BNI & The Power of One

BNI 166: Power of One Interview with Michael Hauptly-Pierce

10 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

No chapter can reach its true potential without every member achieving a score of 100 on the Power of One report.  In a new segement we interview som...

BNI 165: Power of One Interview with Hassan Boussi

29 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

No chapter can reach its true potential without every member achieving a score of 100 on the Power of One report.  In a new segement we interview som...

BNI 164: 15 Minute a Day Follow Up with Tani Dugger

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Tani Dugger to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

BNI 163: 15 Minute a Day Follow Up with Jamie Stein

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working. This week we have our first follow...

BNI 162: 1 Is Better Than 0 - Gary Vaynerchuk

09 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we share the audio from an amazing YouTube video done by Gary Vaynerchuk WATCH HERE and discuss what it means to BNI and your Membership.

BNI 161: Invest Time to Be Effective

11 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week discuss why it is important to invest time working ON your BNI membership vs. just IN your membership.  We discuss the difference between t...

BNI 160: 15 Minute a Day Follow Up with Amy Allgaier

28 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Amy Allgaier to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

BNI 159: 15 Minute a Day Follow Up with Tani Dugger

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Tani Dugger to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working

BNI 158: 15 Minute a Day Follow Up w/Jamie Stein

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have our first follow up podcast with Jamie Stein to see how the 15 Minute a Day program is working.

BNI 157: Gold Club Member Dr. Shawn Shapiro Talks Inviting Mindset

31 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we interviewed Dr. Shawn Shapiro about an amazing educational moment he conducted all around having the right inviting mindset.  Dr. Shawn ...

BNI 156: Transferring is Often NOT the Answer

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Membership Extravaganza, and chapters are really focused on growth, we discuss why just blindly accepting, or even poaching, other BNI ...

BNI 155: World Record Networking

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Next month we are helping sponsor an attempt at breaking the World Record for the largest speed networking event in Jacksonville FL.  This week we we...

BNI 154: 15 Minutes a Day Coaching with Jamie Stein

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

For many years, and in many previous episodes, I have discussed how spending just 15 minutes a day working ON my BNI membership changed the results I ...

BNI 153: 15 Minutes a Day Coaching with Amy Allgaier

03 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

For many years, and in many previous episodes, I have discussed how spending just 15 minutes a day working ON my BNI membership changed the results I ...

BNI 152: 15 Minutes a Day Coaching with Tani Dugger

26 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

For many years, and in many previous episodes, I have discussed how spending just 15 minutes a day working ON my BNI membership changed the results I ...

BNI 151: The True Purpose of Membership Extravaganza

19 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Most people look at a chapter's growth as their success, but I believe it represents something more.   This week we talk about why you grow, or why ...

BNI 150: The Referral Confidence Curve with Tim Paulin

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As Executive Director of BNI – Louisiana & Mississippi, Tim leads 54 professional referral groups of more than 1,300 business leaders who share idea...

BNI 149: Are you a Group or a Team? With Janet Sisson

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a special guest Janet Sisson, Managing Director for BNI New Hampshire.  Janet poses a great question for all members and chapters: ...

BNI 148: What Is Our Full Potential in 2015?

13 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the amazing results we saw in 2014, AND what we could expect from 2015 if we all focus in on the Power of One.  We will also dis...

BNI 147: An Amazing Story of Givers Gain

11 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we were joined by Keith Mercier of Progressive Mechanical.  Keith shares a true life story of the power of Givers Gain.  Imagine two compe...

BNI 146: Josey Johnson Shares Tips for Networking During the Holidays

02 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we heard from our guest Josey Johnson, a member of the BNI Profit Builders chapter in Jacksonville FL, who shared some tips on ...

BNI 145: Changing a Chapter's Culture

25 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with Kathy Allen of Greenlight Websites.  Kathy has been a member of BNI for almost 15 years.  In this podcast Kathy shares her ex...

BNI 144: What to Say After Hello

13 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was joined by Debbie Ulbrich, Owner of Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio in Salem NH, and Education Coordinator for the BNI Elite Chapter.  W...

BNI 143: Setup the Rest of 2014

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As we quickly approach the end of 2014 many people tend to slow down in their networking efforts.  This week we discuss why this can be a BIG mistake...

BNI 142: BNI is Working! Now What??

14 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had Raef Granger, a member in the BNI Seacoast Referral Connections chapter in Portsmouth NH, join the show.  Raef asked a great questio...

BNI 141: Emotional vs Financial Investment

29 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” -Simon Sinek This week...

BNI 140: Sun Tzu - Organize a Team

23 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When troops are united, the brave cannot andvance alone, nor can the cowardly retreat - Sun Tzu This week we discuss the importance of being a true ...

BNI 139: Why So Much Training?

08 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss why we offer the amount of training, specifically this time of year with Leadership Teams, and why these trainings are important....

BNI 138: Power of One - Visitors

01 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The one part of the Power of One that can make the most impact to you and your chapter's results is.....visitors.  Visitors bring in money even when ...

BNI 137: How You Do the Small Things is How You Do EVERYTHING

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week discuss how the minor details that are sometimes overlooked could be dictating the results we are seeing from our BNI membership.

BNI 136: Talking About Customer Service is a Waste of Time

18 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Most of our day we tell potential customers and those we are networking with about how great our customer service really is.  We feel the need to tel...

BNI 135: The Two Factors to a Productive Referral Relationship

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

No matter what type of networking you are doing if you want referrals from people you must develop two specific things with them.  You need must have...

BNI 134: Networking is 95% Preparation!

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

While most people think of networking as just an activity they do it is vital that you realize that is really all about preparation!  This week we di...

BNI 133: Leadership Team - Great Opportunity or Another Obligation?

15 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We have come to that time of year where we select our NEW Leadership Teams for our chapters.  In this podcast Tim and Eric discuss why we do this pro...

BNI 132: Member Submission: Best Practices For Training Fellow Members

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we answer the first topic submitted through our website www.bnipowerofone.com!  The question was: Normal ...

BNI 131: The 2014 BNI Summer Games

30 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss the upcoming Summbr Games in each of our regions.  Listen to learn WHY we do the game and how it is chang...

BNI 130: What Is Our Advanced Member Success Program?

23 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast Eric and Tim discuss the 5 topics covered in our Advanced Members Success Program and how each one ties into your BNI membershi...

BNI 129: Importance of Culture

16 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Tim discusses the importance culture plays in the long term success of any organization, but also in any BNI chapter.  Tim sha...

BNI 128: Summer Activity Equals Fall Results

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss why it is so vital to stay focused on your networking activity during the summer months, despite all the d...

BNI 127: The Yes/No Bucket

27 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss the Yes/No bucket theory to sales and networking and how it effects your personal, and chapter results.

BNI 126: The Power of One Report

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we discuss a couple of simple changes we are making to start changing the culture and mindset around your membership and your r...

BNI 125: First Year Member Retention

12 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss one of the most important statistics to LONG TERM Success in your chapter.....First Year Member Retention!...

BNI 124: Conference Recap

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Eric and Tim discuss some of their big take aways from the 2014 BNI National Conference in Nashville TN!

BNI 123: The #1 Skill for Success

21 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode Tim discusses the #1 skill we all need in order to achieve success in BNI. [...]

BNI 122: A Time to Reflect

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we discuss the importance of revisiting your goals both as a chapter and as an individual member.  Are you on pace with the ...

BNI 121: 3 Tips for Your Sales Manager Minutes During Membership Extravaganza

31 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast Tim and Eric discuss 3 Tips for maximizing your Sales Manager Minute time during Membership Extravaganza! [...]

BNI 120: Online Networking and Your Chapter

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we quickly discuss the importance of using online networking tools such as Facebook in your chapter.  We also discuss how to...

BNI 119: Be a Specialist

17 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we discuss why narrowing your focus could be the very thing that leads to more SUCCESS! [...]

BNI 118: 5 Common Misconceptions of Word-of-Mouth Marketing

10 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode Eric discusses 5 common misconceptions about networking and word-of-mouth marketing. [...]

BNI 117: The Four Referral Opportunities Missed Every Week

03 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode Eric and Tim discuss the 4 referral opportunities most members miss every week! [...]

BNI 116: 3 Magical Questions To Ask When Networking

21 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we talk about 3 magical questions you can ask when networking, and doing 1-2-1 meetings that will dramatically change your re...

BNI 115: Your First Year Will Be Your Worst Year

17 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast Eric and Tim discuss why your first year in BNI will most likely be your worst year in BNI.  We discuss 3 things EVERY membe...

BNI 114 - 5 Common Mistakes We Make In BNI

10 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast Tim and Eric discuss the Top 5 Most Common Mistakes We Make In BNI! [...]

BNI 113 - Power of Sponsoring One New Member

27 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s show Eric and Tim discuss the Power of One and the impact of every member just sponsoring ONE New Member in 2014! [...]

BNI 112: Training and BNI - The Importance of CEU's

20 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast Eric and Tim discuss why we even have CEU’s in BNI and all of the different training opportunities provided in our regions....

BNI 111 - 10 New Year Resolutions for BNI Members

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast Eric and Tim go over 10 New Year Resolutions for all BNI Members. [...]

BNI 110 - Welcome to 2014!

06 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast we discuss how to start the New Year on the right track and get started on achieving your goals for 2014! [...]

BNI 109 - Ask the Founder Part 2

30 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast we continue our Ask the Founder session with Dr. Ivan Misner! [...]

BNI 108 - Ask the Founder Part 1

23 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast we begin our Ask the Founder segment with Dr. Ivan Misner!  Dr. Misner will be answering questions sent in by our listeners....

BNI 107 - Too Much Stuff!

16 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s podcast Eric discusses how sometimes we give people too much “stuff” and how it could be negatively effecting our referral result...

BNI 106 - Asking for Donations - Good or Bad?

09 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss whether it is a good idea or not to use your Sales Manager Minutes to ask for donations, volunteers, or referrals for your ...

BNI 105 - Nothing But a Bunch of Monkeys

02 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Is your BNI Chapter a bunch of monkeys?  In this podcast Tim explains how the “Monkey See Monkey Do” staying is represented in many BNI chapters,...

BNI 104 - Referrals Are Earned NOT Deserved

25 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Eric discusses how we need to EARN the referrals we desire from BNI and gives us some key tips to do just that. [...]

BNI 103: 5 Things That May Have Cost You Money This Week

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Eric discusses 5 simple things that may have actually cost you referrals and money this week.

BNI 102: It's All in the Details!

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast Eric discuss the D in P.A.I.D - Details!  Eric teaches us some different details to pay attention to to maximize our BNI resul...

BNI 101: Tips for Your Showcase Presentation!

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast Eric shares some tips to maximize the results you can see from your next Showcase Presentation.

BNI 99: 2013 Membership Drive!

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Tim shares 5 Tips to help you qualify for our FIRST EVER Membership Drive!

BNI 98: Member Topic - Referral Follow Up

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss following up on referrals, and the communication necessary between the person receiving the referral, the referra...

BNI 97: The Mob Mentality

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Does your chapter suffer from a mob mentality that is detrimental to your success?

BNI 96: Power of One - Contact Spheres

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss who you should be inviting to your chapter and the importance of growing your contact sphere.  Think about this: if everyo...

BNI 95: Visitor vs. Guest

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the difference between someone being a visitor to your chapter and someone being a guest.  We also discuss which one your ...

BNI 93: The Power of One

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Tim and Eric discuss the Power of One mindset and what it could mean to the results of your chapter.

BNI 94: BNI Membership vs a Lottery Ticket

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we compare a BNI Membership to purchasing a Lottery Ticket.  Which one have you really done?

BNI 91: OK So Now What?

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss one of the most important things you need to train your fellow members on.  Imagine your fellow member sees a perfect refe...

BNI 90: Mentoring Is Not Just For the Mentee

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the importance of being a Mentor, and the impact it can have on your personal membership and results!

BNI 88: Referral Entitlement

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss one of the biggest challenges for people to accept in Networking and BNI, and why Disney World is costing you referrals!

BNI 86: Do Your Members Know? Part 1

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this new series on Do Your Members Know we ask do your members know the number one misconception of your business?

BNI 87: Do Your Members Know? Episode 2

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 2 of the Do Your Members Know Series we ask do your members know your why?

BNI 85: Member Interview with Mike Dolpies

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we interviewed Mike Dolpies of Cyberspace to Your Place who is a member in our New Hampshire region.  Mike shares his insight about B...

BNI 84: Member Extravaganza Interviews

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we share two interviews we conducted with our last two winners for our Membership Extravaganza.  These two interviews share some grea...

BNI 83: Sales Manager Minutes

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss how to be more effective with your Sales Manager Minutes

BNI 82: What is Networking

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss what is our purpose when networking, and how BNI provides us with some networking opportunities often missed.

BNI 81: Mentoring for Everyone's Success

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss why mentoring your new members is vital to the success of every member in the chapter!

BNI 80: Is Your Chapter Running Like a Business or a Club?

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the difference between a chapter running like a business, and a chapter running like a club.  How are they different?  Wh...

BNI 78: Be Present

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this important podcast we discuss the importance of being present.  We discuss how too many members may be physically present at your meeting, but...

BNI 77: Inviting for Retention

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Eric and I revisit some tips on how to successfully invite for your meeting, and the role visitors play in increasing your chapter's r...

BNI 76: Energy and Retention

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss how the energy of the group will effect the retention of the group.

BNI 75: Growth and Retention

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss how to focus your inviting for retention, and how the growth of your chapter will increase your chapter's retention rate.

BNI 73: Achieving Your Goals in 2013

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss how to set and achieve your goals this year!

BNI 71: Online Tracking on BNI Connect

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the new update to BNI Connect that allows you to track all your results, and pass referrals online!

BNI 70: Networking with Family

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss how to be effective in networking with your family during the Holidays!

BNI 69: Small Business Stimulus Week

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the first ever Small Business Stimulus Week to take place the week of December 10th, and why it is a honor for our regions ...

BNI 67: Is Your Chapter's Location Helping or Hurting Your Cause?

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Eric and I discuss the importance of your meeting location, and how it plays a role in your results.

BNI 66: Networking with Intention

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the question: What was your intention when you joined BNI?  How has that changed?  What are you doing to achieve your ini...

BNI 64: Utilizing BNI Connect

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we discuss the importance of utilizing BNI Connect for both your chapter and your individual membership!

BNI 63: Utilizing Facebook For Your Chapter

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Eric and Tim discuss how to use Facebook with your chapter.  Facebook offers a great tool for our chapters, and members, but there ar...

BNI 62: It's About Implementation

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Tim and Eric discuss how it is all about implementation.  We can take all the trainings in the world, we can listen to every podcast,...

BNI 61: We are in charge of our OWN SUCCESS

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we hear a very motivational story from Eric Dieckmann about how attitude is everything when it comes to success in BNI!

BNI 60: Don't Abuse The Attendance Policy

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Eric Dieckmann in this week's episode as we discuss the importance attendance plays in your chapter.

BNI 59: Sales Manager Minute Advice

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined again by Eric Dieckmann, the Managing Director BNI Central and Northeast FL, and we ask Eric for his advice to make our Sales Manager Mi...