Bni Heartland's Regional Podcast

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 personal growth for her as well.

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 time BNI members.

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 other topics.

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, and provide a format for making them more successful and effective.

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 advantage of this added opportunity. Listen for more details.

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 Ones, and how they can help you achieve some of your other goals. We have other podcasts on the topic of goals as well and encourage you to give those a listen.

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 technical partner - and more.

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 in your chapter.

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 to do that. Hear her ideas in this podcast!

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.

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 on how you can make the most of those 15 minutes.

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.

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 better referrals, more closed business, and deeper relationships between members. Hear the details - including some impressive numbers - in this podcast.

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 challenges - and rewards - to this approach from personal experiences.

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 structure! Some of these ideas may help you with your next chapter event.

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 member of the Referrals in Action chapter in Sioux Falls, SD discuss some common ghosting situations and how to address them.

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 regarding members visiting other chapters, and offer some tips and best practices to follow regarding those visits.

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 the R.I.S.E. acronym.

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.

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.