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Networking Is Simple, But Not Easy

Business networking is simple; it’s just not easy. If it were easy, everyone would do it and do it well… and people don’t! This is not a step-by-step process that you need to employ to network effectively. This is meant to get you to stop and think about all the articles, blogs, books, podcasts, and […]

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This Is Your Opportunity to Be In My Future Book

I am working on a new book called “Garage to Global®” and I need your help. I want to get information for my upcoming book from people who are business Entrepreneurs, Founders, or Executives. The written interview questions are about starting, scaling, and sustaining a business. The survey is brief and will only take a […]

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Walking into a Networking Event – Where Do You Start?

Many people walk into a business networking event, look at all the people standing around, and wonder, “Where do I start?” I think a lot of people feel that way. Sometimes I feel that way, too, when I walk into a room. I’ve learned some tips to help networkers get more comfortable meeting new people […]

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Who Has Inspired You?

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Give Valuable Information to Get More Business

We all want to do business with people we know and trust. So, how do you build rapport and create trust with new contacts at business networking events? One way is to offer value-added advice – solid, helpful information provided out of a genuine concern for another person. For instance, a real estate agent may […]

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The 2nd Annual BNI Founder’s Day

In April of 2021, I announced something that I had been contemplating for quite a while: a special day of one-to-one meetings with BNI Members from around the world. The idea came to me from “The West Wing” TV series – the episode titled ‘The Big Block of Cheese,’ which was based on something that […]

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Be a Motivational Speaker for Your Business

When you watch or listen to a motivational speaker such as Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy or John Maxwell, can you feel the passion flowing through their words and actions? Think back to a speaker’s presentation at a convention or seminar you attended. Was there an energetic buzz in the room afterward? Were the other attendees […]

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Go from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

My friend Jack Canfield is a best-selling author with hundreds of books, including The Success Principles and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has also been my guest on The Official BNI Podcast. This blog is from my podcast conversation with Jack about how to get from where you currently are to where […]

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3 Ways to Attract the Customers You Deserve

Businesspeople know that they need to get more customers to grow their business and reach their company goals. One of the best ways to gain new clients is through referrals from the people in your networks. I have found that an effective way to receive referrals is to be the go-to problem-solver for your desired […]

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Eight Categories of Referral Sources for Your Business

Referrals are often the most profitable way to gain new customers. And the only way to get referrals is through other people in your network. I’ve found that most networkers only focus on existing clients as their main source for business referrals. However, there are seven other referral sources which can also be developed to […]

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