
The BNI Mindset
Welcome to the podcast for BNI members who want to expand their BNI mindset. I focus on taking your membership and your business to the next level using tips and strategies for increased referrals from a BNI mindset perspective.
Episodes
128 episodes
BNI and the weather
In this episode, we dive into the metaphorical forecast that too many entrepreneurs are living under: scattered focus, chance of burnout, and gusty winds of distraction.Just like the weather, distractions are everywhere — and wh...
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Episode 119
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12:02

episode 118 - It's here! Ask BNI will change your meber experience
As BNI members we are continuously looking for better and more effective ways to make connections, invite people to experience BNI, and maximize our return. Ask BNI, our newest addition to the BNI experience, can do that! Listen in ...
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Episode 118
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8:07

episode 117 - The new member journey - how mentorship can help
Explore the transformative journey of new BNI members and the pivotal role mentorship plays in their success. Learn how guidance, support, and self advocacy unlock potential and foster growth.
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Episode 117
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13:55

Episode 116 - How to handle the boom without the burnout
You did it—BNI is working, referrals are flowing, and your business is growing. But now you’re staring down the double-edged sword of success: being overwhelmed. In this episode, I walk through what to do when you work BNI and how to grow ...
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Episode 116
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15:27

episode 115 - Being intentional with your BNI membership
This episode explores how to unlock real growth by being intentional with your BNI membership. Learn practical strategies for pre-meeting prep, showing up to give, and killer follow-up—plus real-world stories from the field. Don’...
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Episode 115
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14:01

episode 114 - size matters part 2
Expanding a BNI chapter enhances referral diversity, networking reach, and member visibility. It fosters a dynamic, educational environment, offering leadership opportunities and strengthening business prospects for all members. I'm convi...
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Episode 114
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17:30

episode 113 - size matters
Expanding a BNI chapter enhances referral diversity, networking reach, and member visibility. It fosters a dynamic, educational environment, offering leadership opportunities and strengthening business prospects for all members. Tune in f...
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Episode 113
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12:48

episode 112 - Core Values in Action
This podcast explores how serving your BNI chapter through core values fosters growth, strengthens relationships, and enhances personal and professional success for all members...enjoy!
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Episode 112
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11:21

From meeting to momentum - making BNI a daily growth activity
This episode explores how BNI members can integrate simple, intentional activities into their daily routines to grow their network and referrals. Learn a powerful 15-minute system—review, reach out, and recognize—that transforms BNI from a week...
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Episode 111
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8:53

Set the temperature of the room
Leadership in a BNI chapter isn't just about holding a title; it's about setting the tone, or the "temperature of the room," that fosters a culture of support, growth, and productivity among members. Get all the details in this episode!
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Episode 110
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15:07

Excellence is a choice
In this episode, I explore how daily choices, consistency, and mastering basics are key to success.
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Episode 109
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18:05

A thought exercise to elevate your success
In this episode, I talk about a thought exercise that you can use to adjust your list of contact sphere members. Doing this will surely create more opportunities for success.
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Episode 108
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14:23

Help! I'm a new BNI member and can't make BNI fit in my schedule
In this episode, I recommend some items to try as you adjust to life with BNI.
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Episode 107
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18:12

How to take a break and keep your momentum
In this episode I go over some strategies for taking a break AND staying on track, both in your business and in BNI.
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Episode 106
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13:25

No one comes when I invite
In this episode, I talk about some of the questiona you can ask yourself to improve your visitor attendance.
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Episode 105
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15:12

episode 104 - getting back to full engagement
In this episode, I talk about the time it takes to re-engage. This is where we remember that BNI is not a switch.
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Episode 104
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14:12

The membership committe and the mentoring mentality
In this episode, I talk about creating an envirinment where the membership committee can truly become a mentor. Lots of benefits to this mentality and environment!
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Episode 103
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12:22

the power is in the seed
In this episode I talk about trusting the process. I cover how using the seed we call BNI can make us successful even if we are not very good "gareners".
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Episode 102
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11:52

episode 101 - BNI Unicorns and mindset
In this episode, I talk about the value of unicorns and the importance of mindset in any category.
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11:57

The 80/20 rule and BNI re-visited
In this episode I revisit the concept of 80/20 and how to use it to evaluate your BNI performance.
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Episode 100
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17:23

Your Feature Presentation - the 8 week project
In this episode I approach your feature presentation as a project that requires you to prepare OTHERS.
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Episode 99
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13:14

episode 98 - the art of conversation
In this episode, I discuss the gift of giving people a "rope" to hang on to as you have conversations. This rope will help you give people the opportunity to have meaningfull converstions with you.
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Episode 98
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8:32

Leave it better than you found it
In this episode, I talk about how visiting a BNI chapter will benefit a consumer who has no intentionof joining a BNI chapter and why we want them to experience the entire meeting.
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Episode 97
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14:31
