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The BNI Hypocrisy Problem | Episode Seventeen


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The BNI Hypocrisy Problem | Episode Seventeen


BNI has wound Rob up again. In this week's unfiltered episode, he takes on the hypocrisy at the heart of some BNI chapters — not the concept itself, but the behaviour that contradicts everything the network claims to stand for. Two specific incidents this week brought it all to a head.


Key Takeaways


  • BNI works for plenty of people, especially those in trade. Rob isn't disputing that.
  • What he won't accept: using your platform to devalue other businesses, or ignoring your own members to use AI instead.
  • If you're in BNI and you refer Rob business that converts, he'll pay you properly. No gold star required.
  • There's more to business growth than one networking group; keep your eyes open.

Got Thoughts?



Are you a BNI member? Does Rob have a point, or is he being unfair? Drop a comment on Spotify — he's genuinely up for the debate.


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