06-04-2011, 05:50 AM
punafish, now you went and pissed off Mrs. Oink:
punafish,
Sorry to hear you feel that way, and I would guess that you haven't actually been interviewed to join a group, although you mention that you've been asked to start one.
Your answer suggests that you haven't checked out ALL the networking groups, otherwise your opinion might be different. BNI, Business Network International, is an international, high standard, quality network group. One must be interviewed to join, and it's not about who pays first or has the fattest wallet. You must abide by strict policies and ethics, and it's not about "you", but helping others through networking. In other words, giver's gain. Prior to joining a BNI chapter, one is interviewed and references and credentials are thoroughly checked prior to being offered membership. The meetings are structured, and members are encouraged to meet with one another outside of the normal meetings to better learn how they can help one another. The cost paid for BNI membership is nominal compared to the rewards. With any networking you have to "work" it and be sincere for it to be successful.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
punafish,
Sorry to hear you feel that way, and I would guess that you haven't actually been interviewed to join a group, although you mention that you've been asked to start one.
Your answer suggests that you haven't checked out ALL the networking groups, otherwise your opinion might be different. BNI, Business Network International, is an international, high standard, quality network group. One must be interviewed to join, and it's not about who pays first or has the fattest wallet. You must abide by strict policies and ethics, and it's not about "you", but helping others through networking. In other words, giver's gain. Prior to joining a BNI chapter, one is interviewed and references and credentials are thoroughly checked prior to being offered membership. The meetings are structured, and members are encouraged to meet with one another outside of the normal meetings to better learn how they can help one another. The cost paid for BNI membership is nominal compared to the rewards. With any networking you have to "work" it and be sincere for it to be successful.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
S. FL
Big Islander to be.