruiting new members, providing support to existing members, and helping chapters meet their goals. Dr. BNI Connect. Ivan Misner. As the Chapter President it is your role to switch things up, inject the energy, and get members out of their comfort zone. The timed repetition of meeting every week at the same time contributes to BNI’s success. Misner touched on where to find new members and how to invite people to meetings. You can use meeting stimulants to help keep those morning meetings interesting for both members and visitors. The law of attraction only works if you take action. Schedule it well in advance. ”. Misner mentioned in Episode 771, the first “C” in Work Your Network with the 4Cs is Competence. visitors day resources - click here. Talk to your leadership team if you’re not familiar with these. ”. Today, Dr. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Dr. December 06, 2016. Have you tried the "Candy Bar" activity? The timed repetition of meeting every week at the same time contributes to BNI’s success. Misner describes a unique experience: a meeting about storytelling. Misner to share her tips for maximizing your professional image in BNI. 3. Synopsis. ; A Visitor Host testimonial. Priscilla: Hello, everybody and welcome back to the official BNI podcast. Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication. Tell the group who the referrals are for and what the person you’re referring is. Interview every member of your chapter. 1. We’ll make sure your message gets to the right place. I am Frank Felker in Washington DC, joined on the phone today by. Misner’s secret to creating balance in your life is this: “Forget about balance. The boy gave one of his father’s business cards to the headmistress of the school, whose husband just happened to be president of the local. Why It Is So Important To. 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 share a story about a member named Rogelio who was introduced to BNI because his 10-year-old son started networking on his behalf. 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. In this episode, Dr. The Official BNI Podcast is sponsored by Misner Audio Programs. ” 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. Remain calm during a crisis and project that sense of calm to your clients. Ask permission to write a note on the back of the card. Misner on the podcast this week to share five money-making activities you can engage in to improve your results in BNI. BNI now has more than 10,000 chapters, all meeting online. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. Ivan Saw Amy’s Article And Loved It. In a BNI meeting, the “memory hook” isn’t as important as when you’re meeting strangers. Dr. 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. The best 60-second commercial Dr. It’s the referral part of the meeting. 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. The number one rule for referrals is to make your referral source look great. Meeting stimulants are exercises that we make available, so talk to your local director. Complete Transcript of Episode 770. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. People join BNI because they want more business. Misner expands on the three steps to more referrals from Episode 764, which are. ” The BNI meeting and structure isn’t an original composition, it’s a cover version — where we are free to improvise all the week long, but for 90 minutes on meeting day, we come back to the structure of the original song. I’m Priscilla Rice, and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. Harvard Medical School reports that people who express gratitude are more. Ivan Misner. If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials, your referral partners won’t remember all of them–and may not remember any of them. It is built into the infrastructure of BNI that one portion of the meeting is about giving referrals or giving testimonials. Print This Episode. Synopsis. Misner reads every comment personally. To his considerable shock, Dr. Interview every member of your chapter. The Importance Of Maintaining The Organization’s Culture During Rapid Initial Growth. Look the part. Members and guests heard many well thought out. As we learned in Episode 804, it’s never okay to say “No” to a One-to-One. Synopsis. The Visitor Orientation was an innovation in BNI. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful. As people are giving you testimonials at a BNI meeting, jot it down. Pete Cullen from the Santa Cruz Business Builders chapter joins Dr. There are many learning styles. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. The one-to-one dance cards started at a conference during this time period. Downloading Podcasts vs. To his considerable shock, Dr. Misner on the podcast to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the publication of Room Full of Referrals, which they co-authored with Tony Alessandra. Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 003 –. Look professional, focus on the other person, and be memorable. Remember the 12 x 12 x 12 rule before you head to a networking event. Oudi Abouchara, co-author of Work Your Network with the Four Cs, explains the origin of the Four Cs and the best way to assess your progress in each. This podcast is part of the Ask Ivan series. Synopsis. There are several scientific theories that support the Law of Reciprocity,. Misner this week to talk about the power of one conversation. Solutions-focused comments are welcome. Again, depending on the nature of their work, this could be a great place to make this face to face. Dress as if you’re meeting with your best client. Misner Audio. Accountability is crucial in running a good network, because friends don’t like to hold friends accountable. Describe the problems you solve for your target customer or client. 825-BNI-Podcast. And remember: the grass is greener where. Dr. # 1 Fantasy Lead # 2 Cards In A Basket # 3 Pantomime Presentation # 4 Paper Bag Presentation # 5. Handwritten notes are the best, but using email is better. Misner this week to talk about BNI’s culture of recruiting. Type it up, e-mail it back to them, and say, “Thank you so much for the testimonial today. Synopsis. Misner made to help the Founder Chapter grow. Chapters is this phase tend to have numerous problems. The instructions are as follows: Our next meeting will be BNI Survivor Island Day. Meeting stimulants can really help with this. Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication. Synopsis. Synopsis. Synopsis. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about the Referral Confidence Curve. Many members have shared how easy it is to invite visitors to BNI Online™ meetings. Remember to keep the “fun” in the fundamentals of BNI. This post is a continuation of the series from the November 2016 edition of SuccessNet. Misner expands on the three steps to more referrals from Episode 764, which are. More suggestions: use the meeting stimulants, have a goals meeting for your chapter, and of course, listen to this podcast. This is the first episode of the Official BNI Podcast. ” The BNI meeting and structure isn’t an original composition, it’s a cover version — where we are free to improvise all the week long, but for 90 minutes on meeting day, we come back to the structure of the original song. On the blog, I just recommend that people do it as a party which is in his book. Misner this week to talk about passion and enthusiasm as elements of making a referral. BNI accomplishes its mission through the philosophy of “Givers Gain:” when you contribute to the success of others, that will contribute to you. Misner made to help the Founder Chapter grow. But our goal in doing this sort of meeting stimulant is to give an opportunity for chapters to bring in people who wouldn’t normally come and wouldn’t normally be invited, like maybe members who are senior executives with the Chamber of Commerce, business professionals who wouldn’t normally be invited to a chapter or possibly government. It’s called the 24/7/30 Follow-up System. com, the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. Adding One to Ones to the “I Have” portion of the meeting is the poster child for feature creep. We had some amazing meeting stimulants over the last 6 months, and I. One of the weaknesses of a networking group is that most of the members are friends. Knowing a person’s level of competency. International Networking week is a BNI initiative—but other organizations are welcome to participate. Between January 2020 and March 2020, BNI made an incredible pivot and transitioned 9700 BNI chapters to meeting online. Way back in Episode 11, Dr. Misner ever saw was done by a florist in Chattanooga Tennessee. Yes, I had a personal example, I delivered a presentation at BNI, my feature presentation. Start a BNI Chapter. But it’s important to remember the distinctions. com, the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. Listening Online. This Meeting Stimulant is designed to be not only fun, but educational as well. Dr. Offers may no longer be valid. Ivan Misner. Whenever you use one of these Meeting Stimulants, please inform the chapter that it was provided by BNI. Little details can make a big. Show up early and pay attention. Ivan Misner and many other networking experts. After 9 months, absences decreased by 53%, referrals went up 164%, and membership grew by 90%. Misner this week to explain why BNI is really about impacting lives positively. Misner why you can’t belong to two BNI chapters or two groups like BNI. Misner Speaks with Georgia BNI Executive Director. As part of this campaign, Sam and his team have developed training, digital assets, and other. You’re the players. Christine Bond from the BNI Referral Solutions chapter joins Dr. The Mission of BNI. Make sure you wear your badge at BNI. Print This Episode. A master pianist gives as much to his practice as to his concert performances. Misner made to help the Founder Chapter grow. More suggestions: use the meeting stimulants, have a goals meeting for your chapter, and of course, listen to this podcast. Ivan Misner shares tips from Chapter 6 of his book Givers Gain, which covers the years 1990-1994. Listen to Episode 490 for more data that supports the role attendance plays in. Look for more podcasts later this year about the recommendations that Dr. I really, really appreciate what you said. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. Ivan Misner. One of the earliest ones, is a card in the basket, where everybody puts a card in. Structure means that the. The Visitor Host Position Was Not Dr. Referrals went up 62% and membership went up 50%. We announced to members before an upcoming holiday week about doing a CEU Challenge. Christine Bond from the BNI Referral Solutions chapter joins Dr. BNI also changes the way young people look at. The bigger the network becomes, the more potential there is for referrals. Misner still gets nervous before going onstage. Synopsis. ”. Hello, everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. The key to meeting people at a networking event is how you stand. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about how ethics and etiquette affect BNI and how they’re different. A Referral Is Not A Guaranteed Sale – You Must Follow-Through With Your Prospective Customer And Make Good On Your. Misner has been writing for this program. The first time you stand at a BNI meeting, the weekly presentation portion of the meeting, is all about you. It’s a great episode. If you don’t have a referral, give a testimonial. 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. Ten years ago, BNI chapters in most countries were operating off of paper reports and mailing in or. With COVID-related restrictions easing up in many parts of the world, the. In This Episode, Dr. BNI has been translated into more than a dozen languages, starting with Canadian French. 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. 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. We’ve opened over 600 BNI chapters during the pandemic–over 600! We’ve added thousands of members during this time. If you don’t do your best when you practice, you won’t improve your skill. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. Dr. A story is information wrapped in emotion that compels people to take action. Attend networking events. That’s why I wanted to do this podcast. Jenni Butz joins Dr. What you should do is what you like to do. Ivan: Great idea. BNI Connect is a great thing, but it’s important to maintain the excitement of the referral part of the meeting every week. Misner created BNI. Misner talked to Mike Macedonio about “ networking up . Graham Weihmiller visits Ivan Misner during his 8,000-mile “walkabout” Based on his experience watching BNI chapters and members grow and. He asked which of these four things was most important when making a referral: Knowing a person’s character. But if there are 2 absences and 8 substitutes, there are only 40 members present, so your effective. We used this great meeting stimulant at the Trussville Chapter of BNI. The captain watches the first mate to see where he needs to lay the chain to counter the winds. Bring them to the meeting. Attend networking events, but don’t be a wallflower. It is potentially both a strength and a weakness. Synopsis. If you do them every week, it. 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. Rheet Shroff, Managing Director of BNI One Mumbai Region, joins Dr. Dr. Two of the most important factors in how you look on a video call are positioning your camera. This week Melinda McNeely and Mary Alice Griffin from the Golden Triangle Referral Group in Texas join Dr. He used visual aids: a rose from a grocery store, and. Your behavior in every arena affects your credibility with referral partners and prospective customers. Dr. The most important trait was following up on referrals. Chapter Coaching Materials 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 Referrals Synopsis. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 242 –. Participate in groups, which allow you to communicate with people you aren’t directly connected to. Mark Appelbaum, regional growth coordinator of BNI Utah North, joins Dr. Many BNI members get nervous about giving their 10-minute presentations. 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. To give a great 60-second presentation requires specificity and asking for a referral. Misner this week to talk about substitutes and what he calls “Effective Attendance. Dr. If you don’t have your BNI Connect profile filled in, BNI members from other chapters can’t find you and refer you for. David Kauffman of BNI Delaware Valley joins Dr. Synopsis. 541 – Inviting Visitors (Classic of 278) 547 – Interviewing Prospective Members. And number 10, the number 10 way of wasting your time in BNI is: go ahead and air your grievances among your table-mates and guests. The book goes through 6 different contact spheres or industry groups and identify36 different business categories to provide examples of how to recognize. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak recording studio in Berkeley, California, and I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak recording studio in Berkeley, California, and I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. But if there are 2 absences and 8 substitutes, there are only 40 members present, so your effective. James Wilson from the BNI Dream Team Chapter in Derby, Kansas [USA] joins Dr. Ivan Miser and many other networking experts. How’s your travel schedule treating you Ivan?Synopsis. Complete Transcript of Episode 411 –. If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials, your referral partners won’t remember all of them–and may not remember any of them. 458 – Inviting People – Good, Better, Best. A Meeting He Had With Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup For The Soul) Where They Talked About The Idea Of An “Act As If. Meeting Stimulants (#1 - #46) Presidents: The following are fun, educational ideas that can be used during the 60-second presentations. This week Dr. The Butterfly Effect is a concept in chaos theory where huge effects can be traced to small causes. A One-to-One needs to be both structured and social. Ivan Misner, who is continuing his European tour. Misner is visiting BNI chapters in Paris and Scandinavia. Synopsis. . Synopsis. Just because you’re credible as a. Look for more podcasts later this year about the recommendations that Dr. They promote doing CEUs; a lot of the members do MINIMUM of 3 1 to 1s a week and they are loud!. He is really proud to be a part of developing people, businesses to change lives and enrich communities. Look for more podcasts later this year about the recommendations that Dr. We’ll make sure your message gets to the right place. But it’s important to remember the distinctions. . Here are some keys to a life that’s in harmony. Synopsis. 2. Ivan Misner. Dr. Misner talks about his new book, The Networking Mentor. Print This Episode. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. This week Dr. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful. Misner’s co-author Brennan Scanlon came up with this system for following up with new contacts after meeting them at networking events. Follow up. Misner to explain why it’s important to focus on one person when you’re doing the testimonial at your meeting. Synopsis. There’s an official BNI group there, where members can share ideas with each other. 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 questions. See here for part one. Dr. The best 60-second commercial Dr. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. This is a rebroadcast of Episode 495. BNI has provided another Meeting Stimulant for chapters. Ivan’s Calling-In From Leon, Mexico. Misner this week to share his experience in BNI. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak recording studio in Berkeley, California, and I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. People have been asking Dr. The rest of the month, the chapter meets. Yes I love the word CULTURE. Engagement is a critical step in the networking process. Here are five actions you can take for success in BNI. click here to see what the leadership team roles do. If you have a 50-member chapter and 2 people are absent, the chapter is at 96% attendance. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. Note Jan 12, 2022: BNI University is now BNI® Business Builder. Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 150 –. 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. Pay special attention to the hidden elements. I’m Priscilla Rice, and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. You can find the Hidden Elements to Running a Successful BNI meeting at the end of this chapter. This week Lee Abraham joins Dr. ” Or they will come in and simply say, “I am full service. If another member can’t describe your business and target market accurately, you know it needs to be clearer. Follow up with people, but don’t be a stalker. Recharge your commitment by attending meetings outside your own chapter. Some links and references may not be current. Whatever you need, I can do it. BNI Connect is a great thing, but it’s important to maintain the excitement of the referral part of the meeting every week. Be of service, but don’t be a doormat. Remember to keep the “fun” in the fundamentals of BNI. The Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant is a great way to test this within your chapter. An update on our sponsor, Ivan’s Inner Circle: the program has raised $4974. . Show up at your BNI meeting –and be present when you do. Synopsis –. Synopsis. Synopsis. Claudia Thompson joins Dr. ”. Priscilla – great analogy! I’m a music person, too! I’d like to suggest that we look at our BNI lives as the “cover version. If you want to influence people, inspire them, and transform them, tell great stories. Misner on the podcast today to share some best practices for BNI Visitor Hosts, with a timeline and touch points to help visitors have a better experience:. As Dr. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Tell the group who the referrals are for and what the person you’re referring is. Misner about the importance of eye contact to networking, and what came to mind was his experience meeting Sir Richard Branson, who has absolute laser focus on anyone he meets. com, and there’s about 45 or so of them, and I would recommend that the chapters use one or two of these meeting stimulants about every six weeks; use one about every six weeks or so. If you do them.