Comments on: Episode 36: “Changing the Way the World Does Business” http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/ The Official BNI Podcast is a weekly audio discussion with Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chairman of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:05:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peter Davies http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-159 Peter Davies Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:10:27 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-159 BNI community is great, I attend my own chapter and sub at a larger chapter, it gives you a warm feeling when you walk into a room and everyone knows your christian name and then wants to talk business rather than shy away from it BNI community is great, I attend my own chapter and sub at a larger chapter, it gives you a warm feeling when you walk into a room and everyone knows your christian name and then wants to talk business rather than shy away from it

]]> By: Ah Sin ANG http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-158 Ah Sin ANG Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:01:33 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-158 Yes, BNI definitely changed the way the world does business ! There are all kinds of social and business networks, physical or online but it is BNI that turns local and global strangers into instant business associates and friends. Whenever we have visiting members from overseas BNI chapters, trust and respect are instantly built which paved the way immediately for the business referral process between the linked parties. One of the examples was the recent visit by Mr. Mayuresh Godse of the Falcon Chapter in the city of Pune, India. I have been looking for distributors for my product globally but India was not in my priority list. However, Mayuresh’s visit to Singapore leapfrogged my company’s exploration on the India market when he unreservedly linked me to the MD of one of the manufacturers that could be complementary to my business. At the same time, I had referred a friend, the CEO of a Public Relations company based in Mumbai to explore joining BNI there. Although both the referrals are still in progress, my point is that I cannot think of any other avenue other than BNI, that I can get access to such growing list of business opportunities and friendship by spending such a negligible effort, cost and time. BNI zeroed out the distance among BNI members doing business in this hyper-competitive globalised world. Ah Sin ANG President, Raffles Chapter BNI Singapore Yes, BNI definitely changed the way the world does business !

There are all kinds of social and business networks, physical or online but it is BNI that turns local and global strangers into instant business associates and friends.
Whenever we have visiting members from overseas BNI chapters, trust and respect are instantly built which paved the way immediately for the business referral process between the linked parties.

One of the examples was the recent visit by Mr. Mayuresh Godse of the Falcon Chapter in the city of Pune, India. I have been looking for distributors for my product globally but India was not in my priority list.

However, Mayuresh’s visit to Singapore leapfrogged my company’s exploration on the India market when he unreservedly linked me to the MD of one of the manufacturers that could be complementary to my business. At the same time, I had referred a friend, the CEO of a Public Relations company based in Mumbai to explore joining BNI there.

Although both the referrals are still in progress, my point is that I cannot think of any other avenue other than BNI, that I can get access to such growing list of business opportunities and friendship by spending such a negligible effort, cost and time. BNI zeroed out the distance among BNI members doing business in this hyper-competitive globalised world.

Ah Sin ANG
President, Raffles Chapter
BNI Singapore

]]> By: Butch Coetzee http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-157 Butch Coetzee Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:06:17 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-157 BNI with its powerfull philosophy of "Givers Gain" has put me in touch with the caring side of me again. In our society today we really are living past each other in the so called "fast lane" and are all so so busy that we dont see or listen to our fellow human beings anymore. BNI has changed that and I say thank you! Butch Coetzee Executive BNI Director East London South Africa BNI with its powerfull philosophy of “Givers Gain” has put me in touch with the caring side of me again. In our society today we really are living past each other in the so called “fast lane” and are all so so busy that we dont see or listen to our fellow human beings anymore. BNI has changed that and I say thank you!
Butch Coetzee
Executive BNI Director
East London
South Africa

]]> By: Lori Moore http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-156 Lori Moore Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:06:58 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-156 BNI has changed my business and my outlook. I came into BNI as a massage therapist; and a new cynic. BNI not only helped to launch an incredibly successful business for me, it reinstated my faith in people. I was raised to practice "givers gain" (though we didn't call it that). As an adult I was mostly running into people who lived "takers gain" and was beginning to think I need to shift gears. Now, I am successful thanks to the assistance of a lot of other givers and I find that I just can't give enough back for all the professional advice, referrals and support I have received. I closed my practice to start a new business with my twin sister, a BNI member before the business even opened! My children are also reaping the benefit of being surrounded by good quality business people of generous intent. Thank you Dr. Misner! BNI has changed my business and my outlook. I came into BNI as a massage therapist; and a new cynic. BNI not only helped to launch an incredibly successful business for me, it reinstated my faith in people. I was raised to practice “givers gain” (though we didn’t call it that). As an adult I was mostly running into people who lived “takers gain” and was beginning to think I need to shift gears. Now, I am successful thanks to the assistance of a lot of other givers and I find that I just can’t give enough back for all the professional advice, referrals and support I have received. I closed my practice to start a new business with my twin sister, a BNI member before the business even opened! My children are also reaping the benefit of being surrounded by good quality business people of generous intent. Thank you Dr. Misner!

]]> By: Christopher Signore http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-155 Christopher Signore Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:10:21 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-155 Hello.. Is it me, or does this POD CAST stop after 2 minutes or so? I would LOVE to hear the whole thing! :-) However, even though I've not heard the whole podcast, I can also say that BNI has certainly changed the way I do business. I am very grateful one of my clients, (Over 4 years ago now) invited me to visit his "Business Meeting" where I'd get referrals... I never could have dreamed my business would be as STRONG as it is right now.. and by strong I mean: There is always something in the PIPELINE ahead.. I don't think I have had a lack of work since prior to that first meeting! Thanks again Dr. Misner and BNI! Christopher Signore, Agent Hello.. Is it me, or does this POD CAST stop after 2 minutes or so? I would LOVE to hear the whole thing! :-)

However, even though I’ve not heard the whole podcast, I can also say that BNI has certainly changed the way I do business. I am very grateful one of my clients, (Over 4 years ago now) invited me to visit his “Business Meeting” where I’d get referrals… I never could have dreamed my business would be as STRONG as it is right now.. and by strong I mean: There is always something in the PIPELINE ahead.. I don’t think I have had a lack of work since prior to that first meeting!

Thanks again Dr. Misner and BNI!

Christopher Signore, Agent

]]> By: Bob Nicoll http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-154 Bob Nicoll Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:05:52 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-154 I have had the priviledge of being around BNI since 1989. I started my relationship as a member in Phoenix, AZ with Norm Dominguez. The most powerful thing I have learned is the power of the Resourceful Relationship. R2 (R-squared). That is the new math in business. When we display the principle of Givers Gain, it truly allows us to develop extraordinaryly resourceful relationships. I have known Norm for 18 years. In spite of a few years when we lost contact, we were able to immediately reconnect--as if ther had been no gap at all. The power of the relationship had survived and has become even stronger. 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. What a powerful way to start the business day--with a BNI meeting--focusing on learning more about Givers Gain, developing great friendships and business relationships. When people ask me what I think about BNI, I simply state: "Next to a meeting with the CEO of my company, my BNI meeting is the most important meeting of the week. I come prepared to engage with my fellow members and learn more about their businesses so I can do a better job of bringing them more business." BNI provides each of us a forum to sharpen our saw with respect to developing great relationships. BNI has had a profound effect on how I conduct my business. Ivan, thank you for pursuing your dream. It is changing the way the world does business and it is a phenomenal ride. Buckle up, as the best is yet to come! I have had the priviledge of being around BNI since 1989. I started my relationship as a member in Phoenix, AZ with Norm Dominguez. The most powerful thing I have learned is the power of the Resourceful Relationship. R2 (R-squared). That is the new math in business. When we display the principle of Givers Gain, it truly allows us to develop extraordinaryly resourceful relationships. I have known Norm for 18 years. In spite of a few years when we lost contact, we were able to immediately reconnect–as if ther had been no gap at all. The power of the relationship had survived and has become even stronger.

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. What a powerful way to start the business day–with a BNI meeting–focusing on learning more about Givers Gain, developing great friendships and business relationships.

When people ask me what I think about BNI, I simply state: “Next to a meeting with the CEO of my company, my BNI meeting is the most important meeting of the week. I come prepared to engage with my fellow members and learn more about their businesses so I can do a better job of bringing them more business.”

BNI provides each of us a forum to sharpen our saw with respect to developing great relationships. BNI has had a profound effect on how I conduct my business. Ivan, thank you for pursuing your dream. It is changing the way the world does business and it is a phenomenal ride. Buckle up, as the best is yet to come!

]]> By: Gary Haseldine http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-150 Gary Haseldine Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:28:35 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-150 I had the pleasure of meeting Ivan at the International Networking Event held here in Coffs Harbour, Australia, last year and he is certainly a gentleman who walks the talk! Networking has always ranked highly in our business strategy however, BNI has taken it to a new level and made it more functional. I certainly agree with Ivan that we have lost our sense of community, even here in Coffs Harbour with a population of less than 100,000. Through the cameraderie and caring of my BNI group we have been able to grow our personal development business very quickly in the 2 and a half years since we arrived from a big city. As Education Co-ordinator of my group I find the information from BNI an invaluable help and enjoy the podcasts etc. I always say, when you start learning and believing you start earning and achieving. All the best. Gary Haseldine, Haseldine Winners International I had the pleasure of meeting Ivan at the International Networking Event held here in Coffs Harbour, Australia, last year and he is certainly a gentleman who walks the talk!
Networking has always ranked highly in our business strategy however, BNI has taken it to a new level and made it more functional.
I certainly agree with Ivan that we have lost our sense of community, even here in Coffs Harbour with a population of less than 100,000. Through the cameraderie and caring of my BNI group we have been able to grow our personal development business very quickly in the 2 and a half years since we arrived from a big city. As Education Co-ordinator of my group I find the information from BNI an invaluable help and enjoy the podcasts etc. I always say, when you start learning and believing you start earning and achieving. All the best. Gary Haseldine, Haseldine Winners International

]]> By: Armin Kittl (BNI Germany) http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-152 Armin Kittl (BNI Germany) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:16:58 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-152 Dear Ivan, BNI is a great succes-story. I am memeber of BNI chapter Peridot in Germany and this year I intend to visit the chapters in New York, Los Angeles and Florida. There is a slow paradigmen change in the world from the I (Ego) to the you. If you make othe people succesfull you will automatically be recommended. This is my life-philosophy and I hope that I can connect and cooperate with people of this ideology all around the world. Thank you very much Ivan for your great work, for your great ideas and for your great realisation! Thank you! Dear Ivan,
BNI is a great succes-story. I am memeber of BNI chapter Peridot in Germany and this year I intend to visit the chapters in New York, Los Angeles and Florida. There is a slow paradigmen change in the world from the I (Ego) to the you. If you make othe people succesfull you will automatically be recommended. This is my life-philosophy and I hope that I can connect and cooperate with people of this ideology all around the world. Thank you very much Ivan for your great work, for your great ideas and for your great realisation! Thank you!

]]> By: Ava http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-153 Ava Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:50:10 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-153 BNI has changed the way I do business in the fact that I became a BNI Area Director! I fell in love with BNI at the very first meeting I attended. I became more and more involved in my chapter and my business was seen in a different light both by my cutomers and myeslf! I promote my business within BNI and I promote BNI within my business. I have always been a networker, I'm just a better one now thanks to the BNI training. ( and now I can teach that to others)BNI is an extension of my business and I would not be without it. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for me and for others. Networking is truly the way! Do it the right way, the BNI way--you'll be glad you did. BNI has changed the way I do business in the fact that I became a BNI Area Director! I fell in love with BNI at the very first meeting I attended. I became more and more involved in my chapter and my business was seen in a different light both by my cutomers and myeslf! I promote my business within BNI and I promote BNI within my business. I have always been a networker, I’m just a better one now thanks to the BNI training. ( and now I can teach that to others)BNI is an extension of my business and I would not be without it. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for me and for others. Networking is truly the way! Do it the right way, the BNI way–you’ll be glad you did.

]]> By: Jason J. Schroeck http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-151 Jason J. Schroeck Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:58:08 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/01/09/episode-36-changing-the-way-the-world-does-business/#comment-151 B.N.I. has helped me completely tranform my business. Almost everything I use to market my business was generated from B.N.I. Receiving referrals is just a small part of of what B.N.I. has done for me. My website, graphic design, bochures, web optimization, computer maintenance and many others. I have met many quality people that are the best at what they do, it's amazing what you can learn by being surrounded by other top professionals. The ongoing education from B.N.I. is excellent. B.N.I. changes how the world does business and it changes how the world views my business by helping create a business environment second to none. B.N.I. has helped me completely tranform my business. Almost everything I use to market my business was generated from B.N.I. Receiving referrals is just a small part of of what B.N.I. has done for me. My website, graphic design, bochures, web optimization, computer maintenance and many others. I have met many quality people that are the best at what they do, it’s amazing what you can learn by being surrounded by other top professionals. The ongoing education from B.N.I. is excellent. B.N.I. changes how the world does business and it changes how the world views my business by helping create a business environment second to none.

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