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.