Elevate is a networking community organized to help our members make more money through structured collaboration and referrals. Last week, we asked the question of ‘is there gold in the Elevate mine for us?’ And then we discussed that our 85 members are directly connected to about 5,000 people if we count their friends, families,
Elevate is a networking community organized to help our members make more money through structured collaboration and referrals. Last week at Elevator Accelerator, some people were wondering if there really are enough referrals for them in Elevate because it seems like some people are easier to refer while others seem like they are a little
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
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.
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
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
Elevate is a networking community organized to help our members make more money through structured collaboration and referrals. This week I’m going to talk about former member Amy Joelle, nuclear reactors and expressing gratitude. After Amy Joelle stopped trying to sell me nuclear reactors on our 121s, we were able to have more productive meetings
“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
Elevate currently has 85+ members and we’ve passed over $100M in referral business with over $17M in the last year.
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