BNI Rise and Refer

11/11/2022

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10/31/2022

With BNI’s proven referral system at your disposal, you’ll have the tools you need to overtake the competition. Shift gears today 👉https://bninwo.com/en-US/whybni

09/12/2022

Recognizing Others to Show Gratitude
The lights in your business shine brighter when you share the spotlight with others in your network! https://bit.ly/3KPOh33

Rather than receiving a finder’s fee, for most referral sources it is more important to be recognized as a person who can direct others to the goods and services provided by skilled, highly competent, trustworthy people. Over the years I’ve witnessed time and again that most people will do more ...

08/29/2022

Our vision controls our perception, and our perception becomes our reality.
Don’t become so attached to a limiting belief that you can’t see what is possible. Move past limiting beliefs and move towards meaningful beliefs.
Remember to keep your focus on your vision.

I believe that anyone can do extraordinary things with the right mindset, a plan and effort. I believe that our vision controls our perception, and our perception becomes our reality. Set a vision that makes a difference to the people around you – then hold the vision, NOT the obstacles. This is s...

08/22/2022

Did You See This Forbes Article?
BNI® is #1 of the smart ways for business professionals to reach out to people about potential partnerships. The Forbes panel of experts said visiting a BNI chapter “...may be the most lucrative 90 minutes of your career.” https://bit.ly/3IbAUsI

If a sales approach is too strong, prospective clients, customers and potential business partners are apt to detect inauthenticity and walk the other way—and when the outreach is “cold,” the expectations (and the stakes) are even higher.

08/15/2022

Transactional or Relational Networking?
For business networking success, it’s important to understand the difference between the transactional and relational approach. Get more info here https://bit.ly/3bPmwdY along with a short video. You’re welcome to share it with your friends.

11Aug2022 Transactional or Relational Networking?When it comes to successful business networking, it is important to recognize the difference between a transactional approach and a relational approach.My book, “Business Networking and S*x (not what you think),” is based on a survey of 12,000 peo...

08/01/2022

Delegate Both Responsibility AND Authority
As a business leader or entrepreneur, you have to learn how to delegate effectively. Most people only delegate responsibility, however they don’t delegate AUTHORITY.
Don’t worry if people make a mistake – they will. Learn more in this video blog: https://bit.ly/3zEKqSx

Here are the first four lessons I learned to go Garage to Global. This is how I took BNI literally from my garage to a global organization.

07/22/2022

Have a wonderful weekend!

07/18/2022

NETWORKING LONGEVITY
Successful professionals are committed to long-term business networking to achieve their goals. Networking longevity is about building trusted and mutually beneficial relationships that are bountiful for many years. https://bit.ly/3zcBjbC
What are your thoughts?

Smart professionals know that business networking is essential for their success. They are active in select groups and organizations where they consistently participate and build relationships with other members. And the most successful entrepreneurs plan for, and are committed to, long-term network...

07/11/2022

BNI® Tops the List of 14 Ways to Reach New Contacts
This Forbes.com article by the Forbes Coaches Council said that visiting a BNI Chapter “may be the most lucrative 90 minutes of your career.”
Check it out and share it with YOUR network. https://bit.ly/3IbAUsI

If a sales approach is too strong, prospective clients, customers and potential business partners are apt to detect inauthenticity and walk the other way—and when the outreach is “cold,” the expectations (and the stakes) are even higher.

07/01/2022

Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

06/27/2022

NETWORKING MYTH – “IT’S OLD FASHIONED”
Business networking to grow your business may seem to be the way of the past, however, it is also THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE.
Referral marketing is a cost-effective strategy with a long-term payoff. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3MTVOyh

Once you know the truth about networking, you can build connections that provide continuous business opportunities by avoiding these three big lies.

06/24/2022

06/20/2022

Getting Comfortable with “NO”
We need to build strong relationships and learn how to help others for business networking success. However, sometimes we need to say “no” to requests we receive. In his latest blog, Ivan Misner has SIX ways to say no without sounding like you don’t care. https://bit.ly/3OklzYU

For business networking success, you need to build deep relationships; learn how to help people; and support your professional connections in some way. However sometimes, just sometimes, you need to say “no” to requests that are made of you. It’s important to recognize when someone’s opportu...

06/13/2022

LEARNING FROM YOUR NETWORKING GROUP
A common challenge among businesspeople is that they go to school to learn a profession - they are taught how to DO their profession, however they do not learn how to run a business.
This is a story which shows that learning how to run a business can be a side effect of joining a BNI chapter. https://bit.ly/3aVJPC9

In addition to sending you referrals, BNI has positive "side effects" like teaching you how to run a business.

06/10/2022