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Memory Hooks – Help them work for you

“Memory Hooks” are short and concise so they can be easily recalled and easily spoken. – If you have to take a breath, it’s too long. – If yours can’t be remembered 2 minutes (or two weeks) after hearing it, it’s too...

I Refuse to Participate in a Recession!

by Ivan Misner Recession? So What! Many economic gurus are saying the “R” word – recession. For the most part, the U.S. economy has been strong and business has been good for the past decade. However, the economy goes through cycles. Even if we...

BNI Refreshers – Everything You Always Wanted To Know…

by Bryan R. Adams Referral Slips When you fill out your referral slips, please make sure that there is contact info. It is important that a phone number or email address is on the slip. If the member cannot get in touch with the person, it will not count as a...

The True Purpose Of Testimonials

by Dr. Ivan Misner In the early days of BNI, there was only a “referral” portion of the meeting. If you didn’t have any referrals, then you wouldn’t stand up and say anything. That all changed when one guy refused to stay silent. He said,...

Budgeting for Referrals – Making Referrals A Part of Your Biz Plan

Most of us enjoy the give and take of business friendships and associations. We get together for lunches and seminars and conventions, and we appreciate the value of knowing people in a variety of places and associations. But how many of us count the minutes and hours...