Not for nothing is the BNI mantra “Givers Gain”. Being a giver implies ‘caring’ about the next person and is key to successful BNI outcomes – if you do not …
A good networker has two ears and one mouth and should use them both proportionately. When you meet someone in a networking environment you should ‘listen’ more than you ‘talk’ …
A good 60-second presentation grabs the audience by the throat (figuratively speaking) and gets to the point fast. When you have their attention, ask for the referral. A good 60-second …
Okay – a strange title for an article however an important statistic to remember. Especially if you have the desire to become the best at what you do and shine …
No matter who you talk to out there it appears that many businesses are still finding the going tough. Having to work that much harder to secure clients and, then, …
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How your face can make you a lot of money
Everybody knows we do business with the people we “like, know and trust”. Therefore we can conclude that getting to this position within your broad network of acquaintances, potential referrals …
It’s not what you know, it’s what you know about who you know According to a report in ScienceDaily (Feb. 11, 2011), “a study of the biotech industry has revealed …
‘Because Y’s a crooked letter and neither you nor I can straighten it’. I usually heard that expression from my mother after I had asked her ‘why’ once too often. …
Becoming a good referral giver is a state of mind. The more ‘giving referrals’ is on your mind, the more likely you are to find opportunities. Here are some ideas …
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The difference between referrals by design and referrals by accident
Being part of a BNI chapter is a unique opportunity. Where else do you get the chance to form a close bond – to work as a team in multiple …