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Episode 288: BNI Spam

January 9th, 2013

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Synopsis

BNI Connect is a great way for members to connect world-wide, but the down side of BNI Connect is that it allows you to make connections and ask for business with other BNI members without a relationship. This amounts to spam–unsolicited commercial email. But it’s an easy mistake to make. A member wrote to Dr. Misner and said the following:

“I used your website to reach out to other chapters, only to be told that I should be reported for doing so: ‘You shouldn’t be sending mass emails like this, it’s unsolicited, it’s considered spam.’ Am I missing something here? I’ve been a model member since I joined a year ago. Is the attitude members should take?”

Nobody likes spam, but BNI members become apoplectic when they get it from other BNI members. BNI’s Board of Advisors has just created a BNI Connect Code of Conduct. The very first item is Do not spam people. Do not solicit members outside your group for business unless you have their permission.

So how do you build a relationship with someone in another chapter?

Engage in the groups. Join an active group and start talking to people.
Visit the other chapter.
Develop relationships.

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Episode 284: Passing Referrals Online

November 28th, 2012

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Jeremy Walsh, director of support for BNI Connect, returns to the Official BNI Podcast. If what Jeremy talks about is not available in your area, contact your executive director. If you don’t yet have a BNI Connect username and password, go to support.bniconnect.com and submit a ticket.

New Landing Page shows you all your stats the minute you log in.
Easier Navigation. Every function is one click away.
Customizable Links and Shortcuts. The reports & tools you need, ready for the chapter webmaster.
Entering Referral Slips Online. Send the referral by e-mail. (You can print slips or fill them out in the meeting but mark them so the vice-president doesn’t double-enter them.)
Thank You for Closed Business Received. Only you can see this. Only the online submissions are tabulated.

Join BNI Connect on Facebook and YouTube.

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Episode 277: Boost Your ROI with BNI Connect

October 10th, 2012

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This week Dr. Misner brings Jeremy Walsh of BNI Connect Global Support back to share 5 power tips to boost your ROI with BNI Connect.

Update your profile. Make sure all the information is complete and correct. This makes it easier for people to pass referrals to you.
Print the Meeting Notes Report and take notes at your meetings about the kinds of referrals your fellow members are looking for.
Fill out your GAINS Exchange online. You can also pull up the GAINS Exchange report on other members before meeting them for one-to-ones.
Invite visitors to your chapter. Just fill in the name and e-mail address of the person and BNI Connect will send them an official invitation with all the information they need about the chapter.
Find out your personal ROI. Check your PALMS (Present, Absent, Late, Medical, Substitute) reports and all your referrals back to the beginning of your membership.

If you don’t have your BNI Connect username and password, go to your local director to get them. To learn more about BNI Connect, visit support.bniconnect.com.

Listen to Episode 275, Expanding Your Global Footprint.

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Episode 275: Expanding Your Global Footprint

September 26th, 2012

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Jeremy Walsh of Rhode Island/SE Mass BNI, who runs BNI Connect Global Support, joins Dr. Misner today to talk about how BNI Connect fits into the VCP process. By actively participating in BNI Connect, BNI’s own social network, local businesses can create global networks.

Visibility

You can connect to other chapters in your region, nationally, and internationally, just by logging into BNI Connect.

Credibility

Being a BNI member gives you credibility with other BNI members in the BNI Connect network. You can also leave testimonials for other members.

Profitability

BNI Connect receives testimonials on a daily basis from BNI members who have been able to pass business to each other around the world. Search BNI Connect before you search Google when looking for overseas service providers.

If you haven’t joined BNI Connect yet, get your username and password from your executive director and log in at www.bniconnectglobal.com. If your region is not yet on BNI Connect, talk to your executive director to find out when your group will be added.

Need help? Go to support.bniconnect.com and sign up for a webinar to learn more about how to use this tool.

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Episode 224: The Value of BNI Connect

September 28th, 2011

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Kathryn Lodal from BNI San Diego joins Dr. Misner today to talk about her chapter’s use of BNI Connect. Members can share ideas and best processes, and can also use it for referrals.

People everywhere want to do business with BNI members. BNI Connect enables members from all over the world to refer business to you—but only if you fill out your profile with your contact information. Make sure that people looking for someone in your industry can find your address, phone number, website, and e-mail. You can also upload a photo of yourself and your business logo. The more complete your profile, the better your results will be.

If you don’t know how to fill out your BNI Connect profile, ask your local Executive Director.

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