Category: Networking
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Leadership Conference 2025: Preparing for Success
Week 38 (June 16 – June 22, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re focusing on how to prepare for our upcoming Leadership Conference 2025. This conference is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and sharpen our leadership skills, which will benefit both our businesses and our Chapter. Let’s make sure we’re ready to take…
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The Importance of Follow-Up in Business
Week 34 (May 19 – May 25, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re focusing on one of the most critical elements of business success—follow-up. Whether it’s following up on a referral, a client inquiry, or after a networking event, timely and thoughtful follow-up can be the difference between gaining a new client or missing…
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Maximizing Business Open Houses
Week 31 (April 28 – May 4, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about how to make the most of Business Open House events. Open Houses provide an excellent opportunity to showcase your business, invite potential clients, and introduce them to the value of BNI. When we approach these events with…
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Networking Outside the Chapter: Building New Relationships
Week 30 (April 21 – April 27, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! While BNI provides us with a powerful network inside our Chapter, it’s just as important to network outside the Chapter to build new relationships and broaden our reach. Today, we’ll talk about how to leverage networking opportunities beyond our weekly meetings to help…
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Gaining Traction with One-to-Ones
Week 29 (April 14 – April 20, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to focus on how to gain real traction through One-to-Ones. One-to-Ones are one of the most effective ways to build strong relationships and generate referrals within our Chapter. By getting to know each other’s businesses in more depth, we increase…
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Growth through PowerTeams
Week 28 (April 7 – April 13, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about how we can leverage PowerTeams to fuel growth within our Chapter. PowerTeams are groups of Members in complementary industries who work together to generate more referrals and business opportunities for each other. By focusing on collaboration, PowerTeams…
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Applying March Best Ideas Conference Lessons to Chapter Growth
Week 24 (March 10 – March 16, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Now that the March Best Ideas Conference is behind us, it’s time to take what we’ve learned and apply it to grow our Chapter and businesses. Conferences are great for sparking new ideas and strategies, but the real value comes from implementing those…
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Follow-Up Strategies for Networking Success
Week 21 (February 17 – February 23, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to focus on something that’s often overlooked but incredibly important in networking—follow-up. Building relationships doesn’t end when a conversation does. The real success comes in how we follow up afterward, keeping the connection alive and opening the door for future…
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Networking Best Practices: The Elevator Pitch
Week 19 (February 3 – February 9, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to focus on an important aspect of networking—the elevator pitch. A strong elevator pitch is essential for quickly and clearly explaining what you do and how you help others. It’s especially valuable during International Networking Week when we may have…
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Harnessing the Power of One-to-Ones
Week 16 (January 13 – January 19, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to focus on one of the most powerful tools we have in BNI—One-to-Ones. These meetings are more than just a chance to sit down with another Member. When done right, they can unlock a deeper understanding of each other’s businesses…
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