Comments on: Episode 86: “Raising the Bar” http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/ 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:31:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Episode 92: “Grow Any Business in Any Market” | The Official BNI Podcast http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-519 Episode 92: “Grow Any Business in Any Market” | The Official BNI Podcast Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:47:31 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-519 [...] back and listen to Episode 86 of this podcast for BNI’s own positioning efforts for 2009. Visit ReadtheAnswer.com for a special [...] [...] back and listen to Episode 86 of this podcast for BNI’s own positioning efforts for 2009. Visit ReadtheAnswer.com for a special [...]

]]> By: Shailer & Greene, Inc. http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-379 Shailer & Greene, Inc. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:13:22 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-379 I am a member of the Warwick BNI we meet at 7:00am.every Thursday morning. Our new leadership team starts April 1st. We are planning our goals and support for our members to look at the upsize of the recession. This 2009 BNI Connect just adds free fuel to start our engines again and at a greater level than last year. I am a member of the Warwick BNI we meet at 7:00am.every Thursday morning. Our new leadership team starts April 1st. We are planning our goals and support for our members to look at the upsize of the recession. This 2009 BNI Connect just adds free fuel to start our engines again and at a greater level than last year.

]]> By: Carol Schlintz http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-378 Carol Schlintz Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:14:49 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-378 BNI Connect is a great concept. Just went to the web site and the project looks great. I use a couple of social networks and they are great resources. I expect nothing less from the BNI version - in fact I expect more - from BNI's version. This is great!!!!!!! I'll be sharing with my chapter regularly. BNI Connect is a great concept. Just went to the web site and the project looks great. I use a couple of social networks and they are great resources. I expect nothing less from the BNI version – in fact I expect more – from BNI’s version. This is great!!!!!!! I’ll be sharing with my chapter regularly.

]]> By: Gopu Raman http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-377 Gopu Raman Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:48:34 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-377 The theme outlines the way businesses can improve and tide by the reession. New insights of business internationally. Great podcast. A must for all BNI members to hear. The theme outlines the way businesses can improve and tide by the reession. New insights of business internationally.
Great podcast. A must for all BNI members to hear.

]]> By: Daniel Ben-david http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-376 Daniel Ben-david Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:44:27 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-376 Hi to all BNI's I can witness at least one Israeli member who went to Vienna to a local BNI chapter, introduced her proffesion and got an immidiate contact which lead to another and another contacts. Thats BNI connections. I'M NOT A PART OF THE RECCESION ! Hi to all BNI’s
I can witness at least one Israeli member who went to Vienna to a local BNI chapter, introduced her proffesion and got an immidiate contact which lead to another and another contacts. Thats BNI connections.
I’M NOT A PART OF THE RECCESION !

]]> By: Shawn McCarthy http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-375 Shawn McCarthy Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:00:33 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-375 By "raising the bar" yourself, others are raised with you. When you (and other BNI members) raise your game and "bring it" to every meeting, great things will happen. Getting back to basics and the fundamentals (remember to keep the "fun" in fundamentals!)will result in an awesome experience. We all know what's going on with the economy (Heck, I saw Jack Nicholson at a CLIPPERS game) but 2009 will be a fantastic year! BNI Connect? All I can say is WOW! Shawn McCarthy BNI ED Ventura County, Ca. By “raising the bar” yourself, others are raised with you. When you (and other BNI members) raise your game and “bring it” to every meeting, great things will happen. Getting back to basics and the fundamentals (remember to keep the “fun” in fundamentals!)will result in an awesome experience. We all know what’s going on with the economy (Heck, I saw Jack Nicholson at a CLIPPERS game) but 2009 will be a fantastic year!
BNI Connect? All I can say is WOW!
Shawn McCarthy BNI ED Ventura County, Ca.

]]> By: Anthony Badalamenti http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-374 Anthony Badalamenti Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:06:55 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-374 Greetings, I will try to be brief. I am new to BNI and so is our chapter new, Fortune Magnet. I was honored to be selected as their first president and we have just completed our 7th week. It is extremely exciting, in these challenging times, to see the energy and enthusiasm of our members. I, for one, find it difficult to wait an entire week to attend the next meeting and I think some of the other members feel the same. I believe BNIConnect will be a great avenue to bring us even closer and to help us gain more confidence in not only our chapter but others with similar interest on a world wide basis. Many thanks, Tony B Greetings,
I will try to be brief. I am new to BNI and so is our chapter new, Fortune Magnet. I was honored to be selected as their first president and we have just completed our 7th week.
It is extremely exciting, in these challenging times, to see the energy and enthusiasm of our members. I, for one, find it difficult to wait an entire week to attend the next meeting and I think some of the other members feel the same.
I believe BNIConnect will be a great avenue to bring us even closer and to help us gain more confidence in not only our chapter but others with similar interest on a world wide basis.
Many thanks,
Tony B

]]> By: Marc Lucarelli http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-373 Marc Lucarelli Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:22:07 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-373 Dr. Misner, You couldn't have hit the nail more on the head with this weeks Podcast. As business professionals in a slowing (or should I just say slow) economy getting "Back to Basics" ia a must! I am truly glad that I will be part of an organization of BNIs caliber and look forward to BNI being a large part of growth during 2009. Wishing all BNI members a blessed 2009! Marc Lucarelli Century 21 Keim Realtors Lehigh Valley, PA Dr. Misner,

You couldn’t have hit the nail more on the head with this weeks Podcast. As business professionals in a slowing (or should I just say slow) economy getting “Back to Basics” ia a must! I am truly glad that I will be part of an organization of BNIs caliber and look forward to BNI being a large part of growth during 2009.

Wishing all BNI members a blessed 2009!

Marc Lucarelli
Century 21 Keim Realtors
Lehigh Valley, PA

]]> By: Redmond O'Regan http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-372 Redmond O'Regan Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:06:08 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-372 Dr. Misner, Thank you for this script which I read with pleasure, last night. This morning I attended our BNI M4 meeting. It was invigorating to see the natural reflection of this year's theme in the good humoured determination of each of our members to attack the New Year and seek out opportunities for each other, lending a hand where needed. As the tide receeds revealing the sand, it is crucial that we all scour the fresh beach for the riches it holds before the new tide returns to hide the treasure and give buoyancy to mediocre flotsam. BNIConnect is a great idea and I for one am delighted at the prospect of reaching out past my chapter and beyond our shores to explore with fellow members. With best wishes to you and all in BNI for a Happy & Prosperous New Year. Redmond O’Regan - Solicitor BNI M4 Mullingar Ireland Dr. Misner,

Thank you for this script which I read with pleasure, last night.

This morning I attended our BNI M4 meeting. It was invigorating to see the natural reflection of this year’s theme in the good humoured determination of each of our members to attack the New Year and seek out opportunities for each other, lending a hand where needed.

As the tide receeds revealing the sand, it is crucial that we all scour the fresh beach for the riches it holds before the new tide returns to hide the treasure and give buoyancy to mediocre flotsam.

BNIConnect is a great idea and I for one am delighted at the prospect of reaching out past my chapter and beyond our shores to explore with fellow members.

With best wishes to you and all in BNI for a Happy & Prosperous New Year.

Redmond O’Regan – Solicitor
BNI M4 Mullingar Ireland

]]> By: Tom Doiron http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-371 Tom Doiron Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:32:34 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-371 Dear Dr. Misner, I have witnessed a tightening of the bonds between the members of our BNI Chapter in this economic climate. Also I am excited about BNI Connect because of the comradery of BNI members that encourages business exchanges. Happy New Year, Tom Doiron Atlanta Dear Dr. Misner,

I have witnessed a tightening of the bonds between the members of our BNI Chapter in this economic climate. Also I am excited about BNI Connect because of the comradery of BNI members that encourages business exchanges.

Happy New Year,
Tom Doiron
Atlanta

]]> By: Shabu http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-370 Shabu Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:12:46 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2009/01/07/episode-86-raising-the-bar/#comment-370 Hello I would much appreciate how best to get introduced & thereafter linked into a local BNI Chapter in Melbourne Australia. I must state that I'm initially trying to make in-roads to better network myself within the local fabric & business fraternity, as I'm relatively new to the locale. Hence, would urge some much needed hand holding in order to ably aspire to the BNI philosophy of continually passing on referrals & leads to other BNI members, in due course of time. Thank you for offering your due consideration & look forward to your timely & invaluable guidance & assistance. Kindly, Shabu. Hello
I would much appreciate how best to get introduced & thereafter linked into a local BNI Chapter in Melbourne Australia. I must state that I’m initially trying to make in-roads to better network myself within the local fabric & business fraternity, as I’m relatively new to the locale. Hence, would urge some much needed hand holding in order to ably aspire to the BNI philosophy of continually passing on referrals & leads to other BNI members, in due course of time.
Thank you for offering your due consideration & look forward to your timely & invaluable guidance & assistance.
Kindly, Shabu.

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