Posts Tagged as "BNI"
Four Steps to Building a Global Network
I went to Ireland in February to speak at a conference, I connected with some of my friends there, and made many new friends, last week I was in Australia, training a group of franchise owners. In August I will be in Africa working with a team of franchise owners,…
Judgments and Assumptions Could Be Costing You
I am in the business of helping other people and in return I have made a good living.. I know that my higher calling in life is to contribute to others. I also understand that as I help others be more successful, I too become more successful. I love my…
Listen, you might learn something
I had the opportunity to be at a BNI networking meeting this afternoon. Each person went around the room and did a great job asking for referrals. They were very clear about who they wanted to be connected to and very little rambling that I often hear when I listen…
Netwoking Like the Birds
Today I decided to take advantage of the beautiful day and work out on the front porch. It was sunny, light breeze and very quiet. I set up my laptop, got out my cell phone and poured me a cup of coffee, I noticed just a few little birds chirping. …
Linkedin – A Great Tool When Used Right
One of the most popular business tools in the Web 2.0 world is Linkedin. If you are not on Linkedin yet, I would highly encourage you to get there, set up a profile and start connecting with your network. More and more business networking and connecting are happening using Linkedin,…
Not for Profits Need to Network Too
All things being equal people want to do business with people they know, like and trust. That includes Not For Profit Organizations. I am speaking a the AFP or Association of Fundraising Professionals on Friday. I am the opening act in a line up of highly professional speakers on the…
Collaboration between Networking Organizations Benefit All
For years many of the Chamber’s of Commerce have considered BNI their competitor and in Indiana many people believed that Rainmakers and BNI were competitors, yesterday with Rave reviews from vendors, attendees, and speakers alike that myth has been busted.
Your Reputation and Networking
What can/does networking do for your professional reputation? By “professional reputation”, I mean how people view you as a professional both in the meeting room and outside the office. Your integrity, respect, intelligence, and impact on those around you. When you network through LinkedIn, how can professional networking relate to…
Are you Networking or Working Your Network?
Are you networking or are you working your network? I asked this question of several of my clients, as well as many of my BNI members and in every case they said that they spent a great deal of time working their networks. They attended the regular meeting, connecting with…
