Notably Green: April 2020

What You Did and What You Do

Will get You Through

Relationships Matter

Yes, relationships matter now more than ever. Wow! Things have changed in just a few weeks! And thanks to BNI for their innovation, we are still able to network, we just have to do it differently.

When thinking about relationships I'm reminded of the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree Like the story indicates, it takes time to build strong solid relationships. The kind of relationships that will withstand and remain during this unprecedented time. As Dr. Misner indicated in his podcast, we don't need to stop networking, we just need to do it differently.

Even though we can't meet face to face, we still are having our weekly meeting, via bni online. And we can still and should have one to ones, we just do them virtually. Checking in and keeping in touch with our referral partners is vital now more than ever. Here is a good podcast to learn more about having meaningful one to ones.

Here are some other actions you can take at this time to keep your business in the forefront....

Complete/Update your BNIConnect profile. Your profile is public on the internet not just to other BNI members. Often times in helping people with their marketing, I find that their BNIConnect profile will often come up in a Google search before their website.
Complete your GAINS profile which is part of your online profile and share and/or review member's profile prior to having your one to ones.
Schedule one to ones with your fellow members even if you've had one with them in the past. Find out how they are doing personally as well as business. You never know how you can help them or they might could help you.
Arrange a meeting with your Contact Sphere and work towards turning it into a Power Team.
Reach out to other business owners and invite them to attend your bni online virtual meeting. Those that perhaps you have invited before might be more receptive now.
Have one to ones with other BNI members in other chapters, states, and even in other countries.
'Visit' another BNI meeting even if your seat is filled, you can 'observe' and see how other chapters are doing at this time. Could be a chapter near-by or a chapter in another state or cross country. And for those who have a 'unique' seat that's not filled, you have a great opportunity to share your product or service with other BNI members.
Use this time to use BNIUniversity to hone your skills. Search for articles and courses that will help you be a better networker.
And still do your reporting in BNIConnect or the BNI mobile app.

Remember V+C=P - Visibility + Credibility = Profitability. Everything we do gives us visibility and attributes to our credibility. When this is over, those who used this time to continue to work on their relationships and studied how to be better at what they do, will be the ones who will have the jump in their given industry.

On one call this past week, someone said if a member can't show up for a Zoom call, then how can I trust they will show up and service a referral given to them even in good times. Our actions speak volumes.

What else would you add to this list?

I share this photo because it shows how BNI relationships help your business grow the longer you're involved.

Statistics have shown that a member's business will increase by 20% their first year with BNI.