Why BNI Connect doesn’t work
Before I get fired let me quickly say it doesn’t work because we as a whole are not using it to its full capacity. I have an online referral company that I partner with and they send me referrals. I shared with them how BNI works and BNI Connect. When they need a contractor in a town where they don’t have a partner they call me and I find them one through BNI Connect. My only problem with BNI Connect is half our members aren’t using it. Their profile is woefully inadequate, if they even have it filled out. Over half don’t list the cities they service. If I search for Nixa Mo, you will find only 14 members, Springfield Mo only 30 members, Rogersville only 6 members even a BNI business owner in Rogersville does not show up because he has not listed Rogersville in his key words.
Here is my call to action:
First log into BNI Connect and on the top right click on the ? and type in Profile. There is an awesome 10 minute video on updating your profile. https://youtu.be/Kz1nwcPuzMU
Here are my 4 points.
1. Log into BNI Connect Update Privacy Settings, if you want any member of BNI to see your contact information select “allâ€
2. On home page next to your profile picture change “working on†to a short description I like having my phone # there mine says
Water, Fire, Smoke and Mold Restoration. When disaster strikes and time matters call Kwik Dry.417-725-6978
3. Profile picture. Have a picture; let me say it like this HAVE A PICTURE!
4. Fill out bio especially key words: Click on Update profile/ my BNI page. In key words list all the cities you would like for outside members to consider you for a referral. Keep in mind someone may not realize that Nixa is close to Springfield. If a member wanted to refer to you they might search Nixa not knowing Springfield is so close.
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