Grow Your Community, Grow your Network
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Hi, I’m Cys Bronner, Executive Director of BNI4Success, BNI’s Greater Los Angeles regions and today’s topic is Grow Your Community, Grow your Network
Networking is a contact sport! Whoa – sounds pretty aggressive, doesn’t it?
But it came from Dr. Ivan Misner himself, so it must be true, right?
And it is – it’s all in the way you hear it and apply it.
For me, it’s taking off the bib and putting on the apron – no, that doesn’t mean being a housewife and cleaning up after people, it means getting involved.
Effective networking begins in the community. We have BNI community all around us, we call them chapters.
But that is finite – we want MORE don’t we? We want to expand our networks; we want it all.
First you have to be visible in the greater community around you. You have to get out there and connect with people – what better way to plant those seeds, to be a farmer instead of a hunter than by giving.
As business leaders in the community, we have a responsibility to give back, to give to organizations like the ones we have here today with us. Give – it’s so much a part of who we are in BNI that’s it’s our main philosophy (say it with me) Giver’s Gain.
The grass isn’t greener where you plant it, the grass is greener where you water it.
Assignment: Your assignment today involves identifying two local events or community initiatives that align with your chapter’s values and objectives. Make a plan for your chapter members to attend, participate, or even sponsor these events. It could be a local charity run, a business fair, or a community clean-up.
Create a strategy to leverage social media to showcase your chapter’s involvement in these events. Capture photos, share stories, and engage with the community online. Use platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to not only document your participation but also to connect with other local businesses and potential referral partners.
Get up, get creative, and get involved in your community. Your business can help make the world a little better!
Remember, the key is to authentically integrate your BNI chapter into the community, establishing it as a valuable and contributing member. This not only enhances your chapter’s reputation but also opens up new networking opportunities within the local business landscape.
Get out there, get involved, and watch yourself AND your BNI chapter flourish!
In networking: The more memorable (positive and helpful) you are, the better the results.
Questions? Feel free to call BNI Executive Director Cys Bronner 866-889-3466 or visit BNI4Success.com
Her motto: BNI, Making word of mouth marketing work for you
Click for more information or to join a BNI chapter in the Los Angeles area
Thank you
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