BNI Missouri-Southern Illinois

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563416404593414812012-01-30T08:15:31.817-08:00BNI Missouri-Southern IllinoisThis is the online newsletter for BNI Missouri-Southern Illinois, U.S.A.Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.comBlogger3561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-55610116036819235172012-01-30T08:05:00.000-08:002012-01-30T08:15:31.835-08:00March Madness 2012 Week 3 Numbers released: BNI HIT Referral Network-Springfield climbs to the top!

Week 3 is in the books and we have a new chapter at the top of the rankings: BNI H.I.T. Referral Network-Springfield! The top 25 is really starting to heat up! We getting a lot of great feedback from chapters in regards to visitors, new members, but most importantly, BNI excitement in the chapter! This is still early in the game...if your chapter has not "turned it on" yet, it is not too

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-41691925791735381962012-01-29T14:45:00.000-08:002012-01-29T14:45:45.785-08:00Barb Kinder-BNI St .Peters named 2011 small business of the year by the O'Fallon, MO. Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to Barb Kinder, owner of Autotech Auto center in O'fallon, MO. Barb and her husband Greg were named "2011 Small Business of the Year" by the O'fallon, Missouri Chamber of Commerce. Barb is a member of BNI St. Peters. Here is a little bit about the award, according the the O'Fallon Chamber : The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its award winners for 2011. The

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-71860138192391112342012-01-25T19:30:00.000-08:002012-01-25T19:30:49.996-08:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-72617257934004761572012-01-23T08:27:00.000-08:002012-01-23T08:27:16.185-08:00March Madness 2012 week 2 numbers released, Marketing your chapter webinar in now available in document library!

Week 2 of March Madness 2012 is over and in the books! We are getting a lot of great feedback from chapters in regards to visitors, new members, but most importantly, BNI excitement in the chapter! This is still early in the game...if your chapter has not "turned it on" yet, it is not too late! Now Available!: We now have available the entire webinar "Marketing your chapter with Sandy Waggett

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-34829115837286622012-01-19T13:18:00.000-08:002012-01-19T13:20:12.674-08:00The secret to getting more business through networking

This video from Dr. Ivan Misner really does a nice job explaining the secret to networking. A business person could really use this concept to get more out of their networking efforts. A BNI person could really use this concept to EXPLODE their respective R.O.I. in the results they get from their BNI chapter. Are YOU willing to take a little extra time (4-6 hours per week) to get the most

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-65922736556760203792012-01-17T15:15:00.000-08:002012-01-17T15:15:28.842-08:00BNI Think Big Nixa kicks off March Madness 2012 by Assistant Director Consultant Julie Mercer

Here is a great write up from BNI Assistant Director Consultant Julie Mercer on what BNI Think Big-Nixa is doing to gear up for an exciting season of March Madness 2012: Think Big Nixa March Madness Kick off Week! "Coach" Greg Clanton “Coach” Greg Clanton with DFG Insurance and Think Big Nixa coaches his team on strategy for March Madness. Think Big Nixa’s goal is to focus on increasing

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07764383381237915369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-12285471969587314492012-01-16T13:18:00.000-08:002012-01-16T13:18:37.593-08:00Week 1 March Madness 2012 number released- things are starting to heat up!

Our first week of March Madness 2012 is over and in the books! Many chapters have really started off on an amazing course....we have plenty of March Madness season in front of us! What will your chapter do this week? We are including a great video in this report about the G.R.I.P method of inviting people to your BNI chapter. Try this out- I bet you could have a couple of guests for your

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-79785315935769480972012-01-09T12:32:00.000-08:002012-01-09T13:17:17.710-08:00BNI "March Madness 2012" Starts This week!

The BNI winter season is about to become fun and exciting! BNI March Madness Starts January 9th,2012 1. What's it all about? March Madness 2011 RESULTS: @ 40% increase in referrals for participating chapters 2. Weekly stats are compiled from the Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer reports. Thus, it is critical that both Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer reports be

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07764383381237915369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-37546281603036172992012-01-05T11:06:00.000-08:002012-01-05T11:06:48.634-08:00BNI Assistant Director Sandy Waggett and BNI member Joni Walden both named "Top 10 Women in Business 2011" for Lake of the Ozarks

Congratulations are in order for two of our very own. BNI Assistant Director Consultant Sandy Waggett and BNI member Joni Walden were named "Top 10 Women in Business" for the Lake of the Ozarks. Sandy is a member of BNI Lake Business Builders and is the Assistant Director Consultant for BNI Bucanneers-LOZ and BNI Mid-Missouri Business Network-Columbia. Joni is a member of the BNI Lake of the

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-32070501335767254242011-12-21T09:14:00.000-08:002011-12-21T09:14:28.640-08:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-61741435409120962392011-12-14T18:40:00.000-08:002011-12-14T18:41:45.700-08:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-53163559965802425892011-12-07T06:26:00.000-08:002011-12-07T06:26:34.427-08:00Boost Your Business Referrals with a Strong Power Team- "10 Questions to help you become the best bragging buddy" by Dr. Ivan Misner

Some business people seem to have all the luck. At just the right time, the right people seem to appear in the path of these lucky people, ready to introduce them to people who will give them all the business they could ever desire. Do you know any people like this? Then you should also know that it’s likely more than just luck that brings a deluge of referrals their way. These people likely

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-1742589211144298032011-12-03T06:50:00.001-08:002011-12-03T07:12:53.087-08:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-79325196678193695662011-11-23T14:19:00.000-08:002011-11-23T14:20:33.314-08:00If YOU don't have one, people could be avoiding you!.... by Dr. Ivan Misner

Have you ever been to a networking event and purposely avoided someone you really wanted to talk to because you were embarrassed you couldn’t remember their name? Well, if you’re not wearing a name badge at networking events, other people could be avoiding you for this very reason! In this short video, my friend Kevin Barber and I explain why name badges are an extremely important tool for

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-50497787578787087122011-11-22T05:33:00.000-08:002011-11-22T05:33:14.975-08:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-28185051167211776902011-11-17T17:20:00.000-08:002011-11-17T17:20:47.431-08:00Congratulations to our newest BNI Gold Medallion Chapter, BNI Mid-Missouri Business Network- Columbia

Congratulations to our newest BNI Gold Medallion Chapter, BNI Mid-Missouri Business Network-Columbia. This chapter was the very first chapter in the BNI Central and Southern Missouri/SE Kansas area. The chapter has been in existence for over (7) years, and still has several original members from the first charter. Gold Medallion status is awarded to chapters who go over (40) members and

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07764383381237915369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-88384918741387785382011-11-09T13:49:00.000-08:002011-11-09T13:49:13.114-08:00BNI "Gift a Referral" meeting Stimulant for November/December

Everyone in the BNI world is getting ready to experience the Holiday season across the world. It is a very special time of the year, indeed! That being said, sometimes in BNI it can be easy to lose focus, as a member, or as a chapter, of why we are here meeting in December. We are meeting in December for the same reason we meet in March, June, well, you get my point...we are here for referrals

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-222319379310023702011-10-17T08:07:00.000-07:002011-10-17T08:07:24.223-07:00September 2011 Production Numbers Released: BNI Bigger Net Income achieves "Chapter of Excellence" status

Congratulations to BNI Bigger Net Income-Springfield for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of September!! Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Missouri, Illinois and SE Kansas. Every month we track the progress of our chapters in regards to comparable

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07764383381237915369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-89524441896550920352011-08-25T15:28:00.000-07:002011-08-25T15:31:20.769-07:00Welcome to the Region, BNI Buccaneers-Lake of the Ozarks

We are very excited to announce the latest addition to our BNI family, the BNI Buccaneers-Lake of the Ozarks chapter. They meet on the west side of Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday mornings at Captain Ron's. It is one of the only chapters (at least that I know of) that meets right on the water. You could actually drive your boat, dock it, and participate in a BNI meeting. They had an

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-36872282857781083562011-08-25T07:15:00.000-07:002011-08-25T07:31:00.592-07:00You Are What You Attract- Attitude and Networking by Dr. Ivan Misner

Here is a nice video by Dr. Ivan Misner and Frederick Marcoux that shares a few insights about networking and attracting the right element while networking. After watching this video, I started to think about how this relates to our BNI chapters. If you have ever visited chapters beyond your home group (which I highly recommend) a few things come to light.....each one of our chapters has a

0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-50900849608131059962011-08-24T18:49:00.000-07:002011-08-24T18:49:59.169-07:00Coming Soon: BNI Go Givers- Wentzville

We are excited to announce the arrival of one of our newest chapters in the St. Charles County area, the BNI Go Givers-Wentzville. They meet on Wednesday mornings from 8:00-9:30 a.m. and are currently in the core chapter building proccess. Their BNI kick-off is planned for Wendnesday, October 6th. This chapter is so new, the chapter is not currently listed on the BNI website, but will be up

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-32712463359421535582011-08-16T12:50:00.000-07:002011-08-16T12:50:32.157-07:00You Need a Pilot to Fly or Why YOUR Chapter needs Leadership Team Training by Dr. Ivan Misner

"Why do I need to go to Leadership Team training?" This is a question I've been asked often over the last two decades. The answer to the question starts in 1980, five years before I started BNI. I was hired by the president of a transportation company in Los Angeles to help turn the company around. My first day on the job, I found out the president was called to Sacramento at the last

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-18773643804380165562011-08-15T19:16:00.000-07:002011-08-15T19:16:03.067-07:00BNI Lake Business Builders Achieves "Chapter of Excellence" for the Month of July, (10) chapters close over $1 million dollars for the month!

Congratulations to BNI Lake Business Builders- LOZ for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of July!! Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Missouri, Illinois and SE Kansas. Every month we track the progress of our chapters in regards to comparable statistics

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07764383381237915369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-73843273104938771302011-08-11T08:24:00.000-07:002011-08-11T08:25:33.104-07:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-57815285222167744132011-08-09T12:44:00.000-07:002011-08-09T12:44:00.994-07:00BNI Gold: 5 Standout Questions to help your Business Grow by Dr. Ivan Misner

Asking the right questions goes a long way to help you earn trust and build rapport with your a contact. People refer business to people they like and respect. This is why, when you give others time to tell their story and explain their business, your stock automatically rises in their eyes. Throw in the fact that you’ve got a top-flight product or service—don’t worry, eventually the other guy

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-74212238628700667242011-08-04T07:15:00.000-07:002011-08-04T07:16:10.136-07:00Why we love the BNI-Misner Foundation and Yakov Smirnoff

I wanted to pass this short video along to all of our BNI members. This is a great example of Givers Gain in action from BNI. The BNI Misner Foundation has been working to help our friends in Joplin get back on their feet. If you get a chance, check out the BNI-Misner Foundation It is great to belong to an organization that cares about the people, businesses, and communities that it is

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-48388042898284436622011-07-29T03:38:00.000-07:002011-07-29T03:38:39.781-07:00BNI Matters, by Priscilla McKinney BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection

You’ve heard it said before, “it’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know”. Those of us in Joplin feel this a little more deeply today. Our amazing chamber responded so quickly to the business needs of this community and BNI members did what they do everyday – help bring the right people together at the right time. Everyone has a story, and they are all important. My story took a very strange

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-80574412336132767162011-07-20T04:59:00.000-07:002011-07-20T04:59:33.449-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-9904482785552198452011-07-19T07:25:00.000-07:002011-07-19T07:25:23.445-07:00The "Power" of BNI Power Teams from BNI Australia

One of the best things about belonging to BNI is the fact that the referrals and contacts are local, but the "mind resource" and connections that are available are global. So whether you are in Springfield, Missouri, Arkansas, wherever our BNI franchise exists, there are incredible opportunities to expand the way we look at our business! This is a video from BNI Australia that really gives a

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-32348540888086751582011-07-18T04:47:00.000-07:002011-07-18T04:47:41.119-07:00BNI Belleville, IL achieves "Chapter of Excellence" for June, BNI Professional Business Builders-Stl. closes over 4 million dollars in business!

Congratulations to BNI Belleville, IL. for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of June!! This is the second month in a row they have achieved this honor!. Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Missouri, Illinois and SE Kansas. Every month we track the

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-83383636530422441802011-07-05T06:15:00.000-07:002011-07-05T09:22:20.517-07:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-51432419452472541022011-07-02T07:59:00.000-07:002011-07-02T07:59:56.232-07:00BNI Lake of the Ozarks achieves "BNI Platinum Medallion Status"

BNI Lake of the Ozarks celebrated a very important milestone this month. The chapter achieved "BNI Platinum Medallion" status. Platinum status is awarded to chapters that go over (50) members for more than 3 months. This is an incredible milestone for this chapter, and this chapter was the very first chapter in the Lake of the Ozarks area. BNI Lake of the Ozarks has reached an incredible

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-6549850413019857522011-07-02T07:19:00.000-07:002011-07-02T07:19:07.321-07:00BNI Gold: 3 Major Misconceptions About Networking by Dr. Ivan Misner

Once you overcome these misconceptions, nothing will stop you building a powerful network that provides continuous business and opportunities. Think about the most successful people you know. What do they have in common? Probably this: They have built a network of contacts that provide support, information and business referrals. They have mastered the art and science of networking, and business

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-42827693692396199472011-06-20T07:58:00.000-07:002011-06-20T07:58:05.102-07:00BNI Belleville, IL. achieves "Chapter of Excellence" status for month of May, 10 chapters exceed a million dollars in sales for the month!

Congratulations to BNI Belleville, IL. for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of March!! The last time they achieved this status was in September of 2010. Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Missouri, Illinois and SE Kansas. Every month we track the progress

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-19217048329680776692011-06-13T13:09:00.000-07:002011-06-13T13:10:17.637-07:00A networking opportunity to help out our friends in Joplin, The Joplin Tornado Benefit Casino Night

As you all know, our BNI Joplin community was hit hard by the recent tornado. In an effort to show support and help out the area, two members of BNI in Springfield came up with an idea. Robert Devore (BNI S.M.A.R.T.- Springfield) and B.J. Richardson (BNI Springfield Business Connection) have put together a Joplin Tornado Benefit casino night on Friday, July 1st, 2011. The proceeds will go to

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-49955444063151560622011-05-24T07:25:00.000-07:002011-05-24T09:19:23.893-07:00BNI Misner Charitable Foundation extends hand to help Joplin relief efforts

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our over (250) BNI members and family in the Joplin, Missouri area. This tragic event has had a huge impact on every member we have that lives or does business in Joplin and the surrounding communities. We are trying our best to figure out what our members need, and how we can help them out with those needs. Our team has been calling our members and

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-43611186855727141542011-05-14T10:07:00.000-07:002011-05-14T10:09:03.828-07:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-64897453464693288742011-05-09T08:16:00.000-07:002011-05-09T08:17:23.744-07:00Over (100) BNI members attend MSP in SW Missouri the first week of May!

Every month, BNI members across the state have an opportunity to "Learn more to earn more" through and incredible program called the Member Success Program. Last Thursday was an incredible day of learning in SW Missouri/SE Kansas. Between the two MSP trainings that day in both Joplin, MO. and Springfield, MO., we had over (100) members in Attendance, led by BNI Assistant Directors Julie

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-64712113516356053592011-04-28T02:53:00.000-07:002011-04-28T02:56:06.749-07:00BNI Gold: Don’t Analyze What’s Wrong–Look for What’s Working! by Dr. Ivan Misner

It’s a fact: change is not easy! So, how do you keep business on the up and up amidst a constant onslaught of challenges that require you and your business to change and adapt? Watch this short video for some powerful tips from my good friend and author of The Solutions Focus, Dr. Mark McKergow. You’ll learn, like I have, that one of the most important things a business owner can do

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-64319932462687338652011-04-25T05:56:00.000-07:002011-04-25T05:56:18.498-07:00Dr. Ivan Misner and Jack Canfield team up for some great ideas for BNI members

Ivan Misner Founder and Chairman, BNI Bestselling Author, Networking Like a Pro Jack Canfield CEO, The Canfield Training Group Bestselling Author, The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Be sure to have a pen and paper handy so you can capture the dozens of ideas and insights covered during this fun and informative training call

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-88573116108704443672011-04-22T09:19:00.000-07:002011-04-22T09:19:38.801-07:00March Production Numbers Released: BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection "Chapter of Excellence", BNI Springfield Business Connection tops in closed sales!

Congratulations to BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of March!! The last time they achieved this status was in January....the video above is from the January award. Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Illinois

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-64405917186189771482011-04-19T08:18:00.000-07:002011-04-19T08:20:26.112-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-30157317284117035952011-04-19T07:55:00.000-07:002011-04-19T07:55:47.700-07:00Mobile Phones in BNI Meetings by Dr. Ivan Misner

Today’s topic is controversial: mobile phones in BNI meetings. If you’re sitting in an important meeting with your biggest client, would you interrupt it for a text message or phone call? Of course not. So why would you do that during a BNI meeting? There’s no quicker way to undermine your own credibility than to pay attention to the phone and not your fellow BNI members. “But what if my wife

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-65922646742622682832011-03-30T13:44:00.000-07:002011-03-31T07:57:33.764-07:00February 2011 Production Numbers Released: BNI Business by Referral-Springfield Achieves "Chapter of Excellence", BNI Professional Business Builders-Stl. tops closed sales

Congratulations to BNI Business by Referral-Springfield for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of February!! The last time they achieved this status was November of 2010. Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Illinois and Missouri. Every month we track the

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-1753170249312775982011-03-14T09:28:00.000-07:002011-03-14T09:28:19.954-07:00What is the Definition of a Referral? An open door to discuss your business by Dr. Ivan Misner

What is the Definition of a Referral? An open door to discuss your business. By Dr. Ivan Misner A BNI member recently asked me to define a legitimate referral. It’s been a long time since I wrote about this, so I thought I’d share it with everyone in this month’s column. What is a referral? It’s not as simple as it’s sometimes made out to be. We leave college and go into business knowing

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-52826512509741082472011-03-10T10:20:00.000-08:002011-03-10T10:20:52.301-08:00Is a high five at the grocery store with another BNI member a 1-2-1? by Lori Sylvester, member BNI Lake Business Builders

Is a high five at the grocery store with another BNI member a 1-2-1 ? We all know how important it is to build your visibility and credibility with your BNI referral partners. One very effective way to do that is with 1-2-1 meetings. But just what is a 1-2-1 meeting? Is it a high five at the grocery store? Is it a game of “tag you are it?” or could it be more for our business in 2011?

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-87091252559218896122011-03-07T09:49:00.000-08:002011-03-07T09:49:47.752-08:00BNI has lost an incredible member of our family, Assistant Director Andy Mason

Everyone in BNI was very saddened to hear last week of the passing of Assistant Director Andy Mason. Andy was a member of the BNI 4 State Referral Network in Joplin, as well as the Assistant Director for BNI Business Builders of SE Kansas, BNI Show Me Referrals-Neosho, and BNI Area Business Catalyst-Joplin. He also was the MSP trainer for the Joplin area. MSP was one of his favorite things to

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-43281153976837279992011-03-07T07:08:00.000-08:002011-03-07T07:08:39.923-08:00March Madness 2011 comes to a close: Here are the final numbers

March Madness 2011 was a big success in spite of all of the challenging weather this year. Thank you to all the chapters that made it such a success! Final Top 10 Standings: 1. BNI 4 State Referral Network-Joplin Big Sky 3270 2. BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection Big Sky 2820 3. BNI St. Charles C-USA 1598 4. BNI Professional Business Builders-Stl M-Valley 1575 5. BNI St. Charles

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-71299149806106706702011-02-28T17:59:00.000-08:002011-02-28T17:59:30.054-08:00March Madness 2011 Week 8 Numbers released: This is the final week to earn points

This is the last week to earn points for March Madness 2011. Thank you to everyone and every chapter that participated! We have received a lot of positive feedback in regards to more visitors and more new members in chapters who promoted and used this program! Way to go! Top 20 March Madness Week 7: 1. BNI 4 State Referral Ntwork- Joplin Big Sky 3015 2. BNI Greater Joplin Business

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-60878639607005572402011-02-23T02:58:00.000-08:002011-02-23T02:58:54.589-08:00BNI helps "weather" the storm by Susan Christy, BNI Think Big-Nixa

The Blizzard of 2011 I am watching the snow fall again this morning for the second Wednesday in a row, instead of meeting with my sales team and creating new business opportunities. The start of 2011 has begun with challenges and potholes on my road to profitability. As most of you know, I am an eternal optimist. As an entrepreneur, optimism is a necessity. This recession has made it very

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-68491123653240465242011-02-21T03:56:00.000-08:002011-02-21T03:56:34.566-08:00March Madness 2011 is in final two week run

March Madness 2011 is coming up on the last two week run. Our final standing will be released on March 7th....We hope all of you have enjoyed the impact that March Madness has had on your chapter. We had some challenges this year in regards to weather, but overall the program did exactly what it was designed to do for the chapters who used it: increase visitors, increase attendance = more new

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-24977228174920454432011-02-16T07:03:00.000-08:002011-02-16T14:31:22.795-08:00Former St. Louis member, now Fort Meyers member Sam Black celerates 20 years, attributes part of success to BNI

FEBRUARY 15TH SAM BLACK CONSULTING CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY!!! Hello everyone: Hope you are having a great month! I'm so excited that today Tuesday, February 15th, I am celebrating 20 years in business! Never did I think back in 1991 when I decided to start my business that I would still be doing this, and enjoying it, 20 years later. But while I was job hunting and deciding whether to stay

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-73486646896458985472011-02-14T15:00:00.000-08:002011-02-14T15:00:39.958-08:00March Madness 2011 Week 6 Stats: Weather should be good for Week 7

Weather once again was a challenge for our chapters in the southern part of the state. If you did not have a meeting, but the report shows as negative, please email me at miketobin@bnistl.com and we will make sure to add those minus points to this weeks March Madness Top 20 March Madness 2011 Week 6: 1. BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection Big Sky 2025 2. BNI 4 State Referral

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-21478347193313428382011-02-10T10:54:00.000-08:002011-02-10T10:54:09.020-08:00January Chapter Production Numbers Released: BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection Achieves "Chapter of Excellence" status

Congratulations to BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of January!! The last time they achieved this status was March of 2010. Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Illinois and Missouri. Every month we track the

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-75784772371266151582011-02-09T15:22:00.000-08:002011-02-09T15:24:59.281-08:00BNI is more than referrals by Marcel Brown, BNI Belleville, IL.

On behalf of Danelle and myself, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone in Belleville BNI as well as other members in regional BNI chapters. Danelle's recently released book, Soulmate Proprietors, is about running a business with your spouse but it also contains the stories of many husband and wife business partners, ourselves included. Our story in particular, and therefore this book,

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-85548279950996582982011-02-07T07:30:00.000-08:002011-02-07T08:04:40.033-08:00Changing the way the world does business, Ann Aranda, Keller Williams BNI Professional Business Builders-Stl.

Here is an incredible testimonial about the power of BNI and the power of BNI Professional Business Builders chapter. This chapter is on fire with referrals and with BNI. Click on the above link if you are in St. Louis County and would like to pay the chapter a visit. Special thanks to Ann Aranda of Keller Williams Realty. If you would like to learn more about Ann Aranda, click on her name

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-16578786718362363182011-02-04T11:05:00.000-08:002011-02-04T11:05:45.237-08:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-88755705047428032562011-02-03T11:51:00.000-08:002011-02-03T11:51:41.421-08:00BNI Member Steve Tornatore displays the spirit of "Givers Gain" during SNOWPOCALYPSE 2011

As all of you are aware in the BNI Missouri/Southern Illinois/SE Kansas area, we had an incredible snow storm over the last 4 days or so. Sometimes bad weather events can bring out the worst in people....however, sometimes it brings out the best. Here is a very cool piece we caught on Newschannel 5 in St. Louis about our very own BNI member, Steve Tornatore of the BNI Bridge to Business-St.

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-32021727135478424252011-01-31T13:30:00.000-08:002011-01-31T13:30:06.473-08:00March Madness 2011 Week 4 Numbers released: New spot at the top, weather could be factor this week

Weather will probably be the big story this week....no negative points will be assesed for chapters that cannot have meetings this week due to weather. Congratulations to BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection, this weeks #1 BNI team. March Madness 2011 Top Chapters Week 4: 1. BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection Big Sky 2010 2. BNI 4 State Referral Ntwk-Joplin Big Sky 1830 3. BNI

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-12719418145552109132011-01-28T13:38:00.000-08:002011-01-28T13:38:57.689-08:00BNI Gold: The Last Millionaire by Dr. Ivan Misner

Imagine being dropped off in the middle of the metropolis of a foreign city, with nothing but a few hundred dollars. Then you're told you must start a successful business that beats out your competition before you can go home. So is the premise of the BBC television show called "The Last Millionaire." Twelve of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs competed this year on the series. Each of the

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-48322582458546597982011-01-28T04:06:00.000-08:002011-02-10T05:13:20.720-08:00Dr. Christi Hancock display the "Power of the BNI referral process" at BNI Lake Business Builders

Here is a great video that shows the actual power of BNI. When members move and expand their businesses while members of BNI, it provides and INCREDIBLE opportunity for everyone in the chapter. The larger the group, the more opportunity that is passed on. So instead of bringing 2 or 3 referrals, you get something like this- a member bringing (15) referrals. Just another advantage of growing

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-6979137529953179202011-01-25T19:22:00.000-08:002011-01-25T19:23:50.233-08:00Welcome to the region: BNI Directly Connected-Eureka!

We would like to welcome our newest BNI group to the region, BNI Directly Connected-Eureka. They have just started the chapter building core process and have will be having a large kick off celebration on March 15th, 2011. For more details on this chapter, please contact Assistant Director Kara Whittaker at (314) 616-1567 or email her at karaw@bnistl.com To Our Success, Mike Tobin Director,

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-23992368779015851292011-01-25T03:46:00.000-08:002011-01-25T03:46:00.783-08:00BNI Gold: The G.A.I.N.S. profile by Dr. Ivan Misner

This is a great video from the founder of BNI. This is a GREAT strategy in regards to having 1-2-1 meetings with your fellow BNI members.

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-35271266758488986552011-01-24T07:40:00.000-08:002011-01-24T07:40:38.939-08:00BNI March Madness 2011 Week 3 numbers are in: Snow hampered many chapters this week- numbers should really jump next week

The story this week across Missouri and Kansas was one word: SNOW! The bad news is that a lot of chapters did not have meetings this week due to the weather. The good news is a lot of these chapters should have a big jump in points with all the visitors they will have this week from the guests that were going to show last week. Week 3 March Madness 2011 Top 20: 1. BNI 4 State Referral

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-29172642776935804952011-01-18T14:16:00.000-08:002011-01-18T15:10:07.059-08:00December 2010 Production numbers released: BNI Lake Business Builders achieves "Chapter of Excellence" status for the first time

Congratulations to BNI Lake Business Builders (located in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri) for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of December!! This is the first time they have received this honor. BNI Lake Business Builders is about 1 1/2 years old and is steadily approaching the (70) member "Diamond Medallion Chapter" mark as well. Chapter of Excellence is our way of

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-37556943823665705302011-01-17T08:59:00.000-08:002011-01-17T08:59:12.883-08:00BNI March Madness 2011 Week 2 numbers are in- races are starting to heat up!

Week 2 has started and the rankings are starting to narrow--we still have quite the way to go to see who will end up on top! Chapters that are utilizing this and having fun are seeing a large influx of visitors and new energy to their chapters! BNI "March Madness" Top 20 Poll- Week 2 1. BNI 4 State Referral Ntwk-Joplin (Big Sky) 525 pts 2. BNI St. Charles (C-USA) 315 pts 3. BNI St.

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-33584598445254494502011-01-13T08:44:00.000-08:002011-01-13T08:44:28.328-08:00Changing the way the world does business, Joan Muench, Artwork +, member BNI St. Charles West

Here is a great video testimonial from Joan Muench, Artwork +. Joan is an incredible graphic designer and is a member of BNI St. Charles West. This chapter meets on Thursday mornings 7:00-8:30 in St. Charles. They pass a ton of referrals, and closed an incredible amount of business between each other. Way to go Joan and BNI St. Charles West!! To Our Success, Mike Tobin Director, BNI

6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-90258768244460684832011-01-10T05:46:00.000-08:002011-01-10T05:46:18.824-08:00Week 1 March Madness has started- BNI 4 State Referral Network is at the top of week 1!

March Madness 2011 has finally begun!! We have our first BNI Top 20 Poll (must have min. 60 points, so we made it to 17 this week) as well as our East and West Standings. We would recommend printing your division and bringing to this weeks meeting so everyone has a copy! BNI "March Madness 2010" Top 20 Poll Week 1 1. BNI 4 State Referral Ntwk-Joplin Big Sky 375 2. BNI Greater Joplin

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-51319835559790369622011-01-06T16:24:00.000-08:002011-01-06T16:24:15.920-08:00Dr. Ivan Misner speaks about BNI referral success across the globe

0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-34959114379723758512011-01-03T10:59:00.000-08:002011-01-04T12:53:38.001-08:00March Madness 2011 starts this week! Will go until March 4th, 2011

January through March are some of the best, most productive times in BNI land across Missouri, Southern Illinois and SE Kansas...why, might you ask? Because BNI March Madness 2010 is getting ready to start up, that's why!! Our first report and top 20 ranking will be out this Monday. Here is how the points work: New Members= 30 points Visitors= 15 points 98-100% attendance= 15 points Below 90%

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-19869279684268788882010-12-29T08:34:00.000-08:002010-12-29T08:34:02.240-08:00BNI St. Charles Achieves BNI Gold Medallion Chapter Status in December

Congratulations to BNI St. Charles. They received BNI Gold Medallion Chapter Status in the month of December. The medallion program is based on chapter size, and is awarded after a chapter has been at that size for more than (3) months. Here is a breakdown of the chapters in our region that are at Medallion status: Diamond (Over 70 members) Platinum (Over 50 members) -BNI Lake Business

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-91255235152089884842010-12-21T05:38:00.000-08:002010-12-21T05:38:34.897-08:00BNI Gold: What Richard Branson can teach you about networking by Dr. Ivan Misner

I recently had a phone conversation with someone who was asking me about the importance of eye contact when networking. I answered his question with an interesting story about Richard Branson and I’d like to share that story with you here because I think it demonstrates a point that’s definitely worth remembering. One of the many intriguing things about Richard Branson is that he has this

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-70688628989170599802010-12-16T10:21:00.000-08:002010-12-16T13:31:36.575-08:00BNI Business by Referral Achieves "Chapter of Excellence" Status for November

Congratulations to BNI Business by Referral-Springfield for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of November!! This is their second month in a row in achieving this honor. Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Illinois and Missouri. Every month we track the

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-1548433845408692892010-12-13T03:19:00.000-08:002010-12-13T03:19:09.498-08:00BNI Gold: Need Advice? Your network can help! by Dr. Ivan Misner

Have you ever purposely sought advice from your network members? If not, you’re missing out on one of the secondary benefits of being involved in a networking group. Sure, you network primarily to get referrals, but you also gain access to professionals in almost every type of business. Every close networking group can actually become a type of “mastermind” environment if you think about it, and

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-60553355667823341032010-12-09T06:19:00.000-08:002010-12-09T06:27:13.282-08:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-68628985986407960202010-12-03T03:55:00.000-08:002010-12-03T03:55:18.219-08:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-67888189573413020332010-11-18T14:11:00.000-08:002010-11-18T14:11:17.402-08:00

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-22756483426300683712010-11-16T08:22:00.000-08:002010-11-16T08:22:37.042-08:00So What is a Gold Club (Black Badge) Member? by Mike Tobin

You have seen them at BNI events....Maybe you even have a member or two in your chapter wearing one. Are they a BNI fashion statement? Is it a secret BNI society? Will wearing one make you invisible or give you special "secret" BNI powers? What exactly does a Black Badge mean and what is the Gold Club, anyway? The Gold Club (Black Badge) is a program designed to recognize those members who have

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-12555603805334905662010-11-01T07:20:00.000-07:002010-11-01T10:28:30.717-07:00BNI International Video Contest: Check out this incredible BNI video from BNI Lake Business Builders!

Here is an AMAZING video produced by BNI Lake Business Builders....They are located at the Lake of the Ozarks. The chapter has put a lot into this, and could use some help from everyone in the region. This is an incredible testimonial for what is possible in BNI and our chapters. Here is how to vote: Login to your Google/YouTube account, then: 1. Go to http://www.youtube.com/group/

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-81984450712777906112010-10-28T08:58:00.000-07:002010-10-28T08:58:31.174-07:00Changing The Way The World Does Business:Noel Buckingham, Buckingham Pest Control, BNI St. Charles West

Here is a great video that shows the power of BNI. Noel Buckingham, Buckingham Pest Control is a member of the BNI St. Charles West chapter.....BNI: Changing the Way the World Does Business! Way to go Noel and BNI St. Charles West! To Our Success, Mike Tobin Director, BNI BNI Central and Southern Missouri/ SE Kansas miketobin@bnistl.com

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-67995397849000457032010-10-18T13:19:00.000-07:002010-10-18T13:19:03.218-07:00A Different kind of BNI Story- By Al Johnson, BNI Greater Joplin Business Connection

Right afer the accident This is not your typical article concerning BNI- or even the power of networking, It is a true story of a journey, a journey of relationships, trust, faith, and how they impacted my life.On July 24th I was struck head on in a car accident by a 20 year old young lady who was talking on her cell phone. We have all done it.. Talk and not pay attention- I was her unconscious

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-84332234317836091942010-10-15T06:43:00.000-07:002010-10-15T06:43:46.428-07:00BNI Gold: Don't Give Up 5 Minutes Before The Payoff by Dr. Ivan Misner

I received this story from one of my readers. I think it is a GREAT example of how networking is more about farming than it is about hunting. Don’t give up too soon. It is all about relationship building, and that takes time! In any endeavor, there is an objective in mind . . . a goal line to cross. When I first joined my networking group, it was to get enough referrals and closed business that I

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-82165231190656142712010-10-09T08:39:00.000-07:002010-10-09T08:39:04.756-07:00Dr. Ivan Misner presents the BNI 25th Anniversary Video Contest

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-23400428231545451162010-10-07T11:21:00.000-07:002010-10-07T11:24:36.245-07:00September Production Numbers Released: BNI Belleville achieves "Chapter of Excellence" and BNI Professional Business Builders closes almost 6 Million Dollars in Business for September!

Congratulations to BNI Belleville, IL. for achieving "Chapter of Excellence" status for the month of September. Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all over both Illinois and Missouri. Every month we track the progress of our chapters in regards to comparable statistics. This is an excellent

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-91436198446611367092010-09-18T06:22:00.000-07:002010-09-18T06:22:44.379-07:00BNI Gold: Three Ways to get more business at networking events by Dr. Ivan Misner

Businesspeople unfamiliar with referral networking sometimes lose sight of the fact that networking is the means--not the end--of their business-building activities. They attend three, four, even five events in a week in a desperate grasp for new business. The predictable result is that they stay so busy meeting new people that they never have time to follow up and cultivate those relationships-

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-88849012220149989722010-09-09T05:04:00.000-07:002010-09-09T05:04:58.878-07:00Changing The Way The World Does Business: Byron Stokes, BNI Business Builders of SE Kansas

This is a super example of how the BNI experience can get a person "kick-started" in the right direction. Byron Stokes is a member of the BNI Business Builders of SE Kansas, and is the chapter Educational Coordinator. Way to go Byron! Mike Tobin Director, BNI BNI Central and Southern Missouri/ SE Kansas miketobin@bnistl.com

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-9671599262189699982010-09-02T05:54:00.000-07:002010-09-02T05:54:53.761-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-29216252383921679542010-08-24T07:28:00.000-07:002010-08-24T07:28:28.472-07:00You Need a Pilot to Fly or Why your BNI Chapter needs Leadership Team training by Dr. Ivan Misner

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-71805983836820670102010-08-19T05:05:00.000-07:002010-08-19T05:05:46.850-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-6514919523863013682010-08-17T12:00:00.000-07:002010-08-17T12:00:43.587-07:00Chapter Production Numbers Released for July: BNI Belleville, IL. back on top!

Congratulations to BNI Belleville, IL.! They are back on top again! Chapter President Jay Taddei will be our featured speaker at all three fall conferences this year to share the key to BNI Belleville's success- Givers Gain! Way to go BNI Belleville!! Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any particular month- it has been all

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-14266759503411601962010-08-16T14:52:00.000-07:002010-08-16T14:55:27.727-07:00Truth or Delusion: Who joins BNI? Young and Hungry or Seasoned and Established?

Truth or Delusion?: The majority of business professionals who get involved in referral groups are seasoned, established individuals. After polling the members, share with them the answer as determined by Dr. Ivan Misner, founder of BNI, and his co-authors Mike Macedonio and Mike Garrison in their book “Truth or Delusion?: Busting Networking’s Biggest Myths” Answer: TRUTH A lot of people assume

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-38544523888923019802010-08-14T14:01:00.000-07:002010-08-14T14:01:47.790-07:00Changing The Way The World Does Business: John Bubenik, BNI All Biz- St. Louis

Here is a great video that shows the power of BNI....thank you John Bubenik from BNI All Biz-St. Louis for sharing this testimonial. He was visiting the BNI Money Train-Hollister chapter when this video was recorded...way to go John! BNI Changes the Way The World Does Business!! Mike Tobin Director, BNI miketobin@bnistl.com

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-1402068664558473922010-08-09T08:37:00.000-07:002010-08-09T08:37:09.726-07:00Taking Our Chapter To New Heights in 2010-2011! by Mike Tobin

Every year we have an incredible opportunity to take our business to new heights, to take our chapter to new heights. It is called the Fall Success Conference. This is the time when we have a new set of leaders take charge of our referral companies, our BNI chapters. If we truly are running our chapter as a business vs. that of a club, then in essence, we are all stockholders. The President, Vice

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-22993890354761629682010-08-04T13:51:00.000-07:002010-08-04T13:51:10.961-07:00Changing The Way The World Does Business: Fred Stewart, Drain Doctor of SW MO., BNI Think Big-Nixa

Here is a great BNI testimonial from Fred Steward with Drain Doctor of SW Missouri. Fred is a member of the 2009 founders award chapter, BNI Think Big-Nixa. Amazing testimonial about the power of BNI! Way to go Fred! To Our Success, Mike Tobin, Director miketobin@bnistl.com

1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-18656300754969941962010-07-31T10:09:00.000-07:002010-07-31T10:09:12.695-07:00Coming Soon: BNI Business Builders of SE Kansas

BNI Missouri/Southern Illinois/SE Kansas is on fire with BNI! Here we GROW again! Welcome BNI Business Builders of SE KS. They have just about completed the chapter core process and are getting ready to celebrate their chapter kick off on Wednesday, August 11th, 11:30-1:30 in Pittsburg, Kansas. The chapter is off to an outstanding start, and has been led in the core process by Ambassador Andy

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-7032757441655317232010-07-30T04:13:00.000-07:002010-07-30T04:13:27.405-07:00Changing The Way The World Does Business: Chris Hawkins, BNI Show Me Business Builders-Neosho

Here is a great testimonial on how BNI is "Changing The Way The World Does Business." Chris Hawkins is chapter president of BNI Show Me Business Builders-Neosho. Way to go Chris!

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-18497472642949549842010-07-26T07:39:00.000-07:002010-07-26T07:39:00.926-07:00BNI Gold: Top 10 Way to Waste Your Time in a Networking Group by Dr. Ivan Misner

Word-of-mouth marketing is a sure-fire way to generate new business. A single referral can start a chain reaction of new business as positive word spreads. It's no wonder networking groups pay off handsomely in referral business and that membership in a good networking group can be worth a considerable amount of money; especially if you calculate the time you spend each month and the value of

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-3699999000380153862010-07-21T07:51:00.000-07:002010-07-21T07:51:51.806-07:00Over 7,000 reasons to attend the Fall Success Conference in your area!

Here is a great testimonial about the power of networking with other BNI members across the region at our Success Conference. Garry Delong is a member of the BNI MO Business-Stone County chapter...way to go Garry!! To Our Success, Mike Tobin Director, BNI miketobin@bnistl.com

Mike Tobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713870842171912993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156341640459341481.post-66639481875654536702010-07-21T03:21:00.000-07:002010-07-21T03:21:50.325-07:00BNI Belleville is back as "Chapter of Excellence" for June 2010

Congratulations to BNI Belleville, IL.! This is their 5th Chapter of Excellence award in a row...what an accomplishment! Chapter President Jay Taddei will be our featured speaker at all three fall conferences this year to share the key to BNI Belleville's success- Givers Gain! Chapter of Excellence is our way of recognizing the #1 chapter out of the 90+ chapters in our franchise for any

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