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Great Tips for Talking to Others

[caption id="attachment_1772" align="alignleft" width="300"] Image credit: Lars Plougmann | Flickr[/caption] Two of the top concerns I hear from new BNI members are "How do I get up and talk about myself in front of others without seeming foolish?" and "How do I get others to build trust in me if…

Posted on March 12, 2015February 3, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

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Logging Your Activity On BNI Connect Global

For anyone who is struggling with how to log your weekly activity on the BNI website, or for anyone who might just want a refresher, listen up! There is a free webinar at 11:00am this morning (Central Time) to cover the basics of how to do exactly that. Here is…

Posted on August 11, 2014July 5, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

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Win Their Trust Without Saying A Word

The Internet is not just a place to proclaim your gospel from the rooftops. It’s also a place to sit back, tune in, and let someone else open your horizons with their own personal testimony. When you make time for pondering the thoughts, feelings, concerns, and passions that others are…

Posted on May 15, 2014April 17, 2023 by Sarah Smith by Sarah Smith

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We Are All Teachers

During a recent networking lunch, one attendee told me that he often has a hard time explaining his services to his customers so that they clearly understand what exactly he does for them. That’s the challenge of being an expert. You spent all those years listening to lectures and doing…

Posted on May 2, 2014February 3, 2019 by Sarah Smith by Sarah Smith

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It’s Friday And That’s Awesome!

[caption id="attachment_1462" align="alignright" width="360"] In honor of the final episode of HIMYM.[/caption] Just a few days until the Awesome Challenge begins! In prep, here are the step-by-steps for writing reviews on the various social media platforms. File this one under "Reference" in case you need it later. IMPORTANT NOTE: Disregard…

Posted on March 28, 2014February 3, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

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The Value of Relationships to Your Success

[caption id="attachment_1437" align="alignleft" width="300"] Interlocking relationships benefit everyone.[/caption] As a member of Business Power Network, you already have a sense of the importance of relationships in attaining success. A study published in 2012 illustrates how your fellow BPN members and other individuals in your social network can help you…

Posted on February 28, 2014February 3, 2019 by Sarah Smith by Sarah Smith

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The VCP Process® Explained, by Dr. Ivan Misner

At the core of the BNI philosophy, right there along with Givers Gain, is the VCP Process: Visibility + Credibility = Profitability. In this short video, Dr. Ivan Misner gets into detail about what the process is, the importance of each facet of the process, and why the process works…

Posted on September 30, 2013February 3, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

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What Do Woody Allen and BNI Have in Common?

Woody once famously said, "90% of success is just showing up." And so it is with success in BNI, as well, assuming that you consider "success" to be an increase in referrals and closed business... and, assuming you subscribe to the Givers Gain philosophy, an increase in the amount of…

Posted on July 16, 2013February 3, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

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Social Butterfly Effect, Week 4

Week 4 of the Social Butterfly Effect challenge, which means we're already halfway through! How are you doing so far? Are you keeping up with our challenge of two reviews or recommendations a week? Hope so! Here are a few questions I've been asked about how best to succeed in…

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Category: Educational Moments

Educational Moments

Great Tips for Talking to Others

Posted on March 12, 2015February 3, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

Educational Moments

Logging Your Activity On BNI Connect Global

Posted on August 11, 2014July 5, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

Chapter News

Win Their Trust Without Saying A Word

Posted on May 15, 2014April 17, 2023 by Sarah Smith by Sarah Smith

Educational Moments

We Are All Teachers

Posted on May 2, 2014February 3, 2019 by Sarah Smith by Sarah Smith

Educational Moments

It’s Friday And That’s Awesome!

Posted on March 28, 2014February 3, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

Educational Moments

The Value of Relationships to Your Success

Posted on February 28, 2014February 3, 2019 by Sarah Smith by Sarah Smith

Educational Moments

The VCP Process® Explained, by Dr. Ivan Misner

Posted on September 30, 2013February 3, 2019 by Martin Sansom by Martin Sansom

Educational Moments

What Do Woody Allen and BNI Have in Common?

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