BNI Heartland's Regional Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The BNI Heartland Regional Podcast is intended for all members of BNI, but with a focus to our region members in Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Western Iowa.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba share
how much of your success depends on how active and involved you choose to be in your business and in BNI.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri, Regional Director Brandon Souba, and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss the importance of keeping a clear mind when considering drinking at networking and social events.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Simone Douglas, Executive Director of BNI Adelaide North in Australia discuss questions that make the GAINS Exchange conversational, and can help you get more out of your next One to One.
For Simone's full blog on this topic with all 20 questions, click on this link.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri and guest Peter Higgs, Executive Director of BNI Birmingham in the UK, encourage us to examine what we are focusing our energy on, especially if we aren't quite reaching our expectations of excellence.
It's beneficial to have a sub at a meeting when you cannot attend, but some people have evolved into "professional substitutes" that attend meetings regularly. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Area Director Ray Huse discuss some concerns about choosing them to sub for you.
Bharat Daga, an Executive Director for BNI in India, sits down with BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri to share three essential aspects of referral networking.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse revisit the topic of CEUs from a previous podcasts with updates on where to find material and how to track your activity.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri and special guest Mark Graber from the BNI Innovation Task Force discuss how using elements of play can lead to creative solutions and make problem solving fun!
Ever have a member tell you they would like to use your services, but they're not ready yet?
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse have some suggestions on how you can help them get ready.
In this podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss how growth in your business and growth for your BNI chapter are linked, and they offer some tips to help with both areas.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse update our look at VCP for 2020 with some suggestions on how you can "level up" in the process.
BNI Heartland member Jessica Pierce won a spot on a recent BNI Cruise as part of last year's Membership Extravaganza. She tells Regional Director Brandon Souba about the experience and why everyone should pay attention to those incentives!
Swearing is a part of our language and human habits. But does it belong in BNI? How about outside of your meeting? Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss this and more. Thanks to NPR's "Stuff You Should Know" podcast for insight and information used here.
Originally presented in BNI Heartland Podcast #36
Regional Director Brandon Souba invited BNI Central Virginia Director Donna Kunde to speak about how the messages and materials of BNI can impact non-members by sharing how it helped her son.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins the podcast to talk about 4DX with Regional Director Brandon Souba. Find out how these four discplines and their execution relate to BNI and your business.
At a recent chapter meeting, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse heard a member describe BNI as a "fast pass" for their business. They develop this idea further in this podcast, and talk about what it takes to make the fast pass work.
BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to share what he learned and experienced at the recent 2019 BNI Global Convention in Warsaw, Poland.
There are different types of referral givers. How are you looking out for opportunities for your fellow members? In this podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss how to change your approach and mindset to find more referrals.
Regional Director Brandon Souba's special guest on this podcast is BNI South Carolina Lowcountry Executive Director Ron Kirby. From Ron's experience launching and growing chapters in his region, he's heard many reasons for not wanting to join BNI. In this podcast, he shares five of those reasons, and his responses to them.
We have heard "specific is terrific" in BNI. In this podcast, Heather Venenga Whipple from Professional Connections in Watertown, SD tells why she switched from a popular classification to something more specific, and how she sees it benefitting her and the chapter.
As the holiday season approaches, some chapters will choose not to meet in observance, and so members can spend time with their families. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse have some ideas on how to keep your business and BNI in members' minds when you know you won't be meeting.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba go back to BNI basics in this podcast. They discuss why the GAINS Exchange is important and how it will help you build relationships with other members more quickly, leading to more referrals.
BNI Heartland Executive Director Kris Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba describe how BNI Chapters are formed through the Core Group process. They talk about what it takes to get things going, and some of the benefits of being a founding member of a chapter.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse describe how an invitation to a BNI meeting can be an excellent introduction of your business to a potential client.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri tackle the question whether a member should have a One to One with a visitor, and how that individual meeting may be more of an interview. Find out what meeting up with a visitor can mean for your chapter - and your business.
Regional Director Brandon Souba welcomes Executive Director Kris Vigneri to our podcast for the first time. She has played an important role behind the scenes with BNI Heartland for years. Find out why she was invited to BNI as an HR Director, and her part in our continuing growth and support throughout the region.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss how stepping out of your comfort zone to attend networking events that are directed toward a different industry can benefit your business. How does that make sense? Givers Gain has something to do with it.
Sometimes we find it hard to hold our friends accountable. In this episode, Regional Director Brandon Souba talks to Omaha Area Member Karissa Williams of the Multiply Your Profits Chapter about a time she held her friend accountable and how she is now helping raise funds for this friend's son with Cystic Fibrosis. To learn more or to donate, go to https://finest.cff.org/omaha/Donate/Index/1039305?submit=continue
BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri ad Regional Director Brandon Souba share some details about our upcoming fall growth incentive and... competition? Chapters - get ready to go head to head with others throughout the Heartland region.
Has it been a while since you looked at your Power of One Report? (It's been a while since we did a podcast on it! Look up Episode #90 for that one.) This podcast features BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joining Regional Director Brandon Souba to discuss the elements of BNI's Power of One Report, what it measures, and how improving your score there helps you and your business.
Jodi Freeman, member of BNI Business Boosters chapter in Lincoln, NE and Regional Director Brandon Souba tell the story of how Jodi's dream came to life at her chapter meeting, and grew through the connections and efforts of the members. Find out more about Jodi's mission at https://www.facebook.com/DreamCatchersRide
Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba discuss how this famous motto applies to your BNI activities - and your business.
Throughout our BNI Heartland area, we've heard chapters say they're "focused on quality of visitors and not quantity." While this sounds good, not having enough visitors also poses challenges. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss the importance of both quality and quantity of visitors in this podcast.
BNI Heartland member Chuck Mathias from Effective Connections in Cheyenne, WY first encountered BNI in India. He talks to Regional Director Brandon Souba about the similarities, differences, and some things we all can learn from each other.
There are some words and phrases we've found to be more effective than others when it comes to inviting people to visit your chapter. Inspired by the BNI Passport to Success program, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss some phrases you might want to avoid, and some to use, when you're looking to invite.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri go back to the basics with this podcast. They take a solid look at why BNI was founded and why everyone joins - REFERRALS.
As BNI members, we have connections to a wide variety of professionals. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse remind us not everyone has this kind of network, and how to talk about it to help you refer others.
The middle of the year is a great time to assess your annual goals. Regional Director Brandon Souba talks to member Yvette Morehouse of Southwestern Consulting about three things you can do to help you re-focus and reach your goals.
BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba discuss what you might be saying nonverbally in your meetings, one-to-ones and other networking situations. They mention some behaviors to avoid, and some tactics to opening up communication.
Are you approaching your BNI activity as a task that needs to be accomplished or a box to check? Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba enourage you to look deeper into the purpose of what we do to feel more fulfilled and driven, and they discuss the purpose of several BNI activities.
Regional Director Brandon Souba talks to member Jordan Van Maanen of BNI Referrals In Action chapter in Sioux Falls, SD. Jordan shares a method he used to make connections through BNI to find referrals outside of his group, and even outside our region!
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse continue their discussion on meeting substitutes. This time the focus is on what steps your substitutes can take to help you stay top of mind with your chapter members and build your credibility.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and BNI San Francisco Bay Executive Director Mike Macedonio share insights and tips for entrepreneurs and others who find themselves working in sales, and may not be entirely comfortable with the process. Get more of Mike's tips at bni-educationalvideos.com
In this podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss some good resources for finding substitutes for you at your BNI meeting. They also discuss why it is important to get them your weekly presentation in advance when possible. Look for a future podcast for more on how to train substitutes.
Regional Director Brandon Souba once again joins up with Executive Director Vince Vigneri to provide encouragement and ideas for members who would like to see greater quality or quantity of referrals from their BNI chapter. Brandon and Vince refer to Mike Rayburn who recently spoke at the BNI U.S. Conference. More information on Mike and his "What If?" challenge can be found at https://mikerayburn.com
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri
talk about the importance of not inviting people to your chapter with a mindset of desperation, and point to some places to find the inspiration needed to be successful.
Why should nonprofit organizations join BNI? In this week's podcast, Todd Bradwisch of Professional Partners Chapter in Sioux Falls, SD tells Regional Director Brandon Souba some of the benefits Special Olympics South Dakota has found as BNI members.
BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri have an in-depth discussion about the "Three E's" that explain why businesses prefer to work by referral.
BNI Chicago Executive Director Rachel Cherny joins Brandon to discuss why letters are still an effective way to invite visitors. But to work, it's more than just a mass mailing effort. She describes a system of inviting that has been proven to be successful.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to share more details about our strategic plan for the year. They look deeper into some things that were presented at our Regional Awards events, and look to the future with BNI at the local, national, and international level.
Regional Director Brandon Souba's special guest on this podcast is Dawn Lyons, Executive Director of BNI in the San Francisco Bay area, and co-founder of Asentiv. She shares a simple method that can help you make better testimonial statements when presenting, and when referring other members.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba have an impromptu discussion about the pros and cons, and some of the ins and outs, of sending calendar invitations when planning meetings and One-to-Ones.
Spring is in the air! And as we start a new month, we thought it was time to try something new. Join our host Brandon Souba, and his special guest Isabel Souba, as they discuss the importance of personal relationships and the power of making connections.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse talk about times when you should say "Yes," when you should say "No," and the importance of evaluating your commitment before saying either.
Regional Director Brandon Souba chats with Lincoln Area Director Sarah Spitzen about steps to take and things to keep in mind to be more confident - and successful - when inviting others to visit your chapter.
As the awards season ends, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse use the Oscars as a starting point for a discussion on giving testimonials, and how to increase their impact.
Eastern South Dakota Area Director Carrie Langston Dorhout joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to share the story about how she joined BNI, what it means to her business, and what it means to her personally.
Lincoln, Nebraska Area Director Sarah Spitzen tells Regional Director Brandon Souba about an analogy she learned from her Dad, and how important it is to utilize the tools that you have at your disposal. They discuss some ways this can be applied inside and outside BNI.
Sioux Falls, SD member Randall Bren shares how BNI helped him achieve business and personal goals beyond simple referrals. Hear him tell Regional Director Brandon Souba his BNI story of how one simple action led to a dream opportunity.
Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Brandon Souba to discuss some of the limitations we may be placing ourselves when we think of who to invite to our chapter. They also share a few ideas that may help you invite others as well.
Building Bridges Chapter Member Ann Meis in Sioux City, IA tells BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba how BNI has not only helped her increase her Mary Kay business, but also sparked personal growth for her as well.
Regional Director and host Brandon Souba and BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss why we have Member Success Program, its history, and what it does for our members - even long time BNI members.
For our landmark 100th podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri talk to BNI Founder & Chief Visionary Officer Dr. Ivan Misner about long term success, and other topics.
We turn the tables again in this episode as Omaha Area Director Ray Huse interviews Brandon. They discuss how the VCP Process (Visibility, Credibility, Profitability) can relate to your One to Ones, and provide a format for making them more successful and effective.
BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Brandon to let our area members know more about the Referral Mindset Workshop available to their chapters. Some chapters have already taken advantage of this added opportunity. Listen for more details.
At the first of the year, many of us are setting our goals for the year. We thought it was a good time time to review this podcast from last year about the importance of setting goals for One to Ones, and how they can help you achieve some of your other goals. We have other podcasts on the topic of goals as well and encourage you to give those a listen.
Want to reduce the chances of technology issues interfering with your presentation? Regonal Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director
Ray Huse have some suggestions - such as having a technical partner - and more.
The actions you take in BNI are an investment in your business. Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to discuss some specific things you can do to grow engagement in your chapter.
Looking to increase visibility for your business? BNI Heartland Professional Partners Chapter - Sioux Falls, SD member Codi Nincehelser has found some great ways to partner with other BNI members to do that. Hear her ideas in this podcast!
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss ways to keep BNI top of mind as a part of your business over the course of the holiday season.
BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and Sioux Falls Area Director Carrie Dorhout talk about why Open Networking - the first item in the BNI meeting agenda - is critical. Listen for tips on how you can make the most of those 15 minutes.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Area Director Ray Huse discuss what is considered "on time" for your chapter meeting, and what you miss - and lose - when you're late.
Jim Cunningham of the Rushmore Chapter in Rapid City, SD joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to explain how their chapter grew in several areas by focusing on the Power of One report. They saw better referrals, more closed business, and deeper relationships between members. Hear the details - including some impressive numbers - in this podcast.
BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss why it's important to be more interested than interesting at networking events, and illustrate some of the challenges - and rewards - to this approach from personal experiences.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Chad Blythe, member of Multiply Your Profits Chapter in Omaha, NE talk about how a recent chapter social event mixed business, family, and fun - with a little structure! Some of these ideas may help you with your next chapter event.
Ghosting has moved into the business world. Are your business connections and referrals suddenly breaking off contact and disappearing? Brandon Souba and guest Jeff Pickett of Media By JP, and member of the Referrals in Action chapter in Sioux Falls, SD discuss some common ghosting situations and how to address them.
It's a frequently asked question, especially by newer members: "Can I visit other BNI chapter meetings?" Regional Director Brandon Souba and Area Director Ray Huse discuss the BNI guidelines regarding members visiting other chapters, and offer some tips and best practices to follow regarding those visits.
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri talk about the reasons why members join BNI, and why they stay. Area Director Ray Huse moderates the discussion, and explains the R.I.S.E. acronym.
BNI Heartland Omaha Area Director and Social Media Coordinator Ray Huse joins Brandon to share the story of how he came to BNI, and how it resonates with him today.
Brandon's guest is BNI Heartland Area Director Ray Huse, who turns the tables and interviews Brandon on the difference between a lead and referral.
Brandon is joined by BNI Heartland Area Director Carrie Dorhout who describes her experience of "Networking Up" with Beth Misner. Listen to hear how and why it happened, and where it may lead.
BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Brandon and Ray to share what he does on his global travels for BNI, and how it benefits our members.
BNI Heartland member Jeff Pickett of Media by JP returns to the podcast to talk to Brandon about the importance of following up. Learn from their experiences on how following up, and failing to do so, can impact your business.
Are you taking advantage of all the opportunities available to you through BNI? Join Brandon Souba and BNI Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Director Consultant Tara Schmakel to find out what's behind closed doors and how to unlock them! For more, see Tara's full presentation on BNI University at https://bit.ly/2PLQ9x4.
BNI UK & Ireland Area Director Consultant Alasdair Ross returns to the BNI Heartland Podcast this week with hosts Brandon Souba and Vince Vigneri. Alasdair's book "Steel Fist or Velvet Glove" is full of insight on how to develop your management skills in today's world. Listen in to hear how other generations can better communicate with Millenials in these connected times.
BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and member Jay Tripp discuss why it can take some time to get to that first closed referral. They also talk about what you can do in your chapter to help the process along, and some benefits you can easily reap in the meantime.
The BNI Heartland Podcast goes international! BNI UK Area Director Consultant Alasdair Ross shares his story about how he joined BNI, and some of the lessons we can learn from his experience.
Brandon talks with Abraham Hogins from Platte Valley Professionals about how focusing on an aspect of his trade helped him get more and better referrals. Also, find out what their chapter did to increase visitors and One-to-Ones.
BNI National Director Tim Roberts joins Brandon to discuss why it's ineffective to ask for "Anybody" in your weekly presentations. Find out why members pick up this habit, and some steps you can take to break out of it. Also, check out Tim's "BNI & The Power of One" podcast at bnipowerofone.com
Brandon and Michelle Volmer of Elevated Connections Chapter in Wasta, SD discuss the importance of having your BNI Connect profile completed, and the results this simple action has had on her business, and BNI activities.
Brandon Souba is joined by Jeff Pickett of Media by JP, and member of the Referrals In Action chapter in Sioux Falls, SD. Jeff recently shared a video on Facebook about what it means when businesses proclaim their outstanding customer service. Brandon and Jeff develop this topic further and give actions you can take to show what excellent customer service really means.
Brandon Souba interviews Joe Thomas, author of Everybody Knows Joe: 11 Keys to Impactful Networking. They discuss how "networking like a free safety" can make a great impression at networking events, and on chapter visitors. Listen for details - and get even more from Joe's book at Amazon at this link.
Brandon Souba and BNI Heartland Social Media Coordinator Ray Huse review how inviting visitors for your featured presentation helps the chapter, and how posting about speakers on social media can help build a buzz for your meeting.
Joe Herman from Elite Referral Partners in Sioux Falls, SD joins Brandon to explain the system he uses to get more 1 to 1s scheduled, and how this has helped him grow relationships, give more referrals and increase the business he receives in BNI.
Brandon's guest this week is Omaha Area Director/BNI Heartland Social Media Coordinator Ray Huse. They explain why it's important to maintain your chapter and business presence in social media, and a few steps to take to make your pages more effective - as well as some things to avoid.
Brandon is joined by BNI member Troy Mack from Leader$ of Integrity Chapter in Casper, WY. Troy explains how the process of "working by referral" has allowed him to better manage his time and increase his business. Listen through to the end for an author and book recommendation too.
Now that BNI University has been online for a few months, Brandon and Vince Vigneri discuss what features they enjoy, and how you can benefit from some of the less well known features in BNI U! Login at www.bniuniversity.com, or get the app by searching for "BNI U" on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Daine Patton from Profit Powerhouse in Lincoln, NE joins Brandon on the podcast. They reflect on what they learned and the experiences they shared at the BNI Global Convention in 2017. The 2018 Global Convention is November 7-10 in Bangkok, Thailand. Portions of the festivities are open to all BNI members.
Dr. Ivan Misner recently released a new revised edition of his "Networking Like A Pro" book, along with a new Networking Scorecard app. Vince Vigneri and Brandon share their what they like about the app, which you can get for free at IvanMisner.com/scorecard.
This is a follow up episode to episode 52 on Goal Setting. Sarah Mullins is on the podcast with Brandon to discuss the importance of your Weekly Presentation and how to fine tune it for maximum impact and success!
In this off-the-cuff podcast, Brandon and Vince Vigneri discuss time management and why sticking to the scheduled times of the chapter meeting agenda is critical. The question is, can they "walk the talk" and apply their time management skills to this podcast? Listen and find out!
Paul Burner from the Profit Powerhouse Chapter in Lincoln, NE joins Brandon to shine some light on how you can help your team and your chapter succeed. Proving Givers Gain, Paul explains how his efforts to help others resulted in him being named Regional Member of the Year for 2017.
Brandon and Vince break out the guitars and amps and jam on their schedules. (Unfortunately that's not what this podcast is really about.) They break down the widely known story of the container full of rocks and how to apply that in scheduling your business and life.
First Impressions have a lasting impact on how people perceive you, your business - and your chapter. Paul Burner from Profit Powerhouse in Lincoln, NE joins Brandon and shares his experiences visiting other chapters, with a few tips to make sure your chapter gets things off to a good start with visitors.
The first quarter of 2018 has been filled with big steps for BNI Heartland. Brandon and Vince take a look at the new tools and resources we've seen already this year, how you can take advantage of them to build your business, and some things coming just around the corner! Look forward to them following up with more details from this discussion in future podcasts.
The BNI mobile app contains great features even the most technologically challenged member will appreciate. Brandon and Sarah, our Lincoln, NE Area Director, discuss their favorites and how they help make your life easier.
Find out how Thomas Beebe went from thinking he wasn't getting much out of BNI, to being a successful actively referring member. He tells Brandon how making a few changes in his approach made a huge impact.
Want to show the value of BNI to a visitor quickly? Diane from BNI Rushmore Chapter in Rapid City SD wanted to share what they're doing and how it's helped them fill in some wanted classifications.
Did you know being part of BNI includes Search Engine Optimization(SEO)? In this episode, Brandon has Pete Kleinjan on to discuss how being a member of BNI increases your visibility online! If you think, there is no way... check out your own results and be sure to update your BNI profile page in BNI Connect!
Pete is a member of our BNI Heartland Business for Breakfast Chapter in Sioux Falls, SD! This is a follow up to a blog that Pete wrote also, IMPROVE SEARCH ENGINE RANKINGS WITH BNI at http://blog.bniheartland.com!
Many of you saw the video, but here is the audio from Vince's BNI Heartland State of the Region. You will hear about 2017 highs and what is coming in 2018! Including the launch of BNI University, which already launched in January!
Have you set your goals for 2018? There is still time... and while you may have goals already, do you have referral goals? You should!!! In this episode, Brandon and Sarah, our Lincoln Area Director discuss goal setting!
In this episode, Brandon discusses the power of a Weekly Presentation with our Lincoln, NE Area Directors, Sarah Mullins. Weekly Presentations are opportunities within the BNI Chapter meeting to educate your fellow members about your business so they can assist you in finding referrals.
Shannon Ward, member in BNI Heartland's Business 4 Breakfast Chapter - Sioux Falls, SD discusses with Brandon her experience being a member with a unique profession, a doula.
In this episode, Brandon discusses with one of our Sioux Falls Area Directors, Steve Mix, a story that Steve uses in Member Success Program to help new members understand the commitment with BNI that enables members to grow their business exponentially.
In this episode, Brandon has a guest from our BNI Heartland Integrity In Action Chapter - Casper, WY, Jeremy Shearer. Jeremy shares with Brandon how he was able to start a new division within a company because of his involvement in his local BNI chapter!
In this episode, Brandon discusses with our Lincoln Area Director, her story and her success through BNI.
In this episode, Brandon has a guest, Kevin Unzen, to discuss the Visitor Conversion, using the Visitor Follow Up at the end of the meeting.
In this episode, Brandon and Vince discuss the challenge we face, as members, when we have a referral to pass to a visitor. Should we, or shouldn't we?
In this episode, Brandon and Vince discuss the "6 by 6 Program," a simplified look at focused inviting to help grow and balance Contact Spheres in your chapter.
In this episode, Brandon has a guest from our BNI Heartland Elite Referral Partners Chapter, Dan Styles. Dan and Brandon discuss how the app has helped Dan entering his slips and helped show his commitment to the Chapter.
In this episode, Brandon and Vince discuss the Value of a Membership in BNI and specifically how there is so much more than just the meeting.
In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the culture on which they are built on, keeping our core values top of mind in all 5 podcast.
In this episode, and the prior 4, Brandon and Vince go over entering slips, electronically!
In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the culture on which they are built on, keeping our core values top of mind in all 5 podcast.
In this episode, and the next one, Brandon and Vince will be going over entering slips, electronically!
In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the culture on which they are built on, keeping our core values top of mind in all 5 podcast.
In this episode, and the next 2, Brandon and Vince will be going over entering slips, electronically!
In this episode, and the next 3, Brandon and Vince will be going over entering slips, electronically!
In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the culture on which they are built on, keeping our core values top of mind in all 5 podcast.
In this episode, and the next 4, Brandon and Vince will be going over entering slips, electronically!
In this episode, Brandon and Vince discussing swearing, inside and outside of BNI, thanks in part to another podcast, Stuff You Should Know!
In this episode Brandon has Fawn Hadlock, member of Wyoming Chapter, Energy in Business in Gillette, to discuss her global referral with another member from India.
In this episode Brandon speaks to Lincoln, NE member, Ashley Rediger, from the Rainmakers Chapter about using her networking skills while working and attending trade shows!
In this episode, Brandon talks to Tara Schmakel, author of The Once Timid Networker. They discuss how you can still network with others even IF you are an INTROVERT!
In this episode, Brandon hears Nellie Nutting's story. Nellie is our Wyoming Area Director!
In this episode Brandon and Vince discuss the part of the meeting where business is past and testimonials are shared, many call this the most important part of the meeting!
Our third of 3 episodes diving into our Core Values. In this episode we will look at our Accountability and Recognition.
Our second of 3 episodes diving into our Core Values. In this episode we will look at our Life Long Learning and Traditions plus Innovation.
In this episode we will be starting the first of 3 episodes diving into our Core Values. In this episode we will look at our Philosophy, Givers Gain, and part of our Mission Statement, building relationships.
In this episode Sr. Area Director, Brandon Souba talks to Brian Blair and he shares his BNI story!
In this episode we will discuss the Thank You For Closed Business Program and the importance of doing it online for confidentiality, tracking, and consistency!
In this Podcast Brandon Souba, Sr. Area Director, talks with Lincoln, NE member and 2015-2016 BNI Breakfast Club - Lincoln, NE Chapter President, Dusty Rieck about his experience.
In this episode we will discuss the importance of continually building trust inside the BNI meeting!.
In this episode we will discuss YOUR BNI Connect Profile and specifically the importance of keeping it updated.
In this episode we revisit the acronym GRIP to help you more easily and effectively invite. Do you remember what GRIP stands for?
In this episode our Eastern South Dakota member, leader, and Area Director, Steve Mix talks about his experience helping grow the BNI Heartland Elite Referral Partners Chapter.
In this episode we will be discussing the vision and a subtle change made to put the focus back on BNI's Mission.
In this BNI Heartland Podcast we discuss the powerful tool of BNI Connect, specifically your profile!
In this episode we talk about the relationships that are built within your chapter. Contact Spheres are an important concept within your BNI Chapter.
In this podcast you will hear Vince, Executive Director of BNI Heartland, tell his BNI story, dating back to 1998.