What skills help you get more from your BNI membership? In this educational moment for BNI Clark County, I explore five Seven-Minute Guides covering visibility, weekly presentations, One-to-Ones, growing your referral network, and giving great referrals. I think of these as core BNI competencies: skills we can practice to build trust and make it easier for others to recommend us. Each guide offers concrete steps to strengthen your relationships and use your networking time more effectively. Choose one competency to improve, then put its guidance into action at your next meeting.

Are you getting the most from the time you invest in BNI? In this educational moment for BNI Clark County, I introduce BNI Academy and explore how its courses and resources can help you become easier to refer and make your weekly presentations and One-to-Ones more productive. We look at the Member Success Program, chapter leadership training, and earning Chapter Education Units while developing useful business skills. Start by bringing your required training up to date, then choose something new to learn and put it into practice at your next meeting.

How easy is it for another BNI member to learn about your business and send you a referral? In this educational moment for BNI Clark County, I walk through BNI Connect’s dashboard, profile, and networking tools to show how they support stronger business relationships. We explore the value of completing your profile, making your business easier to find, and tracking your networking activity. The takeaway is simple: give your referral partners the information they need to recognize opportunities for you. Start by bringing your BNI Connect profile to 100% completion.