Misner talked to Mike Macedonio about “ networking up . Synopsis. Ivan Misner. Chapters that have fun are always the strongest. Priscilla: Hello, everybody, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. The timed repetition of meeting every week at the same time contributes to BNI’s success. How Do I Invite People To Meetings? Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 011 – Frank Felker: Hello everybody and welcome back to the official BNI podcast, brought to you by networkingnow. Ivan Misner, who is continuing his European tour. It involves a promise to support one another, and action to fulfill that promise. If another member can’t describe your business and target market. Here’s Joshua’s take on how membership works for nonprofits. Learn how to adapt your weekly presentation. Follow up with people, but don’t be a stalker. Learn to work on your business, not just in your business. The Great Speaker Switch is similar to the Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant for Weekly Presentations, but you don’t draw your presentation partner at random. BNI Connect inserts the information you’ve provided into an email template and fills in all the pertinent information about your chapter along with a request for an RSVP. The leadership team of BNI Grand. This week’s podcast focuses on a technique for in-person networking, and one that can make your meeting seem more welcoming to visitors. Misner to share their experiences with the BNI Fast Track Program from del Fuego. Whether you’re inviting a visitor to a BNI meeting, making. That is what this part of the meeting is about. ”. Stories that make them want to become a better version of themselves. The Butterfly Effect is a concept in chaos theory where huge effects can be traced to small causes. Prepare as much as possible. You can’t achieve sustained success if you don’t love what you do. we’re talking about a BNI meeting. Remain calm during a crisis and project that sense of calm to your clients. ”. BNI now has more than 10,000 chapters, all meeting online. We used this great meeting stimulant at the Trussville Chapter of BNI. Complete Transcription of BNI Podcast Episode 189 –. Meeting stimulants are exercises that we make available, so talk to your local director. Recharge your commitment by attending meetings outside your own chapter. Recap the part of the conversation you liked most, and then use #1. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. One of the weaknesses of a networking group is that most of the members are friends. Here are a few suggestions for handling your fear of public speaking. If they say something that makes you think of someone else at the event, make the introduction on the spot. And remember: the grass is greener where. Misner on the podcast this week to talk about why diversity, equity, and inclusion are good for BNI chapters in business worldwide. 458 – Inviting People – Good, Better, Best. BNI conducted a survey for the book Masters of Networking that asked business professionals what the most important traits of a master networker were. A little research revealed that he’s what’s known as a “situational introvert”: reserved around strangers, but. The Mission of BNI. Thoughtful engagement is the answer to a return on your investment in BNI. The Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant is a great way to test this within your chapter. Talk to people you know who have had success in BNI. Dr. BNI Connect is a great thing, but it’s important to maintain the excitement of the referral part of the meeting every week. Synopsis. And it would be interesting to test that, and there are a few ways to test this. BNI has provided another Meeting Stimulant for chapters. Try the NAT Radio exercise, or the candy bar. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 199 –. If your chapter has experimented with changing the meeting time or holding a social event outside the regular meeting, let us know in the comments. Misner Speaks with Georgia BNI Executive Director Amy Kirkpatrick about an Article she wrote for SuccessNet that describes 20 Behaviors That Might Indicate You Are A BNI Member. Share with us your ideas for meeting stimulants, or what happened when you used any of the suggestions below at successnet@bni. To his considerable shock, Dr. It is the GIVING portion of the meeting: you give a referral or you give a testimonial. click here to see what the leadership team roles do. Oudi Abouchara, co-author of Work Your Network with the Four Cs, explains the origin of the Four Cs and the best way to assess your progress in each. Synopsis. Tue, Aug 29, 2023 8:30AM • 12:44. Happy 65th birthday to Dr. Focus on member recognition and accountability. A master pianist gives as much to his practice as to his concert performances. Misner Discusses BNI’s Very First Year, As Described In Chapter Three Of His Book, Givers Gain. Your local BNI Team will be able to help you get involved in starting a BNI Chapter and talk you through the options locally. Your behavior in every arena affects your credibility with referral partners and prospective customers. You can use meeting stimulants to help keep those morning meetings interesting for both members and visitors. A story is information wrapped in emotion that compels people to take action. com, the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. The purpose of a Power Team is to generate referrals. Graham Weihmiller visits Ivan Misner during his 8,000-mile “walkabout” Based on his experience watching BNI chapters and members grow and. And remember, it’s not the “I Have” portion of the meeting. Misner made to help the Founder Chapter grow. This is a rebroadcast of Episode 237. Since 1986, every member policy in BNI has been made or approved by the International Board of Advisors (IBOA). Misner on the show today to talk about BNI name badges. This person doesn’t have to be a prospective BNI member. ; A Visitor Host testimonial. Recharge your commitment by attending meetings outside your own chapter. Leadership Team Resources BNI:Largest Referral Organization. BNI's proven business referral system, technology and training programs are designed to help business owners and professionals work together to pass qualified referrals and. They are regular BNI members who have a good working knowledge of the BNI policies, guidelines and processes and provide a member. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by the NetworkingNow. A weekly audio discussion with Dr. The purpose of International Networking week. Note Jan 12, 2022: BNI University is now BNI® Business Builder. Complete Transcript of Episode 763. the chapter was doing a special exercise, and it was sort of a meeting stimulant where they were doing 60 Seconds that were a little bit different. You’re talking about yourself, who you are, what you do. We understand that you are going to come to a BNI meeting and you are going to talk about referrals and getting referrals. Synopsis. “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon”. “Meeting online doesn’t work. Misner made to help the Founder Chapter grow. Everyone has heard motivational speakers like Jack Canfield and Brian Tracy. Try the NAT Radio exercise, or the candy bar exercise. It is about building relationships and passing out referrals. One of the weaknesses of a networking group is that most of the members are friends. A little nervousness can improve your performance. Misner describes a unique experience: a meeting about storytelling. Misner has just returned from BNI’s global conference in Malaysia to tell us about BNI’s traditions. Synopsis. Priscilla: Hello, everybody, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Use BNI’s training materials and meeting stimulants. Misner this week to talk about the value of visitors in BNI. BNI CORE Launch Manager Andrew Johnson has a message for BNI leadership teams: your chapter needs you to be great. # 1. Interview every member of your chapter. Dr. Stories get remembered. Connect with more people through your second and third level connections. They will be able to introduce you to other business. Misner’s co-author Brennan Scanlon came up with this system for following up with new contacts after meeting them at networking events. Priscilla: Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. You can’t expect to become a master networker if. Ivan Misner. Describe the problems you solve for your target customer or client. It increases. Complete Transcript of Episode 609 –. Just because you’re credible as a. Between January 2020 and March 2020, BNI made an incredible pivot and transitioned 9700 BNI chapters to meeting online. 4: Display Your Literature and Products in Their Homes and Offices. Focus on member recognition and accountability. Schedule it well in advance. Outside of online meetings, I have chapter members and business owners that do activities like trekking, learning cultural dance, meeting 121s and more. Show up early and pay attention. Pete Cullen from the Santa Cruz Business Builders chapter joins Dr. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI Dr. BNI members who serve on the IBOA are not compensated by BNI. com, the leading site on the net for networking downloadables. The second time you stand, the referral part of the meeting, is all about someone else. The Great Speaker Switch is similar to the Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant for Weekly Presentations, but you don’t draw your presentation partner at random. Misner to talk about Power Teams and Contact Spheres, two of the main subjects of the book Money on the Table: Referrals in the Bank. There are many learning styles. Synopsis. Dr. You can network anywhere, anytime—even at a funeral, but there are some things to remember:. Stephanie concentrates on four of them in two pairs: global versus analytical and verbal versus visual. Downloading Podcasts vs. Wearing the BNI name badge demonstrates your pride in being part of the organization . It doubles the size of our group and adds renewed interest and enthusiasm to the meeting. After a while many. If you’re on the leadership team and your chapter is struggling, ask every member to tell you. Synopsis. I am Priscilla Rice, and I am coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. Synopsis. com, which is the leading site on the Net for networking downloadables. When the team members complained about having to do wind sprints and conditioning exercises at practice instead of playing ball, their coach took them to see the LA Rams practice. Of course, I think you know where we are going with “in a hole. Synopsis. The Room Full of Referrals ® method applies DiSC ® profiles to networking by mapping Drive, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance onto networking personalities. Episode 171: & A Business Model That Doesn’t Make Sense ». In a BNI meeting, the “memory hook” isn’t as important as when you’re meeting strangers. How’s your travel schedule treating you Ivan?Synopsis. Monthly Leadership Team Meeting Agenda Presidents: Download this form fillable report and delegate an attendee to take notes as you facilitate the meeting, then submit it to the BNI Regional Office by fax or email, as well as your Director/Director Consultant, by the 10th of each month. We have thousands of successful business networking groups around the world. Keep it simple. Dr. “During your 60-second presentation, we want you to share the latest trend that is emerging or affecting your industry. His New Role As Chairman. Dr. Tue, Aug 29, 2023 8:31AM • 13:01. It is the GIVE, or the giving portion of the meeting. When Tony first came into BNI, he was blown away not only by the fact that people were passing business to each other, but by their. ” Party That A BNI Group Was Interested In Conducting; The Blog On This Topic Can Be Found At This Entrepreneur URL: Act As If Party Blog; BNI Chapters Should Try This Idea At Their Meetings!Synopsis. Apply this principle during the Open Networking part of your BNI meeting and during One-to-Ones. If another member can’t describe your business and target market accurately, you know it needs to be clearer. The days you dreamed of being where you are now are a testament to your resilience and. The Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant is a great way to test this within your chapter. Print This Episode. Meeting Stimulants is the BNI phrase for this. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. 458 – Inviting People – Good, Better, Best. Engagement is a critical step in the networking process. Unlike most of Dr. Handwritten notes are the best, but using email is better. Synopsis. Look for more. Look for more podcasts later this year about the recommendations that Dr. This week Dr. Many people that are new to networking make the mistake of thinking that referral marketing is about telling everyone they meet everything they do. If your chapter has experimented with changing the meeting time or holding a social event outside the regular meeting, let us know in. Claudia Thompson joins Dr. Rod is the current president of the BNI Midday Profit Partners Chapter in Traverse City, Michigan. Priscilla Rice. Dr. We announced to members before an upcoming holiday week about doing a CEU Challenge. In this week’s podcast episode, Dr. To become a great networker, it helps to learn from other people’s successes and mistakes. Be of service. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. In a BNI meeting, the “memory hook” isn’t as important as when you’re meeting strangers. The BNI online chapters that have fun during their meetings are. It isn’t just your behavior in BNI meetings that affects your referrability. What you should do is what you like to do. Priscilla: Hello, everybody and welcome back to the official BNI podcast. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference. Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication. . It helps each member establish and train his or her substitute. Create a 60-second introduction that changes each time. Since 1986, every member policy in BNI has been made or approved by the International Board of Advisors (IBOA). Misner has discovered over time is that talking politics or religion in BNI is not a good idea. Sometimes we go overboard with our enthusiasm, and then being passionate can come across as being pushy. Misner mentioned in Episode 771, the first “C” in Work Your Network with the 4Cs is Competence. Offers may no longer be valid. This is a more important issue than people realize at first. I am Frank Felker in Washington DC joined on the phone by Founder and Chairman of BNI, Dr. This is an example where this guy had seen this guy. Try to capture the essence of what someone is saying. Join associations and industry groups. Misner about the importance of eye contact to networking, and what came to mind was his experience meeting Sir Richard Branson, who has absolute laser focus on anyone he meets. Synopsis. This kind of criticism and judgement can be very destructive to. This week, Dr. Hello, everybody, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Dr. Focus on the things you do well and. I don’t think I talk about that very much, but when I was a BNI member, one of the things that I would do is bring somebody to the meeting and make the personal introduction. In This Episode, Dr. Synopsis. Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. Problem; Solution;. Synopsis. Misner mentioned in Episode 771, the first “C” in Work Your Network with the 4Cs is Competence. Misner to share a story about coach Vince Lombardi, who got frustrated one day and said to his team “This is a football. To give a great 60-second presentation requires specificity and asking for a referral. When the BNI Inner Circle chapter suddenly grew from 34 members to 50, they. Chapter Coaching Materials BNI Podcast 145 - What’s Important When You Refer People? Seek 17 Utilize all your skills and connections BNI Podcast 72 – Generating More Referrals 18 Seek the dream referrals of your team members Give 19 Ask the dream referral for permission to connect BNI Podcast 266 – Five Pointers for Giving Good Referrals Synopsis. Stories that compel them to take action. The Official BNI Podcast. That episode focused on hanging out where successful people are and how to connect with them. # 1 Fantasy Lead # 2 Cards In A Basket # 3 Pantomime Presentation # 4 Paper Bag. It absolutely hurts to ask. Synopsis. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. Deanna Tucci-Schmitt suggested the topic. Do that at one of the next. A pre-meeting phone call to ask for a headshot and inquire about any special needs such as dietary requirements for in-person meetings. Priscilla: Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. 3: Endorse Your Products and Services with Testimonials. And number 10, the number 10 way of wasting your time in BNI is: go ahead and air your grievances among your table-mates and guests. ” Or they will come in and simply say, “I am full service. Synopsis. You see, people will come into a BNI meeting and they will do one of two things. To be effective, follow these 7 tips for effective One-to-Ones: 1. What Dr. They’re available as a download at BNI. ” Sometimes it’s important to get back to the basics, even. Ivan Misner. Different BNI chapters start at different times, but no matter what time the meeting starts, you need to get there before the official start time of open networking. Synopsis. Hello, Ivan. Synopsis –. Hello, everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. It is highly personal. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 339 –. You build a stronger, more robust and more effective network when you broaden your horizon. Ponder Pearls is a thought for the day program available free to BNI podcast listeners. The Meeting Stimulant is called Industry Trends. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. Misner Discusses Six Ways That You Can Teach Others How to Help You Build Your Business, including: 1: Provide You With Referrals. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Synopsis. But what I think is really interesting is that despite running BNI in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Charlie is, by his own definition, an unnatural networker. Remember to keep the “fun” in the fundamentals of BNI. It’s more convenient and saves time. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, Dr. When you get team buy-in on your chapter’s goals and what you need to do to achieve them, you build momentum and revitalize the chapter. Ivan Misner. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 199 –. And so we’re meeting on Zoom, and 22 of the 28 audience typed ‘yes’ in the chat. Synopsis. Synopsis. It’s important to remember that because. Misner this week to talk about passion and enthusiasm as elements of making a referral. Misner first learned the expression “Perfect practice makes perfect” from his sensei when studying the martial arts. They are regular BNI members who have a good working knowledge of the BNI policies, guidelines and processes and provide a member. People stay in BNI not just for referrals but because of the relationships they’ve built. International Networking Week starts the first Monday in February (that’s February 2 nd for 2008). The Official BNI Podcast is a weekly audio discussion with Dr. Misner to talk about how to look better on virtual meeting s–including your BNI online™ meetings. Of course, I think you know where we are going with “in a hole. A pre-meeting phone call to ask for a headshot and inquire about any special needs such as dietary requirements for in-person meetings. Many of The 12 People Who Were At The First Meeting Are Still BNI Members. It was also during this period that the BNI Foundation was created. Look for more podcasts later this year about the recommendations that Dr. Joshua Levy, executive director of the nonprofit Joshua’s Stage and president of BNI 360, joins Dr. Mark Applebaum joins Dr. BNI Connect. As Dr. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary officer of BNI, Dr. Synopsis. If you’re an education coordinator, you can download these 12. Synopsis. This week Melinda McNeely and Mary Alice Griffin from the Golden Triangle Referral Group in Texas join Dr. The most important trait was following up on referrals. Instead, you and the BNI member scheduled to present the same week/the next week switch places and give each other’s Feature Presentations, including answering questions. Attend networking events, but don’t be a wallflower. Synopsis. Priscilla: Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. The Visitor Orientation was an innovation in BNI. Businesses have recruiters, whose job is actively finding the right person for. And I’m joined on the phone today by the Founder and the Chief Visionary officer of BNI, Dr. This is especially true when the chapter is struggling. Synopsis. Synopsis. It’s a great episode. There are several scientific theories that support the Law of Reciprocity,. Complete Transcript of Episode 792. In this episode, Dr. Misner what his position, or BNI’s position, is on current political events. Show up at your BNI meeting –and be present when you do. Attend networking events, but don’t be a wallflower. Thank you so much for listening. In this episode, Dr. Synopsis. Misner developed his vision of an international organization and began working on the business instead of in it. Rod Kuncaitis, joins Dr. The Meeting Stimulant is called Industry Trends. The book goes through 6 different contact spheres or industry groups and identify36 different business categories to provide examples of how to recognize. You can find the Hidden Elements to Running a Successful BNI meeting at the end of this chapter. Here are some of Dr. # 1 Fantasy Lead # 2 Cards In A Basket # 3 Pantomime Presentation # 4 Paper Bag Presentation # 5. Rod is the current president of the BNI Midday Profit Partners Chapter in Traverse City, Michigan. We had several amazing meeting stimulants through that last 6 months, and ME would adore to. ” Party That A BNI Group Was Interested In Conducting; The Blog On This Topic Can Be Found At This Entrepreneur URL: Act As If Party Blog; BNI Chapters Should Try This Idea At Their Meetings!Synopsis. This is a rebroadcast of Episode 122, first published on September 16, 2009. Dr. It doubles the size of our group and adds renewed interest and enthusiasm to the meeting. More suggestions: use the meeting stimulants, have a goals meeting for your chapter, and of course, listen to this podcast. Ivan’s Blog. Everything you do in the meeting sends a message about how you do business. Build genuine relationships. Complete Transcript of BNI Podcast Episode 242 –. 2. Misner this week to share his experience in BNI. Meeting Stimulants (#1 - #46) Presidents: The following are fun, educational ideas that can be used during the 60-second presentations. Use BNI’s training materials and meeting stimulants. Remember the 12 x 12 x 12 rule before you head to a networking event. Hello everybody and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast. Build your weekly presentation using this content. Follow up with people, but don’t be a stalker. Here are some ways you can get more out of LinkedIn. Priscilla: Hello everyone and welcome back to The Official BNI Podcast brought to you by NetworkingNow. Misner on the podcast this week to explain how to use learning styles to make communication more powerful. Just like a successful BNI chapter, a successful Power Team needs structure, accountability, engagement, leadership, and communication. When groups were shown this hard data back in 1985, every single group except one switched to meeting weekly. The Cards in a Basket meeting stimulant is a great way to test this within your chapter. Meeting stimulants can really help with this. The timed repetition of meeting every week at the same time contributes to BNI’s success. ”BNI has been translated into more than a dozen languages, starting with Canadian French. BNI members who serve on the IBOA are not compensated by BNI. Before the Meeting. Businesses have recruiters, whose job is actively finding the right person for. December 06, 2016. Listen to Episode 490 for more data that supports the role attendance plays in. And number 10, the number 10 way of wasting your time in BNI is: go ahead and air your grievances among your table-mates and guests. Here are ten questions you should ask potential members of your power team to strengthen your connections and make it. I’m Priscilla Rice, and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. Meeting stimulants during the weekly presentations can help with this. 5: Distribute Your Information. It is potentially both a strength and a weakness. If you try to squeeze in multiple testimonials, your referral partners won’t remember all of them–and may not remember any of them. Dr. I’m Priscilla Rice and I’m coming to you from Live Oak Recording Studio in Berkeley, California. In fact, your chapter needs every member to be great. Dr. Dr. Many members have shared how easy it is to invite visitors to BNI Online™ meetings. Again, depending on the nature of their work, this could be a great place to make this face to face. We recommend Meeting Stimulant #41: Bring one of your best clients to a BNI meeting. Talk to people you know who have had success in BNI. Misner on the podcast today to share some best practices for BNI Visitor Hosts, with a timeline and touch points to help visitors have a better experience:. 486 – Inviting Visitors to Your Feature Presentation. Your fellow BNI members and other referral partners are like genies: they interpret your requests literally. It could be any one of these or all of them: attitudes, referrals, attendance. If you want to reach BNI HQ, please use the BNI. Go to the members’ day the international conference, or attend a national BNI conference.