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Episode 114: “The BNI Song”

July 22nd, 2009

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Synopsis

This week Dr. Misner joins us from Bermuda with special guest Richard Swan, the composer who created the BNI Song that’s attracted so much attention in Episode 106 and on YouTube. Richard saw the value of BNI from the time one of his students introduced him to the Tower Hill chapter. His band, Cornucopia, has gotten wonderful gigs through BNI.

Many artists aren’t willing to make the commitment to BNI; they’re too focused on their art and not focused enough on their business. Many musicians are just going to bed at the time Richard gets up to go to his BNI meeting, but networking is just as important to performers and creative people as to anyone else.

The best referrals for Richard’s band are weddings and parties in the UK.

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Episode 106: “What’s Your Story?”

May 27th, 2009

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Dr. Misner wants to ask listeners “What’s your BNI story?” His own favorite story is that he met his wife through BNI; that was the best referral he ever got. So today he’s sharing some stories from other BNI members. You can read more of them in BNI SuccessNet.

Tim Seitz says that BNI took his business from the verge of collapse to new heights of success in seven months.
Patty Chakales reports that 51% of her new business in Q1 2009 came from BNI referrals.
Paul Williams prevented layoffs at his company by infusing his office with the BNI mentality and refusing to participate in the recession.
Carl Frazier credits $6000/month of his income to BNI referrals.
Carolin Bennett is a second-generation BNI member; her mother was on the original BNI Board of Advisors.
Javier Unzueta has increased his income 723% as a result of joining BNI.
David Lewis got a $4.9 million referral.
Ian Holligan from Barbados says his 3 years in BNI have improved his leadership and public speaking skills.
Richard Swan wrote a BNI Song. Watch it on YouTube!