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BNI promises community, referrals and opportunities — but is it the game-changer you’ve been hoping for… or just a costly distraction?

In this week's podcast episode, I’ll give you the clear, honest answer so you can finally decide if BNI is worth your time, money and energy.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• The surprising truth about what BNI actually is (and what it isn’t)
• The essential resource that BNI drains which matters more than the membership fees
• Why joining can quietly knock your confidence if you’re not careful
• The simple way to avoid the sunk-cost fallacy trap most members fall into
• Whether BNI will get your business to £70K, £100K, or even £150K.

Overall, by the end of this quick episode, you’ll know if BNI is a smart move for your consultancy — or a detour that keeps you stuck.

So tune in now by clicking here.

And if you’d like some help making your elevator pitch clear, memorable and referral-friendly, here's the link:

https://theinfluentialconsultant.co.uk/downloads/the-ultimate-networking-elevator-pitch-for-hr-consultants/ 

Timestamps:

00:00 – Should HR Consultants Join BNI? 
 00:57 – Why Many HR Consultants Struggle to Get Premium Clients and Leads
 02:11 – What BNI Actually Is and How It Works
 03:22 – The True Costs of Joining BNI (Time, Travel, Fees, and Food)
 03:57 – How BNI Referrals Work and Why They’re Not Ready-to-Buy Leads
 05:25 – Real Benefits of BNI for HR Consultants (SME Exposure, Community, Pitch Practice)
 08:19 – Building Partnerships and Alliances Through BNI Networking
 09:36 – Why BNI Won’t Build a Reliable Lead Generation System
 10:29 – BNI vs Facebook and Google Ads for Consistent Client Leads
 10:58 – The Hidden Downsides of BNI (Slow ROI, Quality Mismatch, Pressure to Refer)
 14:59 – Why BNI Can Feel Repetitive and Drain Your Energy
 16:28 – How to Make BNI Work If You Decide to Join
 17:27 – Crafting a 60-Second Pitch That Gets BNI Referrals
 18:30 – How to Track Your ROI and Avoid the Sunk-Cost Trap with BNI
 20:13 – BNI vs Real Growth Strategy: What Will Actually Scale Your HR Consultancy

Want my help getting more leads and clients for your HR consultancy?

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2️⃣ Work with me

Join the Success Squad or the Fastlane Formula to plug the Client Control method into your business and build a predictable pipeline of premium clients — so you never face feast-or-famine again.

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