Bni & The Power Of One

To celebrate our 800th episode we were honored to interview BNI's CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson! Mary Kennedy Thompson is a powerhouse in the world of franchising! With over 30 years of experience, she has led businesses of all sizes, driven global expansion, and spearheaded high-growth transformations. Before joining BNI® as CEO in 2024, she was the COO of Neighborly®, the largest home services company in the world. A Marine Corps veteran, a dynamic franchise leader, and an award-winning executive, Mary’s passion for empowering entrepreneurs is unmatched. Her journey from franchise owner to industry trailblazer makes her leadership at BNI a game-changer, igniting new opportunities for Members and franchisees worldwide!

799 episodes?! We are back with your show submissions. This week we are asked about BNI franchise structure.

In this week's Business Matters episode we answer a submitted question about being a new leader in a group.

In this episode we discuss what to do if a member is no longer with their company but is still holding the seat?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Robert Begley a Professional Speaking Coach from NYC!

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss all the current noise in the market and how it effects us.

Should online reviews, social media follows, and testimonials count as referrals in the chapter?

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Stephanie Meekhof from Georgia!

In this episode I discuss the importance of Culture in BNI Chapters with Claudia Thompson, the Director of Field Operations for the Northeast of US CORE as well as the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel of BNI US.

We are now officially in the greatest growth season of 2025! We also start Member Extravaganza today!

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we hear from Bryan Harrison from CA with his second submission!

In this episode we welcome a special guest Dean Stanzel from Top of Mind Gifts

We are back answering your submitted questions! This episode we are asked about crossing the line with referrals and TYFCB

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Amanda Andrade, a Hypnotherapist from FL!

In this Power of One episode we discuss having cross chapter visitors at your chapter's visitor days.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Sherri Madrigal a travel agent from AZ!

In this Power of One episode we discuss the Testimonials portion of the meeting.

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Erin Doepke and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner from Florida!

In this episode of Business Matters we discuss AI and the importance of learning what tools exist and how they can help your business.

In this week's Power of One episode we discuss why BNI has a one person per profession policy and competing groups.