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このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第274回は「BNIを長く続けることの価値」と題してお送りいたします。今回は … 続きを読む 第274回 BNIを長く続けることの価値 第274回 BNIを長く続けることの価値はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。

The Story of Every Man | Reflections on Creativity, Calling, and CommunityRecently, I had the privilege of being a guest on The Story of Everyman podcast hosted by John Silos. John has built something special here in East Texas—a platform that captures the stories of everyday people and uncovers the wisdom, struggles, and experiences that shape their lives.In our conversation, we covered everything from growing up in Edgewood, Texas, to creativity, faith, podcasting, ambition, networking, and the work I do through roofing, BNI, Dunn On Purpose, and Power Acronym.After listening back to the episode, I realized there were a few ideas worth expanding on.We talked about the challenge every creator faces: the tension between creating and consuming. It's easy to scroll. It's easy to wait. It's easy to let resistance win. Whether you're creating content, building a business, cleaning your truck, or pursuing a dream, fear often disguises itself as procrastination. The work isn't always difficult. Taking the first step usually is.We also explored what motivates me to continue creating. Dunn On Purpose and Power Acronym have become containers for encouraging words, enriching perspectives, and empowering frameworks. They're ways for me to share what I'm learning while documenting the journey of becoming who God created me to be.John asked about ambition, and while I answered the question during the interview, I've continued reflecting on it. If I could summarize my ambition in a single sentence, it would be this:I want to help people through speaking, writing, and coaching.Whether that's through conversations, content, business, networking, leadership, or faith, that's the thread connecting everything I do.We also touched on Strong Com—a framework built around the relationship between Communication, Community, and Company. Strong communication helps people understand one another. Strong communities bring people together around shared values. Strong companies emerge when both are present and healthy.Most of all, this conversation reminded me how much wisdom exists in ordinary people. We live in a time where we can learn from billionaires, celebrities, and world-class experts every day. But some of the most valuable lessons come from the people living and working right beside us.That's what makes The Story of Every Man worth listening to.In The Story of Everyman episode:Growing up in Edgewood, TexasHow I found my way to LongviewPodcasting and creative expressionOvercoming fear and creative resistanceThe evolution of Power AcronymFaith, purpose, and callingCommunication, community, and companyWhat ambition means to me todayConnect

Moderaternas partiledare, statsminister Ulf Kristersson om opinionsläget, krisstöden och om varför han vill dra ner på bistånd och förvaltning. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Med hundra dagar kvar till valet ligger Ulf Kristerssons regeringsunderlag efter oppositionen i opinionsundersökningar. Varför vänder det inte för Tidöpartierna?”Därför att det rödgröna regeringsalternativet ännu inte har synats i sömmarna. Det är alldeles för få som granskar på allvar vad den mest vänstervridna regeringen någonsin i Sverige skulle betyda för ekonomi och säkerhet. Alltså Socialdemokraterna, Vänsterpartiet och Miljöpartiet, en helt unikt vänstervriden regering”, säger Ulf Kristersson.Om man tittar på det som ni kan göra, det ni har gjort, vad finns det för skäl då till att det inte vänder?”Jag tror att du ställer frågan fel. Alla vet vad vi har åstadkommit under de här åren. Sen ska man alltid berätta det en gång till. Ingen vet vad en vänsterregering skulle betyda. Med all respekt. Det är när alternativen ställs mot varandra, och då rannsakas vi också. Men det är först när alternativen ställs mot varandra som väljarna på allvar kan ta ställning”, säger Ulf Kristersson. Kritik mot krisstödUnder våren har regeringen presenterat en rad ekonomiska stöd till hushållen som har fått sänkt skatt på bensin, diesel, elstöd och billigare månadskort i kollektivtrafiken. Stöden har motiverats som svar på krisen i Mellanöstern. Tidigare i våras sänktes också matmomsen, också det tillfälligt. Totalt handlar om många miljarder som regeringen lånat. Men stödpolitiken har kritiserats från både höger och vänster och från tunga ekonomer. Varför menar Ulf Kristersson att stöden behövs?”Jag tar kritiken med en nypa salt. Den som kommer från vänstern i politiken, de vill alltså elda på när vi hade 10 procents inflation, när vi ville bekämpa inflationen. Nu kritiserar de oss för att vi stöttar hushåll som drabbas av höga drivmedels- och elpriser på grund av kriget i Mellanöstern. Det är otroligt konstig kritik. Den tar jag på mycket litet allvar, faktiskt. Hushållens köpkraft ökar och ekonomin växer. Flera ekonomer menar att det ekonomiska läget inte motiverar krisstöd, och särskilt inte för lånade pengar. Hur ser Ulf Kristersson på den kritiken? ”Vi pratar inte om kris. Vi pratar om att hushållen som drabbades av hög inflation och tappade tio års reallöneökningar, att de behöver få köpkraft om vi ska få fart på den inhemska ekonomin och inte bryta den återhämtning som är på väg. Det är en rätt okontroversiell uppfattning och då måste man göra det på olika sätt. Då blev det väldigt vältajmat med matmomssänkningen, med sänkning av dieselpriserna, när världsmarknadspriserna sticker iväg. Så jag tycker nog att den är väldigt välavvägd. Jag skulle säga att vi har utrymme att bedriva riktig krispolitik därför att vi har en låg statsskuld, lägre än den som Magdalena Andersson lämnade efter sig i sin senaste, sista budget. Men jag tror vi ska vara medvetna om att vi har inte sett resultatet än av det som händer i Mellanöstern. Det är väldigt många internationellt som varnar för att Andra halvåret kan bli väldigt allvarligt”, säger Ulf Kristersson. Ministerposter till SDOm Moderaterna, Sverigedemokraterna, Kristdemokraterna och Liberalerna vinner valet vill de bilda en regering där alla fyra partier ingår. När Sverigedemokraternas partiledare Jimmie Åkesson gästade Ekots lördagsintervju för två veckor sedan sade han att SD bör få ministerposter i proportion till valresultatet och att tre av de fyra tyngsta ministerposterna borde tillfalla SD, enligt det rådande opinionsläget. Men Ulf Kristersson säger att det inte är så självklart.Tycker du att partierna i din regering efter en eventuell valseger ska få ministerpost och departement i proportion till hur stora de blir i valet?”Det kan man inte säga i förväg. Man kan alltid säga att ett partis storlek kommer alltid att påverka partiets förhandlingsutrymme, självklart är det så”Men det har varit praxis fram till nu. Varför skulle det inte blir så?”Jag sa bara att ett partis storlek har betydelse. Sen är det lika väl känt att alla partier i en regering har ju starkt inflytande eftersom regeringen måste vara överens om besluten. Även det fick vi prövat under åtta år med rödgrön regering, att de blockerade varandra. Vi har ju bevisat vår förmåga att förhandla fram gemensamma saker”, säger Ulf Kristersson.Bistånd runt en halv procent av BNIUlf Kristerssons regering har minskat det internationella biståndet och lämnat enprocentsmålet av BNI. Inför valet i höst har Moderaterna sagt att de vill dra ner ytterligare på biståndet.”Vi har äntligen kommit ifrån ett läge där just bistånd skulle vara fredat från alla prioriteringar. En procent idag skulle betyda 22 miljarder mer än det vi gör nu. Det där är ingen liten fråga. Då måste man ställa sig frågan: 'Gör de 22 miljarderna bäst nytta i helt andra länder eller gör de bäst nytta i svensk sjukvård, svensk äldreomsorg eller på andra ställen i den svenska politiken?' Jag kan inte förstå hur man kan ha ett system där just den frågan ska ligga bortom politisk debatt. Det tycker jag är intressant, för vi får ständiga anklagelser om att skattesänkningar som skulle kunnat gå till nånting annat. De andra partierna vill ha 22 miljarder mer i år till bistånd. Vi har väldigt mycket mer pengar som vi kan använda för svensk välfärdspolitik.Du syftar på en höjning om Sverige återgår till enprocentmålet. Men frågan här var hur mycket mindre biståndet bör bli på sikt jämfört med vad det är idag. De här 53 miljarderna, vilka nivåer är rimliga?”Vi hade en förhandling som ledde fram till den nivå vi har nu. Vi har inte längre nån procentsats. Vi prövar biståndet på samma sätt som vi prövar andra. Det vill säga vår vilja att bidra, vår förmåga att bidra, prioriteringar mot andra områden. Det är så seriös politik går till. Och så kommer vi förhandla även efter nästa val och det är ju väl känt att det finns lite olika uppfattningar i den här frågan. Mitt ingångsvärde är att vi ska ligga i något slags europeiskt snitt i de här frågorna där vi framförallt tar ansvar för länder och problem som ligger nära oss, som Ukraina..”Ja, vad skulle det kunna vara då, det europeiska snittet?”Ja, snittet skulle jag säga ligger på någonstans där, en halv procent eller så, men vi tänker inte sätta en procentsiffra”, säger Ulf Kristersson.Gäst: Ulf Kristersson, statsminister och partiledare för ModeraternaProgramledare: Johar Bendjelloul Kommentar: Fredrik FurtenbachProducent: Maja Lagercrantz Research: Johanna PalmströmTekniker: Lisa NilssonIntervjun spelades in fredag den 5 juni 2026.

このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第273回は「BNIで加速している人の共通点」と題してお送りいたします。今回 … 続きを読む 第273回 BNIで加速している人の共通点 第273回 BNIで加速している人の共通点はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。

A Q&A on Faith, Failure, Business, Networking, and Living on PurposeIn this episode of the Dunn On Purpose Podcast, I answered questions submitted by people in my Facebook network.The questions went a lot of different directions.Some were funny.Some were philosophical.Some were about business, money, mindset, roofing, networking, and project management.That is part of what made this one fun.I didn't prepare a perfectly polished keynote. I just sat down, answered the questions, and tried to share what I actually think based on what I have experienced so far.A few things I talked about in this episode:* Why I don't believe life is a simulation, but I do believe we were created by a Creator* How movement, fitness, and intentional inputs help me control my mind* Why my greatest accomplishment may simply be continuing to get back up after failure* The truth about my first $10,000 month and the fact that I have not had a $100,000 year yet* What I would do first if I moved to a new city and needed to build business from scratch* Why relationships are still one of the most important business development strategies* Whether paid ads work and why organic content can help you test what actually connects* What makes Project One Roofing different in a crowded roofing market* The most challenging part of project management* Why a quick phone call today can save hours, days, or headaches laterThe answer I probably enjoyed the most was the question about what I would do if I moved to a new city tomorrow and had to generate leads and sales.Because I've actually done that.When Chelsey and I moved to Longview, I had to learn the community. I had to figure out who the connectors were, where relationships were being built, and how to become an active participant instead of just another person trying to sell something.That led me into running groups, the Chamber, Leadership Longview, BNI, local business circles, and a deeper understanding of how community actually works.The more I reflected on it, the more I realized this:No matter what business you are in, you are in the relationship business.That does not mean you manipulate relationships for business.It means you build trust, show up consistently, serve people well, and become the kind of person others are comfortable connecting to opportunities.This episode is not me pretending to have everything figured out.It is more of a snapshot of where I am right now, what I've learned so far, and how I'm continuing to build a life and business on purpose.I hope something in this conversation encourages you, enriches your thinking, or empowers you to take your next step.Today is the day to live on purpose.— Aaron This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poweracronym.com

Shirley Towne returns to the podcast to explain why some visitors hesitate to join BNI and how to address their concerns.

このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第272回は「女性のライフステージとBNI活動の両立」と題してお送りいたしま … 続きを読む 第272回 女性のライフステージとBNI活動の両立 第272回 女性のライフステージとBNI活動の両立はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。

My Office Help: Virtual Office Support, AI Tools, and Growing a Service Business from Rural IllinoisHosts Jennifer Olson and Russell Williams welcome Shayna Shadowen of My Office Help, a virtual office providing backend support for home service contractors and other small businesses through live phone/admin support, a CRM-based platform, and AI tools for calls, texts, email, scheduling, and social media. Shadowen shares her roots in a third-generation electrical business, how helping other electricians led to running offices for multiple companies, and how the company ultimately shut down the electrical business in 2024 to focus fully on My Office Help. She describes growth driven by the 2020 appliance repair boom, serving about 70 clients across the U.S. and Canada with 19 team members, flat-rate pricing for live support, tiered platform plans, and per-minute advanced AI. She credits onboarding, staying in defined roles, coaching, team training, and BNI networking for local traction, and cites family as her “why.”Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.https://members.ethosmarion.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOur guest: https://myofficehelp.com

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

My guest today is Heather McLeod, Chief Marketing Officer at BNI, someone who turns big global strategy into marketing that actually works. She's built her reputation on cutting through noise and focusing on what actually drives growth, scaling a community of more than 345,000 members across 70+ countries without losing what makes it human.At a time when everything is digital, automated, and AI-driven, she's right at the center of something just as powerful. Real in-person connection. Relationship marketing, community, and the idea that business still gets done between people, not platforms. No fluff, just what works.

8:05-8:30PM: Local resident and NightSide listener spoke to us LIVE from China about her time visiting China simultaneously during President Trump’s state visit. Guest: Betty Chin – Local Melrose resident & NightSide listener who called into NightSide LIVE Thursday night from China 8:30PM: Study: Politics is destroying friendships, and it’s getting worse. Guest: Aaron Perlut - author of the just-released book The Death of Compromise. 8:45PM: The one thing that kills job prospects… Advice for grads entering the job market… “Desperation is NOT hirable”. The best ways to follow up with a potential employer without seeming desperate. Guest: Dr. Ivan Misner - the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization & New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling authorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Kennedy is New Zealands No#1 Reputation Specialist. In this update he will share: What to do to raise your reputation What happens when things go wrong and how to fix it The new role of AI in telling the market who and how good you are A director of Iron Road Ltd, Colin's areas of expertise include online brand journalism, content marketing strategy, social media and digital PR. He has worked with companies like Baptist Savings, BNI, KiwiHost, Sovereign, PSL and Evaluation Associates to conceive, develop and implement creative marketing and digital strategies to generate interest, convert and retain business.

See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → Natalia Zacharin had no bookkeeping background, no clients, and no safety net when she started Zacharin Consulting in January 2019. She was 49, a single mom, and her invoicing clerk job was being phased out. In part one of this two-part conversation, Natalia lays out exactly how she went from that starting point to building a firm that now employs 16 people, targets $4 million in revenue, and landed at number 802 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Chapters [00:00] Cold open: asking the right questions [00:52] Introducing Natalia Zacharin [03:00] From invoicing clerk to business owner [07:00] Where the firm stands today [10:00] First client via LinkedIn [13:00] Self-teaching bookkeeping on YouTube [16:30] Hiring a CPA manager — lessons learned [19:00] Building the pipeline: 4 clients to 12 [23:00] Doubling down and working 7 days a week [26:00] COVID, the PPP pivot, and early burnout Starting From Zero — And Meaning It Natalia's entry into bookkeeping wasn't a career pivot she planned. Her fiancé suggested it over coffee when she couldn't find another job. She enrolled in an online course, started messaging business owners on LinkedIn in January 2019, and landed her first client on January 29th of that year — a landscaping company owner in California who is still a client today. Her prior experience as an invoicing clerk in Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite gave her attention to detail, but she had never opened QuickBooks. YouTube as a Training Program When Natalia got into her first client's books, she found the revenue hadn't been recorded — showing a negative $2 million on the P&L. Rather than walking away, she cleaned it up herself using YouTube, watching videos second by second and refreshing the balance sheet after every change to see what happened. "That was how I learned," she says. "I taught myself how to read financials, not how to do just data entry." It was slow, it was self-directed, and it worked. The Formula for Getting Clients Early On Natalia built her first pipeline through two channels: LinkedIn outreach and a local women's business group. Her LinkedIn approach was simple — start genuine conversations, never lead with a pitch, and ask questions. "No one likes it when you just come out with a full three paragraphs of what you do. No one cares." At in-person events, she set a clear intention before walking in: she was there to get a client, not just to have lunch. By August 2019 she had 4 clients and quit her day job. By November she had 12 — enough to cover her bills. Doubling Down on What Works After quitting her job, Natalia worked 12 to 14 hours a day, seven days a week, iterating constantly on what was generating new business. Her core principle: if something moves the needle, do more of it faster. She avoided prescriptive networking formats like BNI in favour of methods she could control and test. "Selling is psychological, it's not intuitive," she says. "I just didn't give up. I didn't feel like I had other options, so I just kept going." COVID, the PPP, and a Hard Lesson About Burnout In January 2020, Natalia called her mother — who had been helping her financially — to say she no longer needed the support. Three months later, COVID hit and her clients' revenues collapsed. She pivoted immediately to helping clients apply for PPP and EIDL loans, achieving near-perfect approval and forgiveness rates. But by August 2020, working alone under enormous pressure, she stopped exercising and started running out of energy. Part two of this series picks up there — with hard-won lessons on burnout, pricing, and scaling a team. Links Mentioned Zacharin Consulting: zacharinconsulting.com Pure Bookkeeping: purebookkeeping.com The Successful Bookkeeper: thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com About the Guest Natalia Zacharin is the Founder and Principal of Zacharin Consulting, a full-service accounting firm based in Maryland that offers bookkeeping, accounting, and fractional CFO services. She started the firm in 2019 with no formal bookkeeping training and grew it to a 16-person team tracking over $3 million in annual revenue. In 2025, Zacharin Consulting was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the United States, ranking number 802. About the hostMichael PalmerMichael Palmer is the host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast and co-founder of Pure Bookkeeping and The Successful Bookkeeper. He started this work because of his father — a brilliant electrical contractor who worked twice as hard as he should have had to, because nobody on the financial side was in his corner. That gap is what The Successful Bookkeeper exists to close. His view: bookkeepers are the most undervalued force in small business — and every bookkeeper who builds a real business changes two families: theirs, and their clients'.

En este episodio de Yo Soy BNI, conocemos la historia de Silvia Munguía, ingeniera en sistemas ambientales y fundadora de Consultoría Ambiental 5E, desde la Ciudad de México. Silvia creció viendo a su papá en las ventas y desde niña tuvo clara una idea: no tener techo en sus ingresos, no depender de nadie y ser dueña de su tiempo. Hoy lleva más de 10 años ayudando a empresas de distintos sectores a ser más sustentables, y encontró en BNI mucho más que clientes: encontró socios con quienes incluso fundó una nueva empresa. "Las relaciones son lo que te abre las puertas. Más allá del dinero, a veces conocer a la persona correcta puede facilitar mucho tu vida." Una conversación sobre propósito, impacto ambiental y cómo BNI puede transformar no solo un negocio, sino toda una forma de hacer empresa ▹ Página Oficial: https://www.bnimexico.com ▹ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BNIMexico ▹ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnimexico/ ▹ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNIMexico

Welcome back to the NoCo Pulse as we kick off the second week of May following a surprise snow day that had Northern Colorado kids out of school and riding bikes by afternoon. This week we're covering community news, business updates, and local highlights while celebrating the resilience and energy that makes NoCo special. What's moving features Miles Beyond Running Community and their upcoming Weld Your Metal Running Festival on May 30th and 31st in Eaton. This 146 acre private property event offers distances from a 7K run walk up to 100 miles, plus a 36 hour total mileage contest, complete with camping, glamping, sauna, cold plunge, massage, and mountain views. We also share an update on Mandy Mullen's attempt at the Cocodona 250 in Arizona. While she didn't finish, making it past the 155 mile mark before missing the time cutoff is an incredible achievement worth celebrating. Kudos to Don't Ember Productions for traveling with her to document the journey. On a sadder note, Saffron Scoops and Bites, the Indian restaurant and ice cream shop, has permanently closed but shared plans to return bigger and better than ever. Community gatherings spotlight Ginger and Baker's Murder Mystery Party coming up May 19th, with only about a dozen tickets remaining for the Baker's Half Dozen event. Fork Fun celebrates 25 years this summer, operating two mini golf courses, go kart track, laser tag, arcade, bumper boats, and restaurant while gifting millions of dollars of free usage to nonprofit children's causes like Boys and Girls Clubs, Matthews House, and Respite Care over the years. Friday Fest returns to downtown Greeley June 5th through August 7th, kicking off with the blues jam and featuring the go cup program where you can carry open alcohol from participating restaurants into 9th Street Plaza during events. Keeping the beat highlights the Loud Frame Film Festival coming to the Lyric May 22nd through 24th, an international film festival created by the same mind behind EDIY Horror Film Fest. They're seeking volunteers and vendors for the event. Thursday Night Live Concert Series returns May 28th for 16 consecutive weeks at Old Town Square, starting with The Burrows and their nine piece lineup at 7 PM, perfect for families and kids ready to dance. Community support features Stay: A Night of Metal and Hope, a metal concert at The Sound Bar on May 17th benefiting the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Larimer County. We share an inspiring story of Shana from a local cleaning company who moved to NoCo two years ago from Columbus, Ohio with her daughter in her car on gas cards. After her car broke down, a daily rental owner gifted her a vehicle for $250 with new tires and fresh oil, House of Neighborly Services helped with housing, and she's now thriving with stable housing, a $4 raise, and representing her cleaning agency at networking groups across Fort Collins. Business news celebrates Andrew Johnson with Business Networking Done Right, a former BNI director who started his own brand and has grown to four chapters with 20 members each. He's hosting a lunch and learn workshop May 20th through the Loveland Chamber on Building Stronger Referral Relationships, open to anyone for $30 including lunch. Shout out to Dixie Daly, who's everywhere in the community from creating pink coffee with Top of the Light Coffee to being named grand marshal for the upcoming Larimer County parade. She's also running for some kind of entrepreneur of impact recognition worth voting for. Food picks feature The Taco Stop, nationally recognized by USA Today, serving incredible tacos al carbon so full you can barely pick them up, led by classically trained chef Caesar from Mexico City. Yellow Crunch Colombian Restaurant opened their massive new location at The Exchange in the former Crooked Stave space, featuring giant murals by artists flown in from Colombia and a 12 by 20 foot television screen in a beautiful 3500 square foot space. Important announcement: The LoCo PULSE is officially becoming the NoCo PULSE in the coming weeks and getting its own RSS feed, making it easier for listeners who love the weekly community news format to find and follow along. Shout out to Laughing Buck Farm for being weekly listeners and sharing the podcast with their entire newsletter. They offer markets, vegetable swaps, and kids summer camps including homesteader camp and horse camp, plus a nonprofit supporting gardening and vegetables for people in our community. Stay connected, NoCo.

In what we believe to be a first....we answer a submitted question on how to leave a BNI chapter.

In this solo episode, Karl Bryan powers through day two of a fast (and confesses to feeling extra ornery) to deliver rapid-fire wisdom on the realities of luck, the psychology of sales, the pain and pride of cold calling, and the crucial moment of hiring your first staff member. Karl unpacks why so many coaches get stuck at plateaus, how to genuinely engineer a lucky streak in business, and what most people get wrong about networking, cold calls, and building high-value relationships. Key Topics Covered The Psychology and Strategy of Luck in Business Karl explains why believing yourself lucky matters, how neediness repels, and why you must align energy and action. He outlines a three-step formula for attracting luck: know what you want, know why you want it, and commit to paying the price—while detaching from the outcome. Powerful personal rituals, visualization, and "proximity is power" are explored as ways to up-level your circle, thinking, and probability of "lucky" breaks. Networking Groups: BNI and Beyond BNI and similar groups are "sandboxes"—solid training grounds, but not where high-level, long-term business happens. True growth and influential relationships occur in higher-level spaces: golf clubs, yacht clubs, exclusive networks, and private schools—where the real deals get done. Hiring Your First Staff Member Karl demystifies the fear around hiring—especially the belief, "I'll do it when I'm ready." The lesson: you're never ready. Hiring forces growth and creates positive pressure, opening streams of revenue and opportunity. He warns against hiring people just like yourself (e.g., coaches hire coaches, graphic designers hire designers) rather than plugging your real gaps (typically, admins or lead generators). Cold Calling: Embracing the Pain for Lasting Pride Cold calling's pain is fleeting, but the pride (and results) are lasting. Karl likens it to taking a cold plunge or completing a mental fast. Shows how incremental changes in expenses and pricing can dramatically impact profits—clear, compelling reasons to reach out to business owners. The bigger point: most successful business icons started with or mastered door-to-door/cold outreach. Sales: It's Everything—Especially Listening Everything in life is selling, from brushing your daughter's teeth to getting invited to a party. Hosting "epic" entrepreneur gatherings or dinners builds authority, status, and a referral pipeline. Karl spotlights Tony Robbins' mastery: real influence comes from asking questions and letting others do most of the talking. Timing & Luck with Legendary Examples Behind giants like Apple, Amazon, Nike, and Walmart is always a combination of strategic effort and perfect timing. Understanding and engineering timing increases your "luck surface area"—but you must remain unattached to specific outcomes. Notable Quotes "Who's stronger—the Twinkie or you?" "Needing nothing attracts everything." "You can't win if you don't enter... a business coach who says 'I suck at cold calling'—I don't even need to meet them to know they don't do it." "Hiring your first team member: you're never going to be ready. Just do it." "The labor passes quickly, but the pride remains." "Everything is sales. Hosting the party, getting the invite, getting the client... it's always sales." "Luck is as much a strategy as anything else. But timing—timing is the secret no one talks about." Actionable Takeaways Embrace Discomfort—Pride Follows: Do the hard things (fasts, cold calls, taking risks) because the short-term pain gives way to lifelong confidence and skill. Engineer Your Own Luck: Actively seek higher-level circles, visualize outcomes, and invest effort into "being around" the kind of clients and environment you want to serve. Detach from the Outcome: Work fiercely, but avoid neediness. Focus on what you can control—your energy, your effort, your network. On Hiring: Don't wait for perfect timing. Hire to fill genuine business gaps, not duplicate yourself. Take the leap and adjust after 90 days as needed. Sell with Questions, Not Monologues: Great sales (and influence) is about listening 80% of the time and speaking 20%. Practice the Tony Robbins method of curiosity. Throw the Party: Create communities and gatherings for entrepreneurs rather than just trying to get invited. Authority is built by being the connector. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software (by Karl Bryan) The tool for demonstrating instant, practical value to business owners and clients. BNI and High-Level Networking Contrast drawn between mainstream groups (BNI, chambers) and higher-level venues (golf, yacht clubs, private schools) for real business development. Book Recommendations Shoe Dog (Phil Knight, Nike story; timing and risk) Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary (Netflix; lessons in detachment and strategic positioning) If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen to this episode now and make strides towards your goals. Visit Focused.com for more information on Profit Acceleration Software™ and join the community of thriving coaches. Get a demo at https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What if the most valuable skill in an AI-dominated world is something you already have - and just haven't fully leveraged? Graham Weihmiller, former CEO and Executive Chairman of BNI - the world's largest business referral organization with 11,500 chapters in 77 countries and 350,000 global members - sits down with Jeff Dudan on the Unemployable Podcast to share the leadership principles, entrepreneurial lessons, and contrarian insights that shaped his extraordinary career. Graham opens up about growing up in financial hardship (broken plumbing, buckets in the bathtub, couldn't fill the gas tank), how those early struggles forged a scrappy, resourceful mindset that carried him to William & Mary, Harvard Business School, a seven-month backpacking trip on a maxed credit card, a search fund acquisition of Griswold Home Care, and ultimately the leadership of one of the world's most recognizable franchise networks.  In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why real human relationships will be MORE valuable as AI advances - not less ✅ The search fund model: how early-career entrepreneurs buy and run real companies ✅ Why "you learn on your first, you earn on your second" is the best entrepreneurship philosophy ✅ The three-bucket framework for founder-to-CEO transitions (from Dr. Ivan Misner of BNI) ✅ Why hiring all-stars beats fixing processes yourself - and how micromanaging kills growth ✅ Charlie Munger's incentive principle and how to apply it to your team ✅ The leadership rule: race to the conflict ✅ Why franchising is the ultimate team sport for entrepreneurs ✅ The untapped business opportunity Graham says he'd start tomorrow ✅ One sentence that could change your life Whether you're a franchise owner, aspiring entrepreneur, early-stage CEO, or just someone building something from scratch - this episode is packed with the kind of honest, hard-won wisdom that only comes from decades of doing the real work.  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com Guest: Graham Weihmiller Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BNIOfficialChannelGlobalHQ  Guest Website: https://www.bni.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamweihmiller  Pioneer Equity: https://www.pioneerequity.com/  #BNI #Entrepreneurship #Franchising #SearchFund #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Networking #CEOMindset #UnemployablePodcast #JeffDudan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What if the most valuable skill in an AI-dominated world is something you already have - and just haven't fully leveraged? Graham Weihmiller, former CEO and Executive Chairman of BNI - the world's largest business referral organization with 11,500 chapters in 77 countries and 350,000 global members - sits down with Jeff Dudan on the Unemployable Podcast to share the leadership principles, entrepreneurial lessons, and contrarian insights that shaped his extraordinary career. Graham opens up about growing up in financial hardship (broken plumbing, buckets in the bathtub, couldn't fill the gas tank), how those early struggles forged a scrappy, resourceful mindset that carried him to William & Mary, Harvard Business School, a seven-month backpacking trip on a maxed credit card, a search fund acquisition of Griswold Home Care, and ultimately the leadership of one of the world's most recognizable franchise networks.  In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why real human relationships will be MORE valuable as AI advances - not less ✅ The search fund model: how early-career entrepreneurs buy and run real companies ✅ Why "you learn on your first, you earn on your second" is the best entrepreneurship philosophy ✅ The three-bucket framework for founder-to-CEO transitions (from Dr. Ivan Misner of BNI) ✅ Why hiring all-stars beats fixing processes yourself - and how micromanaging kills growth ✅ Charlie Munger's incentive principle and how to apply it to your team ✅ The leadership rule: race to the conflict ✅ Why franchising is the ultimate team sport for entrepreneurs ✅ The untapped business opportunity Graham says he'd start tomorrow ✅ One sentence that could change your life Whether you're a franchise owner, aspiring entrepreneur, early-stage CEO, or just someone building something from scratch - this episode is packed with the kind of honest, hard-won wisdom that only comes from decades of doing the real work.  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com Guest: Graham Weihmiller Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BNIOfficialChannelGlobalHQ  Guest Website: https://www.bni.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamweihmiller  Pioneer Equity: https://www.pioneerequity.com/  #BNI #Entrepreneurship #Franchising #SearchFund #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Networking #CEOMindset #UnemployablePodcast #JeffDudan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第268回は「日本でBNIを始めてみた」と題してお送りいたします。 安：それ … 続きを読む 第268回 日本でBNIを始めてみた 第268回 日本でBNIを始めてみたはBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。

In this episode we discuss AI tools and using them with your BNI membership.

Brittany runs her own design studio and knows she needs to get out from behind her screen and start meeting people face-to-face. The problem: she's shy, and local networking feels downright terrifying. Preston and Clay walk her through exactly how to break into the local business world without pretending to be someone she's not—from joining a BNI leads group to an unexpectedly genius $100-a-week community stunt that opens doors without a single sales pitch. Support our show sponsors → ⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠ Submit your own question → ⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Check out Clay's business → ⁠https://golinus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Ivan Misner (@IvanMisner.BNIFounder) is the Founder of BNI (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985, the organization now has over 11,400 chapters in 76 countries throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated 16.6 million referrals resulting in more than $24.4 billion dollars' worth of business for its members.   We discuss networking best practices with tech and AI potentially changing the way networking in done. We also talk about the concept that networking as a marathon and a long term business growth strategy. You can find out more about Ivan's work at https://www.ivanmisner.com & https://www.bni.co.uk and you can pick up Ivan's book, "Networking is a marathon, not a sprint" at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRFQMPM5   Join the FREE Facebook group for The Michael Brian Show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themichaelbrianshow   Follow Mike on Facebook Instagram & X

A year after leaving BNI, Kameron Thorne lost 48% of his business. Today he shares what he learned about protecting your network.

このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 第266回は「糠床とBNIと私」と題してお送りいたします。 安：では大竹さん … 続きを読む 第266回 糠床とBNIと私 第266回 糠床とBNIと私はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。

Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI, reveals the networking system responsible for generating over $27 billion in member-driven business. With a background in the Marine Corps and decades of leadership in franchising, Mary shares how "Givers Gain," discipline, and consistent relationship-building drive real growth. From scaling companies to billions in revenue to leading one of the world's largest business networks, this episode is a masterclass in leadership, networking, and entrepreneurship. Learn how to: Build a referral-based business that scales Use networking as a predictable growth system Lead with influence, not control Develop grit, discipline, and consistency Turn relationships into real revenue

In this solo episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan dives deep into the psychological and practical frameworks that lead to a thriving coaching business. Karl shares advanced sales strategies for enrolling high-ticket clients, techniques for conquering perpetual frustration, the centrality of meaningful relationships, and hard-won life lessons from over two decades in the coaching world. Designed to give you both the mindset reset and actionable tactics you need, this episode is packed with wisdom for coaches aiming to sign and keep more clients, create more peace, and build powerful professional and personal connections. Key Topics Covered Powerful Sales Questions That Close High-Paying Clients Karl Bryan discusses key questions to ask prospective clients that compel them to buy, such as "What needs to happen in 12 months for this to be a great decision for you?" He stresses getting prospects to tell you their criteria for a 'yes,' so you can mirror back exactly what they need to feel confident in hiring you. The Power of Dropping "3 Bombs" in Sales Conversations The strategy of presenting three high-level, perspective-shifting "bombs" in every sales call (e.g., "Profit is a theory, cash is a fact;" "A real mentor tells you what not to do;" "You can get lucky and make it, but not lucky and keep it"). These concepts make you stand out, reframe client thinking, and build authority Why Most Business Owners Stay Stuck Analysis of why "getting big" is often the wrong goal and why focusing on profitability and margins beats chasing revenue  Classic mistakes around selling a business, the psychological costs of regret, and why building a business you want to keep outperforms building to sell  Conquering Perpetual Frustration: The Real Coach's Mindset Step-by-step framework for identifying and resolving internal conflicts (value clashes) that lead to chronic dissatisfaction. Practical exercises to make it easier to feel positive emotions—and harder to feel negative ones    Life and Business Coaching Lessons from 20+ Years Why compounding—of effort, knowledge, and connections—dwarfs almost all other strategies. The massive ROI of authentic friendships and finding your people. Experiences beat possessions every time for lasting fulfillment and business growth  Notable Quotes "Profit is a theory. Cash is a fact." "A real mentor can tell you what not to do." "You can get lucky and make it— you can't get lucky and keep it." "Progress equals happiness—when you lose that, you want to exit your business." "You'll be remembered for what you refuse to give up on." "The goal for me is peace. Not happiness—peace." "Don't surround yourself with people with goals, surround yourself with people who have already accomplished what you want to accomplish." "All magic is in compounding—of effort, knowledge, and relationships." Actionable Takeaways Ask the Right Questions: Use Karl's "12 months from now" closing question so prospects reveal what will make your service valuable to them—then tailor your pitch exactly to address that. Develop and Deliver Your "Three Bombs:" Create three powerful, perspective-changing arguments or stories to deploy on every call. These reframe the prospect's thinking and differentiate you instantly. Focus on Margin, Not Just Revenue: Coach clients to obsess over net margins and long-term profit structure, not just revenue and expansion at all costs. Reframe Your Emotional Triggers: List out what needs to happen for you to feel peace (and frustration), sort them by what you can/can't control, and make it easier for yourself to feel positive emotions on a daily basis. Prioritize Relationships and Compounding: Invest intentionally in a handful of deep, meaningful friendships and business connections, and remember that small daily improvements add up to exponential results over time. Choose Experiences Over Things: Say "yes" to new experiences (especially with others); these are the true currency of a fulfilling coaching career and life. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan) Karl's proprietary tool for instantly demonstrating financial impact and value to prospects. Books/Frameworks Referenced: The One Thing by Gary Keller Tony Robbins's Awaken the Giant Within and "Date With Destiny" framework Networking & Community: Local chambers of commerce BNI, business broker contacts, high-level business groups If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen to this episode now and make strides towards your goals. Visit Focused.com for more information on our Profit Acceleration Software™ and join our community of thriving coaches. Get a demo at: https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog dive deep into the modern challenges facing coaches and business owners—from surviving the distractions of AI and the media, to closing clients with conviction, to the powerful mindset shifts necessary for growth and contentment. They share hard-won frameworks for staying focused in the age of distraction, dissect why most financial professionals never get rich, and deliver tactical playbooks for getting hesitant prospects "over the line." The show wraps with a classic "moment of zen," reminding listeners why clarity, context, and courage are the real secrets to happiness and coaching success. Key Topics Covered Dealing With Distraction in a Media-Driven World Karl Bryan explores the insidious power of modern media, social feeds, and overstimulation—and offers frameworks to keep clients (and yourself) focused on what you can control rather than becoming hypnotized or derailed by noise. Why Most Financial Pros (and Accountants) Stay Broke Karl Bryan breaks down why even those who know the "rules of the money game"—like accountants or financial planners—rarely achieve wealth. It comes down to risk tolerance, mindset, and a failure to think in action-feedback loops or frameworks. The Order Form Close Framework Get a step-by-step on the classic "order form" close—using the psychology of childhood forms to guide prospects painlessly through the buying decision, complete with high-authority presence and poise. Moving Fence-Sitters to Yes Strategies for handling prospects who are "on the fence," including how to challenge their limiting beliefs, use identity upgrades, remove sales pressure while building FOMO, and help them imagine their improved future. Mindset: Contentment, Context, and the True Definition of Wealth The importance of journaling, avoiding lifestyle creep, and why "passive income above burn" is the truest measure of wealth. The episode spotlights the wisdom of contentment, clarity, and the power of persistence at any age or stage. Notable Quotes "There are things you control and things you can't control. Put your time, money, energy into what you can control." — Karl Bryan "Passive income above burn—if you want the definition of wealth, that's it. That's the only frame you need for a free life." — Karl Bryan "The crazy ones make all the money. Introduce me to a crazy accountant and I don't think you're going to be able to." — Karl Bryan "Commission breath stinks. You need zero desperation—bring the groundedness of a grandfather." — Karl Bryan "You're not too late. You're exactly where you're supposed to be. You're right on bloody time." — Karl Bryan Actionable Takeaways Stay In Your Lane: Focus energy on what you can control. Limit media consumption and practice objectivity in all decision-making. Use Frameworks for Business and Life: Apply action-feedback loops (activities-numbers-activities) instead of getting stuck on the scoreboard. Employ the Order Form Close: Walk prospects through key buying steps confidently, letting the habit and psychology of "filling out forms" lower resistance. Upgrade Identity—Theirs and Yours: Help prospects believe in their results by believing in yours. Visualize yourself as their best option and act accordingly. Disarm and Reframe Objections: Move past "maybe" by separating want from comfort, reducing pressure, and prompting prospects to express their goals and fears aloud. Watch for Lifestyle Creep: Keep expenses (your burn rate) controlled, as savings mean 100% retention versus the small percentage from income. Persistence Pays: Most "maybes" don't return. Apply ethical persistence and serve by helping clients help themselves. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan) The Six-Figure Coach Magazine – https://thesixfigurecoach.com/get-it Networking opportunities: BNI, local chamber of commerce events Order Form Close Framework – demonstrated live on episode Daily coaching strategies email: Sign up at focused.com If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, share with another coach, and leave a review. Join Karl Bryan's thriving community and start multiplying your coaching results—visit Focused.com for the Profit Acceleration Software™ and more tools to build your dream coaching business. Ready to level up? Get your demo at https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration Karl Bryan gets clients for business coaches. Period.

Carol White's road to owning Impeccable Closets wound through a corporate PR career at GTE/Verizon, a stint as a stay-at-home mom, and seven years managing sales and training at a big box organization retailer — where she discovered a passion for closet design. A chance conversation at a BNI meeting eventually led to a business partnership, and Impeccable Closets was born two weeks before COVID. She bought out her partner in 2022, opened her first showroom in Huntersville about a year ago, and is now celebrating six years in business alongside her husband Brian.The company designs and installs custom closets, pantries, laundry rooms, home offices, craft rooms, bars, and just about anything else you can dream up in a home — including, most recently, a two-story primary closet with 16-foot ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling sneaker gallery for a Charlotte-area pro athlete housing 265 pairs of shoes. Carol's approach is rooted in solution selling: she gets into the details of how clients actually use their spaces before a single shelf goes up. In 2026, the focus is on growth — expanding the showroom, adding designers and installers, and building systems that allow the business to scale beyond Carol being at the center of it all.Impeccable Closets330 Seagle St Suite 22Huntersville, NC 28078(704) 742-6046---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman's #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comThanks to Safe harbor Peninsula Yacht Club for their support!Support the show

Send Us Your Questions & Feedback!Most marketing advice tells small business owners to sound bigger, cleaner, and more “professional.” In this episode, I share why I've learned the opposite can be your edge—especially in the window coverings and window treatment industry, where trust matters more than hype.I take you back to 2006, when I first entered the shade business, and explain how writing blogs and email newsletters became my most reliable way to connect with clients. Not with polished ads—but with honest stories: real jobs, real lessons, real mistakes, and the kind of humor that makes people feel like they actually know you.Along the way, I talk about the unsexy foundations that made everything else possible: learning bookkeeping through a QuickBooks class, getting pulled into BNI networking, and seeing how weekly relationship-building reshapes how you think about sales, referrals, and reputation. I also share the moment personal marketing finally clicked for me—and how following Michael Katz's work on newsletters for solo professionals pushed me to start writing consistently, even with imperfect English.That consistency opened doors, from magazine articles about the realities of installation work to a stronger writing identity inside the industry. Now I'm turning a major milestone into a new project: 20 newsletters to represent 20 years in business, plus client comments and reflections—leading into my upcoming book Nobody Told Me That.I also explain why I built RogerMagalhaes.com as a hub for my businesses and why I launched Stories In Motion to go deeper on the lessons behind the work.What You'll LearnWhy “trying to sound professional” can actually make you less memorableHow honest stories build trust faster than hype—especially in home servicesThe practical foundations that support good marketing (bookkeeping + networking)How BNI-style weekly relationship-building changes your view of referralsWhy newsletters work for solo professionals (and how to start even if it's imperfect)How consistency creates unexpected opportunities and authorityThe idea behind my “20 newsletters for 20 years” project and my upcoming book#WindowTreatments #WindowCoverings #InteriorDesign #StoriesinMotion #HomeImprovement #SmallBusinessMarketing #Pers

What would you do if your world fell apart overnight? If you suddenly became a single parent with two young kids, no family nearby, and no financial safety net?That's exactly what happened to Audrey Hills in the middle of building her digital agency.In this episode, Audrey shares one of the most powerful transformation stories I've ever witnessed. From part-time account manager earning modest money to running Surf Stoked Creative — a thriving digital agency pulling in $15,000/month and scaling to $30,000/month.But this isn't just a business success story. It's about what happens when you refuse to let circumstances dictate your future.Audrey started with zero WordPress experience and zero SEO knowledge. She spent 8-9 months listening to our podcast, joined our Digital Investors Program in September 2024, and quit her job by December. Then in March 2025, her partner of 12-13 years moved out. She had the kids, no backup, and a brand-new business to keep afloat.In this interview, you'll discover:→ How she learned WordPress and SEO from scratch while working part-time→ The networking strategy (BNI) that tripled her income in months→ What kept her going through separation and having to move house→ Her crystal-clear lifestyle vision that pulled her through the hard times→ Why digital agencies are sellable assets worth potentially over a million dollars→ Her advice for anyone (especially women) feeling stuck or financially vulnerableThis is required listening if you've ever wondered whether it's really possible to build financial independence through digital skills.Audrey's story proves it is. Even when life throws everything at you."You really just have to keep going and showing up every day. I just kept going and going." - Audrey HillsWant To Learn How To Buy Websites for Income and Financial Independence?You don't need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

【参照】日本語版：第223回 忙しすぎてBNIどころじゃない！（再） このポッドキャストは、コンビニの人材育成を支援するこんくり株式会社とビジネスの自走化を支援するActionCOACHの提供でお送りいたします。 今回は … 続きを読む 第263回　BNIにおける時間の投資（再） 第263回　BNIにおける時間の投資（再）はBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。

Ivan Misner is widely known as the father of modern networking and the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Since founding BNI in 1985, Ivan has helped build a global community with over 11,700 chapters across 76 countries, generating millions of referrals and billions of dollars in business for its members. A New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books—including Networking Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint—Ivan has spent decades studying the science and strategy behind meaningful professional relationships. In this episode, he joins Travis to discuss how networking has evolved, why most people misunderstand it, and how building genuine relationships is still the most powerful business growth strategy. On this episode we talk about: Why networking has a bad reputation—and how to do it the right way The VCP process: Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability Why relationships outperform transactional networking strategies How social media has flattened communication hierarchies The surprising data on relational vs. transactional networking styles Top 3 Takeaways Networking is about relationships, not transactions. The most effective networkers focus on building genuine connections first—business opportunities follow naturally from trust and familiarity. Follow the VCP process. Before referrals and revenue come visibility and credibility. People must know who you are, understand what you do, and trust your expertise before real business opportunities appear. Networking success is a long-term game. Treating networking like a marathon instead of a sprint allows relationships to compound over time into referrals, partnerships, and lasting opportunities. Notable Quotes “Networking is more about farming than it is about hunting.” “It's not about making contacts—it's about making connections.” “When people treat networking as a transaction, it's the reason so many people hate it.” "It's not what you know or who you know. It's how well you know them that really counts." Connect with Ivan Misner: Website: https://ivanmisner.com BNI: https://www.bni.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmisner  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Farrah Woodall: Farrah Woodall is a registered nurse, esthetician, and holistic wellness entrepreneur who blends medical experience with natural solutions to help people prioritize “well care” over “sick care.” With nearly 30 years in nursing—from neonatal intensive care to concierge IVIG infusions—she respects Western medicine for acute care while championing proactive health through detoxing, blood type–specific nutrition, CBD, functional mushrooms, and botanical skincare.  Through her brand, My Earthly Essentials, her work in network marketing, and her involvement with BNI and her local Chamber of Commerce, Farrah empowers individuals and small businesses to take ownership of their health and build sustainable, legacy-focused lives.   In this episode, Jennie and Farrah Woodall discuss: Farrah's background and philosophy on health Balancing nursing with network marketing and direct sales Building a holistic wellness business (My Earthly Essentials) Leveraging networking platforms: Chamber of Commerce & BNI How caring for mind, body, and spirit helps entrepreneurs show up stronger in life and business   Key Takeaways: Proactive “well care” beats reactive “sick care.” Farrah urges people to focus on detoxing, nutrition, and daily habits that help prevent illness rather than waiting for a diagnosis. Your body is your business asset. As an entrepreneur, when you care for your mind, body, and spirit, you show up better for your clients, family, and opportunities. Network marketing success is built on relationships and time, not quick wins. Strategic networking multiplies your impact. Combining BNI, Chamber of Commerce, and business collaborations lets her leverage other people's networks and create win‑win referrals. Multiple aligned income streams can fit under one clear brand.   "My vision is to offer healing trust and togetherness with a mission of providing services and products that are disruptive to the mainstream constructs that ail us." –  Farrah WoodallConnect with Farrah Woodall: Website: https://myearthlyessentials.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myearthlyessentials1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyEarthlyEssentials1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyEarthlyEssentials1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MyEarthlyEssentials1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyEarthlyEssentials1/posts CONNECT WITH JENNIE: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/badassdirectsalesmastery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassdirectsalesmastery/ Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/ Show: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/blog/ YouTube: COMING SOON! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badassdirectsalesmastery/ Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Dr. Ivan Misner's BIO:  Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI (Business Network International), the world's largest business networking organization, with more than 11,000 chapters in 76 countries worldwide. Widely recognized as the "Father of Modern Networking," he has dedicated his life to helping business professionals build meaningful, relationship-driven networks that create both profit and impact. He holds a PhD from the University of Southern California and is a New York Times bestselling author who has written numerous books on networking, business growth, referrals, and leadership. His work has influenced millions of entrepreneurs and professionals around the world, and his teachings continue to shape how people think about relationship marketing, collaboration, and legacy. In addition to founding BNI, Dr. Misner co-founded the BNI Charitable Foundation and has been honored internationally for his humanitarian efforts, leadership, and lifelong commitment to service. His message centers on the power of long-term relationships, contribution, and living a life of intentional legacy. In this episode, Virginia and Dr. Ivan talked about Why networking is a marathon, not a sprint The value of following a proven system Legacy and living intentionally Scaling a business through delegation Relational vs. transactional networking Takeaways: Success comes from repeating what works Deep relationships generate bigger results than shallow networks Giving and receiving must work together You cannot scale if you refuse to let go Your legacy is how you show up in people's lives   Connect with Dr. Ivan Misner on his LinkedIn account to learn more about his work and insights into networking effectively: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmisner/    Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

John Rivers explains how to apply a growth mindset to your BNI chapter by dedicating 15 minutes a day to inviting visitors and following up.

In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, host Karl Bryan flies solo while Rode Dog is away, answering listener questions on where to find the best coaching clients, impressing business owners at networking events, and mastering the art of consistency to drive business coaching success. Karl packs the episode with actionable insights, practical frameworks (like the 10/10 frame), and real-world examples any coach can use to grow their practice and deliver more value to clients. Key Topics Covered The Power of Frame Control in Coaching Relationships Karl explains the importance of spending 10% of your meeting time in an "upper frame," 10% in a "lower frame," and the majority—80%—in an "equal frame" when interacting with potential clients. This dynamic helps build respect and trust, especially when dealing with more successful business owners. Best Sources for New Coaching Clients He breaks down multiple lead generation avenues, emphasizing that your "best client is you five years ago"—target businesses where you can deeply relate to their challenges. Karl lists practical places to find prospects, including businesses advertising locally, new business registries, joint venture partners, and business networking groups. How to Impress at Networking Events Karl shares tactics for being memorable: always have three "bombs" (unique, value-driven statements) to drop in conversation, use storytelling with conflict and a clear outcome, and focus on effort and process over just touting your success. Consistency as the Ultimate Key to Success He doubles down on the idea that consistency and discipline—not luck—attract ideal clients. Demonstrating reliability in your marketing, networking, and delivery helps draw high-caliber, growth-minded clients who value the same traits. Diagnosing and Fixing High Revenue, Low Profit Businesses Finally, Karl walks through a blueprint for helping businesses with strong top-line sales but weak profit margins. He advocates for a methodical review of all expenses, process improvements, pricing strategies, and creating recurring revenue models. Notable Quotes "Your best client is always going to be you five years ago." "To be valuable, you have to be memorable." "Success does not belong to the lucky; it belongs to the focused." "Consistency and discipline—if you want those clients, you have to demonstrate those traits first." "If you want to influence business owners, make them envious of who you are, not what you have." Actionable Takeaways Identify Your Ideal Client: Start with the person you were five years ago—target those business owners, as you'll understand their pain points and can speak their language. Expand Your Lead Generation: Look beyond social media—search for businesses advertising locally, check new business registries, join networking organizations like BNI or the Chamber of Commerce, and build joint venture partnerships. Impress Through Value and Storytelling: Come prepared to every networking event with three impactful concepts or stories that make people say, "Wow, I've never heard it explained like that before." Practice Relentless Consistency: Show up with discipline—whether it's weekly live events, ongoing content, or daily outreach. Your consistency will become your magnet for disciplined, high-value clients. When Solving Low Profit Margins: Go through each expense line to determine if it helps win or keep a client—if not, cut it. Review pricing, renegotiate with vendors, and design a recurring revenue model. Homework for Coaches: Pick a niche and list 50 ways you can help that type of business. This will boost your focus, readiness, and enthusiasm when prospecting. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan) Business Networking Groups: BNI, local Chamber of Commerce, Oil & Gas clubs, yacht clubs, private schools Focused.com: Tools, training and community for coaches The Six-Figure Coach Magazine (free subscription: thesixfigurecoach.com/get-it) If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen to this episode now and make strides towards your goals. Visit Focused.com for more information on Profit Acceleration Software™ and join our community of thriving coaches. Get a demo at https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

What if the only thing standing between you and your next breakthrough is the decision to move before you feel ready? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Debbi DiMaggio. Debbi shares how clarity, belief, and relentless action shaped her 35 year career in real estate and her life beyond it. From writing down ten things she wanted at age 25 to building a thriving business during the Great Recession, Debbi reveals how mindset in motion became her secret weapon. She explains why most agents do not need more motivation. They need movement. Debbi also opens up about running the LA Marathon with almost no training, launching a company in one of the toughest markets in history, and writing her fifth book Mindset in Motion. Through real stories and practical wisdom, she breaks down her five step framework that turns intention into aligned action. This conversation is a masterclass in momentum, resilience, and activating your potential when it matters most. If you are ready to stop waiting and start moving, share this episode with a fellow agent, subscribe to the podcast, and commit to one bold action today that moves you closer to your goal.   Highlights 0:00 - 3:00 Missing Link Between Goals and Results Why goals stall without a method Motion beats waiting for motivation Action creates momentum and confidence What you will learn in this episode 3:00 - 14:48 Debbi's Path Into Real Estate Why she avoided real estate growing up The ten things list that gave her direction Starting in San Francisco rentals pre internet How rentals turned into a long term pipeline 14:48 - 28:42 Why She Wrote Mindset In Motion A Ted talk course triggered the idea She needed a clear repeatable message Turning life wins into a framework Marathon story as the proof point 28:42 - 39:55 The Five Step Method Get clear on one specific goal Choose belief before the how Internalize with writing and vision Activate with people resources and accountability 39:55 - 1:05:49 Momentum Habits and Routine Smallest move when stuck get up and leave home Protect mornings from noise and distractions Her early routine meditation water meetings One on ones to build relationships and referrals 1:05:49 - 1:17:54 Challenge and Closing Seven-day challenge to build momentum Start with ten minutes of daily meditation BNI and community to stay in motion How to connect and what comes next   Quotes: "Action builds momentum. Momentum builds confidence, and confidence delivers results." – Debbi DiMaggio "No is not an option. I finish what I begin." – Debbi DiMaggio "You never know unless you ask." – Debbi DiMaggio "I never know what is going to happen. I am always looking for the magic." – Debbi DiMaggio   To contact Debbi DiMaggio, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Podcast, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.   Connect with Debbi DiMaggio! Website: https://www.debbidimaggio.com Podcast: https://youtube.com/@debbidimaggio X: https://x.com/debbidimaggio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbidimaggio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiMaggioBettaGroup YouTube: https://youtube.com/@debbidimaggio LinkedIn: https://youtube.com/@debbidimaggio   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #MindsetInMotion #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #DebbiDiMaggio #MindsetMatters #Momentum #TakeAction #PeakPerformance #GoalSetting #HighPerformanceHabits #RealEstateAgentLife #RealtorMindset #AuthenticBrand #Networking #OneOnOnes #Accountability #BNI #MarathonMindset #Resilience #PersonalGrowth

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.   

In this pre-sunrise episode, Jordan and Jason kick off 2026 with a candid look at what's current in their tree and landscape businesses. They recap January's guest lineup, then dive into real-world topics like business development through BNI and apartment associations, HOA speaking gigs, and an emergency job removing a 40" oak after a massive water main blowout. They share how tools like LiveSwitch and AI are leveling up their proposals, how a 10,000-contact email campaign with a real 10% labor discount helped fill the February schedule, and what they're learning about marketing ROI with Intrigue Media. They also unpack losing a long-term HOA contract, dealing with difficult homeowners, and set the stage for the upcoming Landscape Rodeo with equipment competitions, sponsors, and a VIP crawfish-fueled Low Country boil.

BNI now holds the Guinness World Record for the most people attending a speed networking event: 1108 BNI members, 20,000 rounds, 90 minutes.

Your Note Investing Super Bowl: Build a Dream Team to Dominate 2026!Alright, everybody! Scott Carson here, ready to tackle a crucial topic that's been lighting up my phone: building your ultimate note investing dream team. With the Super Bowl on the horizon, it's the perfect analogy – you wouldn't put a quarterback at nose tackle, right? The same goes for real estate. You can't be a solo-preneur, trying to do it all yourself, especially when you're buying notes in 20+ states like me!Many new investors (like Vincent from Harrisburg, PA – this one's for you, buddy!) think they need to master every single task. But here's the kicker: delegating isn't just smart; it's essential. I've been coaching for almost two decades, and the most successful investors aren't just good at one thing; they're great at assembling a team. So, let's draft your winning lineup for 2026!Here's how to build your note investing dream team:The Scouting Report: REIAs & Networking: Your first stop? Local Real Estate Investor Associations (REIAs) and BNI groups. These are your recruiting grounds for investor-friendly realtors, title companies, and other pros. Don't be a wallflower; get there, ask around, and find the right people who want to work with investors.The Playmakers: Realtors & Title/Attorneys: You need reliable realtors for BPOs and market insights (especially out-of-state!). Pair them with investor-friendly title companies or real estate attorneys for seamless closings and secure money transfers. They're critical for evaluating and closing your deals.The Coaches: Licensed Servicers & Foreclosure Attorneys: For note investors, a licensed servicer is non-negotiable – they collect payments, handle communication, and manage legalities, saving you headaches (and potential fines!). A real estate attorney in every state you're active in is your offensive coordinator for foreclosures and workouts.The Finance Department: Hard Money & Private Capital: Even if you're the bank, you need a bank! Build relationships with hard money lenders for REO rehabs and, crucially, cultivate private money investors (IRAs, OPM). Your network of other investors can also be a goldmine for capital.The Ground Crew: Contractors & Property Management: When you take back an REO, you need reliable contractors (roofers, HVAC, handyman crews) to get it market-ready. For rentals, a trusted property manager (preferably local) is essential. These are your boots-on-the-ground, turning a problem asset into a profitable solution.You're not Tom Brady, trying to throw the ball to himself and run the field without blockers. You need a team that takes things off your plate, provides expertise, and moves your deals forward. My success, and my students', comes from building these relationships.Don't let the thought of doing it all yourself cripple your ambition. Leverage your network, find your dream team, and watch your note investing portfolio soar. If you need help finding these all-stars, reach out – we have a nationwide network ready to help you take your business to the next level. Go out, take some action, and let's go win that Super Bowl!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Do you work with family? How does relationship-based networking impact your life? Your company?  Your bottom line? What are some of the biggest misconceptions about networking? In this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Spencer Reynolds and his son Kamryn Reynolds, Co-Executive Directors of BNI Tampa. Originally from Northern Utah, Spencer and his family packed up and  moved to Florida in 2017, trading mountains for sunshine and lakes. With  his wife, Tricia, running the show (let's be honest, she's the boss) and their  four incredible kids—three adventurous adult sons and their adopted  princess, almost 16—they're all about outdoor thrills, especially water sports  and international adventure travel. And when we say "thrills," we mean it!  Spencer's an adrenaline junkie—skydiving, hang gliding, mountain biking,  and even trekking to Everest Base Camp with his brothers. If it involves  speed, heights, or a near-death experience, he's probably done it… twice.   (Ask about their Grand Canyon White Water Rafting trip from last year,  wild!)  Before becoming the networking master he is today, Spencer spent 12  years as a mortgage broker before making the leap into professional  speaking and training in 2005. He's taken the stage in every major city  across the U.S. and Canada, teaching professionals how to build systems,  work By Referral Only, and grow businesses the right way with referrals.  Through BNI, he's expanded his reach globally, inspiring thousands of  entrepreneurs to unlock the power of relationships. Kamryn Reynolds is a communication coach, keynote speaker, and the youngest Executive Director in BNI history. He's the founder of Articulate Advantage, helping professionals speak with power, clarity, and confidence. A USF grad, Eagle Scout, and fluent Spanish speaker after serving a two-year mission in Argentina.  Kamryn now specializes in keynotes and trainings for high-end hotels and resorts. Known for his high energy and practical frameworks, he's on a mission to become an Ironman, a TEDx speaker, and an international voice for intentional communication. He lives by one core belief: connection is the currency of opportunity.  Spencer, Kamryn, George & Shawn talk about: What surprises them the most about working together. Early money lessons. BNI / Networking Success Stories Biggest Misconception about BNI / Networking How long before networking pays off One business habit to adopt this year?  To stop this year? Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt   To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach   To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com. And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MyLegacy2026 

Mary Kennedy Thompson's BIO:  Mary Kennedy Thompson has more than 30 years in franchising. She has led businesses and franchises of all sizes. She has extensive experience in global expansion, high-growth organizations, integrations, and leadership. Prior to starting at BNI in 2024, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Neighborly, the world's largest home services company, where she worked since 2006. Her tenure at Neighborly included roles as the Executive Vice President and the President of Mr. Rooter, their largest brand. Her career began as a multi-unit franchise owner at Cookies By Design (formerly Cookie Bouquet), where she excelled in market penetration and sales—essentially becoming the brand's corporate president after successfully selling her locations. While a multi-unit franchisee, she joined BNI in 1994, just a few years before Virginia. Her passion for helping business owners completely aligns with Business Network International's mission to support its members and franchisees, marking her appointment as CEO as a transformational opportunity for BNI—and it has been.   In this episode, Virginia and Mary talked about: Mary's entrepreneurial journey  How to create operational excellence  The power of trust for generating referrals  Keys to pinnacle leadership  How to build trust   Takeaways: Be operationally excellent!  Be clear on your customer and put them first Deliver consistently  Building trust builds your business  Lead yourself first—then others. Consistency and discipline drive referrals.   Connect with Mary on her LinkedIn account to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively: LinkedIn URL : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-thompson-cfe-22074410/   Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/  

Mary Kennedy Thompson's BIO:  Mary Kennedy Thompson has more than 30 years in franchising. She has led businesses and franchises of all sizes. She has extensive experience in global expansion, high-growth organizations, integrations, and leadership. Prior to starting at BNI in 2024, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Neighborly, the world's largest home services company, where she worked since 2006. Her tenure at Neighborly included roles as the Executive Vice President and the President of Mr. Rooter, their largest brand. Her career began as a multi-unit franchise owner at Cookies By Design (formerly Cookie Bouquet), where she excelled in market penetration and sales—essentially becoming the brand's corporate president after successfully selling her locations. While a multi-unit franchisee, she joined BNI in 1994, just a few years before Virginia. Her passion for helping business owners completely aligns with Business Network International's mission to support its members and franchisees, marking her appointment as CEO as a transformational opportunity for BNI—and it has been.   In this episode, Virginia and Mary talked about: Mary's entrepreneurial journey  How to create operational excellence  The power of trust for generating referrals  Keys to pinnacle leadership  How to build trust   Takeaways: Be operationally excellent!  Be clear on your customer and put them first Deliver consistently  Building trust builds your business  Lead yourself first—then others. Consistency and discipline drive referrals.   Connect with Mary on her LinkedIn account to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively: LinkedIn URL : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-thompson-cfe-22074410/   Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

Lisa Skye is the Founder of SkyeCo and is a prolific community builder. In this episode, she shares her unconventional path from BNI chapter President, to WeWork early employee, to launching SkyeCo, a structured networking community for mostly for business owners. Lisa discusses the outsized impact of being "dangerously consistent” and the benefits of consistently showing up in networking groups. Whether you're a founder looking to grow your network or someone curious about intentional community building, you will listen this episode with Lisa!

We begin a series around BNI's Core Values! We start with the most important one, the entire philosophy of BNI - Givers Gain.

Good morning, afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and if this episode hits a little hard, it's coming from a place of tough love! For too long, I've seen too many of you out there with "limited funds" (a thousand bucks, $18,000, or even zero!) trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole, hoping a partial note deal will magically appear. Newsflash: a thousand bucks won't even buy you a decent partial, and all that effort for a "crappy deal" will eat your profits faster than a Texas heatwave!It's time for a come-to-Jesus meeting with that six-to-eight inches between your ears. That "mind block" is your biggest hurdle to success in real estate. If you want to own something, grow wealth, and actually invest, you need to raise private capital. And in 2026, it's not a suggestion; it's a non-negotiable. Stop waiting, stop wishing, and start doing.Here's your 5-pronged approach to getting off your lazy ass and raising capital in 2026:Social Media: Post Like Your Business Depends On It (Because It Does!): Pull your head out of your ass, even if you "hate Facebook." Post daily about deals, case studies, or properties you're evaluating across LinkedIn (easy connections!) and Facebook groups. Use tools like Buffer or Hootsuite if you're a "Powder Puff" too tired after work.Email Your Database (Yes, YOU Have One!): Whether it's 50 or 5,000, your email list is golden. Send regular emails (not just once a month!) about new deals, market insights, or just to say "hey." Remember, 80% of sales are made after the fifth contact – so keep hitting that send button!In-Person Networking: Ditch the Secret Agent Vibe: Get off your couch and hit your local Real Estate Investor Associations (REIAs) or BNI groups. You can't be a "secret agent" and expect to raise capital. Show up, talk to people, and build those connections.Target Self-Directed IRA Investors (They're Everywhere!): Learn to find SDIRA investors by searching county records for "Equity Trust" or other SDIRA companies. Send them postcards, letters, and multiple follow-ups. They have the money, you have the opportunities.Rinse and Repeat (Daily, Not Just When You Feel Like It): The most successful investors do these things again and again and again. Marketing for deals and money is a daily grind, not a weekly wish. If Warren Buffett markets to raise capital, so should you!Stop making excuses. If you hate your job, you owe it to yourself to spend 30 minutes to an hour daily on these activities. It's a small investment of time for a massive payoff. Otherwise, you'll get the same "lazy ass" results as last year. Your family, your goals, your "why" deserve more. So go out, take some action, and let's build you a river of private capital in 2026!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

This week's submitted question is on how to coach members who speak on services beyond what they represent in BNI.

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.