How To Write A GREAT Testimonial For BNI

In a recent BNI Education Slot, Darren Jamieson tackled a subject that every member encounters but few take the time to master: writing testimonials. Too often, testimonials are written with
Why EVERY BNI Member Should Be A Visitor Host

In a recent BNI Education Slot, long-standing member and recruiter Jo Finnerty delivered a talk that resonated with everyone in the room. Her message was simple but powerful: every BNI member is a visitor host.
Becoming Smarter With Your Time in BNI

When it comes to BNI, many members assume that the secret to success is simple: do more 1-2-1s and the referrals will start
Make Your BNI Feature Presentation Unforgettable with the Case Study Structure

BNI feature presentations are your best opportunity to get the room thinking about who they can introduce to you. Yet most members waste that chance by following a structure that fails to grab attention.
My Public Speaking Journey Within BNI

When Ray Jones first joined BNI, public speaking was a nightmare. His hands trembled, his face tightened with nervous smiles and he couldn’t even feel his feet during his 60-second presentations. He assumed everyone else had it all figured out; the confidence, the polish, the presence. Meanwhile, he was just trying not to freeze. https://youtu.be/YEQMihhIiuU […]
How To Have A BNI 121 With ChatGPT

In this BNI Education Slot, Darren Jamieson introduced members to a new way of thinking about artificial intelligence. Instead of seeing it as a cold, technical tool for research, Darren reframed AI — specifically ChatGPT — as the most connected networking partner you could ever meet.
Never Say You’re Too Busy For Referrals

In a recent BNI Education Slot, Darren Jamieson shared a powerful message for members: stop telling your chapter you’re “too busy for referrals”. It may seem like a reasonable statement when you’re swamped with work, but Darren explains how it can cause lasting harm to your business relationships and pipeline. https://youtu.be/EBHA3Rwz4Ro Why Saying “Don’t Refer […]
A New Way To Deliver The Visitor Statement

Most BNI chapters follow a standard script when it comes to delivering the visitor statement. It’s formulaic, familiar, and gets the job done. But what if that script is actually costing you conversions?
How BNI can help you secure HUGE referrals

In a recent BNI Education Slot, hosted by Sauren Ghosh, two long-standing BNI members shared how their biggest