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Red Nose Day

What better what to celebrate a normal Thursday, than by putting on a red nose? Trust me, it’s for a good cause–no–a GREAT cause. Red Nose Day brings awareness and fundraising efforts to children’s charities across the globe. At the BNI Foundation, we support children in education, so this movement seemed like a great fit for […]

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MSNBC’s Your Business

On Thursday, I was swept off to a land far, far away. OK, not that far away. But TV has to be dramatic, doesn’t it? Even though I was close to home, I visited the homes of millions by appearing as a guest on MSNBC’s Your Business, with host JJ Ramberg. I was featured as […]

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Giving Your Network a Boost

A question from India came to me via Twitter, and I found it to be such a universal topic that I thought I’d share it with you all. (And BONUS–it was shot in my new home studio!)   What happens when your networking group hits a plateau?  

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Counting Your Referrals

Referrals are the backbone of word-of-mouth networking, am I right? So if you reach out 100 people with a referral and ten reach back, did you give 100 or ten referrals? Many would immediately assume the higher number, because let’s face it–100 is better than 10. But that isn’t the case! But WHY is this? […]

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Networking with a Purpose

VCP is changing the way the world does business... and community service.

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You are not entitled to referrals

Three easy steps to encourage referrals

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How One Teacher Changed My Life

In honor of teacher appreciation week, I wanted to share with you all a moment with one of my teachers, Mr. Rogers, who had a profound impact on my life. I was 14 years old and I still remember the discussion vividly. It was a discussion that forever changed my perspective of what I could and […]

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How Public Speaking Can Help Your Grow Your Business

Public speaking can be a huge snag for so many business owners. Even experienced and successful business owners often freeze up in front of crowds. While public speaking may not seem incredibly important when it comes to growing your business, you may be surprised how it plays into your networking efforts. There are numerous ways […]

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When to Ask For a Favor

When is the right time to ask a contact for a favor? Building a relationship takes time, and cashing in your relationship capital before it has earned enough interest can be devastating. Click the graphic above, or click here, to hear more on this.

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How Your Deal Breakers Impact Your Business

Everyone has deal breakers. You have things you won’t tolerate in friendships, in romantic relationships, and in living situations. Whether you know it or not, you also have deal breakers that come into play with your business practices. We all do, it is just a matter of whether or not you consciously know what they […]

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