The BNI Mindset
This podcast is designed for BNI members who want to expand their mindset and improve their business through effective networking. The host shares tips and strategies for generating more referrals from a BNI perspective, helping listeners take their membership and business to the next level.
Episodes
The devil is in the detials - one to one edition
Still focusing on the 5 key activities every BNI member needs to master to create success. In this episode, I continue to talk about the detials that go into them and focus on your one to ones.
The devil is in the detials - be fully present
There are 5 key activities every BNI member needs to master to create success. In this episode, I continue to talk about the detials that go into them and focus on being fully present.
The devil is in the details - visitor version
There are 5 key activities every BNI member needs to master to create success. In this episode, I talk about the detials that go into the invite.
Butterflies, butterflies, butterflies
I had an amazing butterfly effect moment this week. It made me think about how one influence, referral, or conversation can become a voice in someone’s head and how lucky we are to be able to shape businesses, strengthen chapters, and create ripples of lasting impact.
Fresh eyes - new ties!
Visiting other chapters can open your eyes and expand your network. In this episode, I discuss the benefits of a fresh perspective for you as a member and as a connector.
Episode 121 - Failure does not define it refines
Failure in your first BNI year is common—but it’s not the end. It’s the beginning of growth, clarity, and refinement.
BNI beyond the office
Explore unique and inspiring locations for one-to-one business meetings outside the traditional office setting. This summer, take some time to uncover the perfect settings to foster creativity, build stronger relationships, and add a memorable twist to professional networking.
BNI and the weather
In this episode, we dive into the metaphorical forecast that too many entrepreneurs are living under: scattered focus, chance of burnout, and gusty winds of distraction.Just like the weather, distractions are everywhere — and while we can’t control the forecast, we can absolutely control how we show up in it.
episode 118 - It's here! Ask BNI will change your meber experience
As BNI members we are continuously looking for better and more effective ways to make connections, invite people to experience BNI, and maximize our return. Ask BNI, our newest addition to the BNI experience, can do that! Listen in for more details.
episode 117 - The new member journey - how mentorship can help
Explore the transformative journey of new BNI members and the pivotal role mentorship plays in their success. Learn how guidance, support, and self advocacy unlock potential and foster growth.
Episode 116 - How to handle the boom without the burnout
You did it—BNI is working, referrals are flowing, and your business is growing. But now you’re staring down the double-edged sword of success: being overwhelmed. In this episode, I walk through what to do when you work BNI and how to grow with intention instead of drowning in opportunity.
episode 115 - Being intentional with your BNI membership
This episode explores how to unlock real growth by being intentional with your BNI membership. Learn practical strategies for pre-meeting prep, showing up to give, and killer follow-up—plus real-world stories from the field. Don’t just show up—show up with purpose and watch your referrals soar!
episode 114 - size matters part 2
Expanding a BNI chapter enhances referral diversity, networking reach, and member visibility. It fosters a dynamic, educational environment, offering leadership opportunities and strengthening business prospects for all members. I'm convinced! How do I do it??
episode 113 - size matters
Expanding a BNI chapter enhances referral diversity, networking reach, and member visibility. It fosters a dynamic, educational environment, offering leadership opportunities and strengthening business prospects for all members. Tune in for the details.
episode 112 - Core Values in Action
This podcast explores how serving your BNI chapter through core values fosters growth, strengthens relationships, and enhances personal and professional success for all members...enjoy!
From meeting to momentum - making BNI a daily growth activity
This episode explores how BNI members can integrate simple, intentional activities into their daily routines to grow their network and referrals. Learn a powerful 15-minute system—review, reach out, and recognize—that transforms BNI from a weekly meeting into a daily business-building habit rooted in relationships, visibility, and consistent action.
Set the temperature of the room
Leadership in a BNI chapter isn't just about holding a title; it's about setting the tone, or the "temperature of the room," that fosters a culture of support, growth, and productivity among members. Get all the details in this episode!
Excellence is a choice
In this episode, I explore how daily choices, consistency, and mastering basics are key to success.
A thought exercise to elevate your success
In this episode, I talk about a thought exercise that you can use to adjust your list of contact sphere members. Doing this will surely create more opportunities for success.
Help! I'm a new BNI member and can't make BNI fit in my schedule
In this episode, I recommend some items to try as you adjust to life with BNI.
How to take a break and keep your momentum
In this episode I go over some strategies for taking a break AND staying on track, both in your business and in BNI.
No one comes when I invite
In this episode, I talk about some of the questiona you can ask yourself to improve your visitor attendance.
episode 104 - getting back to full engagement
In this episode, I talk about the time it takes to re-engage. This is where we remember that BNI is not a switch.
The membership committe and the mentoring mentality
In this episode, I talk about creating an envirinment where the membership committee can truly become a mentor. Lots of benefits to this mentality and environment!
the power is in the seed
In this episode I talk about trusting the process. I cover how using the seed we call BNI can make us successful even if we are not very good "gareners".
episode 101 - BNI Unicorns and mindset
In this episode, I talk about the value of unicorns and the importance of mindset in any category.
The 80/20 rule and BNI re-visited
In this episode I revisit the concept of 80/20 and how to use it to evaluate your BNI performance.
Your Feature Presentation - the 8 week project
In this episode I approach your feature presentation as a project that requires you to prepare OTHERS.
episode 98 - the art of conversation
In this episode, I discuss the gift of giving people a "rope" to hang on to as you have conversations. This rope will help you give people the opportunity to have meaningfull converstions with you.
Leave it better than you found it
In this episode, I talk about how visiting a BNI chapter will benefit a consumer who has no intentionof joining a BNI chapter and why we want them to experience the entire meeting.
Probtation is a kindness!
er3In this episode I cover all the reasons why I believe probation is a kindness to the struggling member as well as to the chapter in general.
Hold the vision revisited
In this episode I talk about some specific strategies you can use in BNI for holding on to your business vision even when the world seems out of control.
Positive attitude is about how you react
Hello! In this episode I talk about the importance of reactions.
Serve your chapter
In this episode, I discuss the benefits to you when you serve your chapter from the perspective of the seven core values.
Hold the vision
In this episode I talk about losing sight of your goal. This happens to us all. I go over just a few things to help stay on track.
The feeling of flight
Hello! In this episode I talk about that feeling in your stomach just before flight and how you can feel that same feeling in BNI and your business.
Persevere!
In this episode I talk about the value of perseverence and how to persevere when it comes to maximizing the effectiveness of your one to ones,
The beauty of failure
In some industries failure is not an option! In fact I think NASA is a perfect example: FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION. In BNI, that is NOT the case. For us, there is a certain beauty in failure.
The second year
In this episode, Italk about the unique apects of the second year of membership.
A good word for the BNI Basics
In this episode I try to summarize the BNI basics and talk a bit about why BNI is nothing new and still valuable.
check the way you think about BNI
In thisepisode I talk about the blending of BNI and your business to maximize your success.
patience and relationships
In this episode I share more about me :) and talk about how patience plays a role in relationship building;even when you systemitize it.
life long learning via podcasts
In this episode I talk about the amazing value of the podcasts we have at our fingertips and how, with a bit of discipline, they can help us create amazing success.
The man and the river
In this episode I explore a quote I heard and ow It resonated with me and BNI.
The power of one degree
Why are honeybees good role models? Oh, so many reasons! In this episode I talk about just one. Nature is amazing.
BNI and Tribal Leadership
In this episode, I talk a little about the book, Tribal Leadership and how it applies to or reflects BNI. The book is being recommended on the new Member Success program 2.0. I would love to hear what you think about the parallels.
Live with intention - Danielle Hamlett
In this podcast, Danielle and talk about finishing the year strong. If you would like more of Danielle's content, go to her website, Bailett Consulting.
Be persistent!
This is one of the seasons that has lots of distractions. In this episode, I talk about strategies to use to be persistent and continue to create success in spite of the holiday season.
The HARD year
In this episode, I talk about the possible stumbling blocks for new members and how to overcome them. Good news...It's not hard!
Don't go it alone!
In this episode I talk about the hourney to success. You can thre alone or you can get there with others. What's better?
Celebrate success daily
In this episode, I talk about looking beyong the numbers for your success. I also encurage that you, as the title says, do it daily.
Personalities in networking
In this episode, I talk about the advantages of knowing your personality profile and the characteristics of other profiles to create deep relationships faster. I also mention a book and blank on the name. The book is Room Full of Referrals.
Murphy the bald eagle and success
In this episode I talk about manifestation of success and how that relates to BNI and Murphy.
Output vs Impact
In this episode I talk about the difference it makes to keep the focus on impact rather than output. PS - there are birds in the background that I just could not erase. Gotta love nature!
The outward mindset and BNI
In this episode I talk about all the ways BNI has an outward mindset.
Why do we register visitors, anyway??
In this episode I talk about all the reasons behind visitor registation. SPOILER ALERT - we do it for the visitors!
Ripples and BNI (part 2 of 2)
In this episode I talk about all the "other" stuff that can happen when you make small consistent changes to create compounding.
Compounding and BNI (part 1 of 2)
In this episode, I talk about how compunding can be found in BNI and why that is a great thing. This is part 1 of a two part episode.
Connect VS Disconnect
In this episode I talk about the diffeence in approaching a break form a connect vs a disconnect mindset.
benign neglect
In this episode I talk about the concept of benign neglect. Great way to keep the drama out of your life and out of BNI!
The marshmallow test
In this episode I talk about ignoring your business today as a technique for getting more business later.
Mistakes can be good
In this episode I talk about how mistakes can be good - as long as you are learning. I also discuss how, in BNI, it can take a while to discover you are making mistakes and I give a few pointers for avoding or minimizing them.
What are you busy doing?
In this episode I talk about the importance of prioritizing your daily activities in order to reach your goals; including BNI.
Fill your Cookie Jar
In this episode I talk about using a technique used by athletes in your daily life. Fill you "cookie jar" with past success so you can feed whenever youn need it!
Using your high school math
Students always ask Math teachers, "when will I use this?". Today I talk about using the skills you learned in Geometry...even if hated it!
Good to Great
This is your chance to get some pointers on how to take your membership, and your return, from good to great!
It's hot out there!
In this episode I discuss the importance of dressing to the level of success you want.
The Multitasking Myth
Multitasking is a lie! In this episode I talk about multitasking at your BNI meeting and the consequences that brings.
Keep doubt in the back seat
In this episode I talk about living with no doubt.
Networking is a marathon
In this episode I compare neworking to preparing for and running a marathon. They are so similar!
Failure is good!
We've all heard the famous Apollo 13 line "failure is not an option". In this episode, I respectfully disagree. Listen to find out why.
Embrace the pressure
Pressure makes diamonds! In this episode I talk about embracing the pressure in a world that is constatly looking for "the easy way".
The 121, it's the foundation
In this episode I discuss how the one to one is the foundation of success for a BNI member because BNI is about relationships and the one to one is our most powerful relationship building tool.
Falling out of green is not the end!
In this episode, I talk to member, Mike Olivas, about falling out of green and how you can get "back on the horse" . Mike is the owner of Fit for Life Gym. You can find him on Instagram at iam_fitforlife and Facebook at @imfitforlife or come by the gym in El Paso.
Unhappiness is not knowing what you want...
Today's episode is all about a quote that resonated. Happiness is important! And to get it, according to our quote, is all about KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT.
When numbers don't count
In this episode I talk about ditching the numbers when the numbers become the objective.
Take a good look...from another perspective
In this episode I talk about the benefits of spending time looking at yourself from a different perspective.
Use your time wisely
In this episode, I talk about using time wisely. Don't we all do that everyday?? The truth: not really. So I go over just a few hints on how to maximie your time.
Owning your year
In this episode I talk about the importance of owning your activites - all of them. It's the only way to make it a great year!
Like and Respect
In this episode, I talk about the difference between like and respect and how respect is better!
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