Hi Everyone,BNI is known as a platform for small to medium businesses. Why? As businesses get larger, they can no longer rely solely on word-of-mouth referrals, they must create dedicated sales and marketing teams. In BNI, the member is often the owner and/or the main salesperson. We do occasionally have salespeople in BNIfrom larger organisations,…

WHAT IS D.O.P.E? Dove Owl Peacock Eagle Which one are you? Every Chapter is full of different things, but it is not full of robots. We come in all shapes and sizes, with our style and flair that we bring to the Chapter. As a Member, understanding the personality types of the different members can…

Plan Ahead I’m sure we’ve all been in the situation of rushing to BNI meetings, frantically trying to come up with a topic for your Weekly Presentation. What if there is a way to spend just 30-45 minutes creating a plan, so you could eliminate that stress and worry for the next 12 weeks? If…

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,…

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…

Hello, BNI Tampa Family! Today, let’s talk about preventing Benign Neglect in our relationships within BNI and beyond. Think back to your school days, where you had your besties, your friends for life. But as life progressed, you moved, changed jobs, and those friendships may have faded. This phenomenon, called Benign Neglect, happens when we…

Does anyone know what BNI Policy # 7 is? Ys/No? I didn’t either. I had heard about it though. It is, “Visitors may only attend a BNI meeting up to two times”. I always wondered why. Has anybody else wondered why? We all must understand why, and we should be all confident in explaining the…

Who has ever seen those made for TV infomercials peddling transformer ladders, fish seekers, or some other made for TV product?It’s hard to believe the infomercials work but they even have their own TV channels so it has to be a good return on investment for the sellers of those products.Who has ever picked up…

Hi Everyone,In BNI our VCP (Visibility, Credibility, Profitability) can be affected by our behaviour.For example, we might be technically proficient but lack in business, personal or soft skills that we haven’t developed yet. Examples directly relevant to BNI would be turning up late, communicating poorly or dressing inappropriately for a business meeting.So, if one of…