December 9th, 2009
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Not all networking is about referrals. Sometimes networking is about sharing knowledge. Of course BNI can be a knowledge network, but your “think tank” can go beyond BNI. To create a knowledge network, surround yourself with these groups of people:
- People like you. They’re not the best source of referrals, but they’ll help you learn your trade.
- People who used to be in your profession.
- Authors and experts (e.g. bloggers).
- Trainers and consultants.
- Members of professional organizations. (Not necessarily the same profession you’re in.)
- Regulators. They’re a great source of information, especially about pitfalls.
BNI is working on a new online social network, BNI Connect, to help create knowledge networks within BNI.
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July 2nd, 2008
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Dr. Misner wants to thank the BNI members in Hong Kong and Malaysia where he gave a number of presentations this past week.
At the global networking conference in Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Misner attended a presentation by Penny Power, the founder of Ecademy.com. Penny’s topic was the need for entrepreneurs to stay in their flame: doing what they truly enjoy doing. Then the work doesn’t really seem like work.
Business owners who get caught up in the aspects of the business that don’t come naturally to them are working in their wax and not nurturing their full potential.
The solution is to remember that your wax is someone else’s flame. There is another entrepreneur out there who loves to do the things you hate doing. Delegate the things you don’t like or aren’t good at to employees or outside contractors.
The more time you stay in your flame, the more successful you will be. Flame work is infectious. So find the people in your BNI group whose flame is your wax. It may take time, but stick to it. The key is to see progress.
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March 19th, 2008
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In this episode, Dr. Misner talks about strategic alliances and the need to gradually enhance relationships. Each member of a BNI group will contribute to your success. No one person in your chapter is likely to turn your business around, but together, over a long time, they can make a difference.
- Don’t give up if there’s no immediate payoff.
- Successful networking is a series of small actions.
- By working with multiple people over a long period of time, you build your business.
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