Shows
BNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #161: Spectator or Participant?Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba share
how much of your success depends on how active and involved you choose to be in your business and in BNI.
2020-03-2417 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #160: Drinking and NetworkingExecutive Director Vince Vigneri, Regional Director Brandon Souba, and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss the importance of keeping a clear mind when considering drinking at networking and social events.
2020-03-1717 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #159: Getting More From The GAINS ExchangeRegional Director Brandon Souba and Simone Douglas, Executive Director of BNI Adelaide North in Australia discuss questions that make the GAINS Exchange conversational, and can help you get more out of your next One to One.
For Simone's full blog on this topic with all 20 questions, click on this link.
2020-03-1014 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #158: "E" for EffortExecutive Director Vince Vigneri and guest Peter Higgs, Executive Director of BNI Birmingham in the UK, encourage us to examine what we are focusing our energy on, especially if we aren't quite reaching our expectations of excellence.
2020-03-0310 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #157: Professional SubstitutesIt's beneficial to have a sub at a meeting when you cannot attend, but some people have evolved into "professional substitutes" that attend meetings regularly. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Area Director Ray Huse discuss some concerns about choosing them to sub for you.
2020-02-2515 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #156: The Three Ws of Referral NetworkingBharat Daga, an Executive Director for BNI in India, sits down with BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri to share three essential aspects of referral networking.
2020-02-1812 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #155: Continuing with Chapter Education UnitsRegional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse revisit the topic of CEUs from a previous podcasts with updates on where to find material and how to track your activity.
2020-02-1116 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #154: Playing For Problem SolvingExecutive Director Vince Vigneri and special guest Mark Graber from the BNI Innovation Task Force discuss how using elements of play can lead to creative solutions and make problem solving fun!
2020-02-042h 00BNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #153: Building A Future ReferralEver have a member tell you they would like to use your services, but they're not ready yet?
Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse have some suggestions on how you can help them get ready.
2020-01-2911 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #152: Growing your Business and Your ChapterIn this podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss how growth in your business and growth for your BNI chapter are linked, and they offer some tips to help with both areas.
2020-01-2112 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #151: VCP In 2020Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse update our look at VCP for 2020 with some suggestions on how you can "level up" in the process.
2020-01-1413 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastEpisode 150: Cruising to SuccessBNI Heartland member Jessica Pierce won a spot on a recent BNI Cruise as part of last year's Membership Extravaganza. She tells Regional Director Brandon Souba about the experience and why everyone should pay attention to those incentives!
2020-01-0713 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #149 - I Swear (Classic Podcast)Swearing is a part of our language and human habits. But does it belong in BNI? How about outside of your meeting? Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss this and more. Thanks to NPR's "Stuff You Should Know" podcast for insight and information used here.
Originally presented in BNI Heartland Podcast #36
2019-12-3116 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #148: Taking BNI Ideas Beyond MembersRegional Director Brandon Souba invited BNI Central Virginia Director Donna Kunde to speak about how the messages and materials of BNI can impact non-members by sharing how it helped her son.
2019-12-2411 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #147: What the Heck Is 4DXExecutive Director Vince Vigneri joins the podcast to talk about 4DX with Regional Director Brandon Souba. Find out how these four discplines and their execution relate to BNI and your business.
2019-12-1715 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #146: A Fast Pass For Your BusinessAt a recent chapter meeting, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse heard a member describe BNI as a "fast pass" for their business. They develop this idea further in this podcast, and talk about what it takes to make the fast pass work.
2019-12-1009 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #145: 2019 Global Convention ExperienceBNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to share what he learned and experienced at the recent 2019 BNI Global Convention in Warsaw, Poland.
2019-12-0316 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #144: What Kind of Referral Giver Are You?There are different types of referral givers. How are you looking out for opportunities for your fellow members? In this podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss how to change your approach and mindset to find more referrals.
2019-11-2609 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #143: Answers to Common ObjectionsRegional Director Brandon Souba's special guest on this podcast is BNI South Carolina Lowcountry Executive Director Ron Kirby. From Ron's experience launching and growing chapters in his region, he's heard many reasons for not wanting to join BNI. In this podcast, he shares five of those reasons, and his responses to them.
2019-11-1912 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #142: Category SpecializationWe have heard "specific is terrific" in BNI. In this podcast, Heather Venenga Whipple from Professional Connections in Watertown, SD tells why she switched from a popular classification to something more specific, and how she sees it benefitting her and the chapter.
2019-11-1208 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #141: What To Do When You're Not MeetingAs the holiday season approaches, some chapters will choose not to meet in observance, and so members can spend time with their families. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse have some ideas on how to keep your business and BNI in members' minds when you know you won't be meeting.
2019-11-0511 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #140: The GAINS ExchangeExecutive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba go back to BNI basics in this podcast. They discuss why the GAINS Exchange is important and how it will help you build relationships with other members more quickly, leading to more referrals.
2019-10-2913 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #139: Starting BNI ChaptersBNI Heartland Executive Director Kris Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba describe how BNI Chapters are formed through the Core Group process. They talk about what it takes to get things going, and some of the benefits of being a founding member of a chapter.
2019-10-2216 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #138: Developing Prospects at Your MeetingRegional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse describe how an invitation to a BNI meeting can be an excellent introduction of your business to a potential client.
2019-10-1513 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #137: One to One with a VisitorRegional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri tackle the question whether a member should have a One to One with a visitor, and how that individual meeting may be more of an interview. Find out what meeting up with a visitor can mean for your chapter - and your business.
2019-10-0815 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #136: Kris's BNI StoryRegional Director Brandon Souba welcomes Executive Director Kris Vigneri to our podcast for the first time. She has played an important role behind the scenes with BNI Heartland for years. Find out why she was invited to BNI as an HR Director, and her part in our continuing growth and support throughout the region.
2019-10-0112 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #135: Networking For Other MembersRegional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss how stepping out of your comfort zone to attend networking events that are directed toward a different industry can benefit your business. How does that make sense? Givers Gain has something to do with it.
2019-09-2411 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #134: Accountability and RelationshipsSometimes we find it hard to hold our friends accountable. In this episode, Regional Director Brandon Souba talks to Omaha Area Member Karissa Williams of the Multiply Your Profits Chapter about a time she held her friend accountable and how she is now helping raise funds for this friend's son with Cystic Fibrosis. To learn more or to donate, go to https://finest.cff.org/omaha/Donate/Index/1039305?submit=continue
2019-09-1710 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #133: Introducing a New Fall Growth ProgramBNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri ad Regional Director Brandon Souba share some details about our upcoming fall growth incentive and... competition? Chapters - get ready to go head to head with others throughout the Heartland region.
2019-09-1010 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #132: A Closer Look at the Power of One ReportHas it been a while since you looked at your Power of One Report? (It's been a while since we did a podcast on it! Look up Episode #90 for that one.) This podcast features BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joining Regional Director Brandon Souba to discuss the elements of BNI's Power of One Report, what it measures, and how improving your score there helps you and your business.
2019-09-0315 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #131: Making Dreams Come TrueJodi Freeman, member of BNI Business Boosters chapter in Lincoln, NE and Regional Director Brandon Souba tell the story of how Jodi's dream came to life at her chapter meeting, and grew through the connections and efforts of the members. Find out more about Jodi's mission at https://www.facebook.com/DreamCatchersRide
2019-08-2754 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HHEARTLAND PODCAST#130: Be PreparedExecutive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba discuss how this famous motto applies to your BNI activities - and your business.
2019-08-2011 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #129: Visitor Quality vs. QuantityThroughout our BNI Heartland area, we've heard chapters say they're "focused on quality of visitors and not quantity." While this sounds good, not having enough visitors also poses challenges. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss the importance of both quality and quantity of visitors in this podcast.
2019-08-1314 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #128: BNI in Another CultureBNI Heartland member Chuck Mathias from Effective Connections in Cheyenne, WY first encountered BNI in India. He talks to Regional Director Brandon Souba about the similarities, differences, and some things we all can learn from each other.
2019-08-0611 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #127: What Not to Say When InvitingThere are some words and phrases we've found to be more effective than others when it comes to inviting people to visit your chapter. Inspired by the BNI Passport to Success program, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss some phrases you might want to avoid, and some to use, when you're looking to invite.
2019-07-3014 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #126: Focus on ReferralsRegional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri go back to the basics with this podcast. They take a solid look at why BNI was founded and why everyone joins - REFERRALS.
2019-07-2312 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #125: We're ConnectedAs BNI members, we have connections to a wide variety of professionals. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse remind us not everyone has this kind of network, and how to talk about it to help you refer others.
2019-07-1611 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #124: Midyear GoalsThe middle of the year is a great time to assess your annual goals. Regional Director Brandon Souba talks to member Yvette Morehouse of Southwestern Consulting about three things you can do to help you re-focus and reach your goals.
2019-07-0912 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #123: Nonverbal CommunicationBNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba discuss what you might be saying nonverbally in your meetings, one-to-ones and other networking situations. They mention some behaviors to avoid, and some tactics to opening up communication.
2019-07-0214 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #122: Task vs. PurposeAre you approaching your BNI activity as a task that needs to be accomplished or a box to check? Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba enourage you to look deeper into the purpose of what we do to feel more fulfilled and driven, and they discuss the purpose of several BNI activities.
2019-06-2514 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #121 - Looking Outside Your ChapterRegional Director Brandon Souba talks to member Jordan Van Maanen of BNI Referrals In Action chapter in Sioux Falls, SD. Jordan shares a method he used to make connections through BNI to find referrals outside of his group, and even outside our region!
2019-06-1813 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #120: Substitutes (Part 2) - InstructionRegional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse continue their discussion on meeting substitutes. This time the focus is on what steps your substitutes can take to help you stay top of mind with your chapter members and build your credibility.
2019-06-1113 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #119: Sales Basics for People Who Hate SalesRegional Director Brandon Souba and BNI San Francisco Bay Executive Director Mike Macedonio share insights and tips for entrepreneurs and others who find themselves working in sales, and may not be entirely comfortable with the process. Get more of Mike's tips at bni-educationalvideos.com
2019-06-0414 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #118: Substitutes (Part 1) - PreparationIn this podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss some good resources for finding substitutes for you at your BNI meeting. They also discuss why it is important to get them your weekly presentation in advance when possible. Look for a future podcast for more on how to train substitutes.
2019-05-2812 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #118: Don't Settle for the Referrals You're ReceivingRegional Director Brandon Souba once again joins up with Executive Director Vince Vigneri to provide encouragement and ideas for members who would like to see greater quality or quantity of referrals from their BNI chapter. Brandon and Vince refer to Mike Rayburn who recently spoke at the BNI U.S. Conference. More information on Mike and his "What If?" challenge can be found at https://mikerayburn.com
2019-05-2112 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #116: Inspiration vs. DesperationRegional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri
talk about the importance of not inviting people to your chapter with a mindset of desperation, and point to some places to find the inspiration needed to be successful.
2019-05-1413 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #115: Nonprofits in BNIWhy should nonprofit organizations join BNI? In this week's podcast, Todd Bradwisch of Professional Partners Chapter in Sioux Falls, SD tells Regional Director Brandon Souba some of the benefits Special Olympics South Dakota has found as BNI members.
2019-05-0709 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #114: Three E's of ReferralsBNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri have an in-depth discussion about the "Three E's" that explain why businesses prefer to work by referral.
2019-04-3015 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #113: Why Letters?BNI Chicago Executive Director Rachel Cherny joins Brandon to discuss why letters are still an effective way to invite visitors. But to work, it's more than just a mass mailing effort. She describes a system of inviting that has been proven to be successful.
2019-04-2311 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #112: Our Strategic PlanExecutive Director Vince Vigneri joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to share more details about our strategic plan for the year. They look deeper into some things that were presented at our Regional Awards events, and look to the future with BNI at the local, national, and international level.
2019-04-1612 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #111: Before, During, and AfterRegional Director Brandon Souba's special guest on this podcast is Dawn Lyons, Executive Director of BNI in the San Francisco Bay area, and co-founder of Asentiv. She shares a simple method that can help you make better testimonial statements when presenting, and when referring other members.
2019-04-1011 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #110: Digital Calendar InvitationsExecutive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba have an impromptu discussion about the pros and cons, and some of the ins and outs, of sending calendar invitations when planning meetings and One-to-Ones.
2019-04-0213 min
BNI Heartland's Regional PodcastTHE ALL NEW B&I PODCASTSpring is in the air! And as we start a new month, we thought it was time to try something new. Join our host Brandon Souba, and his special guest Isabel Souba, as they discuss the importance of personal relationships and the power of making connections.
2019-04-0105 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #109: Saying Yes and NoRegional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse talk about times when you should say "Yes," when you should say "No," and the importance of evaluating your commitment before saying either.
2019-03-2612 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #108: Be Bold!Regional Director Brandon Souba chats with Lincoln Area Director Sarah Spitzen about steps to take and things to keep in mind to be more confident - and successful - when inviting others to visit your chapter.
2019-03-1912 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #107: Testimonials and the OscarsAs the awards season ends, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse use the Oscars as a starting point for a discussion on giving testimonials, and how to increase their impact.
2019-03-1211 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #106: Carrie's StoryEastern South Dakota Area Director Carrie Langston Dorhout joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to share the story about how she joined BNI, what it means to her business, and what it means to her personally.
2019-03-0510 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #105: Using Your ToolsLincoln, Nebraska Area Director Sarah Spitzen tells Regional Director Brandon Souba about an analogy she learned from her Dad, and how important it is to utilize the tools that you have at your disposal. They discuss some ways this can be applied inside and outside BNI.
2019-02-2610 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #104: More Than ReferralsSioux Falls, SD member Randall Bren shares how BNI helped him achieve business and personal goals beyond simple referrals. Hear him tell Regional Director Brandon Souba his BNI story of how one simple action led to a dream opportunity.
2019-02-1910 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #103: Insights Into InvitingExecutive Director Vince Vigneri joins Brandon Souba to discuss some of the limitations we may be placing ourselves when we think of who to invite to our chapter. They also share a few ideas that may help you invite others as well.
2019-02-1212 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #102: Professional and Personal GrowthBuilding Bridges Chapter Member Ann Meis in Sioux City, IA tells BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba how BNI has not only helped her increase her Mary Kay business, but also sparked personal growth for her as well.
2019-02-0511 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #101: Here's Why - Member Success ProgramRegional Director and host Brandon Souba and BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss why we have Member Success Program, its history, and what it does for our members - even long time BNI members.
2019-01-2914 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #100: A Visit with Dr. Ivan MisnerFor our landmark 100th podcast, Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri talk to BNI Founder & Chief Visionary Officer Dr. Ivan Misner about long term success, and other topics.
2019-01-2213 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #99: The VCP Process in One to OnesWe turn the tables again in this episode as Omaha Area Director Ray Huse interviews Brandon. They discuss how the VCP Process (Visibility, Credibility, Profitability) can relate to your One to Ones, and provide a format for making them more successful and effective.
2019-01-1512 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #98: Learning About Referral MindsetBNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Brandon to let our area members know more about the Referral Mindset Workshop available to their chapters. Some chapters have already taken advantage of this added opportunity. Listen for more details.
2019-01-0812 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #97: Setting One to One Goals (Classic Podcast)At the first of the year, many of us are setting our goals for the year. We thought it was a good time time to review this podcast from last year about the importance of setting goals for One to Ones, and how they can help you achieve some of your other goals. We have other podcasts on the topic of goals as well and encourage you to give those a listen.
2019-01-0210 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #96: Avoid Technical DifficultiesWant to reduce the chances of technology issues interfering with your presentation? Regonal Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director
Ray Huse have some suggestions - such as having a technical partner - and more.
2018-12-2714 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #95: Engagement in BNIThe actions you take in BNI are an investment in your business. Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to discuss some specific things you can do to grow engagement in your chapter.
2018-12-1815 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #94: Teaming Up for Greater VisibilityLooking to increase visibility for your business? BNI Heartland Professional Partners Chapter - Sioux Falls, SD member Codi Nincehelser has found some great ways to partner with other BNI members to do that. Hear her ideas in this podcast!
2018-12-1112 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #93: Business Over the HolidaysRegional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss ways to keep BNI top of mind as a part of your business over the course of the holiday season.
2018-12-0413 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #92: The Importance of Open NetworkingBNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and Sioux Falls Area Director Carrie Dorhout talk about why Open Networking - the first item in the BNI meeting agenda - is critical. Listen for tips on how you can make the most of those 15 minutes.
2018-11-2711 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #91Regional Director Brandon Souba and Area Director Ray Huse discuss what is considered "on time" for your chapter meeting, and what you miss - and lose - when you're late.
2018-11-2012 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #90: The Power of "The Power of One"Jim Cunningham of the Rushmore Chapter in Rapid City, SD joins Regional Director Brandon Souba to explain how their chapter grew in several areas by focusing on the Power of One report. They saw better referrals, more closed business, and deeper relationships between members. Hear the details - including some impressive numbers - in this podcast.
2018-11-1315 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #89: Interested vs. InterestingBNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss why it's important to be more interested than interesting at networking events, and illustrate some of the challenges - and rewards - to this approach from personal experiences.
2018-11-0611 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #88: Chapter Socials - Fun with StructureRegional Director Brandon Souba and Chad Blythe, member of Multiply Your Profits Chapter in Omaha, NE talk about how a recent chapter social event mixed business, family, and fun - with a little structure! Some of these ideas may help you with your next chapter event.
2018-10-3012 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #87: Ghosting and ReferralsGhosting has moved into the business world. Are your business connections and referrals suddenly breaking off contact and disappearing? Brandon Souba and guest Jeff Pickett of Media By JP, and member of the Referrals in Action chapter in Sioux Falls, SD discuss some common ghosting situations and how to address them.
2018-10-2314 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #86: Can Members Visit Other Chapters?It's a frequently asked question, especially by newer members: "Can I visit other BNI chapter meetings?" Regional Director Brandon Souba and Area Director Ray Huse discuss the BNI guidelines regarding members visiting other chapters, and offer some tips and best practices to follow regarding those visits.
2018-10-1759 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #85: RISE with BNIRegional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri talk about the reasons why members join BNI, and why they stay. Area Director Ray Huse moderates the discussion, and explains the R.I.S.E. acronym.
2018-10-0918 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #84: Ray's BNI StoryBNI Heartland Omaha Area Director and Social Media Coordinator Ray Huse joins Brandon to share the story of how he came to BNI, and how it resonates with him today.
2018-10-0211 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #82: Lead vs. ReferralBrandon's guest is BNI Heartland Area Director Ray Huse, who turns the tables and interviews Brandon on the difference between a lead and referral.
2018-09-2515 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #83: Networking Up with CarrieBrandon is joined by BNI Heartland Area Director Carrie Dorhout who describes her experience of "Networking Up" with Beth Misner. Listen to hear how and why it happened, and where it may lead.
2018-09-2513 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #81:Around the World with BNIBNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Brandon and Ray to share what he does on his global travels for BNI, and how it benefits our members.
2018-09-1116 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #78: Communicating Across GenerationsBNI UK & Ireland Area Director Consultant Alasdair Ross returns to the BNI Heartland Podcast this week with hosts Brandon Souba and Vince Vigneri. Alasdair's book "Steel Fist or Velvet Glove" is full of insight on how to develop your management skills in today's world. Listen in to hear how other generations can better communicate with Millenials in these connected times.
2018-08-2115 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #66: Getting Educated in BNI UniversityNow that BNI University has been online for a few months, Brandon and Vince Vigneri discuss what features they enjoy, and how you can benefit from some of the less well known features in BNI U! Login at www.bniuniversity.com, or get the app by searching for "BNI U" on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
2018-05-2914 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #64: Your Networking ScorecardDr. Ivan Misner recently released a new revised edition of his "Networking Like A Pro" book, along with a new Networking Scorecard app. Vince Vigneri and Brandon share their what they like about the app, which you can get for free at IvanMisner.com/scorecard.
2018-05-1511 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #62: Time ManagementIn this off-the-cuff podcast, Brandon and Vince Vigneri discuss time management and why sticking to the scheduled times of the chapter meeting agenda is critical. The question is, can they "walk the talk" and apply their time management skills to this podcast? Listen and find out!
2018-05-0114 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #60: Rocking Your ScheduleBrandon and Vince break out the guitars and amps and jam on their schedules. (Unfortunately that's not what this podcast is really about.) They break down the widely known story of the container full of rocks and how to apply that in scheduling your business and life.
2018-04-1714 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #58: 2018 - The Year So Far...The first quarter of 2018 has been filled with big steps for BNI Heartland. Brandon and Vince take a look at the new tools and resources we've seen already this year, how you can take advantage of them to build your business, and some things coming just around the corner! Look forward to them following up with more details from this discussion in future podcasts.
2018-04-0312 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #53: BNI Heartland State of the RegionMany of you saw the video, but here is the audio from Vince's BNI Heartland State of the Region. You will hear about 2017 highs and what is coming in 2018! Including the launch of BNI University, which already launched in January!
2018-02-2202 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #45: Passing a Referral to a VisitorIn this episode, Brandon and Vince discuss the challenge we face, as members, when we have a referral to pass to a visitor. Should we, or shouldn't we?
2017-10-0511 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #44: Focused Inviting SimplifiedIn this episode, Brandon and Vince discuss the "6 by 6 Program," a simplified look at focused inviting to help grow and balance Contact Spheres in your chapter.
2017-09-1912 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #42: The Value of a BNI MembershipIn this episode, Brandon and Vince discuss the Value of a Membership in BNI and specifically how there is so much more than just the meeting.
2017-08-2218 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #41: Slips Series Part 5 of 5In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the...
2017-08-0811 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #40: Slips Series Part 4 of 5In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the...
2017-08-0111 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #39: Slips Series Part 3 of 5In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the...
2017-07-2509 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #38: Slips Series Part 2 of 5In this episode, and the next 3, Brandon and Vince will be going over entering slips, electronically!
2017-07-1808 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #37: Slips Series Part 1 of 5In BNI worldwide there are over 8,000 chapters, all with a different culture, but yet the same structure. Dr. Ivan Misner says “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” and that could not be truer in the BNI world, but one culture killer is when the members focus on task vs. purpose. All the task members do in BNI are to help grow your business, when task are done with purpose they create results. Vince and Brandon have created a series of 5 podcast to really show the purpose of the slips. Not how to fill them out, but why we have them and the...
2017-07-1012 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #36: I Swear!In this episode, Brandon and Vince discussing swearing, inside and outside of BNI, thanks in part to another podcast, Stuff You Should Know!
2017-06-1301 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #031: Referrals and TestimonialsIn this episode Brandon and Vince discuss the part of the meeting where business is past and testimonials are shared, many call this the most important part of the meeting!
2017-02-1617 minBNI Heartland's Regional PodcastBNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #002: Vince's StoryIn this podcast you will hear Vince, Executive Director of BNI Heartland, tell his BNI story, dating back to 1998.
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