“During your 60-second presentation, we want you to share the latest trend that is emerging or affecting your industry. Synopsis. A story is information wrapped in emotion that compels people to take action. 2. ” President announces: BNI has a new Meeting Stimulant; it is called “BNI Survivor Island. It absolutely hurts to ask. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to the Official BNI Podcast, brought to you by the Networking for Success Channel on YouTube, which features Dr. BNI members who serve on the IBOA are not compensated by BNI. Christine Bond from the BNI Referral Solutions chapter joins Dr. ”. In 1985 and 1986 BNI allowed members to belong to two groups. Complete Transcript of Episode 829. BNI's proven business referral system, technology and training programs are designed to help business owners and professionals work together to pass qualified referrals and. Offers mentioned in the episode may no longer be valid. ”. You can’t achieve sustained success if you don’t love what you do. The one-to-one dance cards started at a conference during this time period. Misner is visiting BNI chapters in Paris and Scandinavia. Misner on the show today to share a specific, proactive referral-generation strategy. BNI has been translated into more than a dozen languages, starting with Canadian French. Synopsis. It involves a promise to support one another, and action to fulfill that promise. The Board of Advisors received floods of complaints from members. Complete Transcript of Episode 830. ”. This week Dr. Synopsis. The Official BNI Podcast is sponsored by Misner Audio Programs. In BNI, a Power Team is a Contact Sphere in action, as Tom Fleming explains in this week’s episode. Misner’s secret to creating balance in your life is this: “Forget about balance. Misner to talk about Power Teams and Contact Spheres, two of the main subjects of the book Money on the Table: Referrals in the Bank. Complete Transcript of Episode 526 –. Synopsis. A story is information wrapped in emotion that compels people to take action. It’s called the 24/7/30 Follow-up System. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, CA. Dr. Accountability is crucial in running a good network, because friends don’t like to hold friends accountable. Misner Tells Us More About The Hidden Elements of A BNI Chapter Meeting, including: The Meaning of “Hidden Elements”. Synopsis. Describe the problems you solve for your target customer or client. Attend networking events, but don’t be a wallflower. If you want to know more about joining BNI®️، visit Contact. It’s the GAIN in Givers Gain. Referrals went up 62% and membership went up 50%. But it shouldn’t be used to judge others. On a recent search when traveling to a city, only four out of ten listed members in a given profession. A weekly audio discussion with Dr. And it’s a weakness because you have to have accountability. Synopsis. Misner this week to talk about passion and enthusiasm as elements of making a referral. 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. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about the Referral Confidence Curve. Try the NAT Radio exercise, or the candy bar exercise. Many BNI members get nervous about giving their 10-minute presentations. Every businessperson goes through challenging times. Train a sales force rather than trying to make sales. Christine Bond from the BNI Referral Solutions chapter joins Dr. Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 003 –. com, which is the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. A One-to-One needs to be both structured and social. Misner this week to talk about BNI’s culture of recruiting. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. ” 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. I am Priscilla Rice, coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. BNI has had 35 years of consecutive growth. Accusing others of not having a Givers Gain attitude usually means those people are not doing something you want. Synopsis. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about how ethics and etiquette affect BNI and how they’re different. Misner made to help the Founder Chapter grow. Downloading Podcasts vs. The First Meeting Agenda Was Typed on An IBM Selectric. Misner’s quotes: “Success is the uncommon application. Here are five actions you can take for success in BNI. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 377 –. Talk to people you know who have had success in BNI. Something as simple as the flapping of the wings of a butterfly in a tropical area makes some minor change in the environment, which changes something else,. Someone recently asked Dr. The purpose of International Networking week. Members and guests heard many well thought out. Misner’s favorite episodes about inviting visitors to your BNI meeting. Ivan Misner. We’ve opened over 600 BNI chapters during the pandemic–over 600! We’ve added thousands of members during this time. Knowing a person’s level of competency. Keep it simple. Complete Transcript of Episode 834. Attend networking events. When the BNI Inner Circle chapter suddenly grew from 34 members to 50, they. After 9 months, absences decreased by 53%, referrals went up 164%, and membership grew by 90%. Misner just finished surveying 12,000 business people from every populated continent. com, which is the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. It doubles the size of our group and adds renewed interest and enthusiasm to the meeting. Synopsis. Congratulations to Ivan and Priscilla on 600 episodes of the Official BNI Podcast! Sometimes a BNI chapter can get so obsessed with what isn’t working that they lose sight of what is working. Misner’s wife recently pointed out to him that he’s actually an introvert, despite his extremely public life. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary officer of BNI, Dr. Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. Unlike most of Dr. Interview every member of your chapter. Although the bones and structure of the two groups are the same, the new group is committed to BNI outside of the weekly meetings. Success is a relative thing. Misner’s Idea. You see, people will come into a BNI meeting and they will do one of two things. Ivan Misner. 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. Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication. 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. ”. With COVID-related restrictions easing up in many parts of the world, the. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful. Yes I love the word CULTURE. Little details can make a big. This week photographer and documentary filmmaker Antoine Didienne from the BNI Partners in Growth chapter in San Diego joins Dr. And remember, it’s not the “I Have” portion of the meeting. The first time you stand at a BNI meeting, it’s to talk about you. That episode focused on hanging out where successful people are and how to connect with them. Synopsis –. Ivan Misner. Learn how to adapt your weekly presentation. 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. And there were members and a couple of visitors in the room, a total of 28. The Official BNI Podcast. The second time you stand, the referral part of the meeting, is all about someone else. Complete Transcript of Episode 833. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. Misner to share a story about coach Vince Lombardi, who got frustrated one day and said to his team “This is a football. We grow our networking groups by brining visitors into the chapter meetings, introducing them to the BNI concept and encouraging them to join. In a BNI meeting, the “memory hook” isn’t as important as when you’re meeting strangers. Misner on the podcast this week to help you be more specific in your referral requests. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to the Official BNI Podcast, brought to you by NetworkingNow. The purpose of a Power Team is to generate referrals. You’re the players. 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. This is why it’s so important to maintain the integrity of this part of the meeting and not allow feature creep. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. It is about building relationships and passing out referrals. Synopsis. Misner ever saw was done by a florist in Chattanooga Tennessee. If your chapter has experimented with changing the meeting time or holding a social event outside the regular meeting, let us know in. Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 189 –. Deanna Tucci-Schmitt suggested the topic. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about the Referral Confidence Curve. And remember: the grass is greener where you water it. Recharge your commitment by attending meetings outside your own chapter. Chase’s Calendar of Events has already recognized International Networking Week. Handwritten notes are the best, but using email is better. Chapter Coaching Materials Now, you can do things that are innovative within it, as in doing better weekly presentations, doing meeting stimulants. Focus on the things you do well and. Ask permission to write a note on the back of the card. As we learned in Episode 804, it’s never okay to say “No” to a One-to-One. How’s your travel schedule treating you Ivan?Synopsis. Priscilla: Hello, everybody, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Try the NAT Radio exercise, or the candy bar. Here are a few suggestions for handling your fear of public speaking. I am Frank Felker in Washington DC, joined on the phone today by. People join BNI because they want more business. . Stories that compel them to take action. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley,. Being a truly culturally inclusive leader is the only way to be effective and. Charlie Lawson explains how BNI members can use stories to make a difference in their weekly chapter meeting. Create a 60-second introduction that changes each time. Carla asked “How do you get over the fear of talking in front of groups of people?”. Look for more podcasts later this year about the recommendations that Dr. Your behavior in every arena affects your credibility with referral partners and prospective customers. The more specific you are about the benefits of your service, the better your results will be. 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. Misner and individuals such as Warren Bennis, one of the world’s foremost experts on leadership; Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone; and Mark. So we maintain and. Show up at your BNI meeting –and be present when you do. More and more businesses are based on hobbies and personal interests. Check out episode number 689, The Only Difference Between Online and Offline is the Spelling. Little details can make a big. The best 60-second commercial Dr. Misner first learned the expression “Perfect practice makes perfect” from his sensei when studying the martial arts. ; A Visitor Host testimonial. The purpose of a Power Team is to generate referrals. 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. Talk to your BNI director and get a list of the meeting stimulants. 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. It isn’t just your behavior in BNI meetings that affects your referrability. It’s the GAIN portion of the meeting. Graham Weihmiller visits Ivan Misner during his 8,000-mile “walkabout” Based on his experience watching BNI chapters and members grow and. Dawn Lyons joins Dr. Synopsis. The instructions are as follows: Our next meeting will be BNI Survivor Island Day. Misner on the podcast to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the publication of Room Full of Referrals, which they co-authored with Tony Alessandra. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. I live in an area with terrible traffic jams, so it’s definitely easier. In This Episode, Dr. I make this part of my business. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. 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. BNI spends hundreds of thousands of person-hours a year training members, and that’s one of the main reasons BNI is the world’s most successful networking association. Ivan Misner. Dr. The Education Coordinator, that was an innovation in BNI. Misner shares 12 lessons he’s learned on this path. To give a great 60-second presentation requires specificity and asking for a referral. Mark Applebaum joins Dr. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. They are regular BNI members who have a good working knowledge of the BNI policies, guidelines and processes and provide a member. Complete Transcript of Episode 763. Here are ten questions you should ask potential members of your power team to strengthen your connections and make it. They reach in and pull a card out, and whomever’s card they pull out, they do that persons sixty second presentation. Synopsis. Problem; Solution;. Sam Spuhler, product manager for BNI online™, joins Dr. David Kauffman of BNI Delaware Valley joins Dr. You can find the Hidden Elements to Running a Successful BNI meeting at the end of this. The Education Coordinator, that was an innovation in BNI. And it would be interesting to test that, and there are a few ways to test this. So, so, so, so valuable. BNI now has more than 10,000 chapters, all meeting online. . Structure means that the. Thank you so much for listening. 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. When the team members complained about having to do wind sprints and conditioning exercises at practice instead of playing ball, their coach took them to see the LA Rams practice. Misner on the show today to talk about BNI name badges. BNI is a referral marketing organization. Little details can make a big. In this episode Dr. The law of attraction only works if you take action. Ivan: Great idea. Synopsis. Here are some ways you can get more out of LinkedIn. (Listen to Episode 577 to find out what happens when you don’t. Priscilla: Hello, everybody, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Remain calm during a crisis and project that sense of calm to your clients. If you want to influence people, inspire them, and transform them, tell great stories. What Dr. On hold is often good, but on fire is great. Graham Weihmiller visits Ivan Misner during his 8,000-mile “walkabout” Based on his experience watching BNI chapters and members grow and. Connect with more people through your second and third level connections. I do that. The Great Speaker Switch is similar to the Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant for Weekly Presentations, but you don’t draw your presentation partner at random. 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. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 339 –. Fantastic podcast Becky! R+R+R. In This Episode, Dr. Print This Episode. 1. 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. Today, Dr. BNI Connect inserts the information you’ve provided into an email template and fills in all the pertinent information about your chapter along with a request for an RSVP. Synopsis. Complete Transcript of Episode 677. This week’s podcast focuses on a technique for in-person networking, and one that can make your meeting seem more welcoming to visitors. More suggestions: use the meeting stimulants, have a goals meeting for your chapter, and of course, listen to this podcast. On the blog, I just recommend that people do it as a party which is in his book. Participate in groups, which allow you to communicate with people you aren. click here to see what the leadership team roles do. The purpose of a One-to-One is to build relationships with other networking partners to move through the VCP process: Visibility, Credibility, Profitability. And this was during COVID. If the meeting starts at 7 AM, “late” starts at 7:01. Shirley Towne from BNI South Carolina Midlands joins Dr. You are describing Meeting Stimulant #1 or #2 (don’t recall which). They reach in and pull a card out, and whomever’s card they pull out, they do that persons sixty second presentation. That is what this part of the meeting is about. Synopsis. Between January 2020 and March 2020, BNI made an incredible pivot and transitioned 9700 BNI chapters to meeting online. 825-BNI-Podcast. A Referral Is Not A Guaranteed Sale – You Must Follow-Through With Your Prospective Customer. And this was during COVID. Follow up. Chapter Coaching Materials We used this great meeting stimulant at the Trussville Chapter of BNI. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about the Referral Confidence Curve. 5x11 - MS DOC. When constraints threaten to limit your aspirations, dream big. Define yourself by your successes, not your failures. If you want to know more about joining BNI®️، visit If you have questions about the podcast or the podcast website, use this form to contact the site managers. 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. If your chapter has experimented with changing the meeting time or holding a social event outside the regular meeting, let us know in the comments. You might be a BNI member if…. A Meeting He Had With Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup For The Soul) Where They Talked About The Idea Of An “Act As If. Ivan Misner. See here for part one. Misner shares four lessons from a wedding catastrophe that also apply to your business. Synopsis. com, which is the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. They promote doing CEUs; a lot of the members do MINIMUM of 3 1 to 1s a week and they are loud!. Dr. But this will only work if members complete their BNI Connect profiles. I’m the coach. But it’s important to remember the distinctions. The Butterfly Effect is a concept in chaos theory where huge effects can be traced to small causes. Stephanie Turconi from Genius in 21 Days joins Dr. That means you have to connect with your fellow BNI members. Synopsis. Synopsis. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about how ethics and etiquette affect BNI and how they’re different. Rod Kuncaitis, joins Dr. That means you have to. Chapter Success Meeting Online Form - Fillable Online Form. And remember: the grass is greener where. October 25, 2020 ·. Because BNI is about members doing business locally, it adapts itself to cultural differences. In getting your message across, less is more. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful. Synopsis. One of the earliest ones, is a card in the basket, where everybody puts a card in. Describe the problems you solve for your target customer or client. The Mission of BNI. . Two of the most important factors in how you look on a video call are positioning your camera. If another member can’t describe your business and target market accurately, you know it needs to be clearer. Pay special attention to the hidden elements. The rest of the month, the chapter meets. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are good for BNI chapters in business worldwide. In this episode, Dr. Between January 2020 and March 2020, BNI made an incredible pivot and transitioned 9700 BNI chapters to meeting online. If you have a 50-member chapter and 2 people are absent, the chapter is at 96% attendance. That is a good suggestion. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. The Meeting Stimulant is called Industry Trends. If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials, your referral partners won’t remember all of them–and may not remember any of them. 3. Recap the part of the conversation you liked most, and then use #1. In the first month of BNI Online™, BNI Members passed more than $1 billion worth of business. . I am grateful for the education and mentorship that I received from Norm and the opportunity to experience BNI meetings every business day for 3 and 1/2 years as a BNI ambassador. Tom Fleming, Executive Director for West Central Florida, joins Dr. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to the Official BNI Podcast, brought to you by NetworkingNow. Interview every member of your chapter. When you meet someone at an event, drop them a note within 24 hours after meeting them. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley,. Imagine their surprise when they saw that the pros were doing the same conditioning exercises. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful. BNI Connect is a great thing, but it’s important to maintain the excitement of the referral part of the meeting every week. Thoughtful engagement is the answer to a return on your investment in BNI. You can use meeting stimulants to help keep those morning meetings interesting for both members and visitors. Referrals went up 62% and membership went up 50%. Use BNI’s training materials and meeting stimulants. You’re talking about yourself, who you are, what you do. One of the weaknesses of a networking group is that most of the members are friends. BNI. Here’s Joshua’s take on how membership works for nonprofits. Misner why you can’t belong to two BNI chapters or two groups like BNI. Synopsis. You can find the Hidden Elements to Running a Successful BNI meeting at the end of this chapter. One conversation, one invitation to a BNI meeting, spreads out like a ripple in a pond. Chapters is this phase tend to have numerous problems. Of course, I think you know where we are going with “in a hole. And remember: the grass is greener. Stories get remembered. Your behavior in every arena affects your credibility with referral partners and prospective customers. James Wilson from the BNI Dream Team Chapter in Derby, Kansas [USA] joins Dr. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 339 –. 458 – Inviting People – Good, Better, Best. Some links and references may not be current. When Tony first came into BNI, he was blown away not only by the fact that people were passing business to each other, but by their. Because individual circumstances and feelings on the subject differ, patience and respectful, positive dialogue are critical. This gave members 2 weeks to listen to the podcast and really put thought into what their Verb will be. Dictionaries define success as the achievement of something that is desired, planned, or attempted.