BNI & The Power of One
Episodes
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!
BNI 772: Can You Provide the Structure for a Good Weekly Presentation
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with your show submissions! This week we are asked about changing focuses in the chapter and how to develop a good weekly presentation.
BNI 771: Weekly Presentation Coaching 119 - Karen Kummen Diak - Travel Advisor
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Karen Kummen Diak a Travel Advisor from Winnipeg Canada!
BNI 770 - URGENT QUESTION - Can We Hold a Vote of No Confidence?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Power of One episode we answer an urgent question submitted. Can we, or should we, hold a vote of no confidence with our chapter's President??
BNI 769: BNI Has Spoiled Me - How Do I Use Other Networking Events?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions. This episode it about how to be effective outside of BNI when networking.
BNI 768: Weekly Presentation Coaching 118 - Halie Driscoll - PERSONAL TRAINER
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Halie Driscoll a Personal Trainer.
BNI 767: Should We Be Strict on Engagement?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your submitted topic! Should we be strict on engagement in our online meeting?
BNI 766: OK, Who Gets the TYFCB Now?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Power of One episode we answer the question of how to track TYFCB when it involves multiple BNI members and multiple tiers!
BNI 765: A Time to be Thankful
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the importance of being thankful and taking time to reflect.
BNI 764: I Don't Agree With Your Podcast #742
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss some "push back" from a previous podcast we did!
BNI 763: Motivating Different "Types" of Members
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how to motivate different "types" of members. Some are soloprenuers, some are employees, some own large businesses. How do ...
BNI 762: Weekly Presentation Coaching 117 - Chris Skeens - Mobile IV
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Chris Skeens who does mobile IVs!
BNI 761: Are These Referrals?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions! This episode it is on whether quote requests are referrals.
BNI 760: Member Lost Their Job But Is Still Attending
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
we answer your submitted questions! This episode we discuss if a member can still attend if they just lost their job?
BNI 759: My Employer Wants to Know How I Will Produce More
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what goes into producing more Tier 2 referrals after only getting Tier 1 Referrals.
BNI 758: Business Matters 111 - Finding Referrals for Myself
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters we discuss networking outside of BNI and how to generate more referral relationships.
BNI 757: Who Gets the Referral Credit?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions! This episode it is about who gets the referral credit when three BNI members are involved?
BNI 756: Weekly Presentation Coaching 116 - David Rowley - PRINTER
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet David Rowley with Minuteman Printing
BNI 755: Business Matters 110 - Hiring Challenges with the Most Stressed Generation
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Tim discuss hiring challenges across many businesses especially with Gen Z employees.
BNI 754: Do Previous Referrals and Business Count?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do referrals and business conducted prior to being members together count?
BNI 753: Weekly Presentation Coaching 115 - Woody Howard - Automotive Maintenance
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with our Weekly Presentation Coaching! This week we meet Woody Howard who owns a Automotive Maintenance shop.
BNI 752: Our Franchise Requires Double the Activity?!
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your questions! This episode it is about a region requiring DOUBLE the Power of One activity!
BNI 751: How Often Should We Follow Up?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted question! This episode we focus on how often we should follow up with someone who passed us a re...
BNI 750: We Have Strayed Away from the Process
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your submitted question. This time we discuss the importance of the Visitor Host role and reading the Verbatim Statement eac...
BNI 749: Weekly Presentation Coaching 114 - Colin Davis - SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Colin Davis from Texas! Colin is with AFLAC!
BNI 748: Fourth Quarter of 2024 & Planning 2025
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back answering your show submissions. This week we discuss what we all need to focus on as we get closer to the end of 2024 and begin the journey towa...
BNI 747: Weekly Presentation Coaching 113 - Hannah Hudson - Home Storage
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Hannah Hudson from Virginia!
BNI 746: Letting Friends, Family, and Clients Know I am In BNI
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with your submitted topics. How should I let my friends, family, and clients know I am now a part of BNI?
BNI 745: Canceling One to Ones for Client Meetings
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with your show submissions. What to do when members keep canceling one to ones for client meetings? Is this OK?
BNI 744: Weekly Presentation Coaching 112 - Scott Lawler - Estate Planning Attorney
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Scott Lawler an Estate Planning Attorney from Arizona!
BNI 743: Business Matters 109 - Strike When the Iron is Hot!
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another Business Matters episode! This week we discuss a submitted topic around striking when the iron is hot!
BNI 742: Protecting Our Current Member's Seats vs. Growing the Chapter
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Power of One Episode we answer your submitted question! This time we discuss the fine line between growing the chapter and protecting the seat...
BNI 741: Weekly Presentation Coaching 111 - Ian McIntosh - CRM EXPERT
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Ian McIntosh a CRM Expert
BNI 740: Referrals from Social Media Pages
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions! This episode we discuss "potential" referrals from social media group pages.
BNI 739: Featured Presentations
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Power of One episode we discuss the purpose and strategies behind the Featured Presentations
BNI 738 - Weekly Presentation Coaching 110 - Kris Blacksmith - SKIN CARE
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Kris Blacksmith a Skin Care expert
BNI 737 - Is Two Shorter Presentations the Right Move?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with your show suggestions! This episode we discuss why it is the right move for chapters to move to two featured presentations when they ...
BNI 736: Member Complaints - Talk Before Submitting?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Power of One we answer your submitted questions! This episode we discuss the proper procedure when/if you ever have a complaint on a fe...
BNI 735: Weekly Presentation Coaching 109 - Calvin Washington III - Life Insurance
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Calvin Washington!
BNI 744: Using Your Chapter to Find Employees, Franchise Owners, etc
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with your show suggestions! This episode we explain why BNI has a guideline about NOT using your chapter to recruit employees, franchise o...
BNI 733: Increasing Your Conversations From Visitor Days
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted topics! This episode is all about making Visitor Days more effective and increasing visitor conversion.
BNI 732: Weekly Presentation Coaching 108 - Brian Triplett - Photographer
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Brian Triplett a Photographer from FL
BNI 731: Getting Classifications on the Official BNI List
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's submitted question is about how professions get on the official BNI profession list. We also discuss why it is important you complete y...
BNI 730: The Key Details in Hybrid (and all) Meetings
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your submiited topics. This episode is all about the details that create the experience of a great meeting.
BNI 729: Weekly Presentation 107 - Amy Uehling - HR Consultant
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Amy Uehling a HR Consultant from Manchester NH!
BNI 728: Business Matters 108 - Imposter Syndrome
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters we discuss Imposter Syndrome, how we all deal with it, and what to do when it happens.
BNI 727: Weekly Presentation Coaching 106 - Adrienne Irwin - LIFE INSURANCE
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Adrienne Irwin who sells Life Insurance!
BNI 726: I Struggle Presenting the Weekly Presentation
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we address the submitted topic on how what to do when we struggle with presenting our weekly presentation.
BNI 725: Advice for Finding Referrals for Others
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions! How do we get better at finding referrals for other members?
BNI 724: Weekly Presentation Coaching 108 - Donna Capodacqua - BUSINESS COACH
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Donna Capodacqua a Business Coach from OR!
BNI 723: Business Matters 107 - A New CEO! How Long for Change?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters we answer your submitted question! Today we discuss how long should we wait for change when there is a change in l...
BNI 722: Long Standing Members ONLY Doing the Minimum
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Power of One episode we answer your submitted questions! This episode we answer what can a chapter do if long standing members are only doing ...
BNI 721: Weekly Presentation Coaching 104 - Landon Hall - PAINTER
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Landon Hall and Painter from FL.
BNI 720: Business Matters 106 - Its Political Season Again!
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters we revisit the important topic of politics and business networking.
BNI 719: Skipping the Featured Presentation - Is it a Culture Issue?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your submitted question: if we have members skipping their featured presentations is it a culture issue or just an individua...
BNI 718: Don't Try and Change the Member - Change the Members
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with your submitted topics! This episode we have a follow up to a previous question dealing with challenges in culture.
BNI 716: The Purpose and Overview Statement
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted topics! This episode it is all about the IMPORTANT Purpose and Overview Statement in the agenda.
BNI 715: Weekly Presentation Coaching 103 - Amy Uehling - HR
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Amy Uehling, and HR Specialist from New Hampshire!
BNI 714: Is It Time as an Established Member to Leave My Chapter?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted topics! This episode an established member in a large chapter asks is it time to consider leaving?
BNI 713: Do Golden Geese Referrals Count?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted topics! This episode it is all about golden geese referrals.
BNI 712: Weekly Presentation Coaching 102 - Flora Gordon - Branding Strategist
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Flora Gordon, and Branding Strategist, from Canada!
BNI 711: New Members Leaving Quickly - Is This Normal?
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions! This episode is about chapter seeing new members come and go quickly and wondering if it is normal?
BNI 710: Not Choosing a Fellow BNI Member
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes a referral opportunity may present itself but we do not feel like our member is the best fit. What do we do? We answer this submitted questi...
BNI 709: Weekly Presentation Coaching 101 - Jake Hutchinson - Digital Marketing
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Jake Hutchinson, a contractor/builder from NH!
BNI 708: A Larger Chapter Means More Work. Right?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer this question in detail! Does a larger chapter actually mean more work for a leadership team?
BNI 707: CEU Opportunities for Those Who Cannot Use Technology
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions! What are some CEU opportunities for those who may not have access to technology?
BNI 706: Weekly Presentation Coaching 100 - Justin Schierkolk - Advertising/Marketing Specialist
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Justin Schierkolk from Broomfield Lifestyle out in Colorado!
BNI 705: My Member Represents an Uncomfortable Profession
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your submitted questions! This episode is about what to do if a fellow member's profession is one you are uncomfortable with.
BNI 704: 121's With Members From Other Chapters
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer your submitted questions. This time it is about scheduling 121s with members in other chapters. Do they count?