How can your chapter benefit from coaching? Mark Breves shares actions the BNI Founder Chapter took to grow from 20 to 35 members.

Reliability builds trust faster than charisma ever will. Follow through consistently. Friendship in networking is all about being safe.

BNI now holds the Guinness World Record for the most people attending a speed networking event: 1108 BNI members, 20,000 rounds, 90 minutes.

Small talk doesn't have to be shallow. It is a bridge to meaningful conversation, and it can show warmth, approachability and confidence.

If you're stuck at the Visibility stage of the VCP process, here are some strategies to make the shift to Credibility and Profitability.

Don't let your group deflate while you wait to go back to meeting in person. Stop making excuses and start getting results.

It's not the person you're talking to who's boring. You can't have an interesting conversation with anyone without being interested.

Tim Roberts and Ivan Misner explain why mentoring new BNI members is the best way for long-time members to stay engaged.

All BNI members speak the language of Givers Gain®. Attending BNI's national and global events opens up a world of referrals.

Everybody goes to parties during the holiday season. To make the most of holiday party networking, here are a few things to keep in mind.