BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #129: Visitor Quality vs. Quantity
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. Regional Director Brandon Souba and Executive Director Vince Vigneri discuss the importance of both quality and quantity of visitors in this podcast.
13 Aug 201914min
BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #128: BNI in Another Culture
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 some things we all can learn from each other.
6 Aug 201911min
BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #127: What Not to Say When Inviting
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 Director Brandon Souba and Omaha Area Director Ray Huse discuss some phrases you might want to avoid, and some to use, when you're looking to invite.
30 Juli 201914min
BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #126: Focus on Referrals
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.
23 Juli 201912min
BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #125: We're Connected
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 talk about it to help you refer others.
16 Juli 201911min
BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #124: Midyear Goals
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 you re-focus and reach your goals.
9 Juli 201912min
BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #123: Nonverbal Communication
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 mention some behaviors to avoid, and some tactics to opening up communication.
2 Juli 201914min
BNI HEARTLAND PODCAST #122: Task vs. Purpose
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 into the purpose of what we do to feel more fulfilled and driven, and they discuss the purpose of several BNI activities.
25 Juni 201914min
