You want to know a few good ideas about networking? You should talk to the guy whose business it is to create opportunity for thousands of business people to connect and help each other through passing referrals. We did! Join us this time as we chat with Jason Madasz, the Executive Director of Business Network International (BNI) Northwest Ohio. Learn great tips on networking and also where this networker’s networker finds his greatest relaxation.

Also Mentioned:

- Sandy Pirwitz, Director Consultant & Trainer at BNI, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandypirwitz/

Resources:

- Third Generation Lunchtime, https://bit.ly/tgn-Jul21-lunch

Groups Mentioned:

- BNI Northwest Ohio, https://bninwo.com

Comments:

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Listen for:

[3:00] Networking tools and mentors

[4:13] Becoming the Executive Director

[7:25] Who should consider BNI (or any closed referral group)?

[13:15] Tip #1: Dig your well before you’re thirsty

[16:50] Tip #2: Go deep into your relationships

[19:41] Tip #3: Set micro and macro goals in networking

[23:01] Bonus Tip: Be interested, not interesting

More Information:

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