Category: Growth

  • #30 The Power of Open Communication in Building Strong Relationships

    Good morning, BNI Tampa Family! Today, I want to share with you a crucial aspect of building strong and resilient relationships: the power of open communication. Whether it’s with our family, friends, colleagues, or fellow BNI Members, effective communication is key to fostering trust, understanding, and collaboration. Think about a time when you faced a…

  • #27 Going around in Circles

    When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening, that’s where your power is!  For the last few years, we have all been worried about what we can’t control but those that have been able to have the courage and wisdom to work with what they can…

  • #25 All Weather Strategy

    Q: Who has heard of the all-weather strategy of investing? Yes/No?  An all-weather investing strategy is one where regardless of market conditions, your investment portfolio continues to increase in value. It is the holy grail of investing because your investment portfolio doesn’t need to regain losses before increasing in value.  An all-weather investment strategy means…

  • #20 – Think Faster – Speak Smarter

    An often-referred study said once that 75% of people fear public speaking more than death. I don’t think that percentage would hold true in BNI Chapters, in fact, I think the majority of BNI Members fear not being able to speak!  Many of us started out as part of the 75% and BNI has helped…

  • #23 – Grateful Starfish

    One morning, an elderly man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy picking something off the sand and throwing it into the sea. As he got closer, the man realized the child was throwing stranded starfishes that had washed up on the shore back into the breaking waves. Approaching the boy,…

  • #22 – Top Tips for Business Success in Challenging Times

    Good Morning/Afternoon, Let chat about some tips for Business Success in challenging times. Step 1: Look after your current customers (30 seconds) Your existing customers are your lifeline. Focus on enhancing their experience and meeting their needs. Retaining loyal customers and maintaining a positive reputation through word of mouth are vital during challenging times. Step…

  • #10 What is BNIngo?

    BNIngo is a gamified initiative to boost membership within the BNI Tampa region. The goal is to add 305 new members in under 6 months through a bingo-like game, where the chapters have scorecards with membership classifications. Players win prizes for filling lines/cards. The end goal is to fill all scorecards across 52 chapters, leading…

  • #29 The Power of Goal Setting: A Roadmap to Success

    Hello, everyone! Today, let’s explore the incredible impact of setting goals and how they act as a compass in our journey towards success. Goals provide direction, clarity, and motivation, propelling us to become the best version of ourselves. As Jim Rohn aptly said, setting goals compels us to grow and evolve into the person capable…