Your Business Has a Time-Confidence Curve
I have previously talked about the Time-Confidence Curve, which is also in my book Networking Like a Pro 2nd Edition. The Time-Confidence Curve illustrates the way that your fellow networkers mu...
A Big Announcement
I made an interesting announcement last week at the BNI Global Convention 2021 about an exciting adventure I’m taking. Check out this video to see what it is....
What Is One Thing That’s Working?
Sometimes a networking or business group becomes so obsessed with what isn’t working that they lose sight of what is working. This is especially true when they are having challenges and struggli...
Business Growth During Economic Challenges
When the economy is slow, new business is harder to get. What can I do to build my business in a challenging economy? I’ve heard this question many times over the years. The fact is that ever...
Give Up the Excuses and Invite
Many professionals and entrepreneurs know that whatever the current business climate might be, their networking groups are a consistent place for business referrals, resources, and support. Rela...
Show Up to Get More Referrals
Have you ever gotten a haircut over the phone? Probably not. It is just one of those things that you have to actually be present for to get results. It is the same with BNI® and other busines...
The Boomerang Effect
The foundation of building a successful word-of-mouth-based business involves giving referrals to others as well as connecting people so that they may increase their business. If you know how...
Don’t Show Off, Show Interest
Sometimes at networking events, I observe people engaging in what I call “dueling monologues” which are basically prolonged dueling talks by one person at a time. I don’t think most people ar...
Questions to Ponder
What questions do YOU wonder about? Share them below. Click on the graphic above, or click here, to see the video!...
Networking at Conferences
There are prime opportunities for networking at Conferences and Trade Shows, whether they take place virtually or in-person. We often attend these events with the single idea that we are there t...