The Official BNI Podcast
1) Episode 937: Try Smart Talk, Not Small Talk
Effective business networking is about smart talk, not small talk. The right message in the right setting creates instant credibility.
2) Episode 936: Why New Members Struggle
When new members get referrals right away, they become more committed to the chapter, believe in the process, and invest more in others.
3) Episode 935: Choose the Lens You Want to See the World Through (Classic Podcast)
You can choose to see the world through a lens that lets you deal most effectively with the hand you've been dealt.
4) Episode 934: Comparing Our Inside to Other People’s Outside
Comparison is the thief of joy, so follow Ivan Misner's tips for surviving in the age of social media highlight reels.
5) Episode 933: Effort Drives Outcomes
The harder you work, the luckier you get. Luck opens doors, but hard work walks you through them. You won't succeed without it.
6) Episode 932: “Hey, could you introduce me to So-and-So?”
Making a bad introduction reduces your future opportunities. Be honest, be respectful, and preserve relationships for the future.
7) Episode 931: Navigating Through Fear
Listen to fear---but don't let it drive. Listening to the message fear is giving us helps us find action steps to alleviate it.
8) Episode 930: Why Even Have Substitutes?
The substitute program is not about your convenience. It's about bringing value to your BNI meeting when you're not there.
9) Episode 929: Education Coordinators (Classic)
Learn how one education coordinator transformed his chapter's Education Moments into lively seminars with active member participation.
10) Episode 928: Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Chapter
Tom Etherington explains how to work with the other members of your chapter to develop a strategic visitor invite campaign using LinkedIn.