Education - The Official BNI Podcast

Episode 157: “A Culture of Learning with Fast Track”

June 2nd, 2010

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Synopsis

In this episode, Dr. Misner is joined by BNI director Asa Davis, who shares his experience using the Fast Track program with the BNI Leading Edge chapter in Michigan.

BNI Leading Edge was already a successful chapter, but still wanted to try Fast Track. In the first 3 months, their referral numbers went down by 15%, but close of business went up almost 100%.

These results demonstrate the value of the culture of learning in BNI. Fast Track is not a replacement for training, but a supplement. After Fast Track, many of the members of BNI Leading Edge went back through Member Success Training for a second time. Leading Edge is now the number one chapter in all of Michigan.

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Published In: Education | Getting The Most From BNI | Special Guests
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Episode 87: “Networking Curriculum at iLearning Global”

January 14th, 2009

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The common denominator of successful people is continuous education. The average person’s salary barely keeps up with inflation. Top achievers, who are continually learning and growing, double their income every 3-5 years.

BNI has always immersed its members in a culture of learning. Dr. Misner is pleased to say that iLearning Global has an extremely strong networking curriculum, including many videos he has produced himself.

Even if you don’t want to take advantage of the videos yourself, having the networking videos available raises the visibility of BNI.

Check out the high-resolution 10-minute videos from Dr. Misner and other luminaries at http://www.ilearningglobal.tv/networking/. (This is an affiliate link. All proceeds go to the BNI Foundation.)

Unlimited access to all content on the site costs about $80/month.

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Episode 78: “I’m a Baby Boomer; what’s a Podcast?”

October 29th, 2008

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Synopsis

Though listeners from all over the world tell Dr. Misner how helpful the podcast has been, many BNI members ask “What’s a podcast?”

Some important things to remember:

All you need to listen to a podcast is a computer and an Internet connection. Just click on the triangle to listen.
You can read the transcript or print it out for your chapter.
Listening to this podcast (and others) is part of immersing yourself in a culture of learning.
You can get an e-mail reminder to listen (sign up in the box to the right).
You can subscribe and get new episodes automatically. (Click that big orange “subscribe” button.)

Action Item

Go to your chapter and share this information. Tell them how easy it is to listen to the Official BNI Podcast.

If you are doing something creative to get these podcasts heard in your chapter, please post a comment!

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Published In: Education | Education Coordinators | Getting The Most From BNI
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Episode 76: “Empty Your Purse Into Your Head”

October 15th, 2008

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Synopsis

Ben Franklin once said, “If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the highest return.”

Most people only pay lip service to education. Dr. Misner is convinced this is the reason that 50% of businesses fail in their first three years. Success requires that you embrace a culture of learning and work on your business.

Action Item

Look at your financials. What have you spent for ongoing business education? How much time have you spent on free educational resources like this podcast?

If you don’t have a regular commitment to educational activities, go out and attend a seminar, subscribe to a podcast, or read a book.

If you go to Networking Now and enter the code “referralinstitute” you’ll get six months’ free membership.

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Published In: Education | Member Development
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