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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #161: Spectator or Participant? from 2020-03-24T15:00
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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #160: Drinking and Networking from 2020-03-17T15:00
Executive 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #159: Getting More From The GAINS Exchange from 2020-03-10T15:00
Regional 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 ou...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #158:"E"for Effort from 2020-03-03T16:00
Executive 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 rea...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #157: Professional Substitutes from 2020-02-25T16:00
It'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 A...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #156: The Three Ws of Referral Networking from 2020-02-18T16:00
Bharat 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #155: Continuing with Chapter Education Units from 2020-02-11T15:52
Regional 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #154: Playing For Problem Solving from 2020-02-04T16:00
Executive 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!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #153: Building A Future Referral from 2020-01-29T16:00
Ever 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 h...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #152: Growing your Business and Your Chapter from 2020-01-21T16:00
In 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 hel...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #151: VCP In 2020 from 2020-01-14T16:00
Regional 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.
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Episode 150: Cruising to Success from 2020-01-07T16:00
BNI 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #149 - I Swear (Classic Podcast) from 2019-12-31T16:00
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 ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #148: Taking BNI Ideas Beyond Members from 2019-12-24T16:00
Regional 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #147: What the Heck Is 4DX from 2019-12-17T16:00
Executive 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #146: A Fast Pass For Your Business from 2019-12-10T16:00
At 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #145: 2019 Global Convention Experience from 2019-12-03T16:00
BNI 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #144: What Kind of Referral Giver Are You? from 2019-11-26T16:00
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 di...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #143: Answers to Common Objections from 2019-11-19T16:00
Regional 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #142: Category Specialization from 2019-11-12T16:00
We 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 somethin...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #141: What To Do When You're Not Meeting from 2019-11-05T16:00
As 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #140: The GAINS Exchange from 2019-10-29T15:00
Executive 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 relations...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #139: Starting BNI Chapters from 2019-10-22T15:00
BNI 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 go...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #138: Developing Prospects at Your Meeting from 2019-10-15T15:00
Regional 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #137: One to One with a Visitor from 2019-10-08T15:00
Regional 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 ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #136: Kris's BNI Story from 2019-10-01T15:00
Regional 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #135: Networking For Other Members from 2019-09-24T15:00
Regional 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 ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #134: Accountability and Relationships from 2019-09-17T15:00
Sometimes 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 ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #133: Introducing a New Fall Growth Program from 2019-09-10T14:51:51
BNI 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 ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #132: A Closer Look at the Power of One Report from 2019-09-03T15:00
Has 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 D...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #131: Making Dreams Come True from 2019-08-27T15:00
Jodi 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...
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BNI HHEARTLAND PODCAST#130: Be Prepared from 2019-08-20T15:00
Executive Director Vince Vigneri and Regional Director Brandon Souba discuss how this famous motto applies to your BNI activities - and your business.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #129: Visitor Quality vs. Quantity from 2019-08-13T15:00
Throughout 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. Regi...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #128: BNI in Another Culture from 2019-08-06T15:00
BNI 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 so...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #127: What Not to Say When Inviting from 2019-07-30T15:00
There 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 Direc...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #126: Focus on Referrals from 2019-07-23T15:00
Regional 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #125: We're Connected from 2019-07-16T15:00
As 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #124: Midyear Goals from 2019-07-09T15:00
The 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #123: Nonverbal Communication from 2019-07-02T15:00
BNI 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 m...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #122: Task vs. Purpose from 2019-06-25T15:00
Are 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 int...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #121 - Looking Outside Your Chapter from 2019-06-18T15:00
Regional 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 refer...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #120: Substitutes (Part 2) - Instruction from 2019-06-11T15:00
Regional 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 to...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #119: Sales Basics for People Who Hate Sales from 2019-06-04T15:00
Regional 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #118: Substitutes (Part 1) - Preparation from 2019-05-28T15:00
In 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 import...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #118: Don't Settle for the Referrals You're Receiving from 2019-05-21T15:00
Regional 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 referra...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #116: Inspiration vs. Desperation from 2019-05-14T15:00
Regional 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 fin...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #115: Nonprofits in BNI from 2019-05-07T15:00
Why 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 Sp...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #114: Three E's of Referrals from 2019-04-30T14:41:22
BNI 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #113: Why Letters? from 2019-04-23T15:00
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 describe...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #112: Our Strategic Plan from 2019-04-16T15:00
Executive 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 Regi...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #111: Before, During, and After from 2019-04-10T00:21:28
Regional 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 ca...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #110: Digital Calendar Invitations from 2019-04-02T15:00
Executive 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 plannin...
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THE ALL NEW B&I PODCAST from 2019-04-01T13:00
Spring 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 pe...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #109: Saying Yes and No from 2019-03-26T15:00
Regional 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 sayin...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #108: Be Bold! from 2019-03-19T15:00
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 y...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #107: Testimonials and the Oscars from 2019-03-12T15:00
As 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 imp...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #106: Carrie's Story from 2019-03-05T16:00
Eastern 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #105: Using Your Tools from 2019-02-26T16:00
Lincoln, 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 dis...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #104: More Than Referrals from 2019-02-19T16:00
Sioux 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 sim...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #103: Insights Into Inviting from 2019-02-12T16:00
Executive 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 m...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #102: Professional and Personal Growth from 2019-02-05T16:00
Building 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 pers...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #101: Here's Why - Member Success Program from 2019-01-29T16:00
Regional 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 tim...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #100: A Visit with Dr. Ivan Misner from 2019-01-22T16:00
For 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 o...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #99: The VCP Process in One to Ones from 2019-01-15T16:00
We 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...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #98: Learning About Referral Mindset from 2019-01-08T16:00
BNI 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 adva...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #97: Setting One to One Goals (Classic Podcast) from 2019-01-02T16:00
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 On...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #96: Avoid Technical Difficulties from 2018-12-27T16:00
Want 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 technic...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #95: Engagement in BNI from 2018-12-18T16:00
The 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 ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #94: Teaming Up for Greater Visibility from 2018-12-11T16:00
Looking 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 t...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #93: Business Over the Holidays from 2018-12-04T16:00
Regional 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #92: The Importance of Open Networking from 2018-11-27T16:00
BNI 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 o...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #91 from 2018-11-20T16:00
Regional 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #90: The Power of"The Power of One" from 2018-11-13T16:00
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 be...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #89: Interested vs. Interesting from 2018-11-06T16:00
BNI 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 cha...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #88: Chapter Socials - Fun with Structure from 2018-10-30T15:00
Regional 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 s...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #87: Ghosting and Referrals from 2018-10-23T15:00
Ghosting 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 memb...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #86: Can Members Visit Other Chapters? from 2018-10-17T15:00
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 regard...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #85: RISE with BNI from 2018-10-09T19:34:47
Regional 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 th...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #84: Ray's BNI Story from 2018-10-02T21:42:21
BNI 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #82: Lead vs. Referral from 2018-09-25T13:49:44
Brandon's guest is BNI Heartland Area Director Ray Huse, who turns the tables and interviews Brandon on the difference between a lead and referral.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #83: Networking Up with Carrie from 2018-09-25T13:40:03
Brandon 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #81:Around the World with BNI from 2018-09-11T14:00
BNI 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #80: Following Up with Jeff Pickett from 2018-09-04T12:16:18
BNI Heartland member Jeff Pickett of Media by JP returns to the podcast to talk to Brandon about the importance of following up. Learn from their experiences on how following up, and failing to do ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #79: Four Doors of Opportunity from 2018-08-28T11:57:03
Are you taking advantage of all the opportunities available to you through BNI? Join Brandon Souba and BNI Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Director Consultant Tara Schmakel to find out what's behi...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #78: Communicating Across Generations from 2018-08-21T13:20:44
BNI 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" i...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #77: Why I Stayed from 2018-08-14T13:30:27
BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and member Jay Tripp discuss why it can take some time to get to that first closed referral. They also talk about what you can do in your chapter to h...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #76: Alasdair's Story from 2018-08-07T11:59
The BNI Heartland Podcast goes international! BNI UK Area Director Consultant Alasdair Ross shares his story about how he joined BNI, and some of the lessons we can learn from his experience.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #75: How Specialization Helps from 2018-07-31T11:47:57
Brandon talks with Abraham Hogins from Platte Valley Professionals about how focusing on an aspect of his trade helped him get more and better referrals. Also, find out what their chapter did to in...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #74: Not Asking for Anybody from 2018-07-24T12:37:20
BNI National Director Tim Roberts joins Brandon to discuss why it's ineffective to ask for "Anybody" in your weekly presentations. Find out why members pick up this habit, and some steps you can ta...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #73:"Taking Out an Ad..." from 2018-07-17T12:00
Brandon and Michelle Volmer of Elevated Connections Chapter in Wasta, SD discuss the importance of having your BNI Connect profile completed, and the results this simple action has had on her busin...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #72: What Does"Customer Service"Mean? from 2018-07-10T13:00
Brandon Souba is joined by Jeff Pickett of Media by JP, and member of the Referrals In Action chapter in Sioux Falls, SD. Jeff recently shared a video on Facebook about what it means when businesse...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #71: Networking Like a Free Safety from 2018-07-03T15:00
Brandon Souba interviews Joe Thomas, author of Everybody Knows Joe: 11 Keys to Impactful Networking. They discuss how "networking like a free safety" can make a great impression at networking event...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #70: Inviting for the Speaker from 2018-06-26T15:00
Brandon Souba and BNI Heartland Social Media Coordinator Ray Huse review how inviting visitors for your featured presentation helps the chapter, and how posting about speakers on social media can h...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #69: Effective 1 to 1 Planning from 2018-06-19T15:00
Joe Herman from Elite Referral Partners in Sioux Falls, SD joins Brandon to explain the system he uses to get more 1 to 1s scheduled, and how this has helped him grow relationships, give more refer...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #68: Facebook and Social Media from 2018-06-12T15:00
Brandon's guest this week is Omaha Area Director/BNI Heartland Social Media Coordinator Ray Huse. They explain why it's important to maintain your chapter and business presence in social media, and...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #67: Working By Referral from 2018-06-05T15:00
Brandon is joined by BNI member Troy Mack from Leader$ of Integrity Chapter in Casper, WY. Troy explains how the process of "working by referral" has allowed him to better manage his time and incre...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #66: Getting Educated in BNI University from 2018-05-29T15:00
Now 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! Log...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #65: The International Experience from 2018-05-22T15:00
Daine Patton from Profit Powerhouse in Lincoln, NE joins Brandon on the podcast. They reflect on what they learned and the experiences they shared at the BNI Global Convention in 2017. The 2018 Glo...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #64: Your Networking Scorecard from 2018-05-15T15:00
Dr. 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 th...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #63: Fine Tuning Your Weekly Presentation from 2018-05-08T15:00
This is a follow up episode to episode 52 on Goal Setting. Sarah Mullins is on the podcast with Brandon to discuss the importance of your Weekly Presentation and how to fine tune it for maximum imp...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #62: Time Management from 2018-05-01T15:00
In 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 th...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #61: How Do You Contribute to Your Chapter? from 2018-04-24T15:00
Paul Burner from the Profit Powerhouse Chapter in Lincoln, NE joins Brandon to shine some light on how you can help your team and your chapter succeed. Proving Givers Gain, Paul explains how his e...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #60: Rocking Your Schedule from 2018-04-17T15:00
Brandon 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 fu...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #59: Your First Impression from 2018-04-10T14:00
First Impressions have a lasting impact on how people perceive you, your business - and your chapter. Paul Burner from Profit Powerhouse in Lincoln, NE joins Brandon and shares his experiences visi...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #58: 2018 - The Year So Far... from 2018-04-03T15:00
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 ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #57: BNI Connect Mobile App Tips from 2018-03-27T15:00
The BNI mobile app contains great features even the most technologically challenged member will appreciate. Brandon and Sarah, our Lincoln, NE Area Director, discuss their favorites and how they he...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #56: Getting More from Your Membership from 2018-03-20T15:00
Find out how Thomas Beebe went from thinking he wasn't getting much out of BNI, to being a successful actively referring member. He tells Brandon how making a few changes in his approach made a hug...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #55: Referral for a Visitor from 2018-03-13T15:00
Want to show the value of BNI to a visitor quickly? Diane from BNI Rushmore Chapter in Rapid City SD wanted to share what they're doing and how it's helped them fill in some wanted classifications.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #54: SEO is Part of your BNI Membership from 2018-03-05T16:00
Did you know being part of BNI includes Search Engine Optimization(SEO)? In this episode, Brandon has Pete Kleinjan on to discuss how being a member of BNI increases your visibility online! If you ...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #53: BNI Heartland State of the Region from 2018-02-22T17:07:09
Many 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, w...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #52: Goal Setting from 2018-02-22T17:03:28
Have you set your goals for 2018? There is still time... and while you may have goals already, do you have referral goals? You should!!! In this episode, Brandon and Sarah, our Lincoln Area Directo...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #51: Weekly Presentations from 2018-01-16T16:00
In this episode, Brandon discusses the power of a Weekly Presentation with our Lincoln, NE Area Directors, Sarah Mullins. Weekly Presentations are opportunities within the BNI Chapter meeting to ed...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #50: A Unique Perspective from a Profession from 2018-01-04T16:00
Shannon Ward, member in BNI Heartland's Business 4 Breakfast Chapter - Sioux Falls, SD discusses with Brandon her experience being a member with a unique profession, a doula.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #49: Milk and Eggs from 2017-12-19T16:00
In this episode, Brandon discusses with one of our Sioux Falls Area Directors, Steve Mix, a story that Steve uses in Member Success Program to help new members understand the commitment with BNI th...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #48: Starting a New Business Because of BNI from 2017-12-05T19:22:41
In this episode, Brandon has a guest from our BNI Heartland Integrity In Action Chapter - Casper, WY, Jeremy Shearer. Jeremy shares with Brandon how he was able to start a new division within a com...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #47: Sarah's Story from 2017-11-02T15:00
In this episode, Brandon discusses with our Lincoln Area Director, her story and her success through BNI.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #46: Converting a Visitor to a Member from 2017-10-17T15:00
In this episode, Brandon has a guest, Kevin Unzen, to discuss the Visitor Conversion, using the Visitor Follow Up at the end of the meeting.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #45: Passing a Referral to a Visitor from 2017-10-05T15:00
In 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?
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #44: Focused Inviting Simplified from 2017-09-19T15:00
In 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #43: A Veteran Member Using the Mobile App from 2017-09-07T15:00
In this episode, Brandon has a guest from our BNI Heartland Elite Referral Partners Chapter, Dan Styles. Dan and Brandon discuss how the app has helped Dan entering his slips and helped show his co...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #42: The Value of a BNI Membership from 2017-08-22T15:00
In 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.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #41: Slips Series Part 5 of 5 from 2017-08-08T15:00
In 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 t...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #40: Slips Series Part 4 of 5 from 2017-08-01T15:00
In 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 t...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #39: Slips Series Part 3 of 5 from 2017-07-25T15:00
In 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 t...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #38: Slips Series Part 2 of 5 from 2017-07-18T15:00
In this episode, and the next 3, Brandon and Vince will be going over entering slips, electronically!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #37: Slips Series Part 1 of 5 from 2017-07-10T18:21:50
In 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 t...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #36: I Swear! from 2017-06-13T15:00
In this episode, Brandon and Vince discussing swearing, inside and outside of BNI, thanks in part to another podcast, Stuff You Should Know!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #35: Connecting Members Globally from 2017-06-01T18:49:24
In this episode Brandon has Fawn Hadlock, member of Wyoming Chapter, Energy in Business in Gillette, to discuss her global referral with another member from India.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #034: Networking at a Trade Show from 2017-04-20T15:00
In this episode Brandon speaks to Lincoln, NE member, Ashley Rediger, from the Rainmakers Chapter about using her networking skills while working and attending trade shows!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #033: Networking if you are an Introvert from 2017-03-30T15:00
In this episode, Brandon talks to Tara Schmakel, author of The Once Timid Networker. They discuss how you can still network with others even IF you are an INTROVERT!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #032: Nellie's Story from 2017-03-07T16:00
In this episode, Brandon hears Nellie Nutting's story. Nellie is our Wyoming Area Director!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #031: Referrals and Testimonials from 2017-02-16T16:00
In 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!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #029: Core Values Part 3 from 2017-01-04T16:00
Our third of 3 episodes diving into our Core Values. In this episode we will look at our Accountability and Recognition.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #028: CORE VALUES Part 2 from 2016-12-21T16:00
Our second of 3 episodes diving into our Core Values. In this episode we will look at our Life Long Learning and Traditions plus Innovation.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #027: CORE VALUES Part 1 from 2016-12-05T15:10:20
In this episode we will be starting the first of 3 episodes diving into our Core Values. In this episode we will look at our Philosophy, Givers Gain, and part of our Mission Statement, building rel...
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #025: Brian Blair shares his BNI Story from 2016-10-19T16:36:11
In this episode Sr. Area Director, Brandon Souba talks to Brian Blair and he shares his BNI story!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #024: Thank YOU For Closed Business from 2016-09-29T15:00
In this episode we will discuss the Thank You For Closed Business Program and the importance of doing it online for confidentiality, tracking, and consistency!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #023: Dusty Rieck and his Chapter Story from 2016-09-08T15:00
In this Podcast Brandon Souba, Sr. Area Director, talks with Lincoln, NE member and 2015-2016 BNI Breakfast Club - Lincoln, NE Chapter President, Dusty Rieck about his experience.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #021: Building TRUST Inside The Meeting from 2016-08-11T15:00
In this episode we will discuss the importance of continually building trust inside the BNI meeting!.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #020: YOUR BNI Connect Profile from 2016-07-26T15:00
In this episode we will discuss YOUR BNI Connect Profile and specifically the importance of keeping it updated.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #019: Getting a GRIP on inviting regularly from 2016-07-07T05:00
In this episode we revisit the acronym GRIP to help you more easily and effectively invite. Do you remember what GRIP stands for?
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #017: Inviting Priority from 2016-05-24T13:00
In this episode we help prioritize your inviting.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #015: Growing A BNI Chapter from 2016-04-15T17:01:35
In this episode our Eastern South Dakota member, leader, and Area Director, Steve Mix talks about his experience helping grow the BNI Heartland Elite Referral Partners Chapter.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #014: Goals (part 2) from 2016-03-30T13:00
In this episode we will continue the discussion of goal setting in BNI Chapter.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #013: Goals (part 1) from 2016-03-25T12:00
In this episode we will be discussing the part of BNI's Goal Setting.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #012: Vision from 2016-03-22T03:25:12
In this episode we will be discussing the vision and a subtle change made to put the focus back on BNI's Mission.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #009: BNI Connect Profile from 2015-10-28T14:00:29
In this BNI Heartland Podcast we discuss the powerful tool of BNI Connect, specifically your profile!
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #003: Contact Spheres from 2015-08-31T15:00
In this episode we talk about the relationships that are built within your chapter. Contact Spheres are an important concept within your BNI Chapter.
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BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #002: Vince's Story from 2015-05-21T13:45:25
In this podcast you will hear Vince, Executive Director of BNI Heartland, tell his BNI story, dating back to 1998.
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