Week 40
#40 The Impact of Ghosting in Business
Introduction Imagine you’re in the middle of a promising conversation with a potential client or partner. Everything seems to be going well, and then suddenly, they disappear without a trace. No response to your messages, no explanation, just silence. This phenomenon is known as ghosting, and while we often associate it with social interactions, it’s…
Week 41
#41 Death by Substitute
Good morning, BNI Tampa Family! Today, let’s talk about a topic that’s crucial for maintaining our chapter’s dynamism and connection: the strategic use of substitutes. Imagine this scenario: You’ve built strong relationships within our chapter, but suddenly, you find yourself unable to attend a meeting. What do you do? You send a substitute, right? Well,…
Week 42
Visitors — Your Chapter’s Best Growth Lever
Week 57 · October 26–November 1, 2026 🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes) Good morning, Our BNI Family! 👋 We are one month into the new BNI year. And one of the most powerful things we can do this month — right now, in October — is to fill this room with Visitors. Every Visitor…
Week 43
Power Teams: Multiplying Your Referral Reach
Week 56 · October 19–25, 2026 🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes) Good morning, Our BNI Family! 👋 If you want to dramatically increase the number and quality of referrals you receive in BNI, there is one strategy that outperforms almost everything else: building a strong Power Team. A Power Team is not just a…
Week 44
The Art of the Specific Ask
Week 55 · October 12–18, 2026 🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes) Good morning, Our BNI Family! 👋 I want to talk about the single most common reason referrals don’t happen in BNI chapters that otherwise have great people and great relationships. It is not lack of caring. It is not lack of intention. It…
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