September 2007
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We are happy to announce a new strategic alliance between BNI and Brian Tracy University-online. For the first time, BNI directors and members will be able to increase their sales and profitability quickly and consistently by learning and applying the key skills used by all top money-earners.
Business owners can now enroll in the most effective business growth program ever developed, "Increasing Your Profits." In one hour per week, you'll learn proven strategies to attract and convert more customers than ever before. Professional sales people can learn how to double and triple their sales and income by using the most effective sales strategies and techniques ever developed in "High Performance Selling." Managers and executives who enroll in "High Performance Leadership" learn how to recruit, hire, manage, motivate, and build a team of top performers for any business. Each of these programs is offered at 25 percent off regular tuition fees for BNI members only, and unconditionally guaranteed.
BNI members receive books, CDs, workbooks, action exercises, and a personal pocket audio/video player with all their courses for review and reinforcement. Brian Tracy University counselors and adjunct professors take you through your programs one at a time to assure maximum retention and application. Upon completion, you receive a "Certified Sales Professional" or a "Master of Business Excellence" certificate suitable for framing.
Our strategic alliance partner, Brian Tracy, is perhaps the top sales and entrepreneurship speaker, trainer, and teacher in the world today. More than 5,000,000 sales professionals and business owners have taken his high-content, practical learning programs—in 46 countries.
If you are serious about upgrading your skills and increasing your sales and profits, you should send an e-mail to freepreview@briantracyu.com today for a free preview and to receive your BNI member discounted rate.
To help you understand your current strengths and weaknesses, feel free to take one of our FREE assessments:
1. Business Owners: Take a Business Profitability Assessment to analyze your business in 25 areas; learn your strengths and weaknesses, and what you can do immediately to boost sales and increase profits. Receive your FREE CD, "21 Great Ways to Build a High Profit Business."
2. Sales Professionals: Take our Sales Skills Assessment to analyze your current level of sales skills and abilities. Receive your FREE CD, "21 Great Ways to Be a Sales Superstar."
Begin today to invest in yourself and your future. Remember: "To earn more, you must learn more."
We are committed to helping BNI members to not only get more and better referrals, but also to translate those referrals into increased sales and profits. To receive your BNI member discounted rate and preview of Brian Tracy University, send an e-mail to freepreview@briantracyu.com.
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Hear firsthand what Dr. Ivan Misner and Don Morgan, co-authors of Masters of Sales, have to say about the newest addition to the bestselling Masters Series!
In the video, they share why this book is important and why you should read it. You will be entertained by their lively anecdotes relating to Masters of Sales—some of which are not even discussed in the book. Click here to watch the video.
The Passion Test
Passion is the key to success, but how do you discover your passions? How do you create a passionate, purpose-filled life?
The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Destiny by BNI supporters Janet Bray Attwood and Chris Attwood, will help you find out what matters most to you. This is a fun, easy-to-read book that could profoundly change the way you live.
T. Harv Eker, author of the number one NY Times bestseller, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, called it "the simplest, clearest way to get started on knowing what you want—by getting clear on who you are."
Can you afford one more day of living without passion?
Visit http://www.mypassiontest.com to order the book. By placing an advance order, you have a chance to receive more than forty amazing gifts!
Founder's Awards
BNI would like to announce its Founder's Awards!
Founder's Awards are issued to BNI chapters that represent the top ten percent of the organization in terms of performance. They must have a minimum of twenty members, be nominated by the local BNI director, and be approved by the founder. These chapters are specifically recognized for excellent performance relating to referrals, visitors, new members, commitment, enthusiasm, and—most importantly—attitude.
Directors nominate chapters in their region to receive the Founder's Award. They are provided to no more than ten percent of the chapters in a region in any given year. They are also announced in SuccessNet Online. Current winners are listed below:
• Grimsby Business Exchange Chapter; Yorkshire, United Kingdom; Director, Niri Patel
• Bexar Business Builders; San Antonio, Texas; Director, Susan DeLoren
• Business Exchange; San Antonio, Texas; Director, Susan DeLoren
• Fiesta!; San Antonio, Texas; Director, Susan DeLoren
• OKC Business Alliance; Oklahoma West, Oklahoma City; Director, Susan DeLoren
• Live Oak Network; Austin, Texas; Directors, David Crumbaugh, Shelli Howlett
• Highlanders; Minnesota; Directors, Tom Schmoll, Nancy Giacomuzzi
• Priority Networkers; Minnesota; Directors, Beverly Williams, Deb Pierce
• Twin Parts Chapter; Northern Minnesota; Directors, Tom Schmoll, Nancy Giacomuzzi
• Absolute Connections; Western Minnesota; Directors, Kevin Snow, Nancy Giacomuzzi
• Masters Chapter; Vermont; Director, Joe Monaco
• BNI CY Fair Business Partners; Houston West TX; Director, Kathy Mathy
• South Hills Chapter; San Gabriel, CA; Director, Tony Dalia
• City of Palms; SW Florida; Director, Mark Stough
• Winchester #1; Shenandoah Valley, VA; Director, Lynnette Embree
• BNI Rocky Mountain Business Builders; Colorado Springs, CO; Directors, Brad Leppla, Margie Cowan
• Premier Business Partners; Eugene Oregon; Directors, Darren McGillvrey, Robin Schuckmann
• BNI Givers Gain Chapter; Southern Central Valley, CA; Directors, Alonna Moreno, Randy Borden
• Kruse Way Chapter; Portland OR and SW Washington; Directors, Jennifer Tolley, Robin Schuckmann
• BNI Net Works; San Fernando Valley, CA; Directors, Red H. Mann, Leroy Gaines
• Business Builders Chapter; San Fernando Valley, CA; Directors, Red H. Mann, Leroy Gaines
To apply for a Founder's Award, the director needs to send in the application, Form 0221, to BNI Headquarters. Upon approval, the award will be sent out to present to the chapter on behalf of Dr. Ivan Misner. Awards are still available for the current year. The application form is in the Directors Manual. To obtain a form, e-mail ann@bni.com.
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