Life, Business and Speedboats - Big Man Talking - A Networking and Business Referral Guide

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Life, Business and Speedboats is Iain Whyte’s guide to effective networking and business referral. It argues that winning new business need not be a long, hard slog by proposing a volunteer-style sales force that works on one’s behalf. Drawing on experience with BNI, the book emphasizes mindset and practical skills, encourages consistent action, and includes testimonials and an author’s foreword about learning “One Big Thing” and applying it.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages80

Reading Time2 h 3 min

AccessFree to download

Testimonials

Foreword

Life,Business&Speedboats Life,Business and Speedboats is lain Whyte'sguide to great networking and business referral,written in his signature 'fun and focused'style.Dr.lvan Misner Ph.DFounder and Chaiman of BNl and bestselling quthor lain Whyte BIGMANTALKING If you think that winning new business is a long,hard slog-or that the only people who can sellyour stuff are those you employ,then think again.How would it feel to have a volunteer sales force,working on your behalf,week in,week out? Interested?Effective networking is the most powerfultool in the world,yet many fear it or worse,reject itwithout question.Life,Business and Speedboats isIain Whyte's guide to great networking and businessreferral,written in his signature 'fun and focused'style.With this information-packed handbook,youcan develop the mindset and skills to grow yourbusiness beyond your wildest dreams. Folks flock to hear lain-the Big Man Talking-atseminars and conferences,but he's here for youin person in this great handbook!And before yousay 'Yebbut networking's not for me',read what theBig Man says,learn a secret or two and watch yourbusiness grow. Dr.Ivan Misner Ph.D,Founder and Chairman of BNI and bestselling author # Testimonials “Your presentation in America was brlliant.You had all the audience-who were directors of BNI from all over the world-in the palm ofyour hand.It was engaging,witty,impactful and-most of all-hadbrilliant content.I was really pleased to have been in the room,and Iknow that view was shared by everyone I spoke to afterwards.” 2nd June 2006 Andy Bounds,author of 'The Jelly Effect' "Iain was an inspirational leader.He devoted himself wholeheartedlyto encouraging all BNI members and brought innovation and enthusiasm to the organisation.He always looked to develop his ownskills whilst developing the skills of others.He gave unstintingly ofhis time and stuck with his vision of assisting others." April 10,2007 Jo Middlemiss,Owner,Dreamzwork "I first met lain in 2003 at a BNI conference in the UK.He is easy toget to know and follows all the principals of good networking.Sincethat time we have worked successfully together on both sides of theworld.Iain is a good friend and an excellent strategic alliance.” September 29,2007 Jack Fraenkel,Owner,Motivatories Pty Ltd "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the businessadvice and guidance you have given to Full Circle Graphics,boththrough your seminars and on a one-to-one basis.Your ‘blunthonesty'has hit home in a number of areas within our business andthe changes that this has resulted in has made vast improvementsto our business moving forward in a more structured and positivemanner and most importantly to our bottom line.” 24th April 2009 David Tod,Partner,Full Circle Graphics LLP No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrievalsystem,or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic,mechanical,photocopying,recording or otherwise,without the priorpermission of the author and publisher. Copyright CIain Whyte,2009All rights reserved.The moral rights of the author have been asserted. Life,Business&Speedboats lain Whyte SuARTlyoeper1chy BGMANTAKING bigmantalking.com This book is dedicated to my partner Val and my two beautifuldaughters Morag and Heather.To Val,for putting up with me andsupporting me at all times no matter how mad my ideas have been,and to my two girls for putting even the craziest,most frustrating dayinto perspective. I also thank Ron Hain for giving me the opportunities he did beforehe was taken from us all too early in life.Likewise I thank ChrisNorman,a constant source of fun,laughter and ideas.He also waslost to us far too soon.I miss them both and hope they discover notonly what they both meant to me but also how they influenced thisbook and my life.God Bless them both. # Foreword This book owes its existence to BNI(Business Network International),the largest referral organi

FAQs

What is the core idea of the book about networking and business referrals?

The book promotes effective networking as a powerful tool for growing business through referrals, emphasizing a mindset and skills that enable consistent results.

How does the foreword suggest readers should approach the content they already know?

It challenges readers to ask when they last acted on the information, stressing that regular action is what achieves results.

What relationship does the book highlight with BNI and its members?

The foreword states the book’s existence is owed to BNI and credits BNI’s Founder and Chairman, Ivan Misner, as well as an Author Mentee scheme shared with participating directors.

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