Synopsis

This week’s podcast was inspired by Jack Canfield’s presentation at the BNI International Conference in November 2007. If we really are the average of the 5 people we hang out with most, here are some things we should consider:

• If we hang out with professional, successful people, it forces us to be more successful.
• BNI’s Membership Committees need to ask whether a potential new member raises the bar for the chapter.
• Network up: seek out networking relationships that pull you out of your comfort zone.
• Open doors to people who have a positive attitude toward success.
• Some of your associates may rate a “D” for “delete” if they bring you down.

Helpful links: Buffini & Company: Working by Referral

Brought to you by Networking Now.

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Synopsis -
In This Episode, Dr. Misner Interviews BNI Director Patti Salvucci On Her “Less Is More” Approach To Building Chapters.

Patti Has Built Over 100 Chapters With An Average Of 27 Members Each

Use The Practice of “Focused Inviting”

Only Invite People Who You Know Are The Best At What They Do

Ask Them To Do The Same In Turn

The Less You Say, The More People Will Participate

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Synopsis -
In This Episode, Dr. Misner Tells Us How Introverts Can Be Great Networkers, Including:

Information in Ivan’s book: Truth or Delusion?

Question: You Have To Be A Great “People Person” to be a great networker - Truth or Delusion? DELUSION!

A Good Networker Is A Great Listener - Extroverts Often Dominate Conversations

Introverts Are Better At Carrying-On A Conversation Than They Are At Initiating One

Must Learn Techniques For Introducing Yourself And Getting The Other Person Talking

Volunteer To Be A Chamber Ambassador Or A BNI Visitor Host

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Synopsis -
In this episode, Dr. Misner talks with BNI Minnesota Executive Director Nancy Giacomuzzi about the process of transitioning from one Leadership Team to the next including:

Ivan Spoke Before 400+ BNIers in Minneapolis

Why BNI Wants Leadership Teams to Change on a Regular Basis

Avoiding Leadership Team Burnout

Leadership Means Creating More Leaders, Not More Followers

What Should Leadership Team Members Do After They Leave The Leadership Team?

Why Do I Have To Go To Training Again?

What Criteria Do You Use To Choose New Leadership Team Members From The Existing Membership?

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In this episode, Dr. Misner talks with BNI Director Sam Schwartz following the Annual BNI USA Conference, which had just been completed in Bethesda, Maryland, about:

The Large Turnout at The Annual BNI USA Conference

Core Groups and New Chapters

New BNI Territories vs. Existing Areas

Explaining The BNI Concept

Should I Join A New Core Group or An Existing Chapter?

Where Do I Find New Members?

How Do I Invite People To Meetings?

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This is the first episode of the Official BNI Podcast.

Synopsis -
In this episode Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chairman of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization, explains why he has chosen to start a podcast and discusses:

Topics He’ll Be Covering

His New Role As Chairman

Podcast Feedback

Guest Appearances

How Long Each Podcast Will Be

Members Spreading The Word

How to Subscribe To The Podcast

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