January 2008
Art of Networking
From the FounderChanging the Way the World Does Business
About a year ago, it struck me that BNI truly is "changing the way the world does business." Last January, I was in Tucson, Arizona, for a bi-annual meeting of the Transformational Leadership Council (TLC). TLC is a small network of trainers and thought leaders founded by Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul. I've been a member of this organization for several years. At each meeting, members do mini-versions of their personal development and transformational leadership seminars. | Click to continue.
Art of NetworkingThe BNI Networking Secrets Buzz
What if an investment of US$40 could increase your top-line level referral by 20% and your overall referral business by 35%? The just-released "BNI Networking Secrets" enabled one BNI member to do just that! | Click to continue.
To The Next LevelThe BNI Paradox: How Giving Results in Receiving
Emma, the visitor host, finishes talking with two BNI members and returns to the visitor host table. A visitor, Joe Newbie, approaches her and tells her about his business and product. She feels her neck stiffen and her heart speed up. Oh no, she says to herself. This guy is totally focused on himself. Another few sentences and he'll be trying to get me to buy something. Why don't I have more patience with visitors who do this? | Click to continue.
Breaking News
International Networking WeekFebruary 4 – 8, 2008
BNI started International Networking Week™ in 2007. In 2008, International Networking Week™ will feature simultaneous networking events across the world. | Click to continue.
Words of Wisdom
The Real "Secret" of Success: PersistenceEach year, in December/January, I resolve that this is going to be the best year of my life!
If 2008 was the best year of your life, what would happen? How much would you earn? What would your health be like? How much would you weigh? What would your family life be like? What kind of lifestyle would you be living? How much money in the bank would you have? And how much passive income would you be earning each month? | Click to continue.
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BNI in the News
A Dynamic Sales Force for Your Business
Your networking partners are, in effect, your sales force. And for your sales force to sell you effectively, they have to know who to sell you to and how to sell you. | Click to continue.
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