Recently several of our chapters had the opportunity to learn what the old saying “You never get a second chance to make a good frist impression” really means.
After visiting a local chapter a couple of visitors called my office to let me know that they had indeed visited a chapter and that they were not interested [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Referrals’
September 28, 2008
First Impressions
July 11, 2008
Get Outside Your Chapter
Recently I have noticed that chapter leaders are promoting that their chapter members go out and visit other BNI chapter in the area. What a great idea! Especially if you are in a profession that is not represented in another BNI chapter, you can meet other fellow members and tell them about your business. Taken [...]
June 23, 2008
SHARING BNI
One of the things that I love about BNI is the Sharing that takes place. Members share their time, their knowledge, their contacts, and many other aspects of their businesses and lives. Based on the concept of Givers Gain, members are encouraged to become active in their Sharing by remembering this simple acronym.
S = Strategic [...]
June 16, 2008
GAINS Profile = Gains in Profit
We teach the GAINS Profile to all BNI members to use during your one to ones. I find that most BNI members do not have a GAINS Profile on most of their members. The GAINS Profile was developed by Dr. Robert Davis and Dr. Ivan Misner in the Book Business by Referral. It is a great [...]
