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I often teach programs on the strategies of building high-value networks to business professionals. One of the most valuable things you can have is a well built and well-maintained network of people who are there to support you or connect… Continue Reading →
People often ask me, “how can I get back in touch with people or stay in touch with people that I haven’t seen or spoken with recently?” If you want to connect or reconnect with others, you must meet them… Continue Reading →
Building relationships should become one of the most important components of your business. If your network is a mile wide and an inch deep, it’s not powerful. Social capital is like financial capital. To amass financial capital, you have to… Continue Reading →
Christy Ragle, WholeHeart Communications, was a year into owning and running her own business and felt lonely. She worked from home, did not have any co-workers and felt “stuck.” A friend invited her to BNI visitor’s day at the local… Continue Reading →
Many of us learn in the early days about the importance of one-to-ones. This is the golden opportunity to sit across from someone, outside of your weekly chapter meeting, who might be a natural referral source for you. More importantly… Continue Reading →
Whether you are in sales, own a new small business or have been operating a business for years, networking with other businesses and business owners is a key to success. Some business professionals call it strategic networking while others call… Continue Reading →
How many times do you meet with another person for networking or a business meeting and they are: Not prepared? Sort of prepared? Prepared? If you meet with someone who is prepared, what is their level of engagement and follow… Continue Reading →
Not long ago, I was at an event where many real estate investors were networking. That night I met a woman, a fellow real estate investor, and struck up a conversation. In a fairly short period of time, I learned… Continue Reading →
What is your tradition for the Friday after Thanksgiving? You know that day where usually sane and normal people go almost crazy scouring every flyer, newspaper and store internet site looking for those unbelievable “Back Friday” deals. You might be… Continue Reading →
There’s this hidden treasure called the GAINS exchange (aka GAINS profile), which has been underutilized by many BNI Members… including ME! As a “veteran” Member, I tend to get comfortable, and forget about the amazing tools BNI has given us… Continue Reading →
