Brandon is joined by BNI Heartland Area Director Carrie Dorhout who describes her experience of "Networking Up" with Beth Misner. Listen to hear how and why it happened, and where it may lead.

BNI Heartland Executive Director Vince Vigneri joins Brandon and Ray to share what he does on his global travels for BNI, and how it benefits our members.

BNI Heartland member Jeff Pickett of Media by JP returns to the podcast to talk to Brandon about the importance of following up. Learn from their experiences on how following up, and failing to do so, can impact your business.

Are you taking advantage of all the opportunities available to you through BNI? Join Brandon Souba and BNI Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Director Consultant Tara Schmakel to find out what's behind closed doors and how to unlock them! For more, see Tara's full presentation on BNI University at https://bit.ly/2PLQ9x4.

BNI UK & Ireland Area Director Consultant Alasdair Ross returns to the BNI Heartland Podcast this week with hosts Brandon Souba and Vince Vigneri. Alasdair's book "Steel Fist or Velvet Glove" is full of insight on how to develop your management skills in today's world. Listen in to hear how other generations can better communicate with Millenials in these connected times.

BNI Heartland Regional Director Brandon Souba and member Jay Tripp discuss why it can take some time to get to that first closed referral. They also talk about what you can do in your chapter to help the process along, and some benefits you can easily reap in the meantime.

The BNI Heartland Podcast goes international! BNI UK Area Director Consultant Alasdair Ross shares his story about how he joined BNI, and some of the lessons we can learn from his experience.

Brandon talks with Abraham Hogins from Platte Valley Professionals about how focusing on an aspect of his trade helped him get more and better referrals. Also, find out what their chapter did to increase visitors and One-to-Ones.

BNI National Director Tim Roberts joins Brandon to discuss why it's ineffective to ask for "Anybody" in your weekly presentations. Find out why members pick up this habit, and some steps you can take to break out of it. Also, check out Tim's "BNI & The Power of One" podcast at bnipowerofone.com

Brandon and Michelle Volmer of Elevated Connections Chapter in Wasta, SD discuss the importance of having your BNI Connect profile completed, and the results this simple action has had on her business, and BNI activities.