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Laser-Sharp Networking

Did you know that the energy put out by a normal light bulb is equal to the energy put out by a laser beam? A laser has a very tight beam and is very strong and concentrated. A light bulb, on the other hand, releases light in many directions, so the light is comparably weak […]

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Dear 2021

Dear 2021 I ended the year of 2020 with a humorous graphic on my social media that said: “I don’t want any trouble from you. Just come in, sit in the corner, don’t touch anything, and keep your mouth shut”. 2021 is now half over. We are moving from ‘The Great Pause’ to ‘The Great […]

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The First Annual BNI Founder’s Day

In April of 2021, I announced an idea that I have been contemplating for some time: a special day of one-to-one meetings with BNI Members from around the world. More than 170 requests were received, and sixteen Members were selected to meet with me to ask any business and networking questions they had. Last week […]

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Involve Your Company In Charitable Activities

Inspired by Sir Richard Branson's Plan B, I share four ways businesses can engage in their own charitable activities while building a powerful personal network.

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Three Questions About Your Networking Plan

Your “WHY” is the most important thing you need to determine. It is the reason you do the things that you are passionate about. It is the reason why you are successful or not. I share my “WHY” in this blog, and why my “WHY” is Mr. Romero, who made a significant difference in my life as my freshman high school teacher. #knowyourwhy #keytosuccess

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2021 BNI Founder’s Day

Later this week, I start a new innovative tradition at BNI. Seventeen BNI members worldwide have been scheduled for a 30-minute one-to-one with me on Thursday. I selected these 17 BNI members from the 187 requests submitted from my April 15th blog post. Thanks to all of you who submitted a request. #BNIfd21 #FoundersDay21

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Why You Do What You Do Is Your Key to Success

Your “WHY” is the most important thing you need to determine. It is the reason you do the things that you are passionate about. It is the reason why you are successful or not. I share my “WHY” in this blog, and why my “WHY” is Mr. Romero, who made a significant difference in my life as my freshman high school teacher.

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See the World Through The Lens You Choose

Two people sitting in a room, at the same table, having the same meal at the same time, can actually be worlds apart. How? Because they look at the world through a different lens. I love astronomy, and I’ve learned that by choosing different lenses or filters for my telescope, I observe different things in the […]

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What to Do When Someone Refuses to Take Your Business Card

Imagine handing your business card to someone at a networking event and having it handed back to you with, “Thanks, but I don’t need your card.”  How would you respond in this situation? Business Card Etiquette  I do not recommend giving someone your business card right away when you first meet them. I would wait […]

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Using a Purposeful Meal as a Networking Opportunity

So, what exactly is a purposeful meal meeting? A purposeful meal meeting is nothing more than a meeting that includes a meal and a specific, meaningful purpose. And the specific purpose I want to talk about today is networking. These meetings are strategic and results-oriented with a specific purpose for the meal together. A Purposeful […]

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