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Lisa Poulson – Taking On The ‘B’ Word

Our very own Lisa Poulson wrote a piece on women, leadership, and the various struggles that confront them.  Her article was features in the Holmes Report and can be found here: http://www.holmesreport.com/opinion-info/14767/Taking-On-The-B-Word.aspx

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March 25 Meeting Minutes

Open Networking – Austin Andruss in charge of guest registrations Call to Order – Brian Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:55am Leadership Team Introductions – Brian introduced Christen as VP; Raffi as Sec/Treas; Kirk as Growth Coordinator; Lisa as Education Coordinator;  Austin Andruss as Visitor Host; and Alec Harrington and Shab Puri as Membership Committee. BNI Overview – Jonathan Lowe provided an overview of BNI and the benefits to its members. Networking Education – Lisa Poulson shared the BNI Membership Orientation Guide.  Highlights: When you network, you should have a clear message, consisting of the following four parts: … Continue reading

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March 18 Meeting Minutes

Open Networking – Austin Andruss in charge of guest registrations Call to Order – Brian Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:55am Leadership Team Introductions – Brian introduced Christen as VP, Raffi as Sec/Treas, Kirk as Education Coordinator. BNI Overview – Raffi provided an overview of BNI and the benefits to its members. Networking Education – Lisa Poulson offered the insight that good customer service is not a differentiator that builds customer loyalty; it is a requirement. Elevator Pitches – Each member gave a 30-second elevator pitch about their business. Induct New Members – None Visitor Introductions – Diane … Continue reading

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March 11 Meeting Minutes

Open Networking – Austin Andruss in charge of guest registrations Call to Order – Brian Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:55am Leadership Team Introductions – Brian introduced Christen as VP, Raffi as Sec/Treas, Kirk as Education Coordinator. BNI Overview – Raffi provided an overview of BNI and the benefits to its members. Networking Education – Lisa Poulson offered the following tips on questions to ask when you meet someone during networking. What do you like most about what you do? What led you into that field? Where else do you network? What are your biggest challenges? (What’s keeping … Continue reading

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March 4 Meeting Minutes

Open Networking – Austin Andruss in charge of guest registrations Call to Order – Brian Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:45am Leadership Team Introductions – Brian introduced Christen as VP, Raffi as Sec/Treas, Kirk as Education Coordinator. BNI Overview – Brian provided an overview of BNI and the benefits to its members. Networking Education – Kirk Dahle provided tips on how to invite new members. Elevator Pitches – Each member gave a 30-second elevator pitch about their business. Induct New Members – None Visitor Introductions – Shamieka Preston (guest of Kirk Dahle) introduced her SEO business. Vice President’s … Continue reading

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