BNI & The Power of One

BNI 872: Do Not Skip Your Networking Time!

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Annual soap box moment about the importance of networking DURING the holidays!

BNI 871: Weekly Presentation Coaching 150! - Stephanie Meekhof - Omni Fight Club

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we coach on a resubmittion from Stephanie Meekoff from Omni Fight Club.

BNI 870: Business Matters 134 - Updates on the New Opportunities!

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters we finally share some updates on all that has been happening behind the scenes these past couple of months.

BNI 869: Who Decides on Chapter Changes?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted questions. This episode we discuss best practices on who ultimately decides on chapter changes like moving to a new ve...

BNI 868 - Weekly Presentation Coaching 149 - Greg de Mello

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Greg de Mello from the United Kingdom!

BNI 867: Business Matters 133 - A Time of Thanks

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Thanksgiving tomorrow we discuss the importance of reflection and gratitude. We also delve into delegation and the importance of saying thank you...

BNI 866: Blended BNI Meetings

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are asked about "blended" BNI meetings where some members are online and some are live.

BNI 865: Weekly Presentation Coaching 148 - Michelle Gagnier - Admin Solutions

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Michelle Gagnier from Florida!

BNI 864: Kickbacks in BNI

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Power of One we answer a submitted question regarding kickbacks for referrals in BNI

BNI 863: Is My Fellow Member Telling Others I Have No Value?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted questions. In this episode we ponder if one member is hurting another's value in the chapter during their Featured Pre...

BNI 862: Weekly Presentation Coaching 147 - Jess Creech - Business Gifts

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Jess Creech from South Carolina!

BNI 861: BNI Mentor Program

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We answer your submitted questions! This episode it is about the BNI mentoring program.

BNI 860: Can They Both Speak About It?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If two members each offer a similiar service(s) outside of what their BNI "seat" is can they both speak about it in BNI?

BNI 859: Are They Just Padding Stats?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Power of One we go on a full rant about padding stats for recognition.

BNI 858: Weekly Presentation Coaching 146 - Alex Pevtsova - Designer

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Alex Pevtsove, a Designer from Arizona!

BNI 857: Should Our Director be in Membership Committee and Member Only Meetings?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted questions. This week it is around the involvement of your chapter's Director.

BNI 856: Weekly Presentation Coaching 145 - Janice Sanberg - Flooring Co.

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Janice Sanberg!

BNI 855: BNI New Year - Setting Goals - Strategies - Expectations

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a lot of questions coming in around getting members more engaged, seeing fewer subs, and chapter culture, we discuss the opportunity and strategy...

BNI 854: Business Matters 132 - When Things Get Crazy

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with a Business Matters episode and we discuss how sometimes things can get a bit crazy and you need to make decisions on time and priorit...

BNI 853: Business Matters 131 - I dropped the ball. What do I do?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters we answer a submitted question about how to fix your reputation in BNI when you have dropped the ball with a referral.

BNI 852: One chapter of 40 or Two Chapters of 20

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's question is: Which is better—one chapter with 40 members, or two chapters with 20 members each?

BNI 851: Weekly Presentation Coaching 144 - Eric Entwistle - Appliances

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Eric Entwistle from Australia!

BNI 850: Can a Member Speak About a Different Business When Visiting?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we answer your submitted question on whether a BNI member can speak about a different business when visiting another BNI chapter.

BNI 849: Weekly Presentation Coaching 143 - Nichole Myers-Youngquist - Dog Trainer

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Nichole a dog trainer from OR!

BNI 848: Business Matters 130 - Sometimes It Is OK to Step Back

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters we discuss a previous podcasts and some lessons on leadership from it.

BNI 847: Has BNi unintentionally created a culture where some members carry the burden of responsibility for others?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back answering your submitted questions. This week we answer: Has BNi unintentionally created a culture where some members carry the burden of ...

BNI 846: Weekly Presentation Coaching 142 - Mark Poppen - Digital Marketing

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Mark Poppen from Saskatchewan Canada!

BNI 845: Business Matters 129 - Solopreneurs and Success in BNI

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss the challenge many solopreneurs have when BNI, or any marketing, really starts to work!

BNI 844: Weekly Presentation Coaching 141 - Tim Knifton - Print Advertising

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tim Knifton a Print Advertising specialist in Las Vegas!

BNI 843: Business Matters 128 - Just Be Consistent

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters we discuss the importance of consistency and setting goals along the way

BNI 842: Can the Chapter Award a Free Absence?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We answer your submitted questions and topics. This episode we discuss the idea of earning a free absence

BNI 841: Weekly Presentation Coaching 140 - Salvatore Di Martino - Photographer

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Salvatore Di Martino a Photographer from Dublin!

BNI 840: Business Matters 127 - International Travel

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters we discuss international travel and how best to prepare for long flights overseas.

BNI 839: It May Just Be Too Early

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We answer your submitted questions. In this episode we meet a member since May curious about how to get more referrals

BNI 838: Weekly Presentation Coaching 139 - Dr. James Connelly - Physical Therapist

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dr. James Connelly from GA

BNI 837: Business Matters 126 - It Has Been a Week

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the crazy week I have had and how it doesn't all go right!

BNI 836: BNI and Religion and Politics

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Power of One episode we answer a submitted question regarding praying in a BNI weekly presentation.

BNI 835: Weekly Presentation Coaching 138 - Nate LaBrusciano - Video Production

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Nate LaBrusciano from PA

BNI 834: Business Matters 125 - Employee Benefits

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Business Matters episode we discuss employee benefits and their importance in employee retention.

BNI 833: Chapter Dues and Chapter Checking Accounts

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the proper procedure for chapter checking accounts? Should we raise/lower dues? Who makes these decisions? We answer these questions in this w...

BNI 832: Business Matters 124 - It Is Half Time!

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are officially half way through 2025! We discuss what we need to be focused on for the remaining half.

BNI 831: Is it a New Referral?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it a new referral with each payment? We discuss in this episode of Power of One.

BNI 830: Weekly Presentation Coaching 137 - Dr. Berner - Chiropractor

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Dr. Berner a Chiropractor from Tampa Florida.

BNI 829: Concerns Picking My Leadership Team

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we answer a submitted question regarding concerns over picking a new leadership team.

BNI 828: Name Badges - Still Important?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this power of one episode we answer your submitted question! This week it is about name badges and whether the still matter?

BNI 827: Business Matters 123 - Non Profits and BNI

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer the submitted question on how Non Profits can be successful in BNI.

BNI 826: Meeting Room Setup - Do You Need a U Shape

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We answer your submitted questions and this one is about the ideal setup for a meeting.

BNI 825: Weekly Presentation 136 - Charlie Nunez - Melaleuca

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Charlie Nunez with Melaleuca.

BNI 824: Your Director Said What?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we hear from a member who received some concerning guidance from a Director.

BNI 823: How Do We Develop Relationships With So Many Members?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted questions. This episode we discuss how to develop deeper relationships when your chapter grows to large numbers!

BNI 822: Business Matters 122 - Follow Up - Dr. Misner's 7/24/30

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted question. This week we discuss following up and Dr. Misner's 7/24/30 method.

BNI 821 - When Do We Announce Members Who Left?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. When do we let chapter members know of members leaving the chapter? How do we keep it ...

BNI 820: Weekly Presentation Coaching 135 - Avon Cobourne - Mortgages

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Avon Cobourne a Mortgage broker in Charleston WV

BNI 819: Business Matters 121 - Motivated or Desperate?

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss when hiring how do we determine if someone is motivated or desperate and what are the risks?

BNI 818: Other Members Listening In To New Applicant Interviews

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions. This week it is about whether or not general members should be allowed to listen into ...

BNI 817: Weekly Presentation Coaching 134 - Wynn Newingham - Marketing

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode Wynn Newingham submits a new presentation for review and asks a fantastic second question!

BNI 816: Weekly Presentation Coaching 816 - Tiffany Heath - Health & Fitness Coach

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tiffany Heath and Health and Fitness Coach in Utah!

BNI 815: Business Matters 120 - Sometimes People Are Just Crazy

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we share some stories of people acting a bit crazy to try and get their way.

BNI 814: Can You Help Me With My Sphere of Influence?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted topics. This week we help a member to start defining the professions that make up their sphere of influence.

BNI 813: Weekly Presentation Coaching 132 - Ross Mitchell - Corporate Gifts

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Ross Mitchell from Australia!

BNI 812: Business Matters 119 - Valuation of a Business

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss valuating a business for purchase or sale.

BNI 811: Our Secretary Treasurer Stole Our Money!

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted topics! This week it is a sad story of potential theft!

BNI 810 - Weekly Presentation 131 - Sherri Cunningham - Marketing

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Shelly Cunningham from St. Augustine FL!

BNI 809: Business Matters 118 - What Is My Niche?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted topic. This week it is how do I find my niche in the market?

BNI 808: Getting Referrals From Others Outside Our Chapter

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted question! This week it is how do we expand our network with professions who are already represent...

BNI 807: Weekly Presentation Coaching 130 - Raymond Fuller - Printer

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Raymond Fuller a printer from South Africa!

BNI 806: BM 117 - Putting Employees Into Other BNI Chapters

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we discuss the strategy of putting in employees into other BNI Chapters. What are the good reasons to do so? W...

BNI 805: Explaining the Value Through TYFCB to Visitors and New Members

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Power of One we discuss why we may not want to use TYFCB as the main point of value when discussing BNI with visitors and new members.

BNI 804: Weekly Presentation 129 - Claire Sandbrook - Digital Marketing

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Claire Sandbrook a Digital Marketing expert from Florida!

BNI 803: Business Matters 117 - What Do I Do With All These Business Cards?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer your submitted questions! This episode is all about what to do with all the business cards we collec...

BNI 802: Using the Chat Feature During a BNI Meeting

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your questions! This episode we discuss if you should be using the chat feature during online meetings.

BNI 801: Weekly Presentation Coaching 128 - Paul Chase - Real Estate Investing

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Paul Chase a Real Estate Investor.

BNI 800: Special Guest - BNI CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson!

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate our 800th episode we were honored to interview BNI's CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson! Mary Kennedy Thompson is a powerhouse in the world of fra...

BNI 799: BNI Franchise Structure

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

799 episodes?! We are back with your show submissions. This week we are asked about BNI franchise structure.

BNI 798: Business Matters 116 - A New Leader to a Group / Team

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer a submitted question about being a new leader in a group.

BNI 797: A Member With No Profession?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss what to do if a member is no longer with their company but is still holding the seat?

BNI 796: Weekly Presentation Coaching 127 - Robert Begley - Professional Speaking Coach

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Robert Begley a Professional Speaking Coach from NYC!

BNI 795: Business Matters 115 - All the Noise in the Market Right Now

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss all the current noise in the market and how it effects us.

BNI 794: Do Online Reviews Count?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should online reviews, social media follows, and testimonials count as referrals in the chapter?

BNI 793: Weekly Presentation Coaching 126 - Stephanie Meekhof - Personal Trainer

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Stephanie Meekhof from Georgia!

BNI 792: A Discussion on Culture with Claudia Thompson

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the importance of Culture in BNI Chapters with Claudia Thompson, the Director of Field Operations for the Northeast of US CO...

BNI 791: Welcome to the Greatest Growth Season of the Year!

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are now officially in the greatest growth season of 2025! We also start Member Extravaganza today!

BNI 790: Weekly Presentation Coaching 125 - Bryan Harrison - Print Marketing

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we hear from Bryan Harrison from CA with his second submission!

BNI 789: Special Guest - Dean Stanzel - Power of Thanks

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we welcome a special guest Dean Stanzel from Top of Mind Gifts

BNI 788: Should I Allow Him to Put In TYFCB?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back answering your submitted questions! This episode we are asked about crossing the line with referrals and TYFCB

BNI 787: Weekly Presentation Coaching 124 - Amanda Andrade - Hypnotherapist

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Amanda Andrade, a Hypnotherapist from FL!

BNI 786: Cross Chapter Visitors at Visitor Days

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Power of One episode we discuss having cross chapter visitors at your chapter's visitor days.

BNI 785: Weekly Presentation Coaching 123 - Sherri Madrigal - Travel Agent

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Sherri Madrigal a travel agent from AZ!

BNI 784: Testimonials

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Power of One episode we discuss the Testimonials portion of the meeting.

BNI 783: weekly Presentation Coaching 122 - Erin Doepke - Functional Medicine

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Erin Doepke and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner from Florida!

BNI 782: Business Matters 114 - AI is Here!

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss AI and the importance of learning what tools exist and how they can help your business.

BNI 781: One Person per Profession

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss why BNI has a one person per profession policy and competing groups.

BNI 780: Business Matters 113 - It Is Conference Season

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Business Matters episodes we talk about attending conferences and some do's and don'ts.

BNI 779 - Can BNI Force a Renewal?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted questions. Can BNI force a renewal through in a chapter?

BNI 778: Weekly Presentation Coaching 121 - Wynn Newingham - Marketing Consultant

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Wynn Newingham a Marketing Consultant from Daytona FL!

BNI 777: Business Matters 112 - The Importance of Training

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with our Business Matters episodes! This week we discuss the importance of continuing education in business.

BNI 776: Are All BNIs the Same? Why Don't We Have That?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with your submitted questions! This week we discuss why some regions have somethings others don't.

BNI 775: Weekly Presentation Coaching: David Shufelt - Custom Shades

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with our Weekly Presentation Coaching episode! Today we meet David Shufelt from Florida!

BNI 774: Do They Count for CEUs and How Many?

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back in 2025 with your show submissions! This episode is on what counts for CEUs and why.

BNI 773: The End of 2024!

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this last podcast of 2024 we discuss the importance of this time of year and what we should reflect on as we enter 2025!