How to handle objections when inviting visitors to BNI
In his latest educational slot for BNI members, Darren Jamieson shares insightful strategies for addressing common objections encountered when inviting guests to BNI meetings. Recognizing that potential attendees often hesitate due to misconceptions or past experiences, Darren provides a toolkit of responses designed to convert reluctance into engagement. A significant portion of the video focuses […]
Reactor, Promoter & Creator: 3 Types of BNI Referral Giver
In a recent educational session for BNI (Business Network International) members, Darren Jamieson shared invaluable insights on becoming more effective in giving referrals by understanding the different types of referral givers: Reactors, Promoters, and Creators. These classifications help members identify how they can contribute to the network and leverage opportunities to support their fellow members. […]
Are You Making The Most of Your BNI Membership?

In the fast-paced world of business networking, making the most of every opportunity is crucial. Business Network International (BNI) offers a plethora of resources and networking avenues, but are you fully utilizing them? David Williams recently addressed this question in his engaging presentation titled “Are You Making The Most of Your BNI Membership?” Here’s a […]
Maximising Your Open Networking At Your BNI Meeting To Increase Referrals

In one of the most energetic and entertaining BNI education moments you’ll ever witness, electrician Dave Bundy delivered his own brand of ed slot on the importance of Open Networking. The Open Networking part of a BNI meeting happens before the official start time, and is where members arrive, mingle and chat. Sometimes members swerve […]
When Ben & Beth Joined BNI

Oh, hello. Would you like to hear a story? This is the tale of Ben and Beth join BNI. Are you sitting comfortably? Ben and Beth are both VERY busy business people. They heard BNI was a brilliant way of getting even more business, so they joined their local BNI chapter. They met lots of […]
A List of Questions to Ask in a BNI 121

How has your business changed since we last spoke / last 6 months? What gets you out of bed in the morning? What are the challenges in your business? What is a bad introduction for you? Who is your ideal client? Who are your best three clients? What’s your favourite thing about what you do? […]