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...
Networking for the Life of Your Business
Smart professionals know that business networking is essential for their success. They are active in select groups and organizations where they consistently participate and build relationships w...
Building an Effective Knowledge Network
As a business professional, you need a constant supply of information to achieve success. It is important to stay aware of issues and trends, and to keep up with technological and economic chang...
How to Get Your Dream Referral
An effective way to grow your business is with referral marketing. A referral is the opportunity to do business with someone who is in the market to buy your product or service and has been told...
Buck Up Buttercup
For many of us, a great amount of our business life and personal life is taking place on video calls. There are tremendous benefits to these video interactions, and there are certainly some chal...
Word-of-Mouth Marketing is Always Working
You’re getting word-of-mouth marketing every day. Even if you think, “I’m not asking anybody to refer to me, so I don’t need to concern myself with this. If I provide good products or services,...