BNI & The Power of One
BNI podcast focusing on Success, Increased Referrals, Tips, Strategies, and taking your BNI membership to new levels through the Power of One!
Episodes
BNI 933: The Most Important Part of the Meeting?
This episodes question is around the referral and testimonial section of the agenda and a chapter cutting time.
BNI 932: Should Code of Ethic Violations Be Shared Regionally?
This episode's question is around what happens when someone is found to be in violation of our code of ethics and removed from a chapter
BNI 931: Strategies to Connect With Needed Professions
We answer a question of how to connect with the professions I need that do not typically join a BNI chapter.
NI 930: "Booting" a Member
In this episode we answer a simple topic that is not so simple - booting a member from the chapter
BNI 929: How Long Should Our Weekly Presentations Be?
What is the right time for a weekly presentation based on chapter size?
BNI 927: Only Two Times?
We are back with a submitted question around substitutes
BNI 926: Hustle Stats
We answer an submitted question about tracking "hustle stats" in BNI.
BNI 925: The Key is Discipline
In this episode we discuss the importance of this time of year and what the key to success is.
BNI 924: Weekly Presentation Coaching 169 - Nathan Brennan - Personal Trainer
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Nathan Brennan a personal trainer from Utah!
BNI 923: New Members in Top Three Roles
Is it ok to have new members serve in roles like President, Vice President and Secretary Treasurer? We answer this question.
BNI 922: They Want to Call the Member - Is It a Referral?
This episode we answer a question around referrals vs leads and what it is when someone says they want to call the member instead of the other way around.
BNI 921: Great Culture But Not Great Results
This week's submitted question ask why a chapter may not be getting the results despite their great culture
BNI 920: Weekly Presentation Coaching 168 - Thomas Radley - IT
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Thomas Radley an IT Consultant
BNI 919: How Do I Hold My Clients Accountable in BNI?
This week's question is about the challenge of establishing accountability as a leader in the chapter when some members are our clients as well.
BNI 918: Weekly Presentation Coaching 167 - Sharon Knowles - Cyber Security
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Sharon Knowles!
BNI 917 - Medical Leave Policy
What is BNI's Medical Leave policy, and just as important, what is it not?
BNI 916: How Should the Visitor Orientation Run?
This week's submitted question is about the Visitor Orientation part of the meeting!
BNI 915: Weekly Presentation Coaching 166 - Chantelle Brits - Optometrist
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Chantelle Brits an optometrist from South Africa!
BNI 913: Weekly Presentation Coaching 165 - Danny Boles - Appliance Sales
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Danny Boles from Atlanta!
BNI 912: The Power of One Report and Chapter Culture
In this week's power of one podcast we answer a question around using the Power of One Report for accountability.
BNI 911: Weekly Presentation Coaching 164 - Alia Geddie - Garage Floors
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Alia Geddi from Las Vegas!
BNI 910: How Do We Get Our Members to Do More?
In this week's Power of One we answer a submitted question about getting our fellow members to do more training and activity
BNI 909: Weekly Presentation Coaching 163 - Danita Knowles - Virtual CRM & Assistance
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Danita Knowles from South Africa!
BNI 908: Business Matters 136 - Some New Updates!
We are finally back with another Business Matters episode. This week we share some big updates that have caused the delays.
BNI 907: How Much Can Visitors & Subs Speak?
Back with your submitted questions! This episode we talk about how much visitors and subs can engage in the meeting.
BNI 906: Weekly Presentation Coaching 162 - Tara Gamble - Promotional Products
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tara Gamble from South Carolina!
BNI 905: Finding People to Invite
BNI 904: Weekly Presentation Coaching 161 - George Hattingh - Marketing
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet George Hattingh from South Africa!
BNI 903: What Makes a Good President, Vp, ST etc
In this week's podcast we discuss what traits make good leaders in the chapter.
BNI 902: Weekly Presentation Coaching 160 - Tanya Liebenberg - Virtual Assistant
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Tanya Liebenberg from South Africa!
BNI 901: Same Company in Multiple Chapters
In this week's Power of One we answer a submitted question regarding how chapters should look at a company when they have multiple members across multiple chapters in a region.
BNI 900: The 900th Episode! Lessons Learned and How They Fit With BNI
We celebrate our 900th episode by sharing key lessons learned from doing the podcast over the last 13 years and how they tie to BNI
BNI 899: Weekly Presentation Coaching 159 - Andrew Spiers - Web Design
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Andrew Spiers a web designer from the UK!
BNI 898: Two Very Different Questions Regarding TYFCB
This week we answer two very different questions around Thank You for Closed Business
BNI 897: Weekly Presentation Coaching 158 - Philip Nixon - Explainer Videos
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Philip Nixon who produces explainer videos in York UK!
BNI 896: How Do I Leave BNI?
In what we believe to be a first....we answer a submitted question on how to leave a BNI chapter.
BNI 895: Weekly Presentation Coaching 157 - Mary Owens - Clinical Social Worker
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Mary Owens a Clinical Social Worker in Florida!
BNI 894: A Question from Episode 794
100 episodes later we answer a follow up question from episode 794: Do Reviews Count?
BNI 893: Weekly Presentation Coaching 156 - Steven Davidson - Hiring Expert
We are back with a Weekly Presentation Coaching Episode where we meet Steven Davidson a Hiring Expert!
BNI 892: The Role of a Director Consultant
We are back with your show submissions. This episode is focused on what is the role of a Director and why it matters to you as a member.
BNI 891: Using AI With Your BNI Membership
In this episode we discuss AI tools and using them with your BNI membership.
BNI 890: Multiple Questions Multiple Answers
We are back with a series of submitted questions!
BNI 889: We Answer Multiple Questions
In this week's Power of One we answer multiple submitted questions!
BNI 888: Weekly Presentation 155 - Alex Laraia
In this week's Weekly Presentation we meet Alex Laraia a Web Developer from Florida!
BNI 887: Is This TYFCB?
Answering your submitted questions we tackle whether a certain situation should count for TYFCB or not.
BNI 886: Weekly Presentation Coaching 154 - Li-Mor Raviv - AI Coaching
we are back with another weekly presentation coaching episode! This week we meet Li-Mor Raviv an AI Coach in Orlando FL.
BNI 885: Struggling to Get a Profession In the Chapter
we answer a submitted question about strategies to get a specific profession to join the chapter.
BNI 884: How Do We Develop a New Contact Sphere to the Chapter
What is the proper strategy to develop a contact sphere that currently does not exist in our chapter? We discuss.
BNI 883: Weekly Presentation 153 - Jeannette Cona-Larock - Travel Agent
We are back with another Weekly Presentation Coaching episode where we meet Jeanette Cona-Larock a travel agent!
BNI 882: Advice on Multiple Applications for the Same Seat
We answer a submitted question on advice for a Membership Committee when reviewing multiple applications for the same seat.
BNI 881: Social Events for Visitors
In this week's Power of One we answer a question around having social events for visitors vs visitor days at a meeting. We also discuss the importance of visitors days especially in the spring.
BNI 880: Weekly Presentation Coaching 152 - Tim Knifton - Lead Generation
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tim Knifton from Las Vegas!
BNI 879: You Need to Follow Up Quickly!
This week's topic is around following up with referrals quickly!
BNI 878: Contact Sphere Etiquette
In this Power of One episode we answer a submitted question regarding contact spheres and members from other chapters.
BNI 877: Business Matters 135 - What If I Don't Believe In Their Product?
In this week's Business Matters podcast we answer a submiited question on what to do when we do not believe in a fellow member's product?
BNI 876: Core Value Series - Givers Gain
We begin a series around BNI's Core Values! We start with the most important one, the entire philosophy of BNI - Givers Gain.
BNI 875: Weekly Presentation Coaching 151 - Becky Bowe - Education
We are finally back with a new Weekly Presentation Coaching episode! This week we meet Becky Bowe from Kansas City!
BNI 874: Members Over Stepping Their Category
This week's submitted question is on how to coach members who speak on services beyond what they represent in BNI.
BNI 873: It Is All About Having a Strategy
Welcome to 2026 - our focus this years is on being strategic with all of our activity in BNI. We answer your submitted question on how to grow when small.
BNI 872: Do Not Skip Your Networking Time!
Annual soap box moment about the importance of networking DURING the holidays!
BNI 871: Weekly Presentation Coaching 150! - Stephanie Meekhof - Omni Fight Club
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we coach on a resubmittion from Stephanie Meekoff from Omni Fight Club.
BNI 870: Business Matters 134 - Updates on the New Opportunities!
In this week's Business Matters we finally share some updates on all that has been happening behind the scenes these past couple of months.
BNI 869: Who Decides on Chapter Changes?
We are back with your submitted questions. This episode we discuss best practices on who ultimately decides on chapter changes like moving to a new venue?
BNI 868 - Weekly Presentation Coaching 149 - Greg de Mello
In this Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Greg de Mello from the United Kingdom!
BNI 867: Business Matters 133 - A Time of Thanks
With Thanksgiving tomorrow we discuss the importance of reflection and gratitude. We also delve into delegation and the importance of saying thank you and recognizing your team when they do well.
BNI 866: Blended BNI Meetings
In this episode we are asked about "blended" BNI meetings where some members are online and some are live.
BNI 865: Weekly Presentation Coaching 148 - Michelle Gagnier - Admin Solutions
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching we meet Michelle Gagnier from Florida!
BNI 864: Kickbacks in BNI
In this week's Power of One we answer a submitted question regarding kickbacks for referrals in BNI
BNI 863: Is My Fellow Member Telling Others I Have No Value?
We are back with your submitted questions. In this episode we ponder if one member is hurting another's value in the chapter during their Featured Presentations
BNI 862: Weekly Presentation Coaching 147 - Jess Creech - Business Gifts
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Jess Creech from South Carolina!
BNI 861: BNI Mentor Program
We answer your submitted questions! This episode it is about the BNI mentoring program.
BNI 860: Can They Both Speak About It?
If two members each offer a similiar service(s) outside of what their BNI "seat" is can they both speak about it in BNI?
BNI 859: Are They Just Padding Stats?
In this week's Power of One we go on a full rant about padding stats for recognition.
BNI 858: Weekly Presentation Coaching 146 - Alex Pevtsova - Designer
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Alex Pevtsove, a Designer from Arizona!
BNI 857: Should Our Director be in Membership Committee and Member Only Meetings?
We are back with your submitted questions. This week it is around the involvement of your chapter's Director.
BNI 856: Weekly Presentation Coaching 145 - Janice Sanberg - Flooring Co.
In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Janice Sanberg!
BNI 855: BNI New Year - Setting Goals - Strategies - Expectations
With a lot of questions coming in around getting members more engaged, seeing fewer subs, and chapter culture, we discuss the opportunity and strategy to use at this pivotal time of year.
BNI 854: Business Matters 132 - When Things Get Crazy
We are back with a Business Matters episode and we discuss how sometimes things can get a bit crazy and you need to make decisions on time and priority.
BNI 853: Business Matters 131 - I dropped the ball. What do I do?
In this week's Business Matters we answer a submitted question about how to fix your reputation in BNI when you have dropped the ball with a referral.
BNI 852: One chapter of 40 or Two Chapters of 20
This week's question is: Which is better—one chapter with 40 members, or two chapters with 20 members each?
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