Fresno Clovis Leading Edge BNI

Meetings each Thursday from 12:00 to 1:30, location: 30 E. Herndon Ave, Fresno 93720, off of Abby Street.

So many new members, we are excited about the growth of our networking group. We are getting ready for the next Visitors Day June 12th, we will provide lunch. Join us to see all of the growth.

We would like to invite the business professionals that are serious and passionate about growing their business this year to our Visitor's Lunch Feb 6th at 12 noon. In Fresno, at the New York Life Building behind Applebee's 2nd floor.

We are growing leaps and bounds, jump on this freight train we are ful steam ahead.

Networking Event in Fresno/Clovis - Message me if you would like to be invited to the this expansion event.

Brand You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JADxvSJojlI

DR IVAN MISNER, "The Father of Modern Networking" and author of multiple New York Times Best-Selling books. Ivan is the Founder of BNI. He is the leading expert on networking: When asked why so many people resist taking the time to network one reason given is: "You're impatient for results.Often people don't network because they expect immediate results. They deny the fact that networking works because they personally don't follow up with the people they connect with and get ...no results. They are impatient and don't understand the value of taking the time to build fruitful relationships. It hasn't worked for them in the past, because they go for the "close" as opposed to establishing trust and the relationship first." We live in such a rushed society these days, expecting - even demanding - immediate results for our efforts. Networking is not a "get-rich-quick" scheme. As I've often said, a successful networking effort is much more like farming than hunting. We have to cultivate good relationships that pay us back over the long term, year after year. See more

It’s a long, drawn-out process to go from seeding a field to harvesting the crops and there’s no quick return. But, when you spend time and take care in buildin...g relationships, your networking will yield extraordinary results. Approaching networking with a mentality that focuses on the process of cultivating referrals will create the results you desire. Make an effort to spend more time strengthening your friendships with those whom you wish to have as part of your networking circle and you will certainly make more and better connections. See more

"Play the 'Reverse Gossip' game and say something kind and edifying behind someone's back." Is your organization known for doing this? If not, then it might be a worthwhile culture to focus on developing. And, as the leader, it's up to YOU to begin.

Great information

Great article by Ivan Misner http://successnet.czcommunity.com//interview-instea/17892/