It’s amazing! We’re in the middle of August. Down here, most kids have just started school. But everywhere, there’s still swimming and BBQ’s, outdoor concerts, and other Summer plans in our calendars. Some offices still have Summer Friday’s. It’s a good time to be alive. But what about business? Sometimes amidst the relaxation and the […]
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BNI Elevate is a networking community organized to help our members make more money through structured collaboration and referrals. This week John Cipollone asked me ‘how to not be hesitant or “afraid” of how high your fees are when proposing to a new client.’ And this question reminded me of our former member, Amy Joelle.
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Death and taxes. These are the only certain things in life. So Says Benjamin Franklin in 1789. In 2024, our own Brett Semenetz has another certain truth for us in Elevate. “If you can touch it, Brett can brand it.” It’s Fact. Things we can see, things we can touch are real, right? Take a
Elevate is a networking community organized to help our members make more money through structured collaboration and referrals. And today I want to talk about whether we’re focusing on the most important things and whether we’re solving the right problems. So the other day, I went to play tennis inside a large tennis bubble. And
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We’ve just kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and with it comes a unique rhythm for businesses. For some, it’s a bustling period of growth and activity, while others may experience a slowdown. Regardless of the pace, the summer presents a fantastic opportunity to focus on networking and growing our businesses. So, what does
Elevate is a networking community organized to help our members make more money through structured collaboration and referrals. Every week, I talk about the millions of dollars we make, but this week I’m going to talk about all of the money we’re leaving on the table. Many of us, including myself, ask for direct introductions
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“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” So says Simon Sinek, in his impactful Ted talk, “Start With Why, How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” This idea, which I’m about to unpack for you explains why some organizations and some leaders are able to inspire while others fall short. In every
It was almost eight years ago that I walked through Elevate’s doors — at that time, Lucky 62. And I was looking for what I posit we all are when we first show up here… and what we continue to strive for. Growth. Business… in the form of clients… which would come from referrals. Which
Elevate is a networking community organized to help our members make more money through structured collaboration and referrals. This week’s make more money questions is on how not to have a 121 with a fellow member. Here’s the concern: “I’ve recently had 121s with some members that were awkward. During our 121, I was subjected
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I love getting on here and sharing some words with you on Wednesday mornings. But today, many of the words I share will not be my own. They’ll be from leaders like Lindsay Fox, who said, “Personal relationships are always the key to good business. You can buy networking; you can’t buy friendships.” And from
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